Tag: Cozy Mystery

Ancient Evils, Elusive Rulers, and Twisted Fates: Free Mystery / Thriller eBooks

Framed (Jax Diamond Mysteries Book 2)

Framed (Jax Diamond Mysteries Book 2) FREE by Gail Meath: It's a deadly game of who’s who, and who isn’t. When Jax Diamond and his best friend, a cop, are framed for murder, Broadway star Laura Graystone and faithful canine companion, Ace, go undercover to save their hides. "It has more twists and turns than Lombard Street in San Francisco!" 1920s JAX DIAMOND MYSTERIES (series or standalone).

This book is Free on May 29, 2026

Sweet Tea and Spirits (Southern Ghost Hunter Mysteries Book 5)

Sweet Tea and Spirits (Southern Ghost Hunter Mysteries Book 5) FREE by Angie Fox: Ghost hunter Verity Long goes undercover to investigate strange happenings at an elite Southern social club. And when she stumbles upon a fresh body, she'll need the help of the ghosts as well as a handsome deputy sheriff to solve the crime. “Fabulously Fun” –The Chicago Tribune

This book is Free on May 29, 2026

Out of Time (The Dream Traveler Book 1)

Out of Time (The Dream Traveler Book 1) FREE by Ernesto H Lee: What if solving a murder meant stepping directly into the past? DS Sean McMillan has an extraordinary gift that lets him travel through dreams and relive moments long gone. But every journey drags him deeper into murder, danger, and buried secrets, where one wrong move could change everything, or cost him his life.

This book is Free on May 29, 2026

The Good Club: Five Men. One World. Total Control.

The Good Club: Five Men. One World. Total Control. FREE by J.T. Kuendig: What if the world’s most powerful men had already won? In The Good Club, five hidden rulers control governments, money, medicine, and humanity itself until one secret threatens to expose their terrifying plan. Dive into a chilling techno-political thriller of global conspiracy, surveillance, and rebellion before freedom disappears. Read it today.

This book is Free on May 29, 2026

The Rune Harmonic (The Lisa Emmer Series Book 4)

The Rune Harmonic (The Lisa Emmer Series Book 4) FREE by Rob Swigart: Papyrologist and modern-day manifestation of the Delphic oracle, Lisa Emmer, and her 10-year-old protege, Felix, race to save the world from a rogue archbishop at the Vatican who is intent on overturning the world order and wreaking havoc with the balance of Nature, in an unholy attempt to bring people back to the Church.

This book is Free on May 29, 2026

Dark Fallen Days

Dark Fallen Days FREE by Nicholas Peluso: A God-fearing police officer has his faith put to the test when evil settles into his small town. Michael is a teenage pariah hellbent on violence. Billy is a young man with perverse visions of starting a cult made up of blood-drinking criminals. Time to stop them is running out. The dark, fallen days are coming.

This book is Free on May 29, 2026

Sketches from the Periphery

Sketches from the Periphery FREE by MP Summers: In Sketches from the Periphery, Alex Barr confronts love, betrayal, and the psychological toll of Darfur’s civil conflict. This literary masterpiece weaves historical richness with tender romance, exploring resilience and humanity’s depths. A gripping, soul-stirring journey through a war-torn land, it unveils the enduring power of hope.

This book is Free on May 29, 2026

Keys of Life: Uriel's Justice

Keys of Life: Uriel's Justice FREE by Carolyn Schield and Tom Vorbeck: A London Museum tour guide points to an angel with no halo in Da Vinci’s painting, Virgin of the Rocks, whose name is Uriel. Uriel fights for justice against an ancient evil dating back to the days of Noah. Keys of Life takes you through time and to a present-day war that continues between good and evil.

This book is Free on May 29, 2026

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The Paws and Powder Cozy Mystery Series

Cold Trail at Snowpeak Lodge (The Paws and Powder Mysteries Book 1)

Cold Trail at Snowpeak Lodge (The Paws and Powder Mysteries Book 1) FREE by Hailey Hartley: When the difficult owner of Snowpeak Lodge turns up dead at the base of a ski run, resort concierge Lexi Winters and her avalanche-rescue Malamute Kodiak suspect it's no accident. In Pine Haven, half the town had reason to want him gone — and whoever did it has noticed Lexi asking questions.

This book is Free on May 28, 2026

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Town Secrets, Chilling Hunts, and Blackmail Games: Free Mystery / Thriller eBooks

Murder on Honky-Tonk Row (Ghost & Camper Kooky Mystery Book 2)

Murder on Honky-Tonk Row (Ghost & Camper Kooky Mystery Book 2) FREE by Rita Moreau: Mabel pulls her haunted vintage camper into a Nashville campground, expecting Irma to join her at the Grand Ole Opry. Instead, they’re startled to find two lost spirits trapped in a honky-tonk for the past twenty years — victims of a double homicide. Helping the trapped spirits could put Mabel in serious trouble, in the living world and beyond.

This book is Free on May 28, 2026

Mystic Brews & Murder (Magical Teashop Mysteries Book 1)

Mystic Brews & Murder (Magical Teashop Mysteries Book 1) FREE by Karen McSpade: A midlife witch. A magical teashop. A cat with opinions. When a murder mystery unravels dark town secrets in her new home, Samara Snow must awaken her magic and join forces with her sassy familiar to solve the mystery and clear her name. But who can she trust? Even the charming fisherman she's starting to fall for seems to be hiding something...

This book is Free on May 28, 2026

Wildcard (Jax Diamond Mysteries Book 8)

Wildcard (Jax Diamond Mysteries Book 8) FREE by Gail Meath: "What fun! One of the most disrupted honeymoons in the history of fiction!" Welcome to Niagara Falls, 1923! Jax Diamond, his bride, Laura, and canine companion Ace, have twenty-four hours to stop a killer and clear their best friend of murder. Multi-Award-Winning JAX DIAMOND MYSTERIES. (Series or standalone).

This book is Free on May 28, 2026

The Friday Edition (A Samantha Church Mystery Book 1)

The Friday Edition (A Samantha Church Mystery Book 1) FREE by Betta Ferrendelli: A district attorney’s suspicious death leads her reporter sister, Samantha Church, on a dangerous investigation into drug smuggling, corruption, addiction, and family redemption.

This book is Free on May 28, 2026

Chasing Money (Marty Schott and Bo Bishop Book 1)

Chasing Money (Marty Schott and Bo Bishop Book 1) FREE by Michael Balter: Marty and Bo were just trying to keep their struggling business alive when they met Nico Scava. He had money, connections in the art world, and a few too many secrets. Now Nico’s dead—and if the two friends don’t find a mysterious missing painting and $10 million, they’ll be dead too. Winner of 5 gold medals for crime fiction—start the series now!

This book is Free on May 28, 2026

Slipper Girl (The Neon Diaries Book 2)

Slipper Girl (The Neon Diaries Book 2) FREE by Adele Royce: When Skylar Van Ness’s past resurfaces, her polished Vegas life shatters. Blackmail, buried crimes, and a dangerous mother pull her into a high-stakes game of power, loyalty, and survival—where one secret could destroy everything she’s built.

This book is Free on May 28, 2026

Into the Black Spruce

Into the Black Spruce FREE by Will Steckman: When Jack moves to the Alaskan countryside to work as a park ranger, he hopes to leave his problems behind. But he quickly finds that his past cannot stay buried. When a mission to rescue a lost hiker goes wrong, he and his co-worker find themselves stranded in the Alaskan backcountry, chased by something more dangerous than the brutal wilderness.

This book is Free on May 28, 2026

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Deadly Pursuits, Hidden Identities, and Unraveling Pasts: Free Mystery / Thriller eBooks

Murder in Marseille (The Maggie Newberry Mystery Series Book 14)

Murder in Marseille (The Maggie Newberry Mystery Series Book 14) FREE by Susan Kiernan-Lewis: When the dead body of one of Marseille's most corrupt politicians is found in Maggie's car trunk, it creates a bubbling stew of deception, betrayal, and revenge. This heart-stopping thrill ride takes you through the menacing back streets of Marseille in Maggie's determined trajectory toward the truth - and the real evil - behind it.

This book is Free on May 27, 2026

Murder in the South of France

Murder in the South of France FREE by Susan Kiernan-Lewis: When her sister is murdered in the South of France, Maggie Newberry is thrust into a deadly search for the niece her family never knew existed. Maggie teams up with a handsome Frenchman whose own secrets complicate their mission. Very quickly, the killer locks onto the child and Maggie herself, turning her search into a race against time.

This book is Free on May 27, 2026

Streams of Mercy (Jenna's Creek Series Book 1)

Streams of Mercy (Jenna's Creek Series Book 1) FREE by Teresa Slack: Was Jamie's dad capable of murder? On the day of his funeral, she learns he was once the prime suspect in the disappearance of an old girlfriend. Already struggling to understand the man who didn't love her the way she needed, she can’t stop digging until she learns if he was guilty of the crime everyone in their small town believes he committed.

This book is Free on May 27, 2026

Vengeful Behavior

Vengeful Behavior FREE by Walter Marks: Three of Dr. Rothberg's psychiatric patients all have reasons to kill him. And he finds himself in a fierce battle to save himself from each of them.

This book is Free on May 27, 2026

Red White And Blue Land: The Price Of Friendship

Red White And Blue Land: The Price Of Friendship FREE by Richard Warburg: The US invades Panama and withdraws from Syria. A poignant and timely exploration of loyalty, sacrifice, and the complexities of navigating cultural and political divides. Centering on a group of friends from different backgrounds who find themselves tested as shifting allegiances and national priorities threaten to pull them apart. Free to 5/30.

This book is Free on May 27, 2026

Meet at Midwinter (Book 1)

Meet at Midwinter (Book 1) FREE by Selvin Faye: A dead girl shouldn't be standing in the dark. Emma Bennett recognises the jacket. The clip. The way she tilts her head. Lucy has been dead for eight years. Emma has spent every one of them keeping a secret about why. Now Lucy is back. And she's not going away.

This book is Free on May 27, 2026

Trading Salvos (Kate Adams Series Book 1)

Trading Salvos (Kate Adams Series Book 1) FREE by Holly A. Bell: After her husband's mysterious death, Kate Adams runs away to the remote Alaska wilderness to catch her breath. There she unearths the truth about her husband's role in a plot to overthrow the US financial system. Unknown assailants are coming for her, and this mess she never asked to be a part of could take everything from her...even her life.

This book is Free on May 27, 2026

Things We Did For Love

Things We Did For Love FREE by Katrina Yang: She changed her name. She changed her life. She thought she got away. One invitation is all it takes to tear Kathy’s perfect life apart. Questions. Lies. And secrets she can’t outrun. Some things you don’t survive. Some things you don’t escape. Some things you did for love.

This book is Free on May 27, 2026

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The Witches of Holiday Hills Cozy Mystery Series

There's a New Witch in Town (The Witches of Holiday Hills Book 1)

There's a New Witch in Town (The Witches of Holiday Hills Book 1) FREE by Carolyn Ridder Aspenson: A cozy small town. A new witch with a crush on the local police chief. A talking cat. Murder. Can Abby Odell manage her new powers well enough to stop a murderer?

This book is Free on May 25, 2026

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Runaway Witnesses, Fractured Loyalties, and Witchy Whodunnits: Free Mystery / Thriller eBooks

Witch Way to Murder & Mayhem (Witch Way Book 1)

Witch Way to Murder & Mayhem (Witch Way Book 1) FREE by Jane Hinchey: A Witchy Whodunnit! With no magic in her arsenal, Harper's got to rely on her wits, guts, and a hefty dose of Gran's wild wisdom to catch the killer before she's next on the hit list. It's a race against time in this laugh-out-loud, edge-of-your-seat cozy mystery!

This book is Free on May 25, 2026

A Cold Case of Conscience (An Annie Collins Mystery Book 4)

A Cold Case of Conscience (An Annie Collins Mystery Book 4) FREE by Helen Starbuck: Annie Collins wants to unofficially review cold cases for Denver Homicide Detective Alex Frost. But solving them isn’t easy. A recent murder may be connected to an old cold case, and those involved aren't talking. By pursuing it, Annie must balance her husband's objections to placing herself in danger with her need to investigate.

This book is Free on May 25, 2026

Good Girls Go Bad (Trespassing Book 9)

Good Girls Go Bad (Trespassing Book 9) FREE by P.W. Creighton: After the traumatic events of the Academy, Logan and Devin go on an extended Spring Break-When they discover their friends are being investigated for murdering the mastermind behind blackmailing their peers, they realize that you can't outrun your problems. They are confident their friends are being framed and are determined to catch the true killer.

This book is Free on May 25, 2026

Visions (Killer of Killers Book 1)

Visions (Killer of Killers Book 1) FREE by Charles Welch: Kalen McDonald seems like an ordinary family man with a successful career—until his dark secret is revealed. Haunted by a violent past and guided by disturbing visions, Kalen hunts murderers who prey on the innocent. But when a new killer targets someone he loves, his deadly mission becomes personal. By Award-Winning author, Charles Welch.

This book is Free on May 25, 2026

Tell Them Goodbye (Third Death Series Book 1)

Tell Them Goodbye (Third Death Series Book 1) FREE by E. R. Sanchez: Set in 1970s Mexico. Two teens run away from their family’s ranch after witnessing their cousin’s murder. They think telling no one is the only way to save themselves from being forced to take over their cousin’s marijuana operation, and the only way to protect their family from the murderer’s wrath. Based on true events.

This book is Free on May 25, 2026

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Dream Chases, Poisoned Samples, and Caribbean Traps: Free Mystery / Thriller eBooks

A Dickens & Christie Mystery Box Set (Books 1-3)

A Dickens & Christie Mystery Box Set (Books 1-3) FREE by Kathy Manos Penn: She’s looking forward to tea and scones. Hunting down murderers? Not so much… Leta Parker chases a dream to retire to England, but a dead body wasn't in the plan. With her cat & dog, she soon turns amateur sleuth in this fast-paced mystery series! Grab this Box Set of the first 3 books and prepare to binge-read through Book XII.

This book is Free on May 24, 2026

Jessica Harper And The Mascara Murders (The Jessica Harper Mysteries Book 1)

Jessica Harper And The Mascara Murders (The Jessica Harper Mysteries Book 1) FREE by Jessica Harper: When magazine editor Jess Harper goes undercover inside a glamorous beauty MLM, she uncovers poisoned samples, corporate secrets, and a deadly anti-aging cream. Now she and her best friend April are trapped on a Caribbean island where someone will kill to protect the launch.

This book is Free on May 24, 2026

Blood of the Father (Robertson and McLean Book 1)

Blood of the Father (Robertson and McLean Book 1) FREE by CM Sinclair: DC Isla Robertson never wanted to set foot in Essex again. But when an investment manager is beaten to death in his own home, she is forced back into the shadow of the one man she's spent years avoiding: her estranged father, Tam McLean. Can an estranged father and daughter put their past aside to save an innocent boy from a life in prison?

This book is Free on May 24, 2026

Venom Spear (Blades of Grass Book 1)

Venom Spear (Blades of Grass Book 1) FREE by Austin Chambers: A drunk, washed-up pilot. America in turmoil in the wake of unprecedented disasters. How long until both are pushed beyond the breaking point? If you like thrilling action, gripping quests, and stories of growth through tragedy, then you’ll love Austin Chambers’ tense thrill-ride. A Cascadia Fallen Spinoff.

This book is Free on May 24, 2026

The House that Watches

The House that Watches FREE by Skylar Finn: Three women buy an old estate to build an artist retreat, only to uncover a buried cult beneath the soil. As bones surface and whispers rise, their dream turns to nightmare. The land remembers, and it won’t let them leave.

This book is Free on May 24, 2026

A Deadly Reception: A Kat Calloway Cozy Mystery

A Deadly Reception: A Kat Calloway Cozy Mystery FREE by L.B. Dayton: A glamorous Dallas wedding turns deadly when a socialite is stabbed with chef Kat Calloway’s knife. Suddenly the rising head chef is the prime suspect, her sharp-tongued Granmartha is keeping secrets, and tuxedo cat Tux keeps uncovering clues no one else sees. With family drama, champagne-fueled scandals, and suspects piling up, Kat must catch the killer before she becomes the next course served.

This book is Free on May 24, 2026

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The Route 66 Ranch Hotel Cozy Mystery Series

Murder at the Route 66 Ranch Hotel (The Route 66 Ranch Hotel Mystery Series Book 1)

Murder at the Route 66 Ranch Hotel (The Route 66 Ranch Hotel Mystery Series Book 1) FREE by N.C.L. Sarno: Get your kicks (but watch your back) on Route 66! This fun mystery series set in Arizona is the perfect way to enhance your Route 66 centennial celebrations this year. The rural hotel featured in this 7-book series always has an entertaining new cast of eclectic characters. Cozy up and enjoy a Route 66 road trip from your recliner.

This book is Free on May 23, 2026

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Decades-Old Mysteries, High-Stakes Escapes, and Twisted Discoveries: Free Mystery / Thriller eBooks

Frosting and Foul Play (Willow Creek Mysteries Book 2)

Frosting and Foul Play (Willow Creek Mysteries Book 2) FREE by Diana Freel: A festive baking competition turns deadly in Willow Creek, and Claire Anderson is once again at the center of it all. What looks like a tragic accident quickly begins to unravel. The timeline does not quite fit, and certain reactions feel off. As secrets surface and tensions rise, Claire realizes this was not an accident. Someone planned it.

This book is Free on May 23, 2026

Dashiki

Dashiki FREE by Florence Wetzel: Jazz journalist Virginia Farrell investigates the murder of reclusive singer Betty Brown after discovering priceless tapes of a Monk-Coltrane gig. With her roommate Socks and Detective Robert Smith, she dives into the world of jazz, uncovering secrets, romance, and a connection to an unsolved crime.

This book is Free on May 23, 2026

Murder at Farrington Hall (A Dodo Dorchester Mystery Book 1)

Murder at Farrington Hall (A Dodo Dorchester Mystery Book 1) FREE by Ann Sutton: Lady Dorothea “Dodo” Dorchester has a sharp eye for fashion—and murder. At a glittering weekend at Farrington Hall, a theft turns deadly. Can Dodo outsmart, suspects, and reluctant police to catch a killer? Perfect for fans of The Thursday Murder Club and classic country-house cozies.

This book is Free on May 23, 2026

Girl Trap (A Madeline Dawkins Mystery 11)

Girl Trap (A Madeline Dawkins Mystery 11) FREE by Cynthia Hamilton: Two inquiries come to MDPI on the same day that seem like fairly routine missing person cases. But it doesn’t take long to discover there’s nothing ordinary about the disappearance of two beautiful sisters from Minnesota or the estranged heiress who has never touched her 8-figure fortune and apparently does not want to be found. Series book 3 of 9.

This book is Free on May 23, 2026

The Grand Man

The Grand Man FREE by Florence Wetzel: Juliet Brown, an American jazz journalist, and ScandiGeek, travels to Stockholm and becomes involved in two unsolved mysteries: the 1986 murder of prime minister Olof Palme and the disappearance of Stieg Larssons fourth book. Along with journalist Magnus Lindblom, Juliet navigates Swedish winter in Stockholm's Old Town to uncover the truth.

This book is Free on May 23, 2026

The Things We Keep (The Jeri Howard Mystery Series Book 14)

The Things We Keep (The Jeri Howard Mystery Series Book 14) FREE by Janet Dawson: Oakland PI Jeri Howard finds a battered footlocker hidden in a dusty storeroom. When she pries open the lid, she’s shocked at what she finds. TWO HUMAN SKULLS ON A PILE OF BONES. EMPTY EYE SOCKETS STARE UP AT HER.

This book is Free on May 23, 2026

Maids of Misfortune (A Victorian San Francisco Mystery Book 1)

Maids of Misfortune (A Victorian San Francisco Mystery Book 1) FREE by M. Louisa Locke: Maids of Misfortune,is the first book in M. Louisa Locke’s USA Today bestselling Victorian San Francisco mystery series. Featuring Annie, a widow who supplements her income as the pretend clairvoyant, Madam Sibyl, and Nate Dawson, a local lawyer, romance blooms as they investigate the murder of one of Madam Sibyl's clients in this cozy mystery.

This book is Free on May 23, 2026

Ben in Trouble (Ben Mitchell/Titus Ray Thrillers)

Ben in Trouble (Ben Mitchell/Titus Ray Thrillers) FREE by Luana Ehrlich: CIA covert operative, Titus Ray, agrees to help his protégé, Ben Mitchell, out of a tough spot by accepting an assignment to Venezuela, but when the operation takes a deadly turn, Titus is forced to do something he’s never done before—rely on Ben to bring them home.

This book is Free on May 23, 2026

The Woman Who Went Overboard

The Woman Who Went Overboard FREE by Florence Wetzel: Looking for summer reading? A luxury cruise through Norway’s fjords becomes a deadly battleground when two women compete for a wealthy widower’s heart. But only one will make it to shore. A chilling Nordic thriller!

This book is Free on May 23, 2026

Where No One Can Hear You (The Survivor Stories Book 1)

Where No One Can Hear You (The Survivor Stories Book 1) FREE by J.E. Rowney: A harrowing survival thriller inspired by a true story: As best friends Amanda and Sarah walk through the woods, someone attacks them… Weeks later, Amanda wakes up in the hospital with amnesia — and a brutal wound that robs her of her voice. Can Amanda piece together her fractured memories and find Sarah?

This book is Free on May 23, 2026

A Noble Truth

A Noble Truth FREE by Robert Mix: Noble Gareth’s childhood premonition of the Pan Am 103 bombing set him on the path to becoming a psychic. After an unfortunate error jeopardizes his career, he’s persuaded to return to Scotland to find a missing biochemist—and soon uncovers a conspiracy entangling a powerful pharma giant, a tech mogul, and a distrustful community.

This book is Free on May 23, 2026

Accidental Murder (Daryl Wood Gerber Standalone Thrillers Book 3)

Accidental Murder (Daryl Wood Gerber Standalone Thrillers Book 3) FREE by Daryl Wood Gerber: When Kayla Macintyre discovers her twin sister Ashley brutally murdered, grief quickly gives way to terror—because Kayla was the real target. A case of mistaken identity fools the police into thinking she’s the one who died, and Kayla seizes the chance to disappear into her sister’s glamorous life as a supermodel.

This book is Free on May 23, 2026

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Val Fremden Midlife Misadventures Cozy Mystery Series

Glad One: Crazy is a Relative Term (Val Fremden Midlife Misadventures Book 1)

Glad One: Crazy is a Relative Term (Val Fremden Midlife Misadventures Book 1) FREE by Margaret Lashley: A hilarious, beloved, no-murder cozy mystery series about starting over, found family, and accidental sleuthing. Val Fremden arrives home to St. Petersburg, Florida, with nothing. No friends. No money. No map forward. What she finds instead is the misfit tribe that hangs around Caddy's beach bar -- and a mystery that will change her life forever.

This book is Free on May 22, 2026

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