Tag: Mystery

Vanished Sons, Haunted Properties, and Deadly Secrets: Free Mystery / Thriller eBooks

A Coastal Bookshop Murder (Junie Carmichael Cozy Mysteries Book 1)

A Coastal Bookshop Murder (Junie Carmichael Cozy Mysteries Book 1) FREE by Tracy Auten: Junie inherited a bookshop, not a knack for catching killers. But when a body turns up outside her door and an innocent man takes the blame, she’s about to learn fast or die trying. With fearless Flo and sharp-tongued parrot Edgar, Junie digs into a forged past and a deadly secret. The killer has already silenced one person. Junie maybe next!

This book is Free on October 9, 2026

Southern Spirits (Southern Ghost Hunter Mysteries Book 1)

Southern Spirits (Southern Ghost Hunter Mysteries Book 1) FREE by Angie Fox: When Verity Long unwittingly traps a ghost on her property, she discovers the power to commune with the spirit world. Now her ex’s brother needs her help evicting some undead tenants. He's forbidden fruit in a tailored suit, and his estate holds a long-buried secret… "Fabulously fun" —The Chicago Tribune

This book is Free on October 9, 2026

A Skeleton in Bone Creek (A Nash Running Bear Mystery Book 1)

A Skeleton in Bone Creek (A Nash Running Bear Mystery Book 1) FREE by Baer Charlton: Harkin County has its share of skeletons. But when a previously hidden skeleton surfaces in Bone Creek, the regional FBI office wants nothing to do with Harkin County. Special Agent Nash Running Bear has her misgivings about returning to her small hometown. Old hatreds make investigating hard enough—even without an old fling showing up.

This book is Free on October 9, 2026

Stolen By Order: A Mother's Fight Against a Corrupt Court System

Stolen By Order: A Mother's Fight Against a Corrupt Court System FREE by Shenna Coty Paju: Her son vanished into the 1905 orphan train system overnight. Someone made sure her husband couldn't stop it. Widow Mae Turner will break New York's corrupt Children's Court — or be swallowed by it. How does a widowed law clerk with no legal standing outrun a machine built to make children disappear? Book 1 of the Stolen By Order series.

This book is Free on October 9, 2026

Night Audit

Night Audit FREE by Paige Corbett: Forty guests on the hotel's books. Forty-one under its roof. The extra room was paid in exact cash, cancelled before midnight, and registered to the one name the night auditor stopped using four years ago. Her own. Corporate opens her binder at eight. One night to choose which record goes up: the one that balances, or the one that happened.

This book is Free on October 9, 2026

Factor of Safety (A Neil Karst Investigation Book 1)

Factor of Safety (A Neil Karst Investigation Book 1) FREE by Wallis Deming: The hotel's owner paid for the rail repair himself. His widow was there when he signed the check. Six months later the same rail dropped him four stories, and the file has him dying of deferred maintenance. She hires forensic engineer Neil Karst to pull every paper under that sentence. You hold what Karst holds. Whole in one volume.

This book is Free on October 9, 2026

The Winner Maker

The Winner Maker FREE by Jeff Bond: Bob Fiske, the controversial seventy-four-year-old dinosaur of a teacher, is missing. When a female student disappears next, his reputation is in ruins. Four ex-favorites reunite to help, but at what cost?

This book is Free on October 9, 2026

Crow Country

Crow Country FREE by Emily V. Sullivan: October Ninth—the day the world went dark. Civilization is gone. The Old West is back. Survival belongs to the cruel, cunning, and lucky. The rest? Food for the crows. 2023 IPPY Gold Award winner for Best Fiction Audiobook, Crow Country is a post-apocalyptic Western where freedom is terrifying, violence is survival, and crows are always feeding.

This book is Free on October 9, 2026

Blind Influence (Blind Series Book 1)

Blind Influence (Blind Series Book 1) FREE by Linda Riesenberg Fisler: The President is marked for death. When a brilliant attorney uncovers a massive conspiracy, she collides with an MI6 agent racing to stop a legendary assassin. Perfect for fans of David Baldacci and Vince Flynn, this award-winning espionage thriller is packed with betrayal, corruption, and page-turning suspense!

This book is Free on October 9, 2026

Six (Ken Solum: Eight, Seven, Six)

Six (Ken Solum: Eight, Seven, Six) FREE by Ken Solum: At eighteen, Alice receives her father's notebook and meets Nora, a friend who seems to know her choices before she makes them. Twenty-seven years later, Nora is gone, and five women from Alice's past leave almost no trace. To find out what happened, she must face the life she lived while imagining all the others.

This book is Free on October 9, 2026

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Pages to Die For Cozy Mystery Series

A Deadly Chapter (Pages to Die For Mysteries Book 1)

A Deadly Chapter (Pages to Die For Mysteries Book 1) FREE by Hailey Hartley: When Hazel Bennett finds a rare first edition, it leads to the murder of collector Victor Hayes and the book’s disappearance. As the prime suspect, Hazel and her cat, Agatha, must navigate a web of forgery and small-town secrets to find the killer. In the cutthroat world of rare books, some stories are worth killing for.

This book is Free on October 8, 2026

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The Alexa Williams Mystery Series

Dead of Autumn (Alexa Williams Book 1)

Dead of Autumn (Alexa Williams Book 1) FREE by Sherry Knowlton: When lawyer Alexa Williams’ dog discovers a body in the Pennsylvania woods, she becomes obsessed with unraveling the murder. As violence targets the women’s clinic where she volunteers and another murder occurs, Alexa turns to local history and the legend of the Babes in the Woods. But the closer she gets to the truth, the greater the danger becomes.

This book is Free on October 8, 2026

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Anonymous Pleas, Supernatural Secrets, and Trapped Strangers: Free Mystery / Thriller eBooks

A Little Bit Witchy (A Riddler's Edge Cozy Mystery Book 1)

A Little Bit Witchy (A Riddler's Edge Cozy Mystery Book 1) FREE by A.A. Albright: Join newspaper reporter Aisling Smith as she moves to the small Irish town of Riddler's Edge - a town filled with magic, mystery, and too many murders. With the help of a handsome but grumpy detective and a host of supernatural friends, she discovers - is she a little bit witchy?

This book is Free on October 8, 2026

Beer, Boats and Murder (Jake Stewart Mysteries Book 3)

Beer, Boats and Murder (Jake Stewart Mysteries Book 3) FREE by Mike Cassidy: "Join Jake Stewart aboard his sailboat for a thrilling adventure of murder, romance, and hidden treasures in 'Beer, Boats and Murder,' a fast-paced cozy mystery that delights with its quirky characters, witty storytelling, and unexpected twists, perfect for fans of suspenseful seaside tales." -NewinBooks

This book is Free on October 8, 2026

Come Home, Katie (Dear Celeste Book 1)

Come Home, Katie (Dear Celeste Book 1) FREE by J.R. Erickson: After a near-death experience leaves former scientist Celeste with the unsettling ability to see spirits, an anonymous plea lands in her online advice column—a young woman begging for help finding her vanished seventeen-year-old sister. On impulse, Celeste steps out from behind her screen and straight into a chilling mystery of missing girls and dark secrets.

This book is Free on October 8, 2026

Chicago Jazz (Detective Tony Alfano Book 2)

Chicago Jazz (Detective Tony Alfano Book 2) FREE by Gregory C. Randall: In the hot summer of 1933 in Chicago, Detective Tony Alfano is stunned by the violent, senseless death of a young Italian woman. As the weeks pass the Chicago World’s Fair anticipates the arrival of Mussolini’s aerial armada of flying boats, more murdered and brutalized bodies are discovered. Is there a connection to the Fair or the work of a deranged psychopath. Will Alfano stop the killings?

This book is Free on October 8, 2026

The Expectant Mother

The Expectant Mother FREE by Mary Atwood: When Bradley suffers amnesia during his wife Jeanie’s miscarriage, their marriage hits a breaking point. Soon they welcome a pregnant woman into their home, hoping to adopt. But their guest carries a dark secret Bradley refuses to accept. As his memory slowly returns, Jeanie must uncover the truth to save her marriage, and keep her new baby.

This book is Free on October 8, 2026

Death in Driftless Hollow

Death in Driftless Hollow FREE by Ben Tor: Mara came to Wisconsin’s Driftless region to confront her panic. Then a winter storm traps her with a group of strangers—and someone starts hunting them. As fear, exposure, and suspicion close in, survival tests the terrifying line between intrusive thoughts and deliberate violence.

This book is Free on October 8, 2026

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The Downward Dog Cozy Mystery Series

Corpse Pose (The Downward Dog Mysteries Book 1)

Corpse Pose (The Downward Dog Mysteries Book 1) FREE by Hailey Hartley: When a famous wellness guru collapses and dies during Lily Ashton's sunrise yoga class on Seabreeze Pier, whispers of blame threaten her studio's reputation. With her golden retriever Bodhi sniffing out clues and a killer sending warnings to back off, Lily must find her balance, and the truth, before someone else's final pose is permanent.

This book is Free on October 7, 2026

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Biological Weapons, Vanishing Innkeepers, and Paris Pursuits: Free Mystery / Thriller eBooks

The Toolman Murders

The Toolman Murders FREE by Gary Kassay: Agents Temple and Anderson are no strangers to serial killers. With murder victims in San Diego, New York, and Greensboro, they do everything they can, knowing it’s only a matter of time before he kills again. Why is he using tools to torture and kill? If they knew, they might be able to catch the Toolman before more die and he disappears for good.

This book is Free on October 7, 2026

Cold War Con (NY PI Book 7)

Cold War Con (NY PI Book 7) FREE by Wayne Clark: In the post-war years, America thrived. However, the nation was living with a nightmarish vision of Soviet evil promoted by a paranoid senator from Wisconsin. New York PI Humph Barstal knew all about Soviet espionage efforts in America from past cases, but he learns that a wealthy businessman on Staten Island makes him realize that Sen. Joe McCarthy wasn’t as insane as he thought.

This book is Free on October 7, 2026

Bionic Bug (The Lara Kingsley Series Book 1)

Bionic Bug (The Lara Kingsley Series Book 1) FREE by Natasha Bajema: A rookie private investigator must put her fledgling business at risk to stop a rogue scientist from unleashing the ultimate biological weapon and solve her best friend's murder. Bionic Bug is the first book in the Lara Kingsley Series, which weaves together elements of mystery, techno-thriller, and science fiction.

This book is Free on October 7, 2026

The Kindest Version

The Kindest Version FREE by Rowan March: What does a mother do with a confession that cannot be true, and a son whose life stands on a ruling a broadcast is prying open? Dana holds both: the notebook where her dying husband's story circles one fixed detail, and the memory of a night her boy came home and another man did not. The broadcast is closing in. She means to get there first.

This book is Free on October 7, 2026

Paris Reckoning (Sandi Brennan Book 1)

Paris Reckoning (Sandi Brennan Book 1) FREE by John Pearce: CIA officer Sandi Brennan follows a cold lead to Paris and finds herself hunting a weapons network that runs from the Sahel to the Catacombs. With her missing partner's secrets closing in and a Russian operative one step ahead, she has days to stop what's already in motion — and no one she can fully trust.

This book is Free on October 7, 2026

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The Samantha Church Mystery Series

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 October 6, 2026

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Hidden Pages, Vanished Nieces, and Spooky Mazes: Free Mystery / Thriller eBooks

The Mystery of the Missing Old Player Piano (Book 2)

The Mystery of the Missing Old Player Piano (Book 2) FREE by Christy Webb: Debra has always been a favorite granddaughter. They both love music and Debra has discovered a secret about the piano. Mildred, her grandfather's girlfriend has become suspicious of the piano and plans to get rid of it so Debra won't hang around as much. Debra tries to warn her grandfather, but you know how blind love can be! Will Mildred succeed?

This book is Free on October 6, 2026

The Case of the Haunted Corn Maze!

The Case of the Haunted Corn Maze! FREE by Christy Webb: Hannah & Harley were home when the phone rang. Officer Grant called to see if Hannah and her gang of thieves were up to investigating corn mazes that were getting robbed. It had been a while since their last case and they were eager to put on their detective hats! Don't miss this spooky mystery as Hannah and her cat Harley get ready to go to work.

This book is Free on October 6, 2026

The Silent Ledger

The Silent Ledger FREE by Julian Brooks: Evelyn Carter bought a box of old books on Tuesday. By Friday, she was dead. Former homicide detective turned bookseller Nathan Cole discovers three folded pages hidden inside—pages someone in quiet Ashford is willing to kill for. The trail leads to a family farm lost seven years ago, a mystery the town dismissed, and a truth Nathan refuses to let go.

This book is Free on October 6, 2026

A Girl Like You (Henrietta and Inspector Howard Book 1)

A Girl Like You (Henrietta and Inspector Howard Book 1) FREE by Michelle Cox: 1930s Chicago: When a dance hall murder forces beautiful Henrietta Von Harmon to go undercover at a seedy burlesque theater, she uncovers a deadly prostitution ring. As girls disappear and danger closes in, she must trust the enigmatic Inspector Howard—but their growing attraction threatens everything. First in the beloved series!

This book is Free on October 6, 2026

She Thought I Knew

She Thought I Knew FREE by C.S. Cowan: Criminologist, Maeve Rosetti, returns home to find her missing niece. The small coastal town hides secrets. Off-the-grid neighbors. Her brother-in-law's suspicious behavior. A sister who won't talk about the past. And someone doesn't want Maeve digging. Meddling. Would do anything to stop it. When a girl's body is found Maeve fears it is too late.

This book is Free on October 6, 2026

Death By Dismemberment (Detective John Crase Series Book 1)

Death By Dismemberment (Detective John Crase Series Book 1) FREE by Judy Haar: John Crase is pulled back into his old position at the Spokane Police Department after retirement as a Detective. Why? To catch a serial killer on a particular gruesome killing rampage, John’s expertise. He must follow a crazy mind amputating the feet and hands of young girls before throwing them into a river to die. John must solve the path to why and find the twisted madman.

This book is Free on October 6, 2026

Giggles (Knight Time Novellas: Bedtime Stories for Adults)

Giggles (Knight Time Novellas: Bedtime Stories for Adults) FREE by Holly Knightley: In this fast-paced novella, tattoo artist and clown enthusiast, Caz Graves, buys a creepy clown puppet without legs for his son’s birthday. Caz thinks he is going to be father of the year, having found the perfect gift for his son, but he’s dead wrong...

This book is Free on October 6, 2026

Unsavable

Unsavable FREE by Richard Nolk: Months after losing his daughter in a horrific accident, Daniel is consumed by grief and depression and decides to end his own life. But before he does, he will attempt one last thing: he is going to save his dead daughter.

This book is Free on October 6, 2026

Wolves at the Gate (Wolves at the Gate Book 1)

Wolves at the Gate (Wolves at the Gate Book 1) FREE by Bart Stark: 𝙒𝙤𝙡𝙫𝙚𝙨 𝙖𝙩 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙂𝙖𝙩𝙚 𝗂𝗌 the first of 𝖺 𝗀𝗋𝗂𝗉𝗉𝗂𝗇𝗀 4.5-star 𝗍𝗋𝗂𝗅𝗈𝗀𝗒 𝗈𝖿 𝖺𝗅𝗍𝖾𝗋𝗇𝖺𝗍𝗂𝗏𝖾 𝗁𝗂𝗌𝗍𝗈𝗋𝗒 𝗍𝗁𝗋𝗂𝗅𝗅𝖾𝗋𝗌 𝖿𝗋𝗈𝗆 𝖡𝖺𝗋𝗍 𝖲𝗍𝖺𝗋𝗄 asking, "what if WWII raged across America, down our streets and into the homes of our families?"

This book is Free on October 6, 2026

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Broken Systems, Buried Secrets, and Shocking Returns: Free Mystery / Thriller eBooks

The Harry Starke Series (Books 1-3)

The Harry Starke Series (Books 1-3) FREE by Blair Howard: Harry Starke Books 1 - 3. Book 1: A redhead jumps off a bridge at midnight. Book 2: An old friend dies an hour after calling for help. Book 3: The body of a young woman lies buried under the floorboards for a decade. Harry Starke, the PI you call when the police have stopped taking your calls.

This book is Free on October 4, 2026

Gemtown (The Jack Paige Mysteries Book 1)

Gemtown (The Jack Paige Mysteries Book 1) FREE by Des Brady: Great Aussie bush noir crime - if you like Chris Hammer, Jane Harper and Garry Disher, you'll love this one! Private Investigator Jack Paige's return to Gemtown was supposed to be routine. Yet what he finds shocks even this unflappable ex-Special Forces Prosecutor: murder, corruption and entrenched interests trying to shaft him. Yet again!!!

This book is Free on October 4, 2026

Blindsided Justice (The Dylan Tomassi Series Book 2)

Blindsided Justice (The Dylan Tomassi Series Book 2) FREE by Dan Romanello: Dylan Tomassi, a poor kid turned Gulf Coast investor, prepares to open his charitable foundation's crown jewel when a broken system endangers him and everyone he loves. And his enemies are already inside the gate.

This book is Free on October 4, 2026

Dead in the Water

Dead in the Water FREE by Robert J. Walker: "War is coming," the retired admiral warned over champagne. Minutes later, every light on the Pacific went out. Now Louis is trapped on a hijacked ship while his wife and kids fight for their lives on an island gone lawless. The war has started. Getting home is the real battle.

This book is Free on October 4, 2026

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A Spies and Food Truck Cozy Mystery Series

Strawberry Swirl Murder (A Spies and Food Truck Cozy Mystery Book 1)

Strawberry Swirl Murder (A Spies and Food Truck Cozy Mystery Book 1) FREE by Rosie A. Point: A poisoned ice cream. A scoop full of suspicion. Can our cone-fident sleuth solve the case? It’s up to Delta Mission. Indulge in this suspenseful cozy mystery with a spy on the run as she tries to clear her name while maintaining her cover and serving ice cream. A new series by USA Today bestselling author, Rosie A. Point. Get your copy now!

This book is Free on October 3, 2026

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