Headcount by Frank Stein is Today's Fifth Featured Free MystereBook

MystereBooks is pleased to feature Headcount by Frank Stein as today's fifth free mystery ebook (A Frank Stein Thriller; Kindle format only).

This title was listed for free as of the date and time of this post, May 24, 2013 at 7:50 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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Headcount
Frank Stein
A Frank Stein Thriller
Publisher: 4CP Focus

Management consultant Frank Stein gets blackmailed by his boss Monica "Mo" Hussein into joining a secretive group of vigilante killers. The group is called the Network, and its members target civilians that use corporate influence to enable and support genocide, hate-crime, and anti-democratic activity.

As Frank is forced to turn himself into a murderer, he struggles with his conscience at first. But when he begins to understand Monica's reasons for doing what she does, he finds a way to justify his own actions.

Soon Frank comes to the awful realization that he's actually beginning to enjoy his new lifestyle, and not least because he's falling in love with the woman who's blackmailing him.

  

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Delivering Caliban by Tim Stevens is Today's Fourth Featured Free MystereBook

MystereBooks is pleased to feature Delivering Caliban by Tim Stevens as today's fourth free mystery ebook (A John Purkiss, Ratcatcher Thriller; Kindle format only).

This title was listed for free as of the date and time of this post, May 24, 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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Delivering Caliban
Tim Stevens
A John Purkiss, Ratcatcher Thriller
Publisher: Tim Stevens

John Purkiss's job is to track down rogue elements within British intelligence. Summoned to Amsterdam to investigate a cryptic message about one such agent, Darius Pope, Purkiss quickly discovers he's facing an opponent of unusual ingenuity — and capable of extreme violence. Within hours Pope has disappeared, and two CIA agents are dead.

In Virginia, a young musician, Nina Ramirez, finds herself haunted by watchers, men who seem to be stalking her at every turn. Are the watchers genuine, or products of her increasingly troubled mind?

As the body count rises, Purkiss pursues Pope to the eastern United States, desperate to stop him while avoiding a potentially disastrous political confrontation between the CIA and British Intelligence. But Purkiss is faced with two questions: why is Pope systematically murdering CIA agents, and who will be next?

With assistance from an unexpected source, Purkiss discovers he's in a race against time before Pope's and Nina's destinies converge in New York City. Something he'll be able to prevent only by uncovering the secret of a monstrous, fifteen-year-old Honduran operation known as Caliban …

  

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Corpus Procession by Glynn Jenkins is Today's Third Featured Free MystereBook

MystereBooks is pleased to feature Corpus Procession by Glynn Jenkins as today's third free mystery ebook (A Military Thriller; Kindle format only).

This title was listed for free as of the date and time of this post, May 24, 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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Corpus Procession
Glynn Jenkins
A Military Thriller
Publisher: Crime Fiction Books

Detective George Ashley is invited to the prestigious King's School in Bruton for its annual Corpus Christi Procession, and whilst he is there, a murder takes place — together with the theft of a curious work of art.

Assisted by his nephew Tom, a mounted gunner in the Royal Horse Artillery, he resolves to take on the case himself, but soon finds himself some way down the proverbial rabbit-hole — in which he discovers that the crimes of the present are in fact inextricably linked with the area's historic past …

  

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Stealing Power by Bo Brennan is Today's Second Featured Free MystereBook

MystereBooks is pleased to feature Stealing Power by Bo Brennan as today's second free mystery ebook (An AJ Colt/India Kane Mystery; Kindle format only).

This title was listed for free as of the date and time of this post, May 24, 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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Stealing Power
Bo Brennan
An AJ Colt/India Kane Mystery
Publisher: Bo Brennan

Detective Chief Inspector AJ Colt has lived his life in the limelight. The star of New Scotland Yard is public relations gold. Everyone loves him. Well, almost everyone. For three years, a serial rapist has been taunting and tormenting him, sending him DVD copies of every drug facilitated rape he commits. It's been one year since he received the last DVD and the trail is stone cold dead. When a new DVD arrives out of the blue, a familiar landmark takes him away from the job and life he loves and back to his home town of Winchester. The last place on earth he wants to be.

Winchester Detective India Kane does not suffer fools gladly, and she's surrounded by them. Obsessively private, she keeps her head down, gets on with her job, and doesn't bother anybody. She likes life that way. When people bother her, things have a tendency to get messy. Rising through the ranks on her own merits, she's just landed her first lead case — a drug facilitated rape investigation — and doesn't take kindly to the arrogant newcomer parachuted in to snatch it from her.

Colt and Kane form an awkward and uncomfortable alliance when it becomes clear the attacker is just warming up. As he escalates, so does his power. And he won't stop until he's stolen it all, even if it means bringing his own brand of terror directly to those who hunt him.

As they close in on their suspect, Colt and Kane find themselves on a direct collision course with the darkest depths of the human psyche, their own demons, and a web of secrets, lies, and deceit; spun by those they trust the most.

  

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A Killing Karma by Geraldine Evans is Today's Featured Free MystereBook

MystereBooks is pleased to feature A Killing Karma by Geraldine Evans as today's free mystery ebook (A Casey and Catt Mystery; Kindle format only).

This title was listed for free as of the date and time of this post, May 24, 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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A Killing Karma
Geraldine Evans
A Casey and Catt Mystery
Publisher: Geraldine Evans

First published by Severn House in hardcover in 2007.

Enjoying a week's well-earned break, Detective Chief Inspector "Will" Casey's peace is shattered by a frantic call from his mother. Moon Casey, the maternal half of his drug-taking, "the sixties never died", hippie parents, confesses there are two dead bodies in the grounds of the Fenland commune where she and Star, his father, live.

His brain numbed by shock, Casey failed to question Moon thoroughly on the telephone. But, on arrival at their ramshackle commune, he learns that neither death has been reported — not surprising, when it emerges that the body of the first victim was found lying on top of their crushed cannabis plants and has already been buried for some time. While the body of the second victim was laid out in one of the sheds, surrounded by candles and bearing signs of violence.

Casey is bemused to discover that Moon, Star and the rest of the commune members seem to expect him to sweep these inconvenient bodies under some kind of magic carpet rather than call in the local constabulary. And although he is a loving son, for a responsible senior police officer, this really is an expectation too far. Determined that, for once in their lives, his parents take responsibility for their own actions, he insists that they ring their local police and report the deaths.

As if that's not enough, once back on duty, Casey is also called upon to solve a very unpleasant murder on his own patch of King’s Langley: this time of a John Doe found dead in a dark alley. With the help of his knowing sergeant, Thomas Catt and his assorted contacts, Casey must try to get to the bottom of both official and unofficial cases.

Neither proves easy, particularly the latter, which suffers under the additional complication that he needs to keep a very low profile. If the media get a sniff of his connection to the druggie parents who are also suspects in what turns out to be a double murder investigation, his career could blow up in his face.

  

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When Sparks Fly by Autumn Dawn is Today's Kindle Futuristic Romantic Suspense Daily Deal

MystereBooks is pleased to feature When Sparks Fly by Autumn Dawn as today's Amazon Kindle Futuristic Romantic Suspense Daily Deal.

The deal price of $0.99 is valid only for today, Friday, May 24, 2013.

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When Sparks Fly
Autumn Dawn
A Futuristic Novel of Romantic Suspense
Montlake Romance

Polaris just got a little hotter …

Perhaps it was his wild black hair and indigo eyes, or maybe it was his enigmatic aura, but there was something about Hyna Blue that drew Gem. The man had clearly done hard labor, his cybernetic implants gave him increased strength, but he was no longer whole … and now he was getting drunk in her tavern. Yes, Hyna Blue aroused instincts both carnal and nurturing. Gem's blood had been fiery to start with. Blue heated it even more.

Of course, since the planet of Polaris discovered its trainum mine, things were hot all over. Prosperity had blown in on a solar wind, along with many disreputable types, the least deceptive of which were the shape-shifting aliens. The ruined beauty of one patron and his drunken proposals were the least of Gem's worries — and perhaps her one solace. Like her father had named it long ago, this inn was The Spark. Gem had to survive the blaze.

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Mystery Bestsellers for the Week Ending May 24, 2013

A list of the top 15 Mystery Hardcover Bestsellers for the week ending May 24th, 2013 has been posted by the Hidden Staircase Mystery Books.

As expected, Dan Brown's new Robert Langdon thriller Inferno took over the top spot this week, and by a decidedly large margin.

One new title debuts (below; position in backets).

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[12]: The Redeemer
Jo Nesbø
— Harry Hole (6th)

Christmas shoppers stop to hear a Salvation Army concert on a crowded Oslo street. A gunshot cuts through the music and the bitter cold: one of the singers falls dead, shot in the head at point-blank range. Harry Hole — the Oslo Police Department's best investigator and worst civil servant — has little to work with: no suspect, no weapon, and no motive. But Harry's troubles will multiply. As the search closes in, the killer becomes increasingly desperate, and Harry's chase takes him to the most forbidden corners of the former Yugoslavia.

Yet it's when he returns to Oslo that he encounters true darkness: among the homeless junkies and Salvationists, eagerly awaiting a savior to deliver them from misery — whether he brings new life or immediate death.

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Today's Mystery and Suspense Update from Big Fish Games (130524)

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

• The New Release is Dark Parables: The Final Cinderella (Collector's Edition).

• The current Catch of the Week is Hidden Mysteries: Royal Family Secrets, just $2.99 through Sunday, May 26, 2013 only.

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

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Today's New Release is Dark Parables: The Final Cinderella (Collector's Edition)

For decades, a mysterious witch, known as the evil Godmother, has been hunting maidens in search of the legendary "Cinderella". Play as the fabled detective, rescue the Final Cinderella from the evil Godmother's clutches, and stop her evil plans to conquer the world!

This is a special Collector's Edition release full of exclusive extras you won't find in the standard version, including: bonus gameplay; extra puzzles; sountrack; and wallpapers.

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

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The current Catch of the Week is Hidden Mysteries: Royal Family Secrets

You were the Queen's most trusted handmaiden. Yet all it took was a whisper for you to be falsely accused of stealing Her Majesty's Royal brooch and sentenced to death in the tower of London. You will be doomed to wander within the walls of "The Bloody Tower" for eternity. Unless you can find help …

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, May 26, 2013.

The Big Deal on Mysteries by Jane Stanton Hitchcock and Gena Showalter

The Big Deal is back at Amazon.com, with discounts of up to 85% on over 500 Kindle ebooks through May 27th, 2013.

Every day during the promotion we are choosing several books to feature from the mystery/suspense/thriller category. If the price has been matched by another vendor, we'll provide a link to their site, too. All books that we feature are currently (as of the date and time of this post) priced $2.99 or less.

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Social Crimes by Jane Stanton Hitchcock
A Jo Slater Mystery
Publisher: HarperCollins

When Jo Slater, one of New York's premier socialites and a patron of the arts, befriends a French countess, she ignores warnings from friends about the mysterious newcomer. Soon, the young woman knocks Jo off her Park Avenue throne. But using her knowledge of the greatest historical swindle of all time — a true story involving Marie Antoinette — Jo sets out to reclaim her fortune and her place in society.

For the plan to work, however, she must resort to the most desperate of measures: murder.

      

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Awaken Me Darkly by Gena Showalter
An Alien Huntress Thriller
Publisher: Pocket Books

In a time and place not too far away, Mia Snow is an alien huntress for the New Chicago Police Department. Heading up her expert team of Alien Investigation and Removal agents, Mia's unmatched at battling the elusive enemy among us, and she's the perfect girl for the job. She's seen her brother die at the hands of aliens. She's earned each of her scars. And she'll die before she cries. Now, a series of killings have Mia and her partner Dallas tracking alien suspects — but a sudden blast of violence leaves Dallas fighting for his life.

The chance to save Dallas appears in the form of a tall, erotic stranger. An alien. A murder suspect. Kyrin en Arr, of the deadly Arcadian species, holds the power to heal the injured agent but not without a price. For Mia Snow, that price is surrendering to Kyrin's forbidden seduction … and embracing their electric attraction. She's walking a knife's edge, risking her badge and even her life. The closer she gets to Kyrin, the more Mia learns about her own heart, her human needs — and the shocking secret that will shatter everything she's ever believed.

      

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Stay at Home Dead, a Deuce Winters Mystery by Jeffrey Allen, Now at a Special Price

MystereBooks is pleased to feature Stay at Home Dead by Jeffrey Allen, now available at a special price, courtesy of the publisher, Kensington.

The ebook format of this title was priced at $1.99 from the listed vendors (below) as of the date and time of this post (05/23/2013 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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Stay at Home Dead by Jeffrey Allen
A Deuce Winters Mystery (1st in series)
Publisher: Kensington

It's a day like any other for Deuce Winters, a stay-at-home dad in sleepy Rose Petal, Texas, where he and his three-year-old daughter Carly are making their weekly trip to the grocery store. But the discovery of a dead body in his mini-van quickly throws his quiet life into disarray. In a town where gossip spreads faster than a brush fire in July, it doesn't help that the victim ruined Deuce's high school football career and married his ex-girlfriend …

As the number one suspect in the court of public opinion, Deuce is determined to clear his name, with a little help from his wife Julianne, a high-powered attorney who lovingly refers to him as her "househusband". His search for the killer leads him to a business plan gone awry and a gaggle of jilted lovers. All the while, he'll have to contend with a diminutive but feisty detective, the ruthless preschool PTA, and more than his fair share of Texas-sized hairdos — not to mention the laundry.

    

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Naked Heat, a Nikki Heat Mystery by Richard Castle, Now at a Special Price

MystereBooks is pleased to feature Naked Heat by Richard Castle, now available at a special price, courtesy of the publisher, Hyperion.

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 (05/23/2013 at 2:00 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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Naked Heat by Richard Castle
A Nikki Heat Mystery (2nd in series)
Publisher: Hyperion

When New York's most vicious gossip columnist, Cassidy Towne, is found dead, Nikki Heat uncovers a gallery of high profile suspects, all with compelling motives for killing the most feared muckraker in Manhattan.

Heat's murder investigation is complicated by her surprise reunion with superstar magazine journalist Jameson Rook. In the wake of their recent breakup, Nikki would rather not deal with their raw emotional baggage. But the handsome, wise-cracking Pulitzer Prize-winning writer's personal involvement in the case forces her to team up with Rook anyway. The residue of their unresolved romantic conflict and crackling sexual tension fills the air as Heat and Rook embark on a search for a killer among celebrities and mobsters, singers and hookers, pro athletes and shamed politicians.

    

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Telemystery: Luther Season 3 to Premiere September 3rd on BBC America

BBC America has announced that the third season of Luther will premiere on Tuesday, September 3rd, 2013 at 10 PM ET/PT. Idris Elba stars as DCI John Luther, a character created by Neil Cross.

Four episodes will air with the overall story arc believed to centered on two conflicting crimes and a ruthless ex-cop determined to bring Luther down.

Telemystery: Logan Marshall-Green Cast to Play Quarry in Adaptation Based on Max Allan Collins's Character

Last month we reported that Cinemax had ordered a pilot based on Max Allan Collins's series character Quarry. Now we're learning that Logan Marshall-Green (Dark Blue) has been cast in the role of the former Marine sniper, now hitman.

Graham Gordy and Michael D. Fuller are writing the screenplay; Collins is serving as an executive producer. The storyline is expected to begin after Quarry returns home from Vietnam in 1973. Shunned by those he loves and demonized in public, he's recruited into a network of contract killers and corruption spanning the length of the Mississippi River.

More about the book that introduced the character, below.

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Quarry
Max Allan Collins
A Quarry Mystery (1st in series)

First published by Berkley Prime Crime in 1976 as The Broker.

Quarry, a hitman working with a shadowy figure called the Broker, carries out his assignment in a down-at-heels river town, only to learn that someone has played him for a sucker.

To figure out who, he must solve the murder he committed.

This 2011 re-issue of the book includes a new afterward by the author.