Sunday, June 30, 2013

Mr. E. Reviews Broken City

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Set (for the most part) in the final days of a campaign for the election of a New York City mayor, this pseudo-political thriller disappoints in part because of a weak script, which takes far too many shortcuts. But it's the odd casting of a nearly incomprehensible Russell Crowe struggling with an American accent as the incumbent mayor that is most distracting here.

Read the full text of our review at Mr. E. Reviews Broken City.

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Elements of a Kill, an Inupiat Eskimo Mystery by Christopher Lane, Now at a Special Price

Elements of a Kill by Christopher Lane

MystereBooks is pleased to feature Elements of a Kill by Christopher Lane, now available at a special price, courtesy of the publisher, Avon.

The ebook format of this title was priced at $0.99 from the listed vendors (below) as of the date and time of this post (06/30/2013 at 12:30 PM ET). Prices are subject to change without notice. The price displayed on the vendor website at the time of purchase will be the price paid for the book. Please confirm the price of the book before completing your transaction.

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Elements of a Kill by Christopher Lane

Elements of a Kill by Christopher Lane
An Inupiat Eskimo Mystery
Publisher: Avon

A mysterious ritual murder at a remote Alaskan oil rig brings an Inupiat Eskimo police detective back to the land of his People to catch a killer, and save his own hide.

Police Detective Ray Attla, an Inupiat Eskimo, is spending a few days with his grandfather on the reservation when he's called into the icy Alaskan wilderness to investigate a death at an isolated oil rig. The killing has all the marks of a ritual murder, and Ray must confront the traditions of his People to catch a killer — before he too becomes a victim.

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Law of Attraction, a Novel of Suspense by Allison Leotta, Now at a Special Price

Law of Attraction by Allison Leotta

MystereBooks is pleased to feature Law of Attraction by Allison Leotta, now available at a special price, courtesy of the publisher, Touchstone.

The ebook format of this title was priced at $2.99 from the listed vendors (below) as of the date and time of this post (06/30/2013 at 11:30 AM ET). Prices are subject to change without notice. The price displayed on the vendor website at the time of purchase will be the price paid for the book. Please confirm the price of the book before completing your transaction.

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Law of Attraction by Allison Leotta

Law of Attraction by Allison Leotta
A Novel of Suspense
Publisher: Touchstone

As a newly minted Assistant U.S. Attorney in Washington, D.C., Anna Curtis has already developed thick skin to deal with the brutality she encounters with her daily stack of domestic violence cases. Yet when Laprea Johnson walks into Anna's life — battered by her boyfriend on the morning after Valentine's Day — there's something about this particular case that Anna can't quite shake, something that reminds the prosecutor of her own troubled past.

At the trial, Laprea makes a last-minute reversal, lying on the witness stand to free her boy-friend. Shortly after he is freed, Anna is horrified to hear that Laprea's body has been found in a trash heap. Hastily assigned to prosecute the murder case alongside intimidating chief homicide prosecutor Jack Bailey, Anna's heart sinks when she learns that her own boyfriend, public defender Nick Wagner, is representing the accused.

Torn between bringing the killer to justice and saving her personal life, Anna makes a series of choices that jeopardizes her career, her relationships, and her very life as she uncovers the shocking truth behind the murder.

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First Clues, Mysteries for Kids: New Titles for July 2013

Find mystery books for the young sleuth in your family at First Clues, Mysteries for Kids

First Clues: Mysteries for Kids is pleased to announce a selection of new mystery, suspense and thriller books (including series titles) scheduled for publication during July 2013, listed in approximate order of reading level, from books for younger readers to books for teens and young adults.

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The Case of the Missing Donut by Alison McGhee

The Case of the Missing Donut
Alison McGhee

This entertaining mystery is recommended for readers aged 4 to 6.

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The sheriff and his deputy dog have been charged with a mission: to bring a dozen donuts home safely. All seems to be going well until the young sheriff peeks inside the box to check on the tasty treats. They're practically calling his name, and in the blink of an eye (and with just a few nibbles), a donut disappears! Wherever could that missing donut be? Luckily, this is one mystery the sheriff and his deputy are sure to bring to a close.

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The King of Scotland's Sword by Steve Stevenson

The King of Scotland's Sword
Steve Stevenson
Agatha: Girl of Mystery

This third book in the series is recommended for readers aged 7 to 9.

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Rumors of ancient curses and mischievous ghosts surround the disappearance of a priceless sword said to belong to the legendary Scottish King, Robert the Bruce. Determined to solve the case of this missing relic, Agatha packs her kit and heads to the Highlands!

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Cooking Camp Disaster by Carolyn Keene

Cooking Camp Disaster
Carolyn Keene
Nancy Drew and the Clue Crew

Featuring a younger Nancy Drew and friends, this series book is recommended for readers aged 7 to 9.

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Nancy, Bess, and George are excited to be spending some of their summer at Kid Kuisine, a cooking camp where they are going to learn how to make delicious treats from Chef Giorgio. At the end of the camp, they will be cooking for their families — and someone will win Best Chef!

But after a few days, it's clear that one of their fellow campers is not as excited as they are. From salty brownies to super-spicy pizza, things are not as yummy as they should be: Someone is sabotaging the food. Could it be the stuck-up Jeremy, who is intent on winning Best Chef? Or the chef's assistant, who might have hidden motives of her own? It's up to the Clue Crew to figure out who's ruining the recipes — and everyone's appetite!

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Diamonds Are a Thief's Best Friend by Hope McLean

Diamonds Are a Thief's Best Friend
Hope McLean
Jewel Society

This second in a four-book series of heist adventures is recommended for readers aged 7 to 9.

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Still smarting after their last run-in with the Rivals, the Jewels focus on their upcoming trip to the Big Apple. But the girls can't stop thinking about the cryptic letter they found, describing not one, but four precious gems that now need their protection!

Even more confusing, the Jewels start receiving anonymous notes, one of which claims the Rivals will try to steal a diamond during their trip to New York City! But which one is it? Finding the right diamond in New York is like looking for a needle in a haystack.

The Jewels get to work, using all their expertise to unravel the mystery of the secret letter and outsmart the Rivals, as a furious game of cat and mouse ensues across New York City. Will the Rivals rule again? Or can the Jewels conquer in quiz bowl AND stop a crime?

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The Mouse with the Question Mark Tail by Richard Peck

The Mouse with the Question Mark Tail
Richard Peck

This stand-alone historical adventure mystery is recommended for readers aged 7 to 9.

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The smallest mouse in London's Royal Mews is such a little mystery that he hasn't even a name. And who were his parents? His Aunt Marigold, Head Needlemouse, sews him a uniform and sends him off to be educated at the Royal Mews Mouse Academy. There he's called "Mouse Minor" (though it's not quite a name), and he doesn't make a success of school. Soon he's running for his life, looking high and low through the grand precincts of Buckingham Palace to find out who he is and who he might become.

Queen Victoria ought to be able to help him, if she can communicate with mice. She is all-seeing, after all, and her powers are unexplainable. But from her, Mouse Minor learns only that you do not get all your answers from the first asking. And so his voyage of self-discovery takes him onward, to strange and wonderful places.

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The Hypnotists by Gordon Korman

The Hypnotists
Gordon Korman
Hypnotists

This first book in a new series is recommended for readers aged 10 to 12.

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Jackson Opus has always been persuasive, but he doesn't know that he's descended from the two most powerful hypnotist bloodlines on the planet. He's excited to be accepted into a special program at the Sentia Institute — but when he realizes he's in over his head, Jackson will have to find a way to use his powers to save his friends, his parents, and his government.

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Rules for Ghosting by A. J. Paquette

Rules for Ghosting
A. J. Paquette

This stand-alone mystery is recommended for readers aged 10 to 12.

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Twelve-year-old Dahlia has always lived at Silverton Manor-having spent fifty years as its resident ghost. When Oliver Day and his family show up as house-sitters the day Mrs. Tibbs, a Liberator sent by the Spectral Investigative Council, arrives to teach Dahlia the proper rules for ghosting, Dahlia can't wait to make new friends.

But the unscrupulous ghost hunter, Rank Wiley, and the crooked town councilman, Jock Rutabartle, plan to rid Silverton Manor of its ghosts and sell it to the highest bidder. With her home and friendships at stake Dahlia may have to break the rules of ghosting as quickly as she learns them to solve the mystery of her death and save the manor.

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First Clues: Mysteries for Kids is your source for information on over 200 mystery series for children and young adults, where each series is conveniently listed under four different age categories (New Sleuths, ages 4 to 6; Future Sleuths, ages 7 to 9; Junior Sleuths, ages 10 to 12; and Apprentice Sleuths, ages 13 and older).

Reviews of Mystery and Suspense Books for Kids, New This Week on Book Trends (130629)

Book Trends: Reviews of Young Adult and Children Books

Book Trends, a review site for young adult's and children's books, published several new book reviews this past week. We're presenting here a summary of those in the mystery/suspense/thriller category.

Sammy Keyes and the Showdown in Sin City by Wendelin Van Draanen. A Sammy Keyes Mystery. Lexile measure: 770L. Reviewed by a 6th grade student, who writes, "This book is for all audiences, but someone who is really in a problem and needs to figure some things out will especially appreciate the extremely intelligent information this book issues. Sammy Keyes and the Showdown in Sin City deserves five stars because it is full of action that will make you want to keep reading." (Read the full review of this middle grade mystery, here.)

For more reviews of children and young adult books of all genres, visit Book Trends; their reviews will amaze you! You can also follow Book Trends on Twitter.

Save $30 on a Kindle Fire HD!

Kindle Fire HD

Amazon.com has discounted the popular Kindle Fire HD 7" tablet by $30 "for a limited time only". We're not exactly sure how "limited" that time is as we can't find any mention of how long this promotion will last.

Use this link to visit the Kindle Fire HD page. All four variations of the device currently include the discount (as of the date and time of this post): 16 GB and 32 GB, with or without Special Offers. And at the current price, the HD version is just $10 more than the standard version!

If you've ever considered purchasing a Kindle Fire — and quite honestly, we were a tad reluctant at first but can't imagine doing without one today — this is a terrific opportunity to acquire one at a very attractive price.

Deep South Dead by Charlotte Moore is Today's Fourth Featured Free MystereBook

Deep South Dead by Charlotte Moore

MystereBooks is pleased to feature Deep South Dead by Charlotte Moore as today's fourth free mystery ebook (A Hunter Jones Mystery; Kindle format only).

This title was listed for free as of the date and time of this post, June 30, 2013 at 7:40 AM ET. Prices are subject to change without notice. The price displayed on the vendor website at the time of purchase will be the price paid for the book. Please confirm the price of the book before completing your transaction.

For a summary of all of today's featured titles, plus any that may have appeared before and are repeat freebies, visit our Free MystereBooks page. This page is updated daily, typically by 8 AM ET.

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Deep South Dead by Charlotte Moore

Deep South Dead
Charlotte Moore
A Hunter Jones Mystery
Publisher: Charlotte Moore

Looking for peace and quiet to write a novel, Hunter Jones left Atlanta for a job at a weekly newspaper in Merchantsville, Georgia, a town so small that everybody knows everybody else's business.

She quickly discovers that gossip travels faster than the press can run, and she's a bit of an outsider looking in until she goes to a grand old mansion for an interview with the president of the historical society, only to find that a murderer got there first.

Now, if she can only get Sheriff Sam Bailey to take her hunches seriously …

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Trainland by Richard Denoncourt is Today's Third Featured Free MystereBook

Trainland by Richard Denoncourt

MystereBooks is pleased to feature Trainland by Richard Denoncourt as today's third free mystery ebook (A Suspense Thriller; Kindle format only).

This title was listed for free as of the date and time of this post, June 30, 2013 at 7:30 AM ET. Prices are subject to change without notice. The price displayed on the vendor website at the time of purchase will be the price paid for the book. Please confirm the price of the book before completing your transaction.

For a summary of all of today's featured titles, plus any that may have appeared before and are repeat freebies, visit our Free MystereBooks page. This page is updated daily, typically by 8 AM ET.

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Trainland by Richard Denoncourt

Trainland
Richard Denoncourt
A Suspense Thriller
Publisher: Self Land Publishing

Life used to be good for Jack Devins.

One of New York City's most in demand copy writers, Jack's life was a classic success story: degree from Columbia, adoring wife, happy family, a decent income.

After the sudden, accidental death of his four-year-old daughter, Kelly — an accident for which he blames himself — Jack's life plunges into a nightmare.

Because he still sees his daughter, skipping near the mouths of subway train tunnels, and a strange man covered in burn scars is stalking him, whispering promises of salvation — both his and Kelly's …

One night, Jack follows his dead daughter into one of the tunnels. What he finds there will change him forever, though not before pitting him against the demons of his past, and a danger that threatens the people he loves most.

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Revenge by Steve Ward is Today's Second Featured Free MystereBook

Revenge by Steve Ward

MystereBooks is pleased to feature Revenge by Steve Ward as today's second free mystery ebook (A Test Pilot's Daughter Thriller; Kindle format only).

This title was listed for free as of the date and time of this post, June 30, 2013 at 7:20 AM ET. Prices are subject to change without notice. The price displayed on the vendor website at the time of purchase will be the price paid for the book. Please confirm the price of the book before completing your transaction.

For a summary of all of today's featured titles, plus any that may have appeared before and are repeat freebies, visit our Free MystereBooks page. This page is updated daily, typically by 8 AM ET.

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Revenge by Steve Ward

Revenge
Steve Ward
A Test Pilot's Daughter Thriller
Publisher: Steve Ward

Christina Matthews does it all. An obsessed fly-girl with the Right Stuff and True Grit finds love in the oddest place, the cockpit. A beautiful and brainy college girl born with jet-fuel in her blood is haunted by a gripping family tragedy and the violent murder of her best friend. The only thing she truly fears is sleep. Tortured by nightmares, this test pilot's daughter has to find a way to save her sanity or die. Mike Clark, call-name Lazer and a real Top Gun, looks to be the best kind of therapy.

With dreams of becoming an Astronaut-Commander, Christina struggles through heart-stopping perils in the cockpit and crash-lands on a deserted island. Without hope for rescue, she concocts an oddball plan to return survivors to civilization.

Risking her future at NASA, Christina delivers on a promise to a dying friend and faces her evil nemesis in the sky. Only by overcoming deep-seated fears can she exorcise her ghosts and pursue a lifelong dream of flying in space.

Will true love conquer Christina's curse, or will she auger in?

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Black Angel by Ira Berkowitz is Today's Featured Free MystereBook

Black Angel by Ira Berkowitz

MystereBooks is pleased to feature Black Angel by Ira Berkowitz as today's free mystery ebook (A Jackson Steeg Mystery; Kindle format only).

This title was listed for free as of the date and time of this post, June 30, 2013 at 7:10 AM ET. Prices are subject to change without notice. The price displayed on the vendor website at the time of purchase will be the price paid for the book. Please confirm the price of the book before completing your transaction.

For a summary of all of today's featured titles, plus any that may have appeared before and are repeat freebies, visit our Free MystereBooks page. This page is updated daily, typically by 8 AM ET.

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Black Angel by Ira Berkowitz

Black Angel
Ira Berkowitz
A Jackson Steeg Mystery
Publisher: Ira Berkowitz

They called her The Bride. Young, homeless, and wearing a tattered wedding dress and veil matted with grime, she floated through the streets of Hell's Kitchen like a spectre. Until she wound up dead.

To everyone, including the NYPD, she was a throwaway. But not to Steeg. Her life was a nightmare, but her death demanded justice. There had to be a balancing of the books.

But with Steeg nothing is easy. His search for The Bride's killer is filled with blind alleys and potholes, but ultimately leads him to a vast international conspiracy that almost costs him his life.

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The One I Left Behind by Jennifer McMahon is Today's Kindle Daily Deal

The Kindle Daily Deal

MystereBooks is pleased to feature The One I Left Behind by Jennifer McMahon as today's Amazon Kindle Daily Deal.

The deal price of $1.99 is valid only for today, Sunday, June 30, 2013.

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The One I Left Behind by Jennifer McMahon

The One I Left Behind
Jennifer McMahon
A Novel of Suspense
William Morrow

The summer of 1985 changes Reggie's life. An awkward thirteen-year-old, she finds herself mixed up with the school outcasts. That same summer, a serial killer called Neptune begins kidnapping women. He leaves their severed hands on the police department steps and, five days later, displays their bodies around town. Just when Reggie needs her mother, Vera, the most, Vera's hand is found on the steps. But after five days, there's no body and Neptune disappears.

Now, twenty-five years later, Reggie is a successful architect who has left her hometown and the horrific memories of that summer behind. But when she gets a call revealing that her mother has been found alive, Reggie must confront the ghosts of her past and find Neptune before he kills again.

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Today's Mystery and Suspense Update from Big Fish Games (130630)

Big Fish Games

Here is today's mystery and suspense update from Big Fish Games …

• The New Release is Myths of the World: Chinese Healer Collector's Edition.

• The Daily Deal is Cursed Memories: The Secret of Agony Creek, just $2.99 today only!

• The current Catch of the Week is Fabled Legends: The Dark Piper, just $2.99 through Sunday, June 30, 2013 only.

• Today's Special Deal — This weekend only, all games are 50% off! Use coupon code BIG for Collector's Edition games and FISH for Standard Edition games at check-out to save 50% off the retail price. Offer ends June 30th, 2013 at 11:59 PM PT.

Visit the Omnimystery Entertainment Network for more games of mystery and suspense!

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Myths of the World: Chinese Healer Collector's Edition

Today's New Release is Myths of the World: Chinese Healer Collector's Edition

A great myth has enduring power … no matter where the story comes from. In this first game in the exciting new Myths of the World series, your story begins as a Chinese healer who’s brought to the Imperial City to save the Emperor’s son. But you uncover a devious plot and end up having to save yourself! Throughout the game, you’ll use your herbal kit to concoct powerful potions to summon spirits and heal the people you meet. There are also collectible cranes hidden everywhere, and achievements to earn as you play.

This is a special Collector's Edition release full of exclusive extras you won't find in the standard version, including: bonus game to track down Master Lei once and for all; integrated strategy guide; three bonus hidden-object puzzles; replay hidden-object puzzles and mini-games; and downloadable images.

A sample version is available to download and play for free for one hour.

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Cursed Memories: The Secret of Agony Creek

Today's Daily Deal is Cursed Memories: The Secret of Agony Creek

After waking up chained to the floor of a disgusting cabin, you must discover the secret of Agony Creek and escape before it's too late! Avoid a dangerous police officer, a mysterious phantom, and many more dangers in this incredible Hidden Object Puzzle Adventure game! Figure out why the town was evacuated and learn about the founder's shady past.

A sample version is available to download and play for free for one hour. You can purchase this game today only — Sunday, June 30, 2013 — for $2.99.

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Fabled Legends: The Dark Piper

The current Catch of the Week is Fabled Legends: The Dark Piper

The Dark Piper strikes! The fiend unleashes infested rodents into the town of Hamelin using the magical Pied Piper Flute. As the Fabled Inspector, you are summoned by the duke to investigate and stop this mysterious figure. Defeat the Dark Piper before he leaves a trail of destruction all across Europe!

A sample version is available to download and play for free for one hour. You can purchase this game at the special price of $2.99 through Sunday, June 30, 2013.

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