Today's Amazon Local Deal is a free voucher to purchase up to 20 pre-selected Kindle books for $2 each.
Here is a link to the Kindle books from which you can choose. It's an eclectic collection, to be sure, but there are a few mysteries and thrillers included.
After you have your voucher, choose the Kindle book you want, then click the "Buy" button. Please note that the price shown on the "Buy" button will not change to $2.00, but your code will be applied to your purchase automatically, reducing the purchase price of the item to $2.00. You may use your code toward multiple eligible book purchases (up to 20 in total). To make another purchase, simply come back to this page and select another Kindle book.
You have until Sunday, March 24th, 2013 to obtain your free voucher. You then have until March 27th, 2013 to use it; it will expire on that date.
Sunday, March 17, 2013
Today's Amazon Local Deal a Free Voucher to Purchase Select Kindle Books for $2 Each
The St. Patrick's Day Murder by Leslie Meier is Today's Nook Daily Find
MystereBooks is pleased to feature The St. Patrick's Day Murder by Leslie Meier as today's Barnes & Noble Nook Daily Find.
The deal price of $1.99 is valid only for today, Sunday, March 17, 2013.
Note: The price has been matched by Amazon.com for today only.
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The St. Patrick's Day Murder
Leslie Meier
A Lucy Stone Mystery
Kensington
Not many people in Tinker's Cove, Maine, knew Old Dan Malone. The grizzled barkeep's social circle was limited to the rough-hewn lobstermen and other assorted toughs that frequented his bar. But when his body is found bobbing in the town's icy harbor, Lucy Stone makes getting to know more about Old Dan a priority.
Local musician Dave Reilly insists Old Dan conned a winning lottery ticket worth five grand from him. Handyman Brian Donohue claims that Old Dan stiffed him for repair work he'd done at the bar. The confusion surrounding the death is only compounded by the arrival of actor Dylan Malone, Old Dan's brother and a prominent, if fading, attraction of the Dublin stage. Dylan has come to direct the production of "Finian's Rainbow", the featured event at Our Lady of Hope's annual St. Patrick's Day extravaganza.
Was Old Dan killed by someone he'd cheated or someone he'd loved? While Lucy can't be sure, one thing is abundantly clear — the stage is set for a murder mystery with a killer ending!
Important Note: This book was listed at the price mentioned above on the date and time of this post. Prices can and do change without prior notice. Please confirm the price of the book before completing your purchase.
The Hangman's Daughter Series by Oliver Pötzsch is Today's Kindle Daily Deal
MystereBooks is pleased to feature The Hangman's Daughter Series by Oliver Pötzsch as today's Amazon Kindle Daily Deal. Four books are included in this deal: The Hangman's Daughter, The Dark Monk, The Beggar King, and The Poisoned Pilgrim.
The deal price of $0.99 each is valid only for today, Sunday, March 17, 2013.
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The Hangman's Daughter
Oliver Pötzsch
The Hangman's Daughter Series
Mariner Books
Magdalena, the clever and headstrong daughter of Bavarian hangman Jakob Kuisl, lives with her father outside the village walls and is destined to be married off to another hangman's son — except that the town physician's son is hopelessly in love with her. And her father's wisdom and empathy are as unusual as his despised profession. It is 1659, the Thirty Years' War has finally ended, and there hasn't been a witchcraft mania in decades. But now, a drowning and gruesomely injured boy, tattooed with the mark of a witch, is pulled from a river and the villagers suspect the local midwife, Martha Stechlin.
Jakob Kuisl is charged with extracting a confession from her and torturing her until he gets one. Convinced she is innocent, he, Magdalena, and her would-be suitor to race against the clock to find the true killer. Approaching Walpurgisnacht, when witches are believed to dance in the forest and mate with the devil, another tattooed orphan is found dead and the town becomes frenzied. More than one person has spotted what looks like the devil — a man with a hand made only of bones. The hangman, his daughter, and the doctor's son face a terrifying and very real enemy.
Important Note: This book was listed at the price mentioned above on the date and time of this post. Prices can and do change without prior notice. Please confirm the price of the book before completing your purchase.
Saturday, March 16, 2013
MystereBooks: Awakening, a Lily Dale Young Adult Thriller by Wendy Corsi Staub, Now at a Special Price
MystereBooks is pleased to feature Awakening by Wendy Corsi Staub, now available at a special price, courtesy of the publisher, Walker.
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 (03/17/2013 at 2:30 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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Awakening by Wendy Corsi Staub
A Lily Dale, Young Adult Paranormal Mystery (1st in series)
Publisher: Walker
Calla thought that her boyfriend breaking up with her in a text message was the worst thing that could ever happen to her. But just two weeks later, her mother died in a freak accident, and life as she knew it was completely over. With her father heading to California for a new job, they decide that Calla should spend a few weeks with the grandmother she barely knows while he gets them set up.
To Calla's shock, her mother's hometown of Lily Dale is a town full of psychics — including her grandmother. Suddenly, the fact that her mother never talked about her past takes on more mysterious overtones. The longer she stays in town, the stranger things become, as Calla starts to experience unusual and unsettling events that lead her to wonder whether she has inherited her grandmother's unique gift. Is it this gift that is making her suspect that her mother's death was more than an accident, or is it just an overactive imagination?
Staying in Lily Dale is the only way to uncover the truth. But will Calla be able to deal with what she learns about her mother's past and her own future?
Click on the Amazon button to see also the special Whispersync offer associated with this title.
Important Note: This book was listed at the above mentioned price on the date and time of this post. Prices can and do change without prior notice. Please confirm the price of the book before completing your purchase.
MystereBooks: Crosscut by Jude Hardin, Available this Month at a Special Price
Every month Amazon releases a new selection of Kindle books priced $3.99 or less.
Today's featured title from the Mystery & Thrillers category is Crosscut by Jude Hardin. This Kindle book was listed at $1.99 as of the date and time of this post, Saturday, March 16, 2013 at 1:30 PM ET, and should be available at this price through the end of the month.
More information about the book is below; if other vendors have priced-matched this title, links to their sites are also shown.
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Crosscut by Jude Hardin
A Nicholas Colt Thriller (2nd in series)
Publisher: Thomas & Mercer
Things are going pretty well for Nicholas Colt. He has a loving relationship with his wife, his blues band has a house gig at a club in Jacksonville, and his adopted daughter is finishing her senior year in high school. He has no intention of reactivating his PI licensee, and he certainly has no plans to travel to Tennessee to investigate a double homicide and an old girlfriend’s missing brother.
Until she tells him something that makes his heart pause and his jaw drop.
Are the Harvest Angels, the white supremacist militia that Colt shut down three years ago, back in business?
Colt makes the trip to the mountains and soon thinks he has it solved: typical copycat case. Unfortunately, another unimaginable atrocity is waiting for him back home in Florida. Colt walks into a bloodbath, and he soon realizes nothing is typical and nothing is solved.
While relentlessly hunting down those responsible, Colt is abducted, drugged, and brainwashed before he can alert the authorities. Now he is a pawn in a heinous scheme that is bigger, badder, and literally more earth-shattering than he could have possibly anticipated.
Important Note: 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.
MystereBooks: This Week's Update of Kindle Crime Fiction Priced $2.99 or Less (130316)
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!
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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Tears of the Dragon by Holly Baxter. An Elodie Browne Mystery.
Before She Dies by Mary Burton. A Novel of Romantic Suspense.
A Slice of Murder by Chris Cavender. An Eleanor Swift, Pizza Lovers Mystery (1st in series).
The Evil That Men Do by Jeanne M. Dams. A Dorothy Martin Mystery (11th).
Category Five by Philip Donlay. A Donovan Nash Thriller (1st).
The Wreck by Marie Force. A Novel of Suspense.
No Mercy by John Gilstrap. A Jonathan Grave Mystery (1st in series).
Scorpion Betrayal by Andrew Kaplan. A Scorpion Thriller (2nd in series).
Scorpion Winter by Andrew Kaplan. A Scorpion Thriller (3rd in series).
A Drink Before the War by Dennis Lehane. A Patrick Kenzie and Angela Gennaro Mystery (1st in series).
Innocent as Sin by Elizabeth Lowell. A Novel of Romantic Suspense.
Hunt the Wolf by Don Mann with Ralph Pezzullo. A SEAL Team Six Thriller (1st in series).
Executive Privilege by Phillip Margolin. A Dana Cutler Thriller (1st in series).
Going Organic Can Kill You by Staci McLaughlin. A Dana Lewis, Blossom Valley Mystery (1st in series).
Listen to the Mockingbird by Penny Rudolph.
Courting Trouble by Lisa Scottoline. A Rosato and Associates Mystery (9th in series).
Two for Sorrow by Nicola Upson. A Josephine Tey Mystery (3rd in series).
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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.
A Conversation with Tonya Kappes, Author of the Magical Cures Mysteries
with Tonya Kappes
We are delighted to welcome mystery author Tonya Kappes to Omnimystery News today, courtesy of Cozy Mystery Book Reviews, which is coordinating her online book tour. We encourage you to visit all of the host sites; you can find her schedule here.
Tonya's third mystery in her "Magical Cures" mystery series is A Charming Wish (MagiCal Press, March 2013 ebook formats).
We recently had a chance to talk to the Tonya about her new book.
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Omnimystery News: In addition to the "Magical Cures" mysteries, you write several other series mysteries. What about series characters appeals to you as a writer?
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Tonya Kappes
Tonya Kappes: I believe that readers come back to read subsequent novels in a series because they liked the story and the characters. There is a great feeling of familiarity when you pick up a series and already know the character. It is very important to a well developed recurring character from the first novel they are introduced. I make sure the character grows in each book to keep the reader interested in seeing the character recur. They have to grow, just like we do.
OMN: Your mysteries cross two genres, cozies and paranormals.
TK: That's correct. The fun loving sleuth that stumbles upon a murder that they just can't turn a blind eye to and a little paranormal thrown into the mix.
OMN: Tell us something about the book that's not mentioned in the synopsis.
TK: It's full of fun, mystery, humor and a dash of romance! What else could you want in a book?
OMN: This series features a psychic named June Heal, owner of a homeopathic cure shop. Do you and she share any character traits?
TK: It isn't so much that we're alike, but she's who I wanted to be! June Heal is a sort of witch that has all good powers. I'm certainly not a witch; though I have dreamed of putting a spell or two on some people!
OMN: Describe your writing process.
TK: The story begins to develop in my head along with the small town. I let that fester as the characters begin to talk to me. In the meantime, I purchase an address book where I start to come up with names and descriptions. By that point, the beginning of the story is taking place and I generally know the beginning, middle and end. I just sit and write. It never fails … when I hit the 100 page mark, I have to plot out the rest of the novel. So I guess you can say that I both let the story develop while I outline the plot.
OMN: Tell us more about that "small town".
TK: The Magical Cures mysteries are set in Whispering Falls, Kentucky. Whispering Falls is a make-believe, magical small town where I would love to visit. I'm from Kentucky and love every inch of the state. Whispering Falls would fit perfectly in between a big valley of Kentucky bluegrass and limestone.
OMN: How do you go about doing research on your paranormal crimes?
TK: I have a good friend who is a psychic and she is great with detail. I have a brother-in-law who is in law enforcement which makes visiting him and the office the most exciting! I get first hand experience on crazy ways to kill people. Did I mention I love my job?
OMN: Lots of books these days are being adapted for film. Any thoughts on how that might work with your series?
TK: Books that are turned into movies are so different. I would just be honored to have that happen and just trust the experts! Why? Do you know someone I can talk to?
OMN: Sadly, no. But speaking of movies, what do you watch for enjoyment?
TK: I'm a comedy gal to the core! I watch them to escape the everyday grind. I don't watch a lot of crime movies because it's my job. I can't say that Bridget Jone's Diary inspired anything in my cozy series … hmmm … I bet I could put her in there somewhere.
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Tonya Kappes writes fun humorous fiction, some with romance and some with a little mystery.
More than anything she loves to connect with readers! Shes a huge fan of them and loves getting to know them. Making readers smile, and remember not to take life to seriously is how she likes to write. An addict to coffee, McDonald's Diet Coke, and Red Hots Candy keep her going!
When Tonya not writing about quirky characters and even quirkier situations, she's busy being the princess, queen and jester of her domain which includes her BFF husband, three teenage boys and two dogs.
To learn more about Tonya and her books, visit her website at TonyaKappes.com.
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A Charming Wish
Tonya Kappes
A Magical Cures Mystery (3rd in series)
Bubble … Bubble …
It seems shop owner and newly appointed Whispering Falls Village President June Heal has it all: Beauty, wits, bewitching powers … Sheriff Oscar Park. Life is good. Because life in Whispering Falls is magical.
Cures and Trouble …
But when a member of the community is found dead on the steps of A Charming Cure, June's homeopathic cure shop, and her fingerprints show up at the scenes of local robberies, she is kicked off the village council and her powers fall under scrutiny. Until it's uncovered who is wreaking havoc on the town … June's magic is suspended.
Magic Stirs …
With the help of a rather obnoxious genie and Mr. Prince Charming, June's Fairy-God cat, June is determined to figure out who is framing her. Time is of the essence when it becomes clear that the true villain is trying to get rid of her … permanently!
And Trouble Doubles …
Oscar Park will do anything to protect June even if that means giving up all of his magical powers … or worse, his life.
Maxwell St. Blues by Marc Krulewitch is Today's Fourth Featured Free MystereBook
MystereBooks is pleased to feature Maxwell St. Blues by Marc Krulewitch as today's fourth free mystery ebook (A Jules Landau Mystery; iTunes format only).
This title was listed for free as of the date and time of this post, March 16, 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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Maxwell St. Blues
Marc Krulewitch
A Jules Landau Mystery
Publisher: Marc Krulewitch
Grabbing snapshots of cheating spouses and hunting down bail jumpers provides a comfortable living for Jules Landau — until his estranged father knocks on the door. Second-rate con man Bernie Landau reports Jules's beloved "Uncle Snook" has taken five bullets in the head. The newspapers dismiss the victim as another bean counter for the mob caught skimming off the top.
But Jules isn't buying it. Sure, his uncle's accounting practice included shady characters, but the wise-guys loved Snooky and not just for his money-laundering skills. With Snooky you had a devoted friend — a regular hoodlum's therapist.
From the start, Bernie criticizes his son's brash approach to the investigation. But despite their conflicts, father and son uncover Snooky's entanglements in a convoluted world of crooked politics, corrupt police, and drug trafficking. And those who stand to benefit from Snooky's death reads like a Who's Who of the Chicago power elite.
Important Note: This book was listed for free on the date and time of this post. Prices can and do change without prior notice. Please confirm the price of the book before completing your purchase.
For more free mystery ebooks, visit our Free MystereBooks page.
Unlock the Truth by Robena Grant is Today's Third Featured Free MystereBook
MystereBooks is pleased to feature Unlock the Truth by Robena Grant as today's third free mystery ebook (A Novel of Romantic Suspense; Kindle format only).
This title was listed for free as of the date and time of this post, March 16, 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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Unlock the Truth
Robena Grant
A Novel of Romantic Suspense
Publisher: The Wild Rose Press
Dena Roman needs closure. Three months ago, her sister's murdered body was found in the California desert. When a second body is found at the same site, Dena jeopardizes her public relations position to go undercover and investigate. But falling for the main suspect isn't part of her plan.
Zeke Cabrera needs help. He sold a portion of his family's Three C's Estates to keep his citrus farm afloat, but when bodies are unearthed on the site, he's suspected of murder. Help comes in the form of a communications expert who makes all the difference in his life and business — and in his heart.
Amidst an attack on her life and run-ins with a cantankerous foreman, Dena digs for the truth, even as she forms a strong bond with Zeke. But can their newly found love survive all the deep secrets hidden at Three C's Estates?
Important Note: This book was listed for free on the date and time of this post. Prices can and do change without prior notice. Please confirm the price of the book before completing your purchase.
For more free mystery ebooks, visit our Free MystereBooks page.
