Hot Flush (Euphemia Sage Chronicles Book 1) by Rosy Fenwicke: Goodreads reviews “…such a fun and original book! It reminded me of movies like “The Heat” with 2 main female characters involved in outlandish situations that are so funny you don’t worry about the “believability” of the situations.” “The cover teased me into reading the synopsis… & then I began the book and couldn’t stop! Fun & clever story!”
Next to Disappear (The Emily Swanson Series Book 1) by Malcolm Richards: When troubled nurse Alina vanishes one night, it’s assumed she ran away from her violent husband. Until disgraced ex-teacher Emily Swanson moves into the couple’s former home. Emily’s life is in ruins and she’s meant to be making a fresh start. But when she learns about the missing nurse, she sees a chance for redemption.
The Complete Jake Samson Mystery Series (Books 1-6) by Shelley Singer: Nice Jewish cop turns PI… -Chicago-cop (now unlicensed PI) Jake Samson is living the life of “an urban gentleman farmer” in laid-back Oakland, California. His lesbian BFF, Rosie the carpenter, and her justice-dispensing two-by-four are the perfect complements to his relaxed casual style. All 6 books in the series plus a bonus book!
Memories and Matchsticks (The Sam and Bump Misadventures Book 1) by N. Gemini Sasson: There’s an arsonist on the loose in rural Wilton, Indiana — and he’ll do whatever it takes to keep from being found out. Even murder. Sam McNamee just wants to help her dad sell his house there. But she can’t leave town until the arsonist is uncovered. Not that she’d want to anymore, since veterinarian Clint Chastain has stolen her heart.
Parlez-Vous Murder? (Stranded in Provence Mysteries Book 1) by Susan Kiernan-Lewis: While American Jules Hooker is on vacation, a bomb explodes over the Riviera, destroying technology and leaving Jules stranded in Provence where she must make a living by solving murders the old-fashioned way — without help from DNA, databases, CSI crime labs or the police.
Grave Encounters by Marie Wilkens: Sarah Perrigo just wants to know what happened to her twin sister, Renee. The suspicious circumstances surrounding her suicide are only made more questionable when her husband has her cremated before Sarah or her parents can pay their last respects. After a few ghostly encounters, Sarah becomes obsessed with learning the truth about his family and what happened in Delany Falls…
The Boystown Prequels: Two Nick Nowak Novellas (Boystown Mysteries) by Marshall Thornton: These two prequels, set in late 70s Chicago, are the perfect place to start the award-winning thirteen-book Boystown mystery series. Gritty, sexy, and deeply emotional the series is much loved.
Shadows We Remain (Caroline Creek Series Book 1) by Mose J Gingerich: A detective story with an Amish setting. When the far-reaching hand of the local mob infiltrates the Amish community of Caroline Creek, one Amish teen girl must go against the commands of the preachers to try and save herself, her family, and the community.
Justice (The Magnolia Bluff Crime Chronicles Book 8) by Kelly Marshall: A young girl is discovered raped and murdered just outside of Magnolia Bluff, Texas. State Conservation Police Officer, Madison Jackson is stunned to her core. The sight of that battered and bruised child on a stainless-steel slab in the morgue sends Madison on a perilous trip south of the border into the heart of the deadly Mexican cartel country.
Retribution (The Psychic Detective Kate Pierce Crime Thriller Series Book 1) by C. M. Sutter: The murder of two attorneys has the Chicago police scrambling for answers, but with no leads they call the Washburn County Sheriff’s Office hoping to bring psychic detective Kate Pierce in on the case. Using clues from her dreams and dogged determination, Kate steps into the killer’s world and realizes he may be much closer than any of them think.
Murder Over Easy (A Sunny Side Up Cozy Mystery Book 1) by Rosie A. Point: A free cozy mystery from a USA Today bestselling author! When Sunny arrives in small town Parfait, Florida, she’s hoping to find herself after a messy divorce, and hide from her husband’s criminal business partners. But when a food vlogger dies in her aunt’s cafe, Sunny has to choose – hide or save her aunt’s business before it’s shut down.
The Barista’s Guide To Espionage (Eva Destruction Book 1) by Dave Sinclair: Readers are loving The Barista’s Guide to Espionage, a witty and fast-paced romp from USA Today bestselling author Dave Sinclair. Thrills. Spills. Kills. Coffee. High octane, wise-cracking, ass-kicking entertainment from the first to the last page.
Much A’Broom About Nothing (Magical Renaissance Faire Mysteries Book 1) by Erin Johnson: When Adelaide “Laidey” Ryan dragged herself off the couch for a date at the Renaissance Faire, she didn’t expect to run into her cheating ex-fiancé. The day only gets better when she winds up trapped on the magical grounds and discovers she’s a witch. And the best part? She’s charged with a homicide she didn’t commit.
Wolfe Trap (A Clay Wolfe / Port Essex Mystery Book 1) by Matt Cost: Clay Wolfe was happy with being a PI in a sleepy town where not much happened. And then he discovered heroin being smuggled through lobster traps and life became more complicated. “The gripping plot moves with lightning speed until its explosive and thrilling conclusion… should appeal to all lovers of private detective fiction.” ~Joseph Souza.
Nailed (A Ron Ketchum Mystery Book 1) by Joseph Flynn: A “recovering” bigot cop, a dead black minister, and a marauding mountain lion. For Goldstrike, CA, chief of police Ron Ketchum, looking for a killer, hunting a lion, and defending his own integrity — makes being a cop in L.A. seem like the good old days. Over 646 5-Star reviews on Amazon. “You won’t want to put this book down…” -Amazon review.
The Daydreamer Detective (Miso Cozy Mysteries Book 1) by Steph Gennaro: It’s a cozy mystery in Japan! Out-of-luck and jobless, Mei returns to her rural Japanese home and turns her daydreaming ways towards solving a murder. If you like twisty plots, delectable food descriptions, and rural Japanese towns, then you’ll love Steph Gennaro’s culinary tale.
The Case at Barton Manor (Mrs. Lillywhite Investigates Book 1) by Emily Queen: Rosemary Lillywhite only wanted to be left alone to mourn her dead husband in peace, but when a desperate woman knocks on the door of her dead husband’s investigative office, she’s forced to make a choice: Come out of hiding or turn Grace Barton away.
High Spirits (Grifter’s Daughter Book 5) by Duane Lindsay: Con artist Dani Silver receives a lead on a million-dollar bottle of whiskey. Will she go in on the heist? Nope. She’ll do it herself by counterfeiting the distinctive bottle, and filling it with supermarket booze, knowing it’ll never be opened. But the owners are America’s sweethearts and Dani’s taken a vow never to cheat an honest mark.
Miami Chill (Titus Florida Crime Thriller Series Book 2) by John D. Patten: Titus, tough former cop from up north, is still in Miami looking for his fiancee’s murderer. While working a security detail, he is literally thrown into a mystery involving a stunning tech billionaire, a gorgeous pop singer, a rogue cop hell-bent on smashing a human smuggling ring, an obstructive FBI agent, and a slimy killer who enjoys torture.
The Return of the Ripper by Anna Elliott & Charles Veley: Love is in the air in London! It’s 1897, and Lucy James, daughter of famed detective Sherlock Holmes, is about to marry her sweetheart, Sgt. Jack Kelly. A beautiful woman also seems to have captivated Dr.Watson. What could possibly go wrong? Diamond smugglers and a serial killer, perhaps? “Marvelous! Fast-paced and fun!” -Amazon reviewer
Corktown (Abby Kane FBI Thriller Book 1) by Ty Hutchinson: They locked him up seven years ago. He’s still killing. Fiery FBI agent Abby Kane is tasked with figuring out how this madman can kill again. When she visits the Doctor behind bars, he swears he’s innocent and not the psychopath everyone thinks he is. Oddly enough, Abby believes him. Start a series you won’t be able to put down.
Killer in the Photo by Annette Mark: Defying a direct order, undercover British agent Kate St George, tracks down her best friend’s killer, only to uncover a sinister terror plot with far-reaching consequences for Britain and Thailand. Kate devises a clever but risky plan to neutralize the killer. She puts her body on the line but discovers that she’s made a serious miscalculation.
Calamity Under the Chandelier (A Sleuthing Starlet Mystery Book 1) by Camilla Blythe: An entertaining historical whodunit that’s first in a series! After a deadly chandelier fall at an English manor, actress Cora Clarke vows to prove that her best friend is innocent of murder. As a blizzard rages outside, can Cora solve the mystery — before the killer strikes again?
Poisoned Legacy (Of Gold & Blood Book 1) by Jenny Wheeler: California, 1868: A rundown goldmine seems like singing star Graysie’s golden opportunity. But bright new beginnings crumble underfoot when the townsfolk of the Sierra Nevada mining town start dropping dead of mysterious causes. Will an Aussie-born adventurer help her discover why before dark forces claim another victim?
Girl Missing (A Detective Kaitlyn Carr Mystery Book 1) by Kate Gable: When her 13-year-old sister vanishes on her way back from a friend’s house, Detective Kaitlyn Carr must confront demons from her own past in order to bring her sister home. A murderer is lurking in the shadows and the more of the mystery that Kaitlyn unspools the closer she gets to danger herself.
