The Devil's Closet by Stacy Dittrich is Today's Fourth Featured Free MystereBook

MystereBooks is pleased to feature The Devil's Closet by Stacy Dittrich as today's fourth free mystery ebook (A CeeCee Gallagher Thriller; iTunes format only).

This title was listed for free as of the date and time of this post, February 19, 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.

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The Devil's Closet
Stacy Dittrich
A CeeCee Gallagher Thriller
Publisher: Blue Jay Media Group

Detective CeeCee Gallagher is no stranger to high-pressure cases. But this one could easily cost her career … and her life …

A macabre serial killer is on the loose, leaving the bodies of his young victims made up to resemble dolls. With only a Bible passage sent by the killer to guide her, CeeCee will have to sacrifice everything to find him and end his reign of terror before another child is murdered.

  

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Lucidity by C. J. Lyons is Today's Third Featured Free MystereBook

MystereBooks is pleased to feature Lucidity by C. J. Lyons as today's third free mystery ebook (A Ghost of a Love Story; Kindle format only).

This title was listed for free as of the date and time of this post, February 19, 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.

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Lucidity
C. J. Lyons
A Ghost of a Love Story
Publisher: Legacy Books

Lucidine, a drug that could save the world … or destroy it.

Former ER doctor Grace Moran has been through a lot. After witnessing her husband's murder and barely surviving herself, she's left medicine and become a prisoner of her own house and mind. Until she wakes up in her old hospital, told that she has a brain tumor that can only be treated if she agrees to participate in an experimental drug protocol using Lucidine.

Grace sees her brain tumor as a blessing rather than a curse. It's a chance for her to die and be reunited with her lost love, her soul mate, her husband.

Before she can flee the hospital, she stumbles on two critically ill children whose lives are also at stake. Will Lucidine cure them or kill them? The three work to unravel the mysteries behind the experimental drugs and the strange effects it has on patients but unwittingly unleash a madman intent on murder.

Their only allies are the ghost of Grace's murdered husband, a time-traveling Jesuit, and an ancient Irish warrior queen as they are pulled into a world where time is meaningless, fate is fluid, and love never dies …

  

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C'est la Vie by Jack Thompson is Today's Second Featured Free MystereBook

MystereBooks is pleased to feature C'est la Vie by Jack Thompson as today's second free mystery ebook (A Raja Williams Mystery; Kindle format only).

This title was listed for free as of the date and time of this post, February 19, 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.

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C'est la Vie
Jack Thompson
A Raja Williams Mystery
Publisher: Crackerjack Publishing

What do a private detective, a hacker and an assassin have in common? The desire to help when justice needs a hand …

Neither the dark, tragic anti-hero nor the James Bond super-hero type, Raja Williams is a wealthy Oxford-educated PI of mixed Caribbean descent who possesses a strong empathic power and a sixth sense for evil that gives him headaches and steers him straight into trouble. His partner Vinny Moore is a gorgeous hipster geek who prefers hacking computers to haute couture.

Raja and Vinny go to Paris when the wife of a visiting British professor disappears and three policemen are executed. The investigation leads straight into the world of club drugs, white slavery and an international criminal known only as the Scorpion.

  

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The Mummy Case by J. R. Rain is Today's Featured Free MystereBook

MystereBooks is pleased to feature The Mummy Case by J. R. Rain as today's free mystery ebook (A Jim Knighthorse Mystery; Kindle format only).

This title was listed for free as of the date and time of this post, February 19, 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.

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The Mummy Case
J. R. Rain
A Jim Knighthorse Mystery
Publisher: J. R. Rain

Private investigator Jim Knighthorse takes on a very, very cold case …

When historian Willie Clarke dies of mysteriously of dehydration in the California deserts, ex-football hero Jim Knighthorse is hired to dig a little deeper — and discovers a shocking connection to one of the West's oldest mysteries.

Over a hundred years ago, an unnamed cowboy was murdered in the California desert and, due to freak weather conditions, would become mummified within twenty-four hours. Now known to the world as Sylvester the Mummy and displayed in a creepy curiosity shop, Sylvester and historian Willie Clarke will be forever linked in mystery. That is, unless private investigator Jim Knighthorse can survive long enough to untangle one of the West's greatest unsolved murders.

  

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Apple Turnover Murder by Joanne Fluke is Today's Nook Daily Find

MystereBooks is pleased to feature Apple Turnover Murder by Joanne Fluke as today's Barnes & Noble Nook Daily Find.

The deal price of $1.99 is valid only for today, Tuesday, February 19, 2013.

Note: The price has been matched by Amazon.com for today only.

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Apple Turnover Murder
Joanne Fluke
A Hannah Swense Mystery
Kensington

Early summer brings plenty of work for baker Hannah Swensen, even before Mayor Bascomb's wife drops by The Cookie Jar to place an order for her charity event … for eleven-hundred cookies! And Hannah almost flips when her business partner, Lisa, suggests setting up an apple turnover stand. But she places her faith in Lisa and agrees to be a magician's assistant in the fundraiser's talent show.

The only snag is the show's host, college professor Bradford Ramsey. Hannah and her sister, Michelle, each had unfortunate romances with Ramsey, and when the cad comes sniffing around between acts, Hannah tells him off. But when the curtain doesn't go up, she discovers Ramsey backstage — dead, with a turnover in his hand. Now Hannah must find a killer who's flakier than puff pastry — and far more dangerous …

 

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In the Shadow of Swords by Val Gunn is Today's Kindle Fantasy Daily Deal

MystereBooks is pleased to feature In the Shadow of Swords by Val Gunn as today's Amazon Kindle Fantasy Daily Deal.

The deal price of $1.99 is valid only for today, Tuesday, February 19, 2013.

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In the Shadow of Swords
Val Gunn
A Fantasy Thriller
Errant Press

When legendary killer Ciris Sarn ends a life in an empty city plaza with a single dagger thrust, little does he know that an insidious game has been triggered by the brutal slaying.

Turning predator into prey, this part fantasy, part espionage novel races along as it follows the now hunted Sarn across the brilliant white sands and sparkling seas of Mir'aj, pursued by the widow of his latest victim who will stop at nothing for vengeance.

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Review: The Ruining by Anna Collomore

A Mysterious Review of …

The Ruining by Anna Collomore.

Review summary: This is an effective suspenseful psychological thriller for young adults, where it's never quite clear what's real and what isn't. The ending may not provide the closure many readers have come to expect in these kinds of books, but that does not make it any less interesting. (Click here for text of full review.)

Our rating:

The Ruining
Anna Collomore
Razorbill (February 2013)

Publisher synopsis: Annie Phillips is thrilled to leave her past behind and begin a shiny new life on Belvedere Island, as a nanny for the picture-perfect Cohen family. In no time at all, she falls in love with the Cohens, especially with Libby, the beautiful young matriarch of the family. Life is better than she ever imagined. She even finds romance with the boy next door.

All too soon cracks appear in Annie's seemingly perfect world. She's blamed for mistakes she doesn't remember making. Her bedroom door comes unhinged, and she feels like she's always being watched. Libby, who once felt like a big sister, is suddenly cold and unforgiving. As she struggles to keep up with the demands of her new life, Annie's fear gives way to frightening hallucinations. Is she tumbling into madness, or is something sinister at play?

      

Mystery and Suspense Films: Argo and Sinister, New This Week on DVD

Checking through our list of films currently scheduled for release this week on DVD and/or Blu-ray disc, we are pleased to feature two that fall into the mystery, suspense, thriller and/or adventure category …

Argo starring Ben Affleck, Bryan Cranston, Alan Arkin, and John Goodman; and

Sinister starring Ethan Hawke, Juliet Rylance, Fred Thompson, and James Ransone.

See also a list of current mystery and suspense DVD, Blu-ray, or VOD deals on Amazon.com.

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Argo (2012)

Directed by Ben Affleck from an adapted screenplay by Chris Terrio, and based on the 2007 article "The Great Escape" by Joshuah Bearman. Watch a trailer for the film below.

Film Synopsis (from the studio): Based on true events, this film chronicles the life-or-death covert operation to rescue six Americans, which unfolded behind the scenes of the Iran hostage crisis — the truth of which was unknown by the public for decades.

On November 4, 1979, as the Iranian revolution reaches its boiling point, oint, militants storm the U.S. embassy in Tehran, taking 52 Americans hostage. But, in the midst of the chaos, six Americans manage to slip away and find refuge in the home of the Canadian ambassador.

Knowing it is only a matter of time before the six are found out and likely killed, a CIA "exfiltration" specialist named Tony Mendez (Ben Affleck) comes up with a risky plan to get them safely out of the country. A plan so incredible, it could only happen in the movies.

Running time: 120 minutes. Rating: Rated R for language and some violent images.

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Sinister (2012)

Directed by Scott Derrickson from an original screenplay co-written with C. Robert Cargill. Watch a trailer for the film below.

Film Synopsis (from the studio): True-crime writer Ellison Oswalt (Ethan Hawke) moves himself and his family in to a house where an horrific crime took place earlier, but his family doesn't know. He is trying to find out more about the crime so he can write a new book about it to help his flailing career.

He uses some "snuff" film that he finds which show the crimes to help in his research, but he soon finds more than he bargained for. There is a figure in each of the films, but who or what is it?

As a result his family start to suffer as does he. Things take a turn for the worst. Will they survive?

Running time: 110 minutes. Rating: Rated R for disturbing violent images and some terror.

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Today's Bestselling Free Kindle MystereBooks (130218)

Here is today's list of the Bestselling Free Kindle Crime Fiction: the top nine mysteries, novels of suspense, and thrillers.

We're using a script to embed an RSS feed from Amazon.com, which is updated hourly; as an alternative, you can click on the image to the right or use this link to see the relevant page on Amazon.com, which includes a list of both the Top 100 Paid and Top 100 Free Kindle Mysteries and Thrillers.

New Mystery/Suspense from Carina Press: Vacant Graves by Christopher Beats

Carina Press is a digital-first imprint from Harlequin, publishing books in an interesting and diverse selection of genres including contemporary romance, steampunk, gay/lesbian fiction, science-fiction, fantasy, and — but of course — mystery and suspense.

Vacant Graves by Christopher Beats is this week's new ebook (listed under Steampunk and Mystery) …

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Vacant Graves
Christopher Beats
A Donovan Schist, Steampunk Noir Mystery

Donovan Schist's current job was supposed to be an easy one: grab Phoebe Mosey before pimp and murderer Stanny Slash does, and drag her back home to Ohio — kicking and screaming if necessary. But when a blazing river halts their steam train in the middle of nowhere, the veteran turned detective starts to wish he had stayed in New York.

With a homicidal Stanny hot on their trail--maybe poisoning Stanny's man was a bad idea — Donovan needs to get Phoebe out of Juniper Junction fast. Even if that means taking a few jobs for some quick cash.

He doesn't expect to find a mining company on the brink of war with a union, or bloodthirsty strike-breakers itching to use a steam tank and other weapons he hasn't seen since the War of Southern Secession. Or that underneath it all lies something much darker — an unspeakably diabolical conspiracy …

      

Telemystery: Game of Thrones, New This Week on DVD

Telemystery, your source for one of the most comprehensive listings of crime drama, amateur sleuth, private investigator, mystery and suspense television series, mini-series and made-for-television movies, now available on or coming soon to DVD, Blu-ray disc, or Video-on-Demand, is profiling one series from our site being released this week.

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Game of Thrones
Season Two

In this second season of the epic HBO original series, kings from across the fictional continent of Westeros vie for the Iron Throne.

As winter approaches, the cruel young Joffrey sits upon the Throne in King's Landing, counseled by his conniving mother Cersei and his uncle Tyrion, who has been appointed the new Hand of the King. But the Lannister hold on power is under assault on many fronts, with two Baratheons donning crowns, and Robb Stark fighting as the King in the North.

With tensions and treaties, animosity and alliances, this is a thrilling journey through a riveting and unforgettable landscape.

Based on the "Song of Ice and Fire" novels by George R. R. Martin, this second season is adapted from the second book in the series, A Clash of Kings.

    

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Visit the Telemystery website to discover more television mystery series currently available on and coming soon to DVD, Blu-ray disc, or video on demand.

Sunshine Hunter by Maddie Cochere is Today's Fourth Featured Free MystereBook

MystereBooks is pleased to feature Sunshine Hunter by Maddie Cochere as today's fourth free mystery ebook (A Susan Hunter Mystery; iTunes format only).

This title was listed for free as of the date and time of this post, February 18, 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.

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Sunshine Hunter
Maddie Cochere
A Susan Hunter Mystery
Publisher: Maddie Cochere

Athletic and attractive, Susan Hunter just wants to have a normal life. Working in a weight-loss center by day and a racquetball club by night, she enjoys her life, the sport, and her friends.

When she finds out her new boyfriend of three months is married, she bolts with her best friend to Florida for a week. But someone has followed them, and they are now being stalked. To make matters worse, a murder has been committed back home in Carbide City, and Susan is involved …

  

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