Tag: Mystery

Homicide Detectives, Swirling Sabotage, and Forged Art: Free Mystery eBooks

Saddle Up for Murder (Second Wind Ranch Mysteries Book 1)

Saddle Up for Murder (Second Wind Ranch Mysteries Book 1) FREE by Magen K. Thiele: A retired homicide detective buys a rundown horse rescue in the California foothills and gets 11 days of retirement before the first body. She has no badge and no authority. What she has is three retired neighbors who turn up every Tuesday to muck stalls, and who know things about this valley that no detective could find in a file. Warm, clean cozy mystery with animals.

This book is Free on October 3, 2026

A Sticky Inheritance (Maple Syrup Mysteries Book 1)

A Sticky Inheritance (Maple Syrup Mysteries Book 1) FREE by Emily James: When criminal lawyer Nicole inherits her uncle’s maple syrup farm, she sees her chance to escape a life full of murderers and liars. For half a day at least. Her uncle's suspicious death throws her back into the world of justice to hunt for the truth. A sweet, cozy mystery with a small-town setting, quirky characters, and a touch of romance.

This book is Free on October 3, 2026

Spouse Trap (The Madeline Dawkins Series Book 1)

Spouse Trap (The Madeline Dawkins Series Book 1) FREE by Cynthia Hamilton: Madeline’s perfect world collapses in a swirl of blackmail, sabotage and deceit after she awakens in a hotel room—alone, unclothed, with no memory of how she got there. A sheaf of lurid photos sent to her husband blows her world apart. When she witnesses a payoff, she discovers who her enemy really is. Prequel to the Madeline Dawkins Mystery Series.

This book is Free on October 3, 2026

Kili'ing Time

Kili'ing Time FREE by Linda Riedle: Katie and Brad, a couple in their sixties, embark on a nine-day trek to the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro, experiencing the physical and emotional highs and lows, from the bustling Lemosho Gate to the triumphant - or tragic - reach for Uhuru Peak, as their bucket list trip, laced with secrets, turns deadly.

This book is Free on October 3, 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 October 3, 2026

The Name at the Border

The Name at the Border FREE by Selcuk Terzi: When Chicago attorney Lena Morales’s boyfriend vanishes, she discovers he has no verifiable past. A mysterious photograph, secret identity, and hidden government program pull her into a deadly conspiracy—forcing Lena to question who Daniel really is, why he chose her, and whether their love was ever real.

This book is Free on October 3, 2026

Two (A Path of Deception and Betrayal Book 2)

Two (A Path of Deception and Betrayal Book 2) FREE by K. J. McGillick: Isabella's husband wants her locked away. His partners want her dead. First came the lapses he pointed out, then the moved car, the missing earrings, and appointments she never made. She began to believe him. Then she found forged art and dirty money moving through her gallery. People started dying, and Interpol came looking for her. Book 2 of 9.

This book is Free on October 3, 2026

The Hunted (The Dollhouse Survivors Series Book 2)

The Hunted (The Dollhouse Survivors Series Book 2) FREE by Sara Ennis: Best friends Emily and Harper accept a ride from a sheriff—and become prey in his deadly game. One escapes. One is still trapped. Now the clock is ticking. A brutal, fast-paced survival thriller about friendship, found family, women fighting back, corrupt law enforcement, and a deadly cat-and-mouse hunt.

This book is Free on October 3, 2026

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Sea Glass Beach Cozy Mystery Series

Killer Brownies (Sea Glass Beach Mysteries Book 1)

Killer Brownies (Sea Glass Beach Mysteries Book 1) FREE by Amelia Pine: She came for a fresh start. She got a fresh body. When a food influencer is murdered with Paige Andrew's signature brownies at the scene, the seaside milliner must clear her friend's name. Binge the complete five-book Sea Glass Beach Mysteries, packed with coastal charm, found family, bonus recipes, and a scene-stealing beagle.

This book is Free on October 2, 2026

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Buried Legacies, Magical Mishaps, and Vanishing Truths: Free Mystery / Thriller eBooks

Who's That Witch? (The Witches of Holiday Hills Cozy Mystery Series Book 3)

Who's That Witch? (The Witches of Holiday Hills Cozy Mystery Series Book 3) FREE by Carolyn Ridder Aspenson: Welcome to Holiday Hills, where the magic is real and secrets are getting harder to keep. Witch and cozy mystery writer Abby Odell is trying to protect her supernatural world from exposure, but magical mishaps are spreading fast. With her cat familiar Cooper at her side, Abby must uncover who’s behind the chaos before cozy turns cursed.

This book is Free on October 2, 2026

Murder by the Cup (Le Doux Mysteries Book 1)

Murder by the Cup (Le Doux Mysteries Book 1) FREE by Abigail Lynn Thornton: A magic-less witch, a flirty werewolf and a nose-biting familiar... Welcome to Hex Haven. All Wynona wanted was to open a tea shop. Instead, reality hits when a body is discovered in her office just days before her grand opening. Racing the clock, she must clear her name before the police put her away for good, or the real killer finds her next...

This book is Free on October 2, 2026

The Donation Box (A Fairweather Friends Mystery Book 1)

The Donation Box (A Fairweather Friends Mystery Book 1) FREE by Sutton Bloom: Fairweather's library Friends — six volunteers, one opinionated cat — have a leaky roof, a June book sale, and six boxes from a neighbor's estate. Then the man who delivered those boxes dies before his paperwork arrives, and box four comes up two books short. The county is satisfied. The Friends are not. Book 1 of a cozy series; a complete case.

This book is Free on October 2, 2026

The Danger of the Past (Anne Lambert Mysteries Book 3)

The Danger of the Past (Anne Lambert Mysteries Book 3) FREE by Kris Langman: An assignment in Paris. Fine dining. Walks along the Seine. Then a swastika flashes across Anne's computer screen. A marble plaque crashes through her office window. Someone wants confidential client data badly enough to kill for it. Anne must uncover who's behind the attacks or her dream assignment will become her last.

This book is Free on October 2, 2026

The Madness She Knew

The Madness She Knew FREE by D.J. Adamson: Some secrets refuse to stay buried. Returning to her childhood home after her aunt's death, Willow Harris uncovers a legacy of lies, whispered voices, and terrifying truths. As reality begins to unravel, she must discover whether she's exposing evil—or inheriting the madness that destroyed her family.

This book is Free on October 2, 2026

Phoenix Awakening (The Phoenix Cycle Book 1)

Phoenix Awakening (The Phoenix Cycle Book 1) FREE by Aslam Goolam Hoosen: South Africa is burning, and the man blamed for it walks out in handcuffs, smiling. The court sends a psychologist to break him. Instead he hands her his whole life, one careful chapter at a time, and every thread she pulls was left for her to find. A crime saga where the ledger is the weapon. Book One of The Phoenix Cycle.

This book is Free on October 2, 2026

Court: Neon Rain (The Neon Rain Series Book 1)

Court: Neon Rain (The Neon Rain Series Book 1) FREE by Jonathan Harris: Five people. One city. A line they swore they’d never cross. When one of their own is taken, a covert family turns rescue into revenge—and learns how easily love can become leverage. COURT: NEON RAIN is a neon-noir psychological thriller about found family, moral compromise, and the cost of choosing for someone you love.

This book is Free on October 2, 2026

Seven (Ken Solum: Eight, Seven, Six)

Seven (Ken Solum: Eight, Seven, Six) FREE by Ken Solum: Naomi has spent years finding reasons not to take the job everyone thinks she should want. Then six women gather at her Thursday table, each living a life she might have chosen. When one disappears, the stories they tell start to come apart. Was the table ever what she thought it was?

This book is Free on October 2, 2026

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Novels and Needles Cozy Mystery Series

Knitting and Novels (Novels and Needles Cozy Mystery Book 1)

Knitting and Novels (Novels and Needles Cozy Mystery Book 1) FREE by Christina Rose & Steve Higgs: Jessica Mitchell came to an old English town to run a little craft shop—not dig up long-buried secrets. But when a body is found and suspicion falls on her, this sharp American and her Yorkshire terrier are soon tangled in a murder mystery. Raised by a cop and determined to clear her name, Jessica won’t stop until she unravels the truth.

This book is Free on October 1, 2026

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Murderous Bracelets, Coastal Intrigue, and Sunken Treasure: Free Mystery / Thriller eBooks

Murder at Mountjoy Manor (Coombesford Chronicles Book 1)

Murder at Mountjoy Manor (Coombesford Chronicles Book 1) FREE by Elizabeth Ducie: Lots of people hated local-boy-made-good, Simon Mountjoy. Someone hated him enough to kill him. When suspicion falls on the chef at the village pub, the landlord and former Secret Service agent Charlie Jones and her partner, Annie McLeod, spring into action to prove their friend's innocence by identifying the true killer. Rural English cozy crime.

This book is Free on October 1, 2026

Hey Diddle Diddle, the Runaway Riddle (One Man and His Dog Cozy Mysteries Book 1)

Hey Diddle Diddle, the Runaway Riddle (One Man and His Dog Cozy Mysteries Book 1) FREE by P.C. James: Ex-Inspector Ramsay, (Miss Riddell Cozy Mysteries) has adopted a dog, Bracken, and taken to hiking the highest peaks of his native lands, Scotland and England. In the English Lake District, he and Bracken aid a young woman to escape her pursuers. She's been held captive for days. What’s going on here in the quiet English countryside?

This book is Free on October 1, 2026

The Hills Be Shaken

The Hills Be Shaken FREE by Michael Stewart: Mose Haley is just an engineer, but after a dam collapses and devastates a small Kansas town, he is recruited by the FBI to find out what really happened. Award Winning Author and 2-time Amazon #1 Best Seller.

This book is Free on October 1, 2026

The Little Grave (Detective Amanda Steele Book 1)

The Little Grave (Detective Amanda Steele Book 1) FREE by Carolyn Arnold: Five years after a drunk driver killed Detective Amanda Steele’s husband and daughter, he’s found murdered. Her investigation leads to a silver bracelet, a brutal unsolved murder, and a chilling secret. Young girls are in danger, but Amanda must confront a dark truth from her past before someone else becomes the killer’s next victim.

This book is Free on October 1, 2026

Mayhem Harbor (Thelonius Two Knife Adventures Book 1)

Mayhem Harbor (Thelonius Two Knife Adventures Book 1) FREE by John Sutter Wood: This little coastal town intrigued him. The police force was the sorriest outfit he had ever encountered. Hapless, disorganized. A joke. The violent encounter at the Loose Wheel tweaked his curiosity, then murder most foul awakened his sense of duty. Could he simply turn his back, walk away? Dodging trouble had never been an option for Tilo.

This book is Free on October 1, 2026

The Ice Climber (A 38th Parallel Novel)

The Ice Climber (A 38th Parallel Novel) FREE by Kaisa Lien: For fans of James Bond: CIA officer Leyna is sent to North Korea’s luxury ski resort on a dangerous mission. But when her assignment collides with a mysterious local, getting in may prove easier than getting out. Espionage, high-altitude danger, and one very inconvenient attraction collide in this fast-paced spy thriller.

This book is Free on October 1, 2026

Cenote Gold: Marz Group Adventure

Cenote Gold: Marz Group Adventure FREE by Keith Reese: When Rob discovers a priceless Mayan gold-and-turquoise chain in a Yucatán cenote, one impulsive decision pulls the Marz family into a deadly web of smugglers, betrayal, ransom, and cartel danger. From Mexico to Texas, Nick Marz must risk everything to protect his family and keep ancient treasure from falling into ruthless hands before all is lost.

This book is Free on October 1, 2026

Inheritance (Squeaky Clean Book 1)

Inheritance (Squeaky Clean Book 1) FREE by Grendel Hawk: When Griffin Park’s father is brutally murdered, the artist returns to Goldshine City... only to find the SQUEAKY CLEAN business he has inherited is an assassins' guild. Griffin is then thrown into a twisted vortex of sex, violence, and mayhem, eventually leading a cadre of quirky elite assassins to get revenge on the bastards who killed his father.

This book is Free on October 1, 2026

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Family Unravelings, Haunting Festivities, and Drone Dangers: Free Mystery / Thriller eBooks

Mischief Nightmares (Silver Screen Coven Series Book 4)

Mischief Nightmares (Silver Screen Coven Series Book 4) FREE by Dominique Daoust: The Silver Screen Coven must attend MGM's renowned Mischief Night festivities. But once someone uses this prank-filled night to commit murder, the coven must find the culprit before the studio gates open again. Will the gals be able to cast spells to solve this mystery, or will Mischief Night become memorable for all the wrong reasons?

This book is Free on September 30, 2026

Lipstick, Lies & Dead Guys (A Gianna Mancini Mystery)

Lipstick, Lies & Dead Guys (A Gianna Mancini Mystery) FREE by Jennifer Fischetto: Gianna Mancini talks to ghosts. Usually, they’re not a problem—until a woman she despises turns up dead and asks Gianna to solve her murder. With poisonous jam, a vengeful cop, friendly clowns, and a killer on her heels, Gianna better find the truth before she becomes a ghost herself. A funny paranormal cozy mystery filled with ghosts, family, murder, and plenty of twists.

This book is Free on September 30, 2026

A Struggle with Justice

A Struggle with Justice FREE by Bill Jaquette: A murdered juror. A grieving father on trial. A defense team racing through grief, guilt, and buried truths. If you love courtroom suspense with moral stakes and shocking twists, this gripping legal thriller will keep you turning pages late into the night.

This book is Free on September 30, 2026

Dead Wrong (John Kite)

Dead Wrong (John Kite) FREE by Stuart Doughty: Under drone attack, in a hostile nation, PI John Kite must attempt a knife-edge rescue act. Readers say: "Prime or Netflix should grab this series and film them. They are original, fun, exciting"... "I love adventure thrillers and the John Kite series is about the best I have ever read."

This book is Free on September 30, 2026

The Gotland Deception (A World on Fire Book 1)

The Gotland Deception (A World on Fire Book 1) FREE by James Rosone: It's 2033, Xi and Putin are gone, but who rose in their absence might be even worse. With AI battle managers and AI-operated drones, war is more dangerous and devastating than ever. Will NATO hold together? Will America's Asian Alliance rally together or collapse under the collective weight of the Eurasian Defense & Economic Pact? Find out now!

This book is Free on September 30, 2026

Panic Attack

Panic Attack FREE by Jason Starr: Dr. Adam Bloom has a perfect life—until his daughter wakes him one night and whispers, “Somebody’s downstairs.” After a terrifying break-in, his family begins to unravel. Then his daughter falls for a young artist Adam doesn’t trust. “Panic Attack is the ultimate page-turner…brilliantly blends physical and psychological suspense.”— Michael Connelly

This book is Free on September 30, 2026

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The Mountain Shadow Cozy Mystery Series

Better Off Dead (Mountain Shadow Mysteries Book 1)

Better Off Dead (Mountain Shadow Mysteries Book 1) FREE by Tarah Benner: Caroline McCrithers just inherited a run-down hotel and a persnickety black cat. The problem? Her hotel might be haunted, and her firecracker of a grandmother is the suspect in a murder. With a dashing small-town sheriff hot on her heels and a ghost to contend with, Caroline must clear her gran's name and unravel the spooky mysteries of her hotel.

This book is Free on September 29, 2026

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Accidental Sleuths, Empire Secrets, and Buried Evidence: Free Mystery / Thriller eBooks

High Noon (Brookhaven Cozy Mysteries Book 1)

High Noon (Brookhaven Cozy Mysteries Book 1) FREE by S.E. Biglow: Starting over can be murder. Darcy Ingram came to the small town of Brookhaven for a fresh start and a safe place to hone her hedge witch powers. But when one of her co-workers turns up dead, suspicion lands on her. Is Darcy willing to put everything on the line to keep her new beginning from withering on the vine?

This book is Free on September 29, 2026

Silicon Valley Cozy Mystery Series Box Set (Books 1-3)

Silicon Valley Cozy Mystery Series Box Set (Books 1-3) FREE by Marc Jedel: Like cozy mysteries served with clever humor, sassy side characters, and more twists than red licorice? You’ll love this refreshingly modern 6-book series. Armed with only self-delusion and an eye for detail, accidental amateur sleuth Marty scours Silicon Valley for clues, solving cases in the nick of time. Book 4 on sale too.

This book is Free on September 29, 2026

What The Orchard Kept (The Ravenswood Hollow Mysteries Book 5)

What The Orchard Kept (The Ravenswood Hollow Mysteries Book 5) FREE by Sage Fernly: An iron key. A note that says someone kept a secret safe. When a body surfaces in the Whitfield orchard, Tansy and Marmalade know it's no wartime relic. Rachel Voss came chasing a vanished great-grandfather - she finds a friend's family built on his silence. Book 5 of the Ravenswood Hollow Mysteries. Cozy and rooted in real history.

This book is Free on September 29, 2026

The Dead-End Murder (A Becca Flynn Mystery Book 3)

The Dead-End Murder (A Becca Flynn Mystery Book 3) FREE by Karen Leigh Charles: When the mayor of Bayley's Landing turns up dead in a pothole, Becca Flynn is drawn to the bizarre case. Things escalate when multiple women step forward, each claiming responsibility. Teaming with a septuagenarian wannabe sleuth, the stakes become personal when her partner vanishes. Becca must crack the case before losing her assistant for good.

This book is Free on September 29, 2026

Dead Wrong (A Samantha Church Mystery Book 3)

Dead Wrong (A Samantha Church Mystery Book 3) FREE by Betta Ferrendelli: Investigating claims of illegal body part harvesting at a funeral home, reporter Samantha Church and Abby Love uncover a thriving black market driven by demand, leading them down a sinister path with dire consequences.

This book is Free on September 29, 2026

Play It Cool (The Joe Sheldon Series)

Play It Cool (The Joe Sheldon Series) FREE by Gregory Payette: Joe Sheldon used to write about Miami’s criminals. Now he’s working for one. When his old friend offers him cash to find a gambler who skipped town owing serious money, Joe takes the job. Then a woman disappears, a ransom note turns up, and Joe realizes something doesn’t add up. Now he’s in over his head. And getting out isn’t part of the deal.

This book is Free on September 29, 2026

Night Rain, Tokyo (The Three Heirs Book 1)

Night Rain, Tokyo (The Three Heirs Book 1) FREE by John W. Feist: A sniper’s bullet in Washington. A dead man’s secret in Tokyo. Brad Oaks is about to learn just how far powerful people will go to keep the truth buried.

This book is Free on September 29, 2026

Oceans of Trouble (Tyler's Trouble Trilogy Book 2)

Oceans of Trouble (Tyler's Trouble Trilogy Book 2) FREE by Travis Casey: When Tyler Chambers sleeps with the wrong woman, his world in Hawaii threatens to implode—echoing the chaos of the bombing of Pearl Harbor, but this time it's personal. As secrets swirl and rumors spread, Tyler realizes his every move is being watched, and escape feels impossible.

This book is Free on September 29, 2026

The Nowhere Man

The Nowhere Man FREE by Graham Wilson: Who is the man from nowhere, a body found in a remote Australian waterhole? And who was the woman with him before he died? What looks like a crocodile attack is murder. Police locate her, an English backpacker. She hid the evidence before returning home. She is arrested and charged with murder. She refuses to say what happened on that fateful day!

This book is Free on September 29, 2026

The Price of a Rose

The Price of a Rose FREE by London Valen: For over thirty-years, Rose Washington was a ghost inside a billion-dollar empire of modern American slavery and fascism. But ghosts don’t stay buried. She has a new face, a fortune, and a campaign to burn it all down. A former modern-day slave is running for president, and the empire… is trembling. This is THE PRICE OF A ROSE.

This book is Free on September 29, 2026

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Dr John Watson's Recovered Memoirs Mystery Series

Sherlock Holmes The Stonehenge Cipher (Dr John Watson's Recovered Memoirs Book 1)

Sherlock Holmes The Stonehenge Cipher (Dr John Watson's Recovered Memoirs Book 1) FREE by C. Xavier: Sherlock Holmes: The Stonehenge Cipher, Book 1. A body on Salisbury Plain. A conspiracy spanning the museums of Europe. A secret worth killing for. Book 1 of Dr John Watson's Recovered Memoirs. Each adventure stands alone.

This book is Free on September 28, 2026

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French Deception Thriller Series

A Forgery in Paris (French Deception Book 1)

A Forgery in Paris (French Deception Book 1) FREE by Janice Nagourney: When her childhood friend is mugged in the Paris Metro, Alex Thornhill goes undercover to discover why. Her search takes her into the world of criminal mastermind Jacques Mornais. At the same time, she crosses paths with FBI agent Eugene Spector, who has an interest in Jacques of his own. Then Jacques’s driver takes an unsettling interest in Alex.

This book is Free on September 28, 2026

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