Saturday, April 18, 2015

Today's Selection of Daily Deals for Saturday, April 18, 2015

Omnimystery News is pleased to feature a selection of today's Daily Deals found on Saturday, April 18, 2015 at 7:30 AM ET …

Multiple Wounds by Alan Russell

Multiple Wounds by Alan Russell

A Psychological Thriller

Publisher: Thomas & Mercer

Kindle Daily Deal Price: $1.99

Multiple Wounds by Alan Russell, Amazon Kindle format

Holly Troy's mind is a complex maze of myth and reality, multiple personalities vying for time in the spotlight. As an artist, she is creative and compelling. As a witness, she is painfully unreliable, unsure of even which person she was the night of the murder. Even Holly can't be sure of her own innocence.

Homicide detective Orson Cheever never thought he would find himself playing psychologist to a Greek goddess in a modern-day murder investigation, but many of Holly's personalities come straight from classical mythology, from Cronos and Pandora to the Fates. As Cheever attempts to unravel truth from myth, he learns that there is even more to Holly than meets the eye. One personality in particular — that of a five-year-old girl — hits a little too close to home, and Cheever is forced to finally pull back the dark curtains of his own past in order to uncover the truth.

Multiple Wounds by Alan Russell

Pirate Latitudes by Michael Crichton

Pirate Latitudes by Michael Crichton

A High-Seas Adventure

Publisher: HarperCollins

Nook Daily Find Price: 99¢ (price-matched by Amazon)

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The Caribbean, 1665. Port Royal, Jamaica is a cutthroat town of taverns, grog shops, and bawdy houses. For Captain Charles Hunter, there's a living to be made, and gold in Spanish hands is gold for the taking.

Word in port is that the galleon El Trinidad is awaiting repairs in a nearby, heavily fortified, harbor. Hunter assembles a crew of ruffians to infiltrate the enemy island and commandeer El Trinidad, along with its fortune in gold. The raid is as perilous as the bloodiest tales of island legend and Hunter will lose more than one man before he even sets foot on foreign shores, where dense jungle and the firepower of Spanish infantry stand between him and the treasure …

Pirate Latitudes by Michael Crichton

Live To See Tomorrow by Iris Johansen

Live To See Tomorrow by Iris Johansen

A Catherine Ling Mystery (3rd in series)

Publisher: St. Martin's Press

Kobo Daily Deal Price: $2.99 (price-matched by Amazon)

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Catherine Ling is one of the CIA's most prized operatives. Raised on the unforgiving streets of Hong Kong, she was pulled into the agency at the age of fourteen, already having accumulated more insight and secrets than the most seasoned professionals in her world. If life has taught her anything, it is not to get attached, but there are two exceptions to that rule: her son Luke and her mentor Hu Chang. When Luke was kidnapped at the age of two, it nearly broke her. Now, nine years later, her son has astonishingly been returned to her and Catherine vows never to fail him again.

But when her job pulls her away from home, she relies on the brilliant and deadly Hu Chang to safeguard Luke in her absence. Now Erin Sullivan, an American journalist with mysterious ties to Hu Chang, has been kidnapped in Tibet. If Catherine doesn't agree to spearhead the CIA rescue mission, she knows that Hu Chang himself will go, a possibility she can't risk. But she will be facing a monster whose crimes stretch back forty years, always eluding the CIA. And the job grows even more complicated when Catherine meets Richard Cameron, a supposed ally who's clearly not telling all he knows. Their attraction is immediate, but Catherine isn't at all sure that he can be trusted. If she's going to rescue this journalist with a story worth killing for, she'll need to keep Cameron very close.

From the treacherous landscape of the Himalayas to the twisting back alleys of San Francisco, the clock is ticking for Catherine and those she loves most. At every turn she faces a ruthless enemy who is determined to keep the truth buried, even if it means that none of them live to see tomorrow.

Live To See Tomorrow by Iris Johansen

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Today's Selection of Free MystereBooks for Saturday, April 18, 2015

Omnimystery News is pleased to feature a selection of Free MystereBooks found on Saturday, April 18, 2015 at 6:30 AM ET …

Disorganized Crime by Alex A. King

Disorganized Crime by Alex A. King

A Kat Makris, Greek Mafia Mystery

Publisher: Citizen A Press

Price: FREE!

Disorganized Crime by Alex A. King, Amazon Kindle format

Small Town Shock by Issy Brooke

Small Town Shock by Issy Brooke

Some Very English Murders

Publisher: Issy Brooke

Price: FREE!

Small Town Shock by Issy Brooke, Amazon Kindle format

Vice Mode by Wilson Schroeder

Vice Mode by Wilson Schroeder

A Jack Carlyle Mystery

Publisher: Word Traction

Price: FREE!

Vice Mode by Wilson Schroeder, Amazon Kindle format

An Uncollected Death by Meg Wolfe

An Uncollected Death by Meg Wolfe

A Charlotte Anthony Mystery

Publisher: Wolfe Johnson

Price: FREE!

An Uncollected Death by Meg Wolfe, Amazon Kindle format

The Countdown by E. G. Michaels

The Countdown by E. G. Michaels

A Kyle Simmons Thriller

Publisher: E. G. Michaels

Price: FREE!

The Countdown by E. G. Michaels, Amazon Kindle format

Mash Up by Joe Klinger

Mash Up by Joe Klinger

A Suspense Thriller

Publisher: Cartosi

Price: FREE!

Mash Up by Joe Klinger, Amazon Kindle format

Peril in the Park by Barbara Venkataraman

Peril in the Park by Barbara Venkataraman

A Jamie Quinn Mystery

Publisher: Barbara Venkataraman

Price: FREE!

Peril in the Park by Barbara Venkataraman, Amazon Kindle format

Cruel Deception by John C. Dalglish

Cruel Deception by John C. Dalglish

A Jason Strong Mystery

Publisher: John C. Dalglish

Price: FREE!

Cruel Deception by John C. Dalglish, Amazon Kindle format

For a summary of all of today's titles, plus any that may have been added since this post was created, visit our Free MystereBooks page. This page is updated daily, typically by 8 AM ET.

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Friday, April 17, 2015

Review: Nun Too Soon by Alice Loweecey

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A Mysterious Review of Nun Too Soon by Alice Loweecey. A Giulia Driscoll Mystery.

Review summary: The storyline is an interesting one, and definitely has potential to draw readers in, but loses a lot of energy by the midpoint of the book. Indeed, the resolution to the crime can probably best be described as a missed opportunity. A nice start to this sequel of an older series, but not an altogether strong one. (Click here for text of full review.)

Our rating: 3 of 5 stars

Nun Too Soon Alice Loweecey

Nun Too Soon
Alice Loweecey
A Giulia Driscoll Mystery
Henery Press (January 2015)

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Publisher synopsis: Giulia Falcone-Driscoll has just taken on her first impossible client: The Silk Tie Killer. He's hired Driscoll Investigations to prove his innocence and they have only thirteen days to accomplish it. Talk about being tried in the media. Everyone in town is sure Roger Fitch strangled his girlfriend with one of his silk neckties. And then there's the local TMZ wannabes — The Scoop — stalking Giulia and her client for sleazy sound bites.

On top of all that, her assistant's first baby is due any second, her scary smart admin still doesn't relate well to humans, and her police detective husband insists her client is guilty. About this marriage thing — it's unknown territory, but it sure beats ten years of living with 150 nuns.

Giulia's ownership of Driscoll Investigations hasn't changed her passion for justice from her convent years. But the more dirt she digs up, the more she's worried her efforts will help a murderer escape. As the client accuses DI of dragging its heels on purpose, Giulia thinks The Silk Tie Killer might be choosing one of his ties for her own neck.

New This Week: Dead Air, A Talk Radio Mystery by Mary Kennedy

Omnimystery News is pleased to present a mystery, suspense, or thriller ebook that we recently found by sleuthing (as it were) through new or recently reissued titles from independent publishers during April 2015 and priced $4.99 or less …

Dead Air by Mary Kennedy

Dead Air by Mary Kennedy

A Talk Radio Mystery (1st in series)

Publisher: Mary Kennedy

Price: $4.99 (as of 04/17/2015 at 7:30 PM ET).

Dead Air by Mary Kennedy, Amazon Kindle format

This is a new ebook edition of a mystery first published by Signet in 2010.

When a psychologist hits Florida's airwaves, there's no telling who she's reaching … and there's no telling who wants to reach back …

Maggie left her clinical practice in Manhattan and moved to sunny Cypress Grove, Florida, where she became host of WYME's "On the Couch with Maggie Walsh." From co-dependent wives to fetish fiends, all the local crazies love her show.

Then threats start pouring in against one of the station's special guests-self-styled new age prophet Guru Sanjay Gingii. When one of the threats becomes a deadly reality, Maggie's new roommate, Lark, is surprisingly the prime suspect. Now, Maggie has to prove Lark innocent while dealing with a killer who needs more than just therapy …

Dead Air by Mary Kennedy

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Raffles: The Complete Innings, A Short Story Collection by Richard Foreman, Now Available at a Special Price

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Omnimystery News is pleased to present you with one of today's titles … but take advantage of this deal now as the price will go up to its digital list price soon! (See the countdown clock on the book product page to see how much time remains on this deal.)

Raffles: The Complete Innings by Richard Foreman

Raffles: The Complete Innings by Richard Foreman

A Short Story Collection

Publisher: Endeavour Press

Price: 99¢ (as of 04/17/2015 at 7:00 PM ET).

Raffles: The Complete Innings by Richard Foreman, Amazon Kindle format

Richard Foreman's series of Raffles stories, which gave life again to the gentleman thief and cricketer, are here collected in one volume.

Full of wit, crimes and romance the books can be read individually, or together they form a story that proves even greater than the sum of its parts. Appearances from Sherlock Holmes, Dr Watson, C. B. Fry and Lord Rosebery, among others are featured in these six short stories.

Raffles: The Complete Innings by Richard Foreman

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New This Week: A Murder State of Mind, A Box Set by Jude Pittman

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A Murder State of Mind by Jude Pittman

A Murder State of Mind by Jude Pittman

A Box Set

Publisher: Books We Love

Price: $4.99 (as of 04/17/2015 at 6:30 PM ET).

A Murder State of Mind by Jude Pittman, Amazon Kindle format

A three book mystery trilogy featuring Texas private investigator Kelly McWinter.

Deadly Secrets: A retired cop who suffered a personal tragedy is coming to grips with his grief and considering returning to law enforcement. That decision escalates when he finds a friend murdered. Coincidences, the emergence of a secret life, a treasure, an heiress searching for her birth mother and the ulterior motives of some regular citizens all have Kelly McWinter scrambling to uncover the truth before his best friend ends up behind bars.

Deadly Betrayal: With his new PI license, and an arrangement to help out Augustus Graham at the Fort Worth PD, whenever needed, Kelly McWinter is back in the saddle again. Just in time to catch a call from good friend Stella Davis. Stella's niece Marcy is an up and coming young singer from Nashville and she's pregnant. The married lover is a playboy named Alex Wyatt and Stella's afraid Marcy is about to get hung out to dry. Kelly agrees to look into the case and heads for Houston to meet up with Stella.

Deadly Consequences: Two Texans, Cam Belscher and feisty redhead Stella Davis have picked a remote lodge in Oregon to tie the knot. Flash forward to the middle of the night. The sound of lodge owner Bubba Tate banging away on the cabin door is enough to put a damper on any honeymoon, and when the reason for Bubba's late night intrusion turns out to be murder at Gillian's riding stable in Fort Worth, the wedding trip is over.

A Murder State of Mind by Jude Pittman

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A Wasteland of Strangers, A Suspense Thriller by Bill Pronzini, Now Available at a Special Price

Omnimystery News is always searching for newly discounted mystery, suspense, thriller and crime novels for our readers to enjoy.

Today, we're pleased to present the following title, now available at a special price courtesy of the publisher, Open Road …

A Wasteland of Strangers by Bill Pronzini

A Wasteland of Strangers by Bill Pronzini

A Suspense Thriller

Publisher: Open Road

Price: $1.99 (as of 04/17/2015 at 6:00 PM ET).

A Wasteland of Strangers by Bill Pronzini, Amazon Kindle format

The arrival of big, ugly John C. Faith in a battered Porsche sends up warning flags throughout the small Northern California resort community of Pomo. No one trusts the stranger who refuses to talk about why he is there. And when a local beauty with questionable morals is found murdered, suspicion immediately falls on him. Condemned without a trial, Faith hides among Pomo's outcasts and conducts his own investigation.

But his hunt for the killer and the town's hunt for him threaten to dredge up secrets best left uncovered in this powder keg of a town, exposing crimes and dark compulsions that can only lead to more violence and death.

A Wasteland of Strangers by Bill Pronzini

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Countersnatch, A Crime Thriller by J. F. Straker, New This Week from Endeavour Press

Endeavour Press is the UK's leading independent digital publisher, promoting and selling ebook editions of works by new authors as well as bringing out ebook editions of out of print books.

We've selected one of their recently published mystery, suspense, thriller or crime titles to feature here today …

Countersnatch by J. F. Straker

Countersnatch by J. F. Straker

A Crime Thriller

Publisher: Endeavour Press

Price: $3.99 (as of 04/17/2015 at 5:30 PM ET).

Countersnatch by J. F. Straker, Amazon Kindle format

When Cathie Hackett invites her neighbours Peter Wilde and Andrew Liston to join her and her husband for a drink one evening, they readily agree, eager to spend more time with the attractive blond. However, when they arrive at her flat that evening, Cathie isn't there, and her husband Ben is not expecting them.

Accompanied by his suspicious friend Harry, he at first claims that she has gone away for a few days to visit her mother, before revealing the shocking news that she has in fact been kidnapped and is being held at ransom. Puzzled by Ben Hackett's casual attitude to the situation and his unwillingness to involve the police, Peter and Andrew decide to take matters into their own hands and investigate.

They soon discover that Ben may not be who he says he is, and find themselves the target of a criminal gang who are willing to do anything it takes to receive their ransom …

Countersnatch by J. F. Straker

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Dread Journey, A Novel of Suspense by Dorothy B. Hughes, Now Available at a Special Price

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Today, we're pleased to present the following title, now available at a special price courtesy of the publisher, Open Road …

Dread Journey by Dorothy B. Hughes

Dread Journey by Dorothy B. Hughes

A Novel of Suspense

Publisher: Open Road

Price: $1.99 (as of 04/17/2015 at 5:00 PM ET).

Dread Journey by Dorothy B. Hughes, Amazon Kindle format

On a transcontinental train, a starlet fears her director may be trying to kill her …

Four years after she arrived in Los Angeles, Kitten Agnew has become a star. Though beautiful and talented, she'd be nowhere without Vivien Spender: Hollywood's most acclaimed director — and its most dangerous. But Kitten knew what she was getting into when she got involved with him; she had heard the stories of Viv's past discoveries: Once he discarded them, they ended up in a chorus line, a sanatorium, or worse. She knows enough of his secrets that he wouldn't dare destroy her career. But he may be willing to kill her.

On a train from Los Angeles to Chicago, Kitten learns that Viv is planning to offer her roommate a part that was meant for her. If she lets him betray her, her career will be over. But fight for the part, and she will be fighting for her life as well.

Dread Journey by Dorothy B. Hughes

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New This Week: Dubious Justice, The Justice Series by M. A. Comley

Omnimystery News is pleased to present a mystery, suspense, or thriller ebook that we recently found by sleuthing (as it were) through new or recently reissued titles from independent publishers during April 2015 and priced $4.99 or less …

Dubious Justice by M. A. Comley

Dubious Justice by M. A. Comley

The Justice Series (11th in series)

Publisher: Jeamel Publishing

Price: 99¢ (as of 04/17/2015 at 4:30 PM ET).

Dubious Justice by M. A. Comley, Amazon Kindle format

DS Lorne Warner and DI Katy Foster are called to the scene of an electrician's suspected suicide but quickly discover that they're dealing with a murder case instead.

Katy's family emergency forces her back home to be by her parent's side in Manchester, leaving Lorne as detective inspector, working alongside a new, and frustrating, partner.

When two more murders of tradesmen occur, the investigation throws suspicion on a couple who have recently renovated their home. However, the forensic team uncovers a lot more than anyone bargained for.

Dubious Justice by M. A. Comley

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Extreme Justice, A Ben Kincaid Mystery by William Bernhardt, Now Available at a Special Price

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Extreme Justice by William Bernhardt

Extreme Justice by William Bernhardt

A Ben Kincaid Mystery (7th in series)

Publisher: Open Road

Price: $1.99 (as of 04/17/2015 at 4:00 PM ET).

Extreme Justice by William Bernhardt, Amazon Kindle format

Retired from law, Ben Kincaid is forced to return to the bar when a case — and a corpse — fall in his lap …

After years of struggling, Ben Kincaid shuts down his small legal office and decides to make a living doing something that — compared to practicing law in Tulsa — is easy money: playing jazz piano. He buys a minivan to haul his gear, and gets steady gigs playing in a combo at Uncle Earl's Jazz Emporium. His new career is just starting to take off when a body falls from the Emporium ceiling, knocking the wind out of Kincaid and sending him right back to his old profession.

The dead woman is Cajun Lily Campbell, a grand dame of the Tulsa music scene and onetime girlfriend of Uncle Earl himself. And Kincaid must be careful as he readies the old jazzman's defense, because there is a killer on the north side of town who would like nothing more than to hear the piano player's last tune.

Extreme Justice by William Bernhardt

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Under Dark Waters by Bernadette Calonego, New on the Mystery Bookshelf during April 2015

New on the Mystery Bookshelf during April 2015 …

Under Dark Waters by Bernadette Calonego

Under Dark Waters by Bernadette Calonego, A Novel of Suspense

Publisher: AmazonCrossing

Under Dark Waters by Bernadette Calonego, Amazon Kindle format

Driven by lingering pain and grief, historian Sonya Werner leaves her home in Switzerland to travel across the world. Officially, she's tracking down the German author Else Seel, who had left Berlin in the 1920s to marry a Canadian trapper and homestead in the wild woods of British Columbia. But the real reason for her trip is much more difficult to face: three years before, her husband took off to this part of the world on one of his usual mountain-climbing adventures, and never returned. Only after the police brought her word of his death — and the mysterious circumstances in which they found him — did Sonya discover the simultaneous disappearance of her beautiful best friend, Odette, and the possibility that her husband had been lying to her all along.

Now, haunted by sorrow and jealousy, Sonya sets out on a dangerous mission to discover the truth, and to try to put back together the pieces of her broken heart.

Under Dark Waters by Bernadette Calonego

To see more new paperback titles scheduled to be published this month, visit The Mystery Bookshelf for April 2015. For new hardcover mysteries, visit New Mysteries where for a list of April 2015 mysteries, novels of suspense, and thrillers is provided.

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