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Kill Him Sweetly by Ann Morven Kill Him Sweetly by Ann Morven June 29, 2008 $0.99 3957 words Sample 30%
Christmas ain't happy when you're next target of an unknown killer. This award winning short-story of 3240 words is by the whodunit diva Ann Morven.
Other Side of Bottomrock by Richard F. West Other Side of Bottomrock by Richard F. West July 26, 2008 $3.00 73450 words Sample 50%
Charlie Dawson had no trouble getting into town. Getting out was going to be a lot more difficult.
Everything Nice by Richard F. West Everything Nice by Richard F. West Aug. 07, 2008 $3.00 76330 words Sample 50%
Murdered women are found nude in Central Park. Each of them wears a unique cross pendant supplied by the killer
Nick PT Barnum CaseFile: Dog Eats Dog by Frank F. Atanacio Nick PT Barnum CaseFile: Dog Eats Dog by Frank F. Atanacio Oct. 15, 2008 $3.95 44094 words Sample 25%
Nick PT Barnum answers his phone to hear a chilling cry for help. The deacon Mike Brandon is in trouble, and he thinks he killed a man.. From an illegal dog fighting ring to a corrupt business man has the City of Bridgeport caught up in turmoil. Soon Nick Barnum is chasing secrets and cover-ups just to land in his own pot of hot water. It becomes a dog eats dog circus for the citizens of the city.
An Ax To Grind by Frank F. Atanacio An Ax To Grind by Frank F. Atanacio Oct. 16, 2008 $3.95 45062 words Sample 25%
Nick PT Barnum is at your service once again. This time a child’s life is lost, and the court system fails to dish out justice. A generation is caught in a web so cruel that tempers fly hitting everything the City of Bridgeport has to offer. The child’s father decides to handle justice in his own way. This leads to murder and suicide. After he is captured, a copy-cat killer continues...
Blind Man and the Bimbo by zanybooks Blind Man and the Bimbo by zanybooks Dec. 23, 2008 $2.99 35785 words Sample 20%
The explosion that strands Paul Anders in a world of silhouette and shadow isn't about to keep him from his twin passions of women and the two-step. Threats come at him from every direction including a 6'5", 250-pound enforcer for a loan shark and a nymphomaniac social worker. His only allies are a 13-year old and Paul's driver, six-foot, 24-year old Marcie Foss, an Aikido brown belt.
Blind Man's Buff by zanybooks Blind Man's Buff by zanybooks Dec. 23, 2008 $2.99 32074 words Sample 20%
After an attempt on Paul Anders life, the blind detective is sent out of town with his companion Marcie to investigate sabotage in a nudist camp. There, clubbed unconscious, he wakes to find himself at the mercy of some sharp-hoofed ostriches. He escapes only to be captured by his old nemesis. Death seems inevitable, until his new female friend leads him to safety. But is she part of the plot?
Side out for murder by zanybooks Side out for murder by zanybooks Dec. 31, 2008 $3.99 44794 words Sample 20%
A beautiful day at the beach, and a women's professional volleyball tournament ends with the death of Barbara Dahl the tournament favorite. Fortunately, I have a list of five suspects: --JoAnne Greene, a media personality. JoAnne's female house guests don't approve of me. --Erica Mueller, Barbara's opponent in that final match. --Diana Purdy, the umpire, very attractive and very ma
Seven Victims In Marseille by Michael Hertz Seven Victims In Marseille by Michael Hertz Jan. 11, 2009 $3.95 98477 words Sample 25%
Marseille knows what trouble is. So does David Carrier. Born and raised in a Marseille slum, Carrier joined the U.S. Army and returned undercover to help the Resistance liberate Marseille from the German Occupation. Eighteen years later, there’s a new war in Marseille's streets, as Carrier tries to solve the string of murders connected with his late wife's family.
Turnabout by Bruce Kaler M.D. Turnabout by Bruce Kaler M.D. Jan. 12, 2009 $4.99 33513 words Sample 20%
Turnabout follows Seattle surgeon Dr Fred Pomeroy as he battles to reclaim his life from a wrongful death lawsuit brought by his vengeful ex-girlfriend. He struggles to find the truth for which he is unprepared. Greed, betrayl, larceny, and medical malpractice form the backbone of Kaler's entertaining medical whodunnit! Engagingly written and provacatively told; a must read for mystery buffs.
Blood On The Wind by Ann Morven Blood On The Wind by Ann Morven Jan. 19, 2009 $0.99 6309 words Sample 25%
You never know where murder will strike. This brilliant short whodunit first appeared 1993 in Ellery Queen Mystery Magazine.
Absence of Faith by Anthony S. Policastro Absence of Faith by Anthony S. Policastro Jan. 24, 2009 $0.99 107736 words Sample 50%
When residents in a highly-religious small town have horrible near-death experiences and wake up with burnt skin, they believe they went to hell and that God has abandoned them. Matters get worse when a local Satanic cult emerges and wins over many residents. Will Chantress be able to stop Kyle, the antichrist, from destroying the world's religions?
The Bodies Out Back by Joseph E. Wright The Bodies Out Back by Joseph E. Wright Jan. 30, 2009 $0.99 71056 words Sample 21%
A posh home in Philadelphia's Society Hill. A balcony for sunbathing. What's wrong with this picture? Nothing, unless you look over the railing. Your neighbor is looking up, only she doesn't see you. She's dead. If the cozy whodunit with family intrigue, blackmail, a couple of bodies, is your cup of tea, you'll want to join Pat Montgomary and Phillis Toner solve the mystery of THE BODIES OUT BACK.
Coffee Clutch by Marshall Thornton Coffee Clutch by Marshall Thornton Jan. 30, 2009 $1.19 14556 words Sample 5%
In the mid sixties, homemaker Jan Birch maintains a tight circle of friends in her upstate New York suburban neighborhood. When the divorcée down the street is murdered, the women attribute her death to a hobo they’d seen months before. Quickly, though, Jan begins to suspect that the hobo has left the neighborhood long ago and the murderer may be one of her dear friends.
The Beneficiary by Marshall Thornton The Beneficiary by Marshall Thornton Jan. 30, 2009 $0.99 18560 words Sample 5%
Set during the L.A. riots, this contemporary noir follows a real estate agent who's got a scheme to make a killing - but things don't turn out the way she planned. Reviews have called the story "a great suspense tale", "told in tight concise prose with wonderful character development", and "it keeps you turning pages."
Simple Addition by Marshall Thornton Simple Addition by Marshall Thornton Feb. 06, 2009 Free! 3914 words Read a sample
When a middle-aged man finds himself trapped in the trunk of a car, he must examine his life to determine exactly who might be taking him on his final journey.
Spam & Eggs: A Johnny Denovo Mystery by Andrew Kent Spam & Eggs: A Johnny Denovo Mystery by Andrew Kent Feb. 13, 2009 $0.99 77241 words Sample 10%
When Johnny's finely honed senses detect codes hidden in spam emails, the puzzling phrases and suggestive metaphors hint at a plot to steal rare and valuable objects. Soon, Johnny learns that something even more sinister is brewing. As he tracks the emails to their source, events explode into an adrenalized, trans-Atlantic race to prevent a geopolitical catastrophe.
Murder in Maris Cove by Joseph E. Wright Murder in Maris Cove by Joseph E. Wright Feb. 17, 2009 $0.99 72665 words Sample 20%
A cluster of seashore houses, a few (sometimes) friendly neighbors, a sandy beach, warm days. Mix them all together and what do you get? Murder, naturally. Next time you go sunbathing, it might not be wise to bring this book with you or if you do, look behind you. For all you know, a killer might be lurking. This is the second book in a series starring Pat and Phillis, amateur detectives. The fir
Undercover My Story by Greg Quesnelle Undercover My Story by Greg Quesnelle Feb. 18, 2009 $3.99 80283 words Sample 30%
Undercover My Story is an exciting fictional memoir that takes you into the undercover world and presents with brutal honesty what the underbelly of society is really like. This entertaining story is a must read for any crime fan. Take a peak inside the dangerous and gripping life story of a young undercover officer who dared to tackle drugs, crimes and murder.
The Paragon by LEE HARGUS HUNTER The Paragon by LEE HARGUS HUNTER Feb. 22, 2009 $3.00 61903 words Sample 50%
A student with more guile than honesty creates a plan to marry then murder a wealthy young woman.This one will have you looking over your shoulder and questioning the honesty of everyone you meet.
Going Postal by Amy Eastlake Going Postal by Amy Eastlake March 01, 2009 $3.99 81109 words Sample 5%
Postal carrier Kimberly Walsh thinks her day is going bad when she gets handed a dog--one that loves to bite her. She's wrong--her day gets really bad when she discovers the dog's owner...murdered. When she finds another body the next day, the police decide they've discovered another postal worker gone bad. Kimberly has got to find a way to clear her name.
A Hemorrhaging of Souls by Nicola Furlong A Hemorrhaging of Souls by Nicola Furlong March 07, 2009 $2.99 64454 words Sample 30%
Young girls are dying at the Old Soul. Dr. Ivory and Sergeant Painter race to solve the mystery but are unprepared for the explosive secrets lurking inside the girls' school.
Meat by Rosavy Babachka Meat by Rosavy Babachka March 08, 2009 $4.99 119661 words Sample 20%
Sexuality and human decency are forfeit when the code of honour between criminal gangs is abused. East London becomes abattle-ground for a merciless vendetta and rampant depravity; The credibility of the capital’s police is at peril as Insp Frankie Burns abandons all sexual inhibitions in pursuit of the offenders, and soon is irredeemably enchanted by the beautiful body of Carla an enemy.
A Feast of Small Surprises by Corinne Van Houten A Feast of Small Surprises by Corinne Van Houten March 08, 2009 $7.99 88644 words Sample 50%
It’s the summer of 1992 and a painting by the Italian Renaissance artist, Caravaggio, is discovered in a church in Messina, Italy. Is it an original painting lost over the centuries or is it a fake? The night the painting is exhibited in Florence, there’s a car bombing involving an artist and his dealer. Who is responsible and is the bomb connected to the discovery of the painting?
Brady's Run by Joseph Collum Brady's Run by Joseph Collum March 16, 2009 $0.99 85413 words Sample 20%
After losing his wife in the Twin Towers on 9/11, Max Brady's returned to Fort Lauderdale, determined to mind his bar business--until friends start dying. Enter Rose Becker, who wants to rescue not only the beach from greedy developers and politicians, but also Brady's grieving heart. Together, Max and Rose face a deadly struggle to save the beach, their friends and, ultimately, each other.
Deceptive Men by Alina Deceptive Men by Alina March 16, 2009 $5.50 99936 words Sample 15%
Four women’s lives are unsuspectingly intertwined; as unnerving family secrets unveil they are forced to confront the dreadful actions of the men in their lives. Daunting memories emerge; a twisted unsolved murder soon evolves; and their lives are about to be ambushed by a final blow.
Aisle of the Dead by Joseph E. Wright Aisle of the Dead by Joseph E. Wright March 18, 2009 $0.99 80970 words Sample 20%
An elderly clergyman tells Pat and Phillis of the strange happenings in the middle of the night in the old rectory. "I was at my wit's end," he told them. "I wasn't sure if I was having a nervous breakdown or becoming senile. Then, the noises. I can still hear those dreadful noises in the dead of night." Intrigued, they rush off to Philadelphia. They're too late. Murder gets there before them.
A Cobweb on the Soul by Nadene Carter A Cobweb on the Soul by Nadene Carter April 02, 2009 $7.99 81430 words Sample 10%
In this gripping mystery, Architect Abby Carlson is haunted by the unsolved disappearance of her sister. Now, nine years later, Abby rescues an old mansion from demolition. During an inspection of the building, Abby discovers the body of a teenage girl in the attic. This discovery ultimately jeopardizes Abby's life, as well as the life of her best friend's three-year-old daughter.
Threads, a Blaine Horney Mystery by Kris Karrel Threads, a Blaine Horney Mystery by Kris Karrel April 04, 2009 $0.99 97784 words Sample 20%
A personal favor for an unidentified friend of his captain sends Blaine Horney, Texas Ranger with a paranormal gift, north to Morrison, Montana, to the scene of a grisly double homicide with no apparent motive.
Common Threads by Elizabeth Lee Common Threads by Elizabeth Lee April 05, 2009 $7.99 83169 words Sample 10%
An Idaho ranching family copes with an evil so foreign they must entrust their lives to Buck Hancey, a big city detective bent on vengeance. A vicious drug ring has corrupted local law enforcement. Meth labs flourish where sagebrush and beef cattle were once the only features. If the Logan family can help him achieve revenge and justice, Buck will use them to lure the leader into his snare.
Incognition by Kate Smith Incognition by Kate Smith April 14, 2009 $1.99 8931 words Sample 30%
Men are a mystery to Blaise, especially the dark gloomy specimen who interrupts her recon of a conservatory facility. It's even more of a mystery why she bothers saving his skin when he reports her presence to his ex-colleagues.
What a wonderful world by Becky Miller What a wonderful world by Becky Miller April 20, 2009 Free! 2664 words Read a sample
The foreign student Rebecca meets a mysterious man during her stay in Hull. Thoughts race through her head and her mind tells her not to go with him. Will she listen to her head or her heart?
Warm Reception by William von Reese Warm Reception by William von Reese April 25, 2009 $4.99 82847 words Sample 10%
Brandon, a flaky LA millionaire, abuses his showpiece wife, Karla, by controlling her behavior and denying her a baby. Dave, his accountant/ghostwriter, relates Brandon's cruelty. The story reflects the effect of Brandon's lifestyle upon the naive narrator's own. Karla finally shoots Brandon dead, with surprising consequences. This murder is based on an actual event of the Nineties.
Dead On by Michael Paulson Dead On by Michael Paulson April 27, 2009 $3.99 81572 words Sample 10%
When a scruffy ex-boxer picks up P.I. Deacon Bishop at the south Texas airport, Bishop worries that he's made a long trip for nothing. Because Leon Huggins doesn't look like he could pay a bar tab, let alone a detective's retainer. But Leon isn't the client--not at first, anyway. Leon's brother is supposed to be the client but then Eli Huggins ends up dead. Bishop can't walk away.
January Juggling The Jentons - A Xara Smith Mystery by Bill McGrath January Juggling The Jentons - A Xara Smith Mystery by Bill McGrath May 04, 2009 $1.00 50771 words Sample 50%
Xara Smith, a female private investigator operating in North Texas, takes a job guarding a socialite. As the mystery unfolds our detective finds herself involved in murder, drugs, and white slavery. This is the first book in the Xara Smith series.
February At Feldman's On Fifth - A Xara Smith Mystery by Bill McGrath February At Feldman's On Fifth - A Xara Smith Mystery by Bill McGrath May 04, 2009 $4.95 50587 words Sample 50%
Xara Smith, a female private investigator operating in north Texas helps a migrant worker find her family in this tale that exposes human smuggling across the border. This is the second book in the Xara Smith series.
Teed Off! by Nicola Furlong Teed Off! by Nicola Furlong May 04, 2009 $2.99 96050 words Sample 50%
When Riley Quinn tees off an investigation into a suspicious death, her inquiries pitch her behind the scenes of professional women's golf and jeopardize her new career as part-time coroner. As the tournament progresses, she finds herself sand-wedged by a villainous environmental group, a mysterious Japanese consortium and her estranged sister. "An outstanding effort", The Richmond Times-Dispatch.
March Of The Mustangs - A Xara Smith Mystery by Bill McGrath March Of The Mustangs - A Xara Smith Mystery by Bill McGrath May 04, 2009 $4.95 50603 words Sample 50%
Xara Smith, a female detective operating in North Texas, investigates sports gambling while helping coach a basketball team. This is the third book in the Xara Smith series.
April At The Antique Alley - A Xara Smith Mystery by Bill McGrath April At The Antique Alley - A Xara Smith Mystery by Bill McGrath May 05, 2009 $4.95 50248 words Sample 50%
Female detective Xara Smith of Dallas goes shopping for some used furniture. She finds a desk just like the one her grandfather use to own. Inside a secrete compartment is a little something special. Xara gets a girlfriend. This is the fourth book in the Xara Smith series.
May Might Mean Murder - A Xara Smith Mystery by Bill McGrath May Might Mean Murder - A Xara Smith Mystery by Bill McGrath May 05, 2009 $4.95 50652 words Sample 50%
Private Investigator Xara Smith attends her fifteenth high-school reunion and while there solves two cold case murders that occurred just before she graduated as well as two more that occurred subsequently. This is the fifth book in the Xara Smith Mystery Series by Bill McGrath
Murder Piping Hot by Ann Morven Murder Piping Hot by Ann Morven May 14, 2009 $6.99 48817 words Sample 25%
Death for dinner and an old Scottish love song send Sheil B. Wright on her most baffling whodunit trail, her mind teased by Rabbie Burns poetry. Overdrawn at the bank, overweight on the scales and nudging forty, the heavyweight chump of crime fiction bumbles through. But only after being denounced as a suicide bomber by a pedantic female police inspector descended from Sherlock Holmes.
That Lovely Feeling by Ann Morven That Lovely Feeling by Ann Morven May 15, 2009 $0.99 8247 words Sample 10%
Love and murder, both passionate pursuits, share a jungle retreat for millionaires. In this tangled habitat of lust and fear, cash-strapped Sheil (make ’em laugh) is hired to sing. She hunts for clues and herself falls prey. Whodunit diva Ann Morven's tease is more risqué than her usual. It is a scary tingle of delight, featuring her popular heavyweight chump of crime fiction.
Birthday Snakes by Ann Morven Birthday Snakes by Ann Morven May 19, 2009 $0.99 4945 words Sample 10%
Hired to sing for a sultan, professional entertainer and amateur sleuth Sheil B. Wright is accused of stealing his priceless birthday jewels. To clear her name she must find the real thief, but an angry cobra has its own deadly agenda.
Options by Rosemarie D'Amico Options by Rosemarie D'Amico May 30, 2009 $3.99 123837 words Sample 20%
Kate Monahan is a paralegal at TechniGroup Consulting. When her close friend dies mysteriously, Kate finds herself in the middle of a series of bizarre coincidences with her own life on the line. Options is the story of how executives in a public company go to great lengths to manipulate the company's stock price to line their own pockets.
The Mystery of Cranewood Manor by Theresa M. Moore The Mystery of Cranewood Manor by Theresa M. Moore June 08, 2009 $2.99 37118 words Sample 20%
Valiant Saxon is a repentent jewel thief turned private eye. Laura Hampstead is a seasoned professional investigator. Together they operate an agency specializing is solving the unsolvable. When a wealthy heiress is reported missing, her father hires Val and Laura to find out what happened. But the mystery of Cranewood Manor goes beyond the dark arts into the realm of murder.
Sands of Time by Bruce A. Sarte Sands of Time by Bruce A. Sarte June 09, 2009 Free! 58725 words Read a sample
In one tragic moment, Sam Shepard's family was gone. His wife and children taken from him in a tragic accident. Sam is left alone struggling with a chasm of grief that can only be filled with alcohol. When a young, attractive woman comes to stay at his Inn, Sam thinks his luck might be changing. Sam begins to have dreams about his dead wife and have hallucinations of her speaking to him...
Family Secrets by Margaret Daniels Family Secrets by Margaret Daniels June 09, 2009 $3.99 31343 words Sample 25%
"Death, Maggie..." Get ready for a wild ride when a new neighbor, an unsettling sculpture at an art exhibit and a blind office-mate trigger a deadly set of nightmares for Maggie Szczep. Something horrible happened, and famous artist Cal St. George wants Maggie to solve the mystery, even if it destroys her mind in the process. Add a death, a multi-city search and the scene is set - but, for what?
Deadly Demented by Jeffrey Martin Deadly Demented by Jeffrey Martin June 13, 2009 $4.99 53672 words Sample 35%
Vengeance is the itinerary of a man obsessed. Lucifer’s returned and his collection is awaiting its finest addition. Homicide Detective Kelli Jordan is called to investigate a grisly murder at a local gentleman’s club, and discovers a truth so revealing it leads her to seek out someone who is familiar with how the killer operates. Will they end the madman’s reign of terror?
True Friend by Mark McKlendin True Friend by Mark McKlendin June 14, 2009 $0.99 7922 words
Jack the writer goes to a party that changes his life forever. What would you do for a true friend?
Spaceships & Brass Knuckles by A. C. Ellis Spaceships & Brass Knuckles by A. C. Ellis June 15, 2009 $2.99 42471 words Sample 30%
A collection of eighteen short science fiction and mystery/suspense stories by A. C. Ellis.