The Name of the Star by Maureen Johnson is Today's Kindle Daily Deal for Teens

MystereBooks is pleased to feature The Name of the Star by Maureen Johnson as today's Amazon Kindle Daily Deal for Teens.

The deal price of $2.99 is valid only for today, Sunday, February 24, 2013.

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The Name of the Star
Maureen Johnson
The Shades of London
Putnam

Lexile measure: HL710L | Ages 14-17

The day Louisiana teenager Rory Deveaux arrives in London marks a memorable occasion. For Rory, it's the start of a new life at a London boarding school. But for many, this will be remembered as the day a series of brutal murders broke out across the city, gruesome crimes mimicking the horrific Jack the Ripper in the autumn of 1888.

Soon "Rippermania" takes hold of modern-day London, and the police are left with few leads and no witnesses. Except one. Rory spotted the man police now believe to be the prime suspect. But she is the only one who saw him. Even her roommate, who was with her at the time, didn't notice the mysterious man. So why can only Rory see him? And more urgently, why has Rory become his next target?

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Review: The Intercept by Dick Wolf

A Mysterious Review of …

The Intercept by Dick Wolf. A Jeremy Fisk Thriller.

Review summary: This thriller is a chilling account of what could happen right here in the US. The plots and counterplots are remarkable and thought-provoking … if also rather convoluted and seemingly over-complicated. It's an intriguing start to a new series, and it will be interesting to see how it develops without becoming repetitive. (Click here for text of full review.)

Our rating:

The Intercept
Dick Wolf
A Jeremy Fisk Thriller
William Morrow (December 2012)

Publisher synopsis: Days before the July Fourth holiday and the dedication of One World Trade Center at Ground Zero, an incident aboard a commercial jet flying over the Atlantic Ocean reminds everyone that vigilance is not a task to be taken lightly. But for iconoclastic NYPD detective Jeremy Fisk, it may also be a signal that there is much more to this case than the easy answer of this being just the work of another lone terrorist.

Fisk — assigned to the department's Intelligence Division, a well-funded antiterror unit modeled on the CIA — suspects that the event might also be a warning sign that another, potentially more extraordinary scheme has been set in motion. Fluent in Arabic and the ways of his opponents, Fisk is a rule breaker who follows his gut — even if it means defying those above him in the department's food chain. So when a passenger from the same plane, a Saudi Arabian national, disappears into the crowds of Manhattan, it's up to Fisk and his partner Krina Gersten to find him before the celebrations begin.

Watching each new lead fizzle, chasing shadows to dead ends, Fisk and Gersten quickly realize that their opponents are smarter and more agile than any they have ever faced. Extremely clever and seemingly invisible, they are able to exploit any security weak-ness and anticipate Fisk's every move … and time is running out.

      

Nominees for the 2013 Audie Awards Announced

The nominees for the 2013 Audie Awards recognizing the best in spoken word entertainment have been announced by the Audio Publishers Association. Many categories are represented, including two of interest to us: mystery and thriller/suspense.

The winners will be announced at the Audies Gala on May 30th, 2013, at the New York Historical Society in New York City.

The nominees are …

Mystery:
• The Good Thief's Guide to Vegas by Chris Ewan, read by Simon Vance (AudioGO)
• Hush Money by Chuck Greaves, read by Dan Butler (AudioGO)
• The Nightmare by Lars Kepler, read by Mark Bramhall (Macmillan Audio)
• And When She Was Good by Laura Lippman, read by Linda Emond (Harper Audio)
• The Beautiful Mystery by Louise Penny, read by Ralph Cosham (Macmillan Audio)

Thriller/Suspense:
• Red, White, and Blood by Christopher Farnsworth, read by Bronson Pinchot (Blackstone Audiobooks)
• The Boy in the Suitcase by Lene Kaaberbøl and Agnete Friis, read by Katherine Kellgren (AudioGO)
• Odd Apocalypse by Dean Koontz, read by David Aaron Baker (Brilliance Audio)
• The Chalk Girl by Carol O'Connell, read by Barbara Rosenblat (Recorded Books)
• Rise Again by Ben Tripp, read by Kirsten Potten (Tantor Media)

MystereBooks: This Week's Update of Kindle Crime Fiction Priced $2.99 or Less (130223)

Every month Amazon publishes a list of 100 Kindle books priced $3.99 or less. We thought we'd take that idea and improve on it, publishing a list of 100 Kindle mystery books priced $2.99 or less and updating it every week!

Here is our general criteria for selecting titles to include: books from major or specialty publishers of crime fiction and those written by authors familiar to us. There are far more than 100 to choose from, so we use our best judgment to narrow it down.

And just a reminder … as we add new titles, older ones are removed from the list. These books aren't likely to be repeated, so we encourage you to check in frequently!

A quick note: We're a little late in getting this weekly update published today because … drum roll … Amazon has a new list of titles in its semi-annual (or thereabouts) promotion, The Big Deal. We wanted to make sure that we didn't duplicate any titles here that you can find there … and we think we haven't, but one or two may have slipped by. (Here's a direct link to the 58 titles in the Mystery, Thriller & Suspense category of The Big Deal.)

Below are listed the new $2.99 or less titles we added either today or mentioned in separate posts earlier this week; click on the cover or title for more information or to purchase the Kindle edition.

Important Note: Prices can and do change without prior notice! We strongly urge you to confirm the price of the book before completing your purchase. The price displayed on the vendor website at the time of purchase is the price of the book.

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Seed by Ania Ahlborn. A Novel of Gothic Suspense.

I Do Solemnly Swear by D. M. Annechino.

Hit Man by Lawrence Block.

Madhattan Mystery by John J. Bonk.

Mirror Image by Sandra Brown.

The Dark Pool by J. E. Fishman.

Hard Aground by James W. Hall.

The Killing Cure by Ellen Hart. A Jane Lawless Mystery (4th).

Whiskey Sour by J. A. Konrath. A Jacqueline "Jack" Daniels Mystery (1st).

The Night Listener by Armistead Maupin.

The Q Manifesto by Alan Schleimer. The Ezra Chronicles.

Deadly Audit by David M. Selcer. A Buckeye Barrister Mystery.

Green Monster by Rick Shefchik. A Sam Skarda Mystery (2nd).

Tell Me Your Dreams by Sidney Sheldon.

The Best Laid Plans by Sidney Sheldon.

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Today's Bestselling Free Kindle MystereBooks (130223)

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.

Cinemystery: Patricia Highsmith's The Blunderer to be Adapted for Film

Andy Goddard (Downton Abbey) will direct a film adaptation of Patricia Highsmith's 1954 novel The Blunderer. Susan Boyd, who optioned the book with her husband William, will write the screenplay.

"The Blunderer is one of those extremely special projects, complete with complicated Highsmithian characters and edge-of-your-seat tension," said Nick Meyer of Sierra Pictures, which will co-produce the film. "We are thrilled to have Andy at the helm of this one. He's a unique and skilled director with a great vision for the film."

The Blunderer was previously adapted in 1963 as the French thriller Le Meurtrier.

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The Blunderer
Patricia Highsmith

City lawyer Walter Stackhouse desperately needs to escape his marriage. His wife Clara is neurotic, vindictive and has been systematically alienating all of his friends. She is ruining his life, and it's small wonder then that he finds himself drawn to gentle, sympathetic Ellie. So when Clara jealously makes a failed suicide attempt, Walter realises just what life might be like without her.

Meanwhile, the story of a New York woman brutally murdered by her husband has been making headlines and firing Walter's imagination, and he suddenly sees an opportunity to put an end to his torment. But does he really have the courage to get rid of Clara? Or will he be too much of blunderer to see it through?

First published by Coward-McCann in 1954, this is the author's third novel.

      

Telemystery: First Trailer for Game of Thrones Season 3

HBO has released the first, 1-minute trailer for the third season of Game of Thrones; we've embedded it below.

Based on the "Song of Ice and Fire" epic fantasy novels by George R. R. Martin, this third season is adapted from the first half of the third book in the series, A Storm of Swords.

The new season returns on March 31st, 2013 at 9 PM ET/PT.

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A Storm of Swords
George R. R. Martin
A Song of Ice and Fire (3rd in series)

Of the five contenders for power, one is dead, another in disfavor, and still the wars rage as violently as ever, as alliances are made and broken.

Joffrey, of House Lannister, sits on the Iron Throne, the uneasy ruler of the land of the Seven Kingdoms. His most bitter rival, Lord Stannis, stands defeated and disgraced, the victim of the jealous sorceress who holds him in her evil thrall. But young Robb, of House Stark, still rules the North from the fortress of Riverrun. Robb plots against his despised Lannister enemies, even as they hold his sister hostage at King's Landing, the seat of the Iron Throne.

Meanwhile, making her way across a blood-drenched continent is the exiled queen, Daenerys, mistress of the only three dragons still left in the world. Filled with the stench of death and decay from the destructive dynastic war, Daenerys is gathering allies and strength for an assault on King's Landing, hoping to win back the crown she believes is rightfully hers.

But as opposing forces maneuver for the final titanic showdown, an army of barbaric wildlings bent on overwhelming the Seven Kingdoms arrives from the outermost line of civilization. In their vanguard is a horde of mythical Others — a supernatural army of the living dead whose animated corpses are unstoppable. And as the future of the land hangs in the balance, no one will rest in the quest for victory until the Seven Kingdoms have exploded in a veritable storm of swords.

      

Amazon's The Big Deal Is Back, Over 500 Kindle Books up to 88% Off

Amazon's "The Big Deal" is back with savings of up to 88% off on more than 500 Kindle books in many categories, now through March 10th, 2013.

Here is a direct link to the 58 books in the Mystery, Thriller & Suspense category … but if you want to see all 500+ titles, use this link.

Of the crime novels chosen by Amazon for inclusion in The Big Deal, all but one are priced $2.99 or less.

We'll be selecting some of our favorites to feature separately over the next couple of weeks. But in the meantime, don't miss some of the terrific deals being offered by this promotion!

Flesh and Blood by Michael Lister is Today's Third Featured Free MystereBook

MystereBooks is pleased to feature Flesh and Blood by Michael Lister as today's third free mystery ebook (A John Jordan Mystery; Kindle format only).

This title was listed for free as of the date and time of this post, February 23, 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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Flesh and Blood
Michael Lister
A John Jordan Mystery
Publisher: Pulpwood Press

In this diverse collection of cases (short stories), John Jordan investigates the Shroud of Turin, a pregnant virgin, a daring prison break, a Hurricane Katrina orphan who might just be the Second Coming, a desperate woman who sleeps with one too many men, a bloody body on the rec yard, a mystery that turns on a single observation, and a murder in which John himself is the prime suspect — all this as he deals with depression and battles alcoholism.

These stories are puzzles, whodunits, and enigmas, but they are much more. John Jordan doesn't just solve crime, he investigates the hidden heart of humanity and the mysterious world in which we live. Here are temporal answers and eternal questions, and at the center of it all, a conflicted man of faith and doubt, flawed, but faithful, who ministers mercy even as he thirsts for justice.

  

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Blue Note by Peter Wilben is Today's Second Featured Free MystereBook

MystereBooks is pleased to feature Blue Note by Peter Wilben as today's second free mystery ebook (A Joe Grace Thriller; Kindle format only).

This title was listed for free as of the date and time of this post, February 23, 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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Blue Note
Peter Wilben
A Joe Grace Thriller
Publisher: Orchard Wall Publishing

An unrivalled champion, The Hunter is a blue blooded stallion, who has sired a dynasty of thoroughbred racehorses that run on every continent of the world.

When Joe Grace agrees to carry out a favor for business associate, Sam Landy, horse breeder and owner of the legendary Hunter, he comes up against a select group of men at the top of the worldwide racing industry.

Among them is Guy Steer, a man who is as ruthless as he is wealthy.

Joe risks his personal wealth in order to infiltrate Steer's inner circle and unmask the truth behind the death of a former jockey who had ridden The Hunter to success. In a world where a nod of the head means another million and the only people that won't betray you are those who are dead, Joe finds he has risked much more than money as he soon becomes the one who is hunted.

  

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Matanzas Bay by Parker Francis is Today's Featured Free MystereBook

MystereBooks is pleased to feature Matanzas Bay by Parker Francis as today's free mystery ebook (A Quint Mitchell Mystery; Kindle format only).

This title was listed for free as of the date and time of this post, February 23, 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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Matanzas Bay
Parker Francis
A Quint Mitchell Mystery
Publisher: Windrusher Hall Press

When PI Quint Mitchell volunteered to help with an archaeological survey in St. Augustine, he didn't count on digging up a murder victim. In the nation's oldest city, Mitchell discovers links to ancient sins, comes face to face with his own past, and unleashes powerful forces that will do anything to keep their secrets — even if it means taking his life.

When Mitchell's friend, the City Archaeologist, is charged with a brutal murder, he must find the true killer while fighting inner demons and the corrosive residue of racial violence dating back to the Civil Rights Movement. As he learns, St. Augustine was birthed in blood — Matanzas means "place of slaughter" in Spanish — and violence is never far from the surface.

  

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Borrowed Time by C. J. Lyons is Today's Kindle Romantic Thriller Daily Deal

MystereBooks is pleased to feature Borrowed Time by C. J. Lyons as today's Amazon Kindle Romantic Thriller Daily Deal.

The deal price of $1.99 is valid only for today, Saturday, February 23, 2013.

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Borrowed Time
C. J. Lyons
A Romantic Thriller
CreateSpace

The author says that Borrowed Time "was the first thriller novel I wrote. In it, a Pittsburgh police officer tracks a killer targeting cops. The only problem? He's already killed her once."

Pittsburgh Police Officer Kate O'Hern is on the trail of a killer targeting cops. Only problem, he's already killed her once …

Trauma surgeon Joshua Lightner saved Kate's life, only to have her awaken suffering from an unexpected side effect: visions of other people's deaths. As a doctor, he refuses to believe in "psychic mumbo-jumbo" but as a man, he can't deny his feelings for Kate.

When the killer targets them both, are they living on borrowed time?

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