Tag: Mystery

Missing Crowns, Family Secrets, and Sinister Sacrifices: Free Mystery / Thriller eBooks

Daisy and the Deadly Dagger (Daisy Dunwoody Book 1)

Daisy and the Deadly Dagger (Daisy Dunwoody Book 1) FREE by Janey Clarke: Newly single Daisy Dunwoody escapes to a cottage on Bodmin Moor, hoping for a quiet new beginning. Instead, a body in her cottage draws her into a mystery involving ancient priory ruins, Knights Templar secrets and a deadly dagger. With her rescue pets beside her, Daisy is determined to uncover the truth.

This book is Free on September 28, 2026

Late for the Fair (The Way Over The Hill Gang Book 8)

Late for the Fair (The Way Over The Hill Gang Book 8) FREE by M.K. Scott: Late for the Fair is the latest in the cozy mystery Way Over the Hill Gang series. The county fair is buzzing with excitement, but something sinister lurks in the shadows. When the crown for the fair queen goes missing, the Senior Sleuths jump into action, or at least speed-walk. Will this quirky group of retirees save the day? Find out.

This book is Free on September 28, 2026

Murder Over Cocktails (Nikki Hunter Mysteries Book 2)

Murder Over Cocktails (Nikki Hunter Mysteries Book 2) FREE by Nancy Skopin: “A heroic PI, a certifiable serial killer, and a captivating cat burglar” Private Investigator Nicoli, “Nikki,” Hunter has recovered from a near-fatal encounter with a multiple murderer and is happy to get back to her routine bar and restaurant surveillance jobs, when Jack, “The Cat,” McGuire settles on an adjacent bar stool and tells her a story that will change the course of her life.

This book is Free on September 28, 2026

Go, Harmony! (Harmony's Legacy Book 3)

Go, Harmony! (Harmony's Legacy Book 3) FREE by Philip Walsh: Eighteen years old and preparing for a brilliant future, Harmony is suddenly pulled into the heart of the Nader family empire. Born into a world of wealth, influence and impossible expectations, the life she thought she understood is shattered in an instant when her fbillionaire father, Henri Nader, is murdered at his own wedding in Spain.

This book is Free on September 28, 2026

The Blessed Vessel

The Blessed Vessel FREE by A.M. Alder: Three days before his sixteenth birthday, Daniel Hartwell learns the truth: the family and church that raised him have been preparing to sacrifice him. With a detective racing to expose the ritual, Daniel must decide whether escaping is enough—or whether he has to go back.

This book is Free on September 28, 2026

The Moral Lattice

The Moral Lattice FREE by Steven Conner: When a shattered billionaire hires cynical crypto detective Kirk Keller to find his missing daughter, the trail leads straight into a global digital execution. Twenty-one-year-old Stanford prodigy Heather Burnett didn’t fall into a trap—she built it. She has staged her own disappearance to buy time to unleash Project Kairos, a decentralized network designed to force a global reset.

This book is Free on September 28, 2026

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Susan Wiles Schoolhouse Cozy Mystery Series

Murder is Elementary (Susan Wiles Schoolhouse Mystery Book 1)

Murder is Elementary (Susan Wiles Schoolhouse Mystery Book 1) FREE by Diane Weiner: Retirement is bliss—or is it? Newly retired music teacher Susan Wiles puts her natural nosiness to work and discovers a talent for solving murders. At the annual holiday concert, she finds her former principal dead on the office floor, a half-eaten funfetti cupcake on the desk, and a list of suspects rivaling pre-pandemic lines at Disney.

This book is Free on September 27, 2026

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Lost Artifacts, Secret Networks, and Haunted Investigations: Free Mystery / Thriller eBooks

Ghost Mortem (Ghost Detective Book 1)

Ghost Mortem (Ghost Detective Book 1) FREE by Jane Hinchey: Private investigator Audrey Fitzgerald never believed in ghosts—until her best friend shows up dead in her apartment. With his memory missing and a talking cat in tow, she must solve his murder before the killer strikes again.

This book is Free on September 27, 2026

Dark Among the Pines (A Needful Wicks Mystery Book 1)

Dark Among the Pines (A Needful Wicks Mystery Book 1) FREE by Melissa Legacy: When Midnight Cooper inherits a candle shop in the small town of Sisters, Oregon, she expects quiet work and familiar routines. What she doesn’t expect is buried secrets and a murdered girl. The candle shop has more to it than wax and wicks. Midnight will soon discover its purpose.

This book is Free on September 27, 2026

The Smell of Ink

The Smell of Ink FREE by Bella Marenz: Sixty years after a man was executed for murder, a forgotten case lands in Ben Rourke’s hands. What he uncovers could rewrite the story of a crime everyone thought was solved. But some truths were never meant to be found.

This book is Free on September 27, 2026

The Aztec Necklace (Chris Hamilton Book 3)

The Aztec Necklace (Chris Hamilton Book 3) FREE by Jim Davidson: Buried in a desolate cave for centuries, entombed Aztec antiquities are resurrected. It is soon discovered that their macabre and strange energy has not been muted by the passage of time. They are passed from hand to hand, with each person hoping to unlock their true power, which is as mysterious as its past.

This book is Free on September 27, 2026

These Evil Ones

These Evil Ones FREE by Shawn Heath: Ryan Gunn thought he’d found refuge in a remote Maine cabin—until a flashback sends him inside the mind of a man holding the key to rooms where stolen children are kept. Haunted by the Army’s experimental drug, Ryan discovers a network trafficking kids. He won’t stop until every one of the Evil Ones is dead.

This book is Free on September 27, 2026

The Narrower Truth

The Narrower Truth FREE by M. R. Halden: A failed assassination leaves a presidential campaign scrambling for answers. Reporter Elena Cortez discovers the security firm protecting the candidate knew more about the attacker than it admits, and every authentic document seems to tell a different story depending on what is missing.

This book is Free on September 27, 2026

Death Comes To The Torpedo Factory

Death Comes To The Torpedo Factory FREE by Arno B. Zimmer: A classified Nazi file disappears from a former torpedo factory outside Washington, DC, threatening the reputation of a patrician Virginia family. As a wily detective closes in on the thief, the pursuit of the missing file turns deadly when a former German intelligence agent with ties to the Virginians joins the hunt.

This book is Free on September 27, 2026

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Sassy Detectives, Vanishing Lines, and Hostile Takeovers: Free Mystery / Thriller eBooks

Mind Your Own Murder (Persephone Pringle Cozy Mysteries Book 1)

Mind Your Own Murder (Persephone Pringle Cozy Mysteries Book 1) FREE by Patti Larsen: Single, sassy, and prone to finding dead bodies... welcome to your next favorite series! Persephone Pringle thought a retreat would be just the thing to unwind after her divorce. If only her nasty neighbor hadn't turned up dead, making her the prime suspect! Can she find out who did it before she has to ask her FBI ex-husband to (shudder) save her?

This book is Free on September 26, 2026

Shop Buddy

Shop Buddy FREE by Bookshelf Q. Battler: Ropes! Knives! Chainsaws! This isn't your average shopping list! Has one customer ordered up a case of murder? That's what Steve Anderson wants to know. Unemployed and unemployable, he takes a seemingly harmless job with the online shopping service Shop Buddy and worries he may have inadvertently become an unwitting accomplice.

This book is Free on September 26, 2026

Magic Hidden, Magic Found (Wyrd Words & Witchcraft Book 1)

Magic Hidden, Magic Found (Wyrd Words & Witchcraft Book 1) FREE by Jessica Rosenberg: When Juliette develops surprise magical powers that allow her to reunite lost objects and their owners, the mysteries pile up, not the least of which is how to get her anxiety under control long enough for her to leave her bookshop and finally become the heroine of her own story. Great friends. Found family. Surprise magic. Cozy witchy fresh start.

This book is Free on September 26, 2026

The Islamorada Murders (A Joey Mancuso, Father O'Brian Crime Mystery Book 10)

The Islamorada Murders (A Joey Mancuso, Father O'Brian Crime Mystery Book 10) FREE by Owen Parr: The Islamorada Murders is a fast-paced mystery novel. One of this book's many pleasures is the ominous build-up of tension on every page. Fast-paced and rich in details, readers may feel the danger as private investigator Joey Mancuso chases the truth and is pursued by gunboats.The Islamadora Murders will keep you on the edge of your seat!

This book is Free on September 26, 2026

The Moorland Mystery

The Moorland Mystery FREE by Martha Kidston: When a dream holiday turns into a murder investigation, young detectives Falcon Greene and Finn Carlton must uncover the truth before the killer strikes again. Trapped in a storm-battered Scottish Highlands hotel with every guest a suspect, they follow hidden clues, expose secrets and race to solve the mystery.

This book is Free on September 26, 2026

At The Edge of No Return

At The Edge of No Return FREE by D. J. Adamson: How close are any of us to the edge? A serial killer, a haunted reverend, a man trapped at Horizon’s End, and a psychologist desperate to right a terrible wrong collide in At the Edge of No Return by D. J. Adamson—a dark psychological thriller of murder, vengeance, paranormal uncertainty, and choices that can never be undone.

This book is Free on September 26, 2026

Vanishing Lines

Vanishing Lines FREE by T Hardy: When a revenge-seeking ex-con takes the Carters hostage, the line between captive and collaborator vanishes. The night ends in gunshots, and Evelyn has a story everyone believes. Except one detective, who learns knowing isn't the same as winning.

This book is Free on September 26, 2026

Crusader (Quinlan Book 6)

Crusader (Quinlan Book 6) FREE by Kevin Quilligan: Quinlan flies over the wall on Oct. 7 at the head of the Qassam Brigade. His mission is to disable the Israeli airbase at Re'im, but he attends a music festival too. Trapped, dying, and serving as a medic in Gaza, he wishes to die as a soldier. Even Gaza, devastated by genocide, will be rocked as Quinlan seeks company for his journey to Hell.

This book is Free on September 26, 2026

Quinlan: Ka

Quinlan: Ka FREE by Kevin Quilligan: Quinlan's dark, Spanish influenced Irish skin is no such thing. He's half indigenous Australian, so black, or half-black, and half Irish, or something, and he doesn't know which is worse, so he's not doing it. He's also a myth; a guardian; a story of generations. Dark deeds are afoot and the land in peril. A crow will rise, and men must fall.

This book is Free on September 26, 2026

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Mocha Mills Cozy Mystery Series

A Bitter Brew (Mocha Mills Mysteries Book 1)

A Bitter Brew (Mocha Mills Mysteries Book 1) FREE by Maisy Marple: Café owner Vivian Palmer's award-winning mocha cake just killed the town health inspector. With Perky Perk shuttered and her name in every mouth in Mocha Mills, Vivian trades her apron for a notebook—because someone used her kitchen to commit murder, and they knew exactly what they were doing.

This book is Free on September 25, 2026

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The Maya Caine Thriller Series

Erased (A Maya Caine Thriller Book 1)

Erased (A Maya Caine Thriller Book 1) FREE by Devoray Camp: Maya Caine has spent years searching for the truth about her missing sister. Then a package arrives that changes everything. Someone knows what happened to Sabrina. Someone has been watching Maya. And the closer she gets to the truth, the more dangerous it becomes.

This book is Free on September 25, 2026

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Ancient Treasures, Digital Deceptions, and Poisoned Waters: Free Mystery / Thriller eBooks

The Case of the Missing Funds

The Case of the Missing Funds FREE by Christy Webb: Hannah and Harley begin their new case. It all starts when she agrees to investigate the reason Treasures and Keepsakes is struggling to survive. She is hired as manager due to her lack of knowledge about computers. She's not welcome and realizes she must bring her cat Harley to help. No one knows they can understand each other. Don't miss!

This book is Free on September 25, 2026

Murder on Cape Cod — Volume Two (Books 5-8) (Molly McBeal Cozy Mysteries)

Murder on Cape Cod — Volume Two (Books 5-8) (Molly McBeal Cozy Mysteries) FREE by Maple Quinn: Former therapist Molly McBeal and her intuitive mini Aussiedoodle, Star, uncover four deadly secrets in Blue Heron Bay—where poisoned waters, hidden bodies, trusted neighbors, and polished smiles prove that danger is often hiding in plain sight.

This book is Free on September 25, 2026

Genies and Gibberish (Magical Cozy Mystery Book Club Book 5)

Genies and Gibberish (Magical Cozy Mystery Book Club Book 5) FREE by Elizabeth Pantley: This book club dives (literally!) into the pages of a cozy mystery. This quirky group of brave members must solve the mystery to get out of the book. It’s so much fun - you’ll wish for a book club like this!

This book is Free on September 25, 2026

Bloody Deeds (Detective Jane Rieger-Franklin Mystery Book 3)

Bloody Deeds (Detective Jane Rieger-Franklin Mystery Book 3) FREE by Stephen Kronwith: A detective’s best friend is framed for murder — and the evidence is flawless. DNA, timestamps, video proof… all seemingly real. But as the detective digs deeper, she discovers someone has rewritten the digital truth — and identity itself. It’s a crime thriller about family, adoption, forensic technology, and the price of justice.

This book is Free on September 25, 2026

Verity Easton

Verity Easton FREE by M. Rebecca Wildsmith: In 1930s Egypt, Verity Easton expects ancient treasures and sun-soaked adventures—not murder. When a deadly mystery unfolds among the ruins, she’s drawn into a dangerous web of secrets, deception, and obsession. A gripping thriller, filled with intrigue, unforgettable characters, and twists you won’t see coming. Best Thrillers Book Awards Finalist.

This book is Free on September 25, 2026

Short Stories

Short Stories FREE by Pete Harrison: From the story of an unwelcome guest at a funeral, this collection of short stories from a master storyteller takes you on a journey through a series of mysteries, including a planet where it never stops raining, a robot that’s not aware and a war correspondent leaving in a hurry, to when a man takes his restored classic car out for the first time.

This book is Free on September 25, 2026

Wife Sentence (Laurelville Suspense Novels)

Wife Sentence (Laurelville Suspense Novels) FREE by Orla Rose: In Laurelville, the safest place to hide the truth is in plain sight. A woman is dead inside her own home, and everyone in town has a theory. But when attorney Nicci Haworth starts asking questions, she uncovers a web of privilege, power, and secrets worth protecting. In this town, everyone is watching… And someone knows exactly what happened.

This book is Free on September 25, 2026

What She Trusted

What She Trusted FREE by Patricia Neary: Investigative reporter Mara Fenn trusts nothing she can't prove. When a lawyer brings her a single photocopied page, private psychiatric history that should never have reached the defense, she pulls the thread and finds a company built to turn plaintiffs' private lives into leverage. The story is airtight. Someone knows it isn't.

This book is Free on September 25, 2026

2084: American Apocalypse (The Pathless Land Series Book 1)

2084: American Apocalypse (The Pathless Land Series Book 1) FREE by James Keena: As gangs and factional warlords roam the ruins of America, two parents begin a desperate cross-country journey to rescue their kidnapped children. They encounter brutal enemies, nomadic allies, and freedom fighters resisting the Elites.

This book is Free on September 25, 2026

Hummingbird

Hummingbird FREE by Dobromir Zhekov: Truth is like a body; it can be buried. But dig deep enough, or push hard enough, and it will always surface. In the harsh Alaskan winter of 85', during a long drive, Michael Keller stumbles onto something he should never have seen, something that will shake him to his core and stir up old memories that come back to haunt him.

This book is Free on September 25, 2026

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The Port Alma Murder Mystery Series

Goodbye Port Alma (A Port Alma Murder Mystery Book 1)

Goodbye Port Alma (A Port Alma Murder Mystery Book 1) FREE by Anne Shillolo: Rookie DC Holly Towns is on the team that has to untangle a far-reaching web of sex, drugs, and money in a shocking schoolgirl slaying. And no one has more to lose than Holly herself, if the killer strikes again. With complex characters, a twisty plot, and a fast-paced story, this is a totally addictive crime fiction series opener!

This book is Free on September 24, 2026

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The DI Ruth Hunter Crime Thriller Series

The Snowdonia Killings (A DI Ruth Hunter Crime Thriller Book 1)

The Snowdonia Killings (A DI Ruth Hunter Crime Thriller Book 1) FREE by Simon McCleave: Starting a new life in Snowdonia was always DI Ruth Hunter's dream. Until a twisted killer turned it into her worst nightmare. Ruth decides to trade in the crime-ridden streets of London for a more peaceful life in North Wales. But then the body of a brutally murdered woman is discovered…with strange symbols carved into her skin.

This book is Free on September 24, 2026

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Chilling Premonitions, Haunted Castles, and Generational Starships: Free Mystery / Thriller eBooks

Witchy Muse and Ghostly Clues (Scottish Witches Mysteries Book 6)

Witchy Muse and Ghostly Clues (Scottish Witches Mysteries Book 6) FREE by Felicity Green: A charming stand-alone cozy mystery set in the Scottish Highlands! When an American art historian answers a "Muse Wanted" ad, she finds a haunted castle, a handsome ghost, and a century-old murder. With newfound witchy powers, can she solve the mystery before she's sent packing?

This book is Free on September 24, 2026

Little Leaf Creek Cozy Mysteries Box Set (Books 1-10)

Little Leaf Creek Cozy Mysteries Box Set (Books 1-10) FREE by Cindy Bell: Cassie’s first encounter with her neighbor’s adorable dog and cheeky goats shows her that she has a lot to learn about country life. Then, she quickly discovers the town has more than a few mysteries, and she partners with her ex-cop neighbor to solve them. Their sleuthing adventures are filled with fun, delicious desserts, and a whole lot of danger.

This book is Free on September 24, 2026

Engagingly Dead (Ella McBane Mysteries)

Engagingly Dead (Ella McBane Mysteries) FREE by Michele Scott: Empty-nester Ella McBane expects life to slow down. Instead, her daughter Savannah is accused of murder at her own engagement party. Certain she’s innocent, Ella follows the clues into the dangerous world of organized crime while juggling a persistent ex, a sexy former flame, culinary chaos, and a killer determined to stop her.

This book is Free on September 24, 2026

Exercise Is Murder (Smiley and McBlythe Mystery Series Book 1)

Exercise Is Murder (Smiley and McBlythe Mystery Series Book 1) FREE by Bruce Hammack: The police called it an accident. Steve Smiley's instincts are screaming murder. Now blind, the former homicide detective takes on an untested partner to help him find the truth about his friend’s death. When a bullet whizzes past his ear, he knows he's on the right trail — he just needs to live long enough to prove it.

This book is Free on September 24, 2026

Seeds of Discontent (Althea Johnson Series Book 1)

Seeds of Discontent (Althea Johnson Series Book 1) FREE by S. A. Asthana: Police Lieutenant Althea Johnson must keep the peace aboard the Starshot, a spaceship well into its millennia-long journey to Proxima Centauri b, in the wake of the most gruesome homicide of her career. "Generational ship meets Sherlock Holmes" | "...an absorbing page-turner" | "Short & fast-paced, it holds your attention..."

This book is Free on September 24, 2026

Not the Faintest Trace (The Sergeant Frank Hardy Mysteries Book 1)

Not the Faintest Trace (The Sergeant Frank Hardy Mysteries Book 1) FREE by Wendy M. Wilson: New Zealand, 1877. When two young men disappear from a small Scandinavian community, ex-soldier Sergeant Frank Hardy is asked to find them, dead or alive. But his search stirs up more than he expects, including past misdeeds, a Māori warrior with vengeance on his mind, and a slow-burning romance that angers the very people he is trying to help.

This book is Free on September 24, 2026

Saigon Red (An Alex Polonia Thriller Book 2)

Saigon Red (An Alex Polonia Thriller Book 2) FREE by Gregory C. Randall: Starting off with a bang in the history-laden Ho Chi Minh City of Vietnam, this second novel featuring Alex Polonia, former Cleveland police detective, quickly brings her and the reader into a world of intrigue, double-crossing, and family secrets.

This book is Free on September 24, 2026

No Safe Harbor

No Safe Harbor FREE by Skylar Finn: Her boat survived the blackout. Now she has to survive everyone who wants it. Hunted through the Atlantic islands after an EMP, Shannon must protect her crew with paper charts, dwindling supplies, and a diesel engine she can’t afford to lose.

This book is Free on September 24, 2026

Pivot Point (True Time Book 1)

Pivot Point (True Time Book 1) FREE by Tess Manchester: A fugitive's bullet. A dam collapse. A death, U.S. Marshal Blake Everhart somehow walked away from. Hunting the fugitive who murdered her brother, Blake discovers she can pivot time itself. But every rewrite has consequences, and the killer is one step ahead. Pivot Point is a pulse-pounding thriller with a razor-sharp twist of the impossible.

This book is Free on September 24, 2026

Three Days Earlier

Three Days Earlier FREE by Lynn Walker: Rachel sees things. Dreadful things. She locks eyes with someone & it hits her—an ominous sense of impending doom for that person. Her latest premonition is her most chilling yet: the busser at a restaurant is stalking women. When a woman last seen outside that restaurant disappears, Rachel is frantic to help police find her… before it’s too late.

This book is Free on September 24, 2026

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