Tag: Cozy Mystery

Royal Sleuths, Chilling Secrets, and Deadly Nightmares: Free Mystery / Thriller eBooks

Murder on Driftwood Beach (The Sand Dollar Detective Club Book 1)

Murder on Driftwood Beach (The Sand Dollar Detective Club Book 1) FREE by Marin Wilder: Eight women. One sleepy seaside town. A body on the sand. When murder washes up on Driftwood Beach, Sand Dollar Cove's newest retirees trade casseroles for clues. But the deeper they dig, the closer they get to a secret the tide was never meant to return. Cozy, clever, and impossible to put down.

This book is Free on August 20, 2026

Royally Dispatched (The Duchess of Snodsbury Amateur Detective Series)

Royally Dispatched (The Duchess of Snodsbury Amateur Detective Series) FREE by P.C. James: London,1958, and the last Debutante's Ball. Can a Duchess, her trusted butler, her cook, three eager debutantes, and a nose-it-all corgi, uncover the truth behind a seemingly random killing before she’s dispatched like her predecessor? This first in the Royal Duchess detective series is a fun cozy mystery with a dash of not-so-long-ago history.

This book is Free on August 20, 2026

The Flower and The Serpent

The Flower and The Serpent FREE by Madeleine D'Este: Mysterious disappearances, a battle for the spotlight and terrifying nightmares. It's just another day at Beacon Hill High School. Auditions for Macbeth are over, and on the bus ride home, a mysterious driver gives sixteen-year-old Violet and her friends' three strange predictions. Shakespeare meets supernatural mystery in 1990s Tasmania.

This book is Free on August 20, 2026

The Missing Au Pair

The Missing Au Pair FREE by Carrie Rubin: Beauty above, horror below… In her search for a missing au pair in 1985 Paris, Kelly Burke takes a job with the same family and soon uncovers a deadly threat hidden in the dark underbelly of the city. “Dark, gripping, and impossible to put down”—Los Angeles Book Review

This book is Free on August 20, 2026

The Matchbook

The Matchbook FREE by Jonathan Finegold: Built for people who don't normally read. Short chapters. Relentless pace. A socially awkward CIA cryptographer is forced through Navy SEAL training before a covert mission that will change everything he thought he knew about himself.

This book is Free on August 20, 2026

Marital Bliss

Marital Bliss FREE by JJ Lippman: As she prepares to remarry after escaping an abusive marriage, a woman becomes fixated on a couple in her fiancé's orbit, convinced the husband is dangerous.

This book is Free on August 20, 2026

The Cold Archive (The Tulsa Record Book 1)

The Cold Archive (The Tulsa Record Book 1) FREE by Indika Guruge: When archivist Anton Fernando finds a ledger linking elderly residents, vanished records, and a Tulsa hospice, his colleague dies before she can explain what she discovered. As Anton follows the trail, someone begins altering the record—and watching him. A psychological thriller about memory, guilt, and the terrifying power of deciding what gets written down.

This book is Free on August 20, 2026

One Last Case

One Last Case FREE by Robert J. Walker: A ten-year-old girl vanishes into the night. Her severed finger arrives in the mail. The police follow the clues, but every clue is bait. Retired special agent Rob Parfitt knows this kidnapping is a performance. And the final act is murder… unless he stops it first.

This book is Free on August 20, 2026

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Hidden Secrets, Ruthless Betrayals, and Chilling Discoveries: Free Mystery / Thriller eBooks

Murder at Blackrock Castle (A Darcy and Mozart Cozy Culinary Mystery)

Murder at Blackrock Castle (A Darcy and Mozart Cozy Culinary Mystery) FREE by Greta Sinclair: Escape to Ireland with food critic Darcy Finnegan and her mischievous Schnoodle, Mozart! A visit to historic Blackrock Castle turns deadly when murder lands on the menu. With secrets simmering and a killer hiding in plain sight, Darcy must follow the clues before another victim is served up. A charming international cozy mystery!

This book is Free on August 19, 2026

Murder in the South of France

Murder in the South of France FREE by Susan Kiernan-Lewis: What happens when the magic of the south of France collides with murder? When Maggie Newberry's sister is murdered on the French Riviera, Maggie flies to France to bring her body home. When she arrives, she makes the shocking discovery that her sister had a child and is immediately pushed into a life and death race for her life.

This book is Free on August 19, 2026

Rags to Riches (The Billy Houston Saga Book 1)

Rags to Riches (The Billy Houston Saga Book 1) FREE by Greg Holman: Billy Houston built his first empire from nothing. No money. No connections. Just instinct. But success attracts enemies. From California to New York and Southeast Asia, this is the first book in an international financial thriller saga spanning 45 years of ambition, betrayal, redemption, and survival. Start the journey free.

This book is Free on August 19, 2026

Behind a Locked Door

Behind a Locked Door FREE by Sarah A. Denzil: A baby is crying behind a locked cellar door. When Lucy opens it, she finds a terrified teenage girl and her newborn hidden inside. But rescuing them makes Lucy the target of someone determined to keep the truth buried. A dark, twist-filled psychological thriller you won’t want to put down.

This book is Free on August 19, 2026

The Modern Pharaoh (Ellis Parker Adventure Thrillers Book 1)

The Modern Pharaoh (Ellis Parker Adventure Thrillers Book 1) FREE by Edward J. McFadden III: The black market in antiquities is booming, and every stolen artifact carries a deadly secret. When a mysterious Egyptian relic vanishes from an evidence locker, A.T.T.F. investigator Ellis Parker uncovers an ancient conspiracy that powerful enemies will kill to protect.

This book is Free on August 19, 2026

The Pendant

The Pendant FREE by Matthias Hues: THE PENDANT is a fast, roller-coaster ride of a thriller about the price of a comeback, the people willing to pay it in someone else’s blood, and the woman who decides exactly how the final bill gets paid. Trust me. I know this world. I’ve spent nearly four decades in the entertainment business. It is ruthless, unforgiving, and sometimes downright cutthroat.

This book is Free on August 19, 2026

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Baked by the Sea Cozy Mystery Series

Death at High Tide (Baked by the Sea Mysteries Book 1)

Death at High Tide (Baked by the Sea Mysteries Book 1) FREE by Sally Winters: Nelly Hartley left her old life behind to open a cozy bakery in the charming coastal town of Rolling Wave Cove, but when a notorious food critic with a talent for cruelty turns up dead behind her shop, Nelly realizes this peaceful seaside community is hiding secrets darker than the bottom of a coffee cup.

This book is Free on August 18, 2026

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Calculated Launches, Feline Mysteries, and Survival Struggles: Free Mystery / Thriller eBooks

Pawsitive Beginnings (Mystic Notch Cozy Mystery Series)

Pawsitive Beginnings (Mystic Notch Cozy Mystery Series) FREE by Leighann Dobbs: Willa Chance has just inherited her grandmother's bookstore... little does she know it comes with a couple of mischievous ghosts and a mystery-solving cat! As Willa tries to find out who killed someone behind her store, she discovers that Mystic Notch... and her cat... are not as they seem. This is a prequel novella to the Mystic Notch series!

This book is Free on August 18, 2026

Spirit Lake (Tye Caine Wilderness Mysteries Book 6)

Spirit Lake (Tye Caine Wilderness Mysteries Book 6) FREE by David Barbur: It was supposed to be a vacation. Woodsman and wildlife tracker Tye Caine and his girlfriend Kaity were looking forward to some relaxation in the Alaska backcountry. But they can’t escape the trouble that follows them, and soon they find themselves in a harrowing struggle to survive.

This book is Free on August 18, 2026

Cyberionage

Cyberionage FREE by Michael Elias: Moti Kidron, the Mossad’s top hacker and decorated paratrooper-turned-agent, is unafraid to bend rules to succeed. When their supercomputer predicts an imminent Iranian nuclear launch, Kidron must race against time to prevent disaster with stakes higher than ever.

This book is Free on August 18, 2026

Caveat Games: The Ultimate Deception (The Jill Sinclair Thriller Series Book 1)

Caveat Games: The Ultimate Deception (The Jill Sinclair Thriller Series Book 1) FREE by Michael Wegman: When a corporate jet crashes near Cuba, Navy Lt. Jill Sinclair dives for answers—and surfaces with a conspiracy of dead athletes, offshore billions, corrupt agents, and a terror plot already in motion. Authentic, relentless military suspense for fans of Clancy, Thor, and Flynn. Start Book 1 of the 4.5-star Jill Sinclair series for FREE, today only!

This book is Free on August 18, 2026

Forty Days at Kamas (Kamas Trilogy Book 1)

Forty Days at Kamas (Kamas Trilogy Book 1) FREE by Preston Fleming: America’s economy has crumbled, and an authoritarian regime rules. Paul Wagner has been sent to a camp in Kamas, Utah. But, not giving up on himself or others, he sets off on a path that could save him or earn him a grave in Utah’s badlands. Kamas offers a stirring portrait of a man determined to survive amid a dystopian vision of a future America.

This book is Free on August 18, 2026

Maloa's Blood: Five Days on Pyros Island (The Darwin Code Book 1)

Maloa's Blood: Five Days on Pyros Island (The Darwin Code Book 1) FREE by M. Eigh: Pyros is an island of black glasses, and the fruit at its crater yields 25 years of life. Five billionaires have paid a fortune to climb for it -- but the mountain's air ignites against a life badly lived. Embark on an adventure with Maloa's Blood and watch billionaires climb for the prized fruit.

This book is Free on August 18, 2026

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Paws and Pastries Cozy Mystery Series

Deadly Danish (Paws and Pastries Mystery Series Book 1)

Deadly Danish (Paws and Pastries Mystery Series Book 1) FREE by Maisy Marple: Maggie Harper's dream of opening a bakery in her hometown of Maple Creek is finally coming true. With her loyal golden retriever, Max, by her side, she's ready to delight the town with her delectable creations at The Sweet Pawtisserie. And then renowned food critic Harold Winters samples her signature danish—and promptly drops dead.

This book is Free on August 17, 2026

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Accidental Suspects, Family Sagas, and Chilling Conspiracies: Free Mystery / Thriller eBooks

Murder at the Lighthouse (A Molly McBeal Cozy Mystery)

Murder at the Lighthouse (A Molly McBeal Cozy Mystery) FREE by Maple Quinn: Murder at the Lighthouse returns readers to the charming seaside town of Blue Heron Bay, where Molly McBeal hopes to spend a peaceful summer running Star's Landing, her waterfront coffee shop. After years as a psychotherapist, Molly has learned that people often reveal the truth through what they don't say, especially when a respected volunteer is found dead beneath the town's historic lighthouse.

This book is Free on August 17, 2026

Secrets in the Cottage (Rosemary Mountain Mystery Series Book 1)

Secrets in the Cottage (Rosemary Mountain Mystery Series Book 1) FREE by Nicole Gardner: In search of answers about the mother she never knew, Daphne Sullivan moves to her family’s old cottage in beautiful Rosemary Mountain. But this town is full of secrets, and someone is looking for revenge. Book 1 of the Rosemary Mountain Mystery series. Perfect for fans of twisty murder mysteries with cozy vibes and a hint of the paranormal.

This book is Free on August 17, 2026

A Perilous Premiere (Stone & Steele Mysteries Book 1)

A Perilous Premiere (Stone & Steele Mysteries Book 1) FREE by Gail Meath: 1930s HOLLYWOOD MYSTERY SERIES, Book 1. Vivian Steele, a widowed fashion designer, reluctantly teams up with notorious playboy Preston Stone in a deadly race to stop a killer before they become the next murder victims. Book 2 Only $.99. A HELLUVA HOLIDAY, BOOK 3 Releases on 10/1 - Murder on the high seas into the depths of the jungle!

This book is Free on August 17, 2026

The Alvarez Family Murder Mysteries Box Set (Books 4-6)

The Alvarez Family Murder Mysteries Box Set (Books 4-6) FREE by Heather Haven: IN THE CONTINUING SAGA OF THE DELICIOUSLY FUNNY DETECTIVE COZIES... here are books 4 through 6 of the series starring Lee Alvarez, in-house investigator for the family-owned detective agency in the heart of Silicon Valley.

This book is Free on August 17, 2026

Take Me Away (Trespassing Book 14)

Take Me Away (Trespassing Book 14) FREE by P.W. Creighton: Weeks after her friends vanished on prom night, Hailey’s world crumbles alongside her parents' divorce. When FBI evidence crushes her last hope, she is ready to give up. But a friend inspires a new purpose: revenge. Hailey teams up with an accomplice to find the truth and make the guilty pay, but the cost may be more than they can handle.

This book is Free on August 17, 2026

Night Terror

Night Terror FREE by Russ Tilton: A float turns tragic for a group of kayakers when a secret military project escapes into the Ozark Mountains of West Arkansas. But the people behind the project may turn out to be an even bigger threat than those with four legs. They’re going to wish it was just a banjo player in the woods.

This book is Free on August 17, 2026

Generations

Generations FREE by Noam Josephides: Escape the heat with this ice-cold sci-fi mystery set aboard a generation ship. When an extortion attempt sparks a spiraling trail of discoveries, a generations-old conspiracy begins to unravel—one that could alter the fate of humanity at its most vulnerable moment. ★★★★★ “An epic science fiction political noir!” — Publishers Weekly

This book is Free on August 17, 2026

Infiltration Point

Infiltration Point FREE by Erez Kreiner: One weapon. One target. And only one team to stop it.

This book is Free on August 17, 2026

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Private Eyes, Buried Legacies, and Ghostly Warnings: Free Mystery / Thriller eBooks

Murder in the Whispering Stacks (A Nora Vale Paranormal Mystery Series Book 1)

Murder in the Whispering Stacks (A Nora Vale Paranormal Mystery Series Book 1) FREE by Fiona Finch: Welcome to Whimsy Hollow—where a hidden family register whispers murder. When Nora Vale inherits her grandmother’s rare-book shop, she uncovers a missing register page, a forged family line, and a ghostly warning. With Ink and Elias Thorn, she must expose a false legacy before someone kills to keep the past buried.

This book is Free on August 16, 2026

Harry Starke (The Harry Starke Novels Book 1)

Harry Starke (The Harry Starke Novels Book 1) FREE by Blair Howard: Harry Starke is Book 1 in a series of 27 Amazon best-selling mystery novels by international best-selling author Blair Howard. Harry Starke is a successful private investigator. He's wealthy, dark, dangerous, and dedicated. Perfect for fans of Coben, Connelly, Patterson, and Robert B Parker.

This book is Free on August 16, 2026

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Garden Girls Cozy Mystery Series

Who Murdered Mr. Malone? (Garden Girls Cozy Mystery Series Book 1)

Who Murdered Mr. Malone? (Garden Girls Cozy Mystery Series Book 1) FREE by Hope Callaghan: Get the 1st book free and the rest of the Garden Girls Cozy Mystery series for just 99¢ each & save over 80% on the complete series today! "If you like clean, fun-filled cozy mysteries that keep you guessing until the end, you’ll love the Garden Girls by author Hope Callaghan!"

This book is Free on August 15, 2026

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Hidden Corpses, Runaway Killers, and Deadly Secrets: Free Mystery / Thriller eBooks

Murder, Mystery, and the Worst First Date (A Hazel Winslow Cozy Murder Mystery Book 4)

Murder, Mystery, and the Worst First Date (A Hazel Winslow Cozy Murder Mystery Book 4) FREE by A.P. Wells: A romantic murder mystery weekend sounded like the perfect first date… until someone ends up truly dead. Trapped inside a secluded mansion with a killer, quirky bookstore owner Hazel Winslow—and her scene-stealing goldendoodle Watson—must solve the crime before the date ends in another murder.

This book is Free on August 15, 2026

The Grim Reaper

The Grim Reaper FREE by Nora Lynn: Death rides through Ocean Crest's Memorial Day parade. Sara Hampton never expected to drive into murder. A prominent businessman is found stabbed to death atop a flower-covered parade float while a silent Grim Reaper stands over the body, a bloody knife in hand. The hooded figure disappears into the cheering crowd...

This book is Free on August 15, 2026

Four Days Famous (Mylas Grey Mysteries Book 4)

Four Days Famous (Mylas Grey Mysteries Book 4) FREE by Luana Ehrlich: When a famous DC doctor asks Private Investigator Mylas Grey to look into his father’s murder, Mylas suddenly finds himself on the national news, unable to make a move without being chased by a reporter while searching for the man’s elusive girlfriend. Can he use his notoriety to find the killer, or will his plan backfire and make him a target?

This book is Free on August 15, 2026

Death on a Dime (Southside Hooker Series Book 1)

Death on a Dime (Southside Hooker Series Book 1) FREE by Baer Charlton: Hooker rules the nights in South San Jose, cruising the highways in his giant tow truck in the early days of Silicon Valley. The waitress is warming up to him. Life is going great. Until he witnesses the first of several cops murdered by an unseen assailant. When it becomes personal, can Hooker find the killer before the killer finds him?

This book is Free on August 15, 2026

Out of Control

Out of Control FREE by Linda Riedle: Forensic pathologist Lily Markham's life is turned upside down when her father's body shows up on her autopsy table, thirty years after she believed him dead. With reason to think that the killers want her dead also, she is in a race to find answers—a search that will lead her to a shocking conspiracy at the highest levels of government.

This book is Free on August 15, 2026

Double Exposure (The Exposure Series)

Double Exposure (The Exposure Series) FREE by Kirk Voclain: Photographer Reed Sawyer captures an assassination no one was meant to witness. Framed for murder and hunted across Europe, he must expose a deadly conspiracy before the people behind it erase him forever.

This book is Free on August 15, 2026

The Black Tangle

The Black Tangle FREE by Ennix Xiong: His wife is cheating. Her lover wants him dead. Alex thinks he’s heading to the mountains for a weekend with friends. To his wife, it’s a murder plot. Inside the isolated cabin, secrets explode, loyalties collapse, and survival is all that’s left. Free today and tomorrow only.

This book is Free on August 15, 2026

Veritas

Veritas FREE by Livia Huntingdon-Jones: "Very exciting and well written thriller. I could smell and even taste the atmosphere sometimes. I literally couldn’t put this book down and read it in a day. Very well researched." -MD "Loved this book. Spell binding from the beginning. I am following this author. I'll read anything she writes." - TB. Currently 4.42 on Goodreads.

This book is Free on August 15, 2026

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Estate Sale Cozy Mystery Series

Saltwater Secrets (Estate Sale Mysteries Book 1)

Saltwater Secrets (Estate Sale Mysteries Book 1) FREE by Wanda Fellows: Estate appraiser Callie Vance has walked through hundreds of estates. She knows the difference between clutter and secrets. At Crest Point Manor—a three-story saltbox perched on a bluff above Breaker Cove—the secrets are the kind people drown for.

This book is Free on August 14, 2026

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