Radio Activity, A Rick Shannon Mystery by Bill Fitzhugh, Now at a Special Price

MystereBooks is pleased to feature Radio Activity by Bill Fitzhugh, now available at a special price, courtesy of the publisher, Reduviidae, Inc..

The ebook format of this title was priced at $0.99 from the listed vendors (below) as of the date and time of this post (03/09/2014 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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Radio Activity by Bill Fitzhugh
A Rick Shannon Mystery (1st in series)
Publisher: Reduviidae, Inc.

Rick Shannon is an unemployed FM rock DJ considering a mid-life change in careers. But just as he begins selling off his record collection, a job offer comes from a small station in Mississippi, where a DJ recently stopped showing up for work.

After discovering an audio tape that might explain the fate of the missing DJ, Rick decides to look into the matter. Sensing a new career path, he assumes another identity: Buddy Miles, PI, naming himself after the one-time drummer for Jimi Hendrix's Band of Gypsys.

The suspects literally come out of the woods, ranging from a divorce who rents construction equipment to a former local beauty pageant queen (Miss Tire & Auto Parts) to the station's general manager and th president of a local personal finance company (who has peculiar ideas about collateral).

  

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New from Harlequin Romantic Suspense: Deadly Hunter by Rachel Lee

Every month Harlequin publishes several new novels of mystery and suspense. We are pleased to present in this post one of its new March, 2014 titles, published in the Harlequin Romantic Suspense series.

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Deadly Hunter by Rachel Lee
A Conard County: The Next Generation Novel
Publisher: Harlequin Romantic Suspense
List Price: $4.99 (ebook), $5.50 (paperback)

Conard County—where a stranger has moved to town …

With a scar on his cheek and wounds on his soul, the only thing Allison McMann's new neighbor reveals is his name. But when a toxin kills some cattle and Allison is charged with finding its source, Jerrod Marquette appoints himself her protector. The ex-military man has the skills to keep her safe, yet Allison doesn't need — or want — his help. His midnight eyes see too much, his powerful body ignites feelings long buried.

Even when she learns of the danger lurking in the mountains she tracks, Allison can't help feeling the greatest danger lies within her … in her white-hot lust for the mysterious outsider.

        

An Island Lost, A Novel of Suspense by Christina Larmer, Now at a Special Price

MystereBooks is pleased to feature An Island Lost by Christina Larmer, now available at a special price, courtesy of the publisher, Larmer Media.

The ebook format of this title was priced at $0.99 from the listed vendors (below) as of the date and time of this post (03/09/2014 at 1:00 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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An Island Lost by Christina Larmer
A Novel of Suspense
Publisher: Larmer Media

When Vilia Lea's estranged mother dies she leaves her an intriguing inheritance — a remote island on the tip of Papua New Guinea, and a series of tantalizing clues to the disappearance of her father 30 years ago. Thus begins an enthralling family mystery that sweeps Vilia from the streets of Manhattan to the wilds of the Pacific. Along the journey she discovers what true love and family really mean.

Sipping latté in a NY café, Vilia is not surprised to hear that her mother has drowned herself back home in Australia, but she is shocked to learn she has now inherited a tropical island on the tip of Papua New Guinea, and it's from this remote region that her father disappeared mysteriously when she was just three.

Suddenly, reluctantly, Vilia is swept out of her fastidious Manhattan lifestyle and into the wild unpredictability of the Pacific. From the crowded streets of New York city to the remote Tubu Island and beyond, Vilia follows a series of clues to uncover the truth about her father's vanishing. Did he run off with the missing hausgirl? Fall foul to a tragic accident? Or was there something darker, more sinister at play?

Along her journey of discovery, Vilia encounters the ancestors of proud headhunters, eccentric expatriates and an elusive witchdoctor with a story to tell. But is it a story she is willing to hear?

  

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New Poster, Trailer for Suspense Drama Locke

A new poster (right; click for larger image) and trailer (embedded, below) has been released by Lionsgate for the suspense drama Locke.

Tom Hardy stars as Ivan Locke, who has crafted a nearly flawless life. Professionally, he is an obsessive perfectionist, respected by his coworkers and loved by his bosses. He cherishes the bond he shares with his two sons and the unshakeable partnership he has developed with his wife. This is the life he always imagined, an ideal existence built with painstaking care.

Hours before the biggest day of his career, Locke receives a phone call that threatens to destroy the life he has worked so meticulously to create. As he struggles to keep his world intact, he is forced to confront his imperfections and the fractured foundation where they are rooted.

Directed by Steven Knight from his own original screenplay, Locke opens in limited release April 25, 2014.

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Superbia by Bernard Schaffer is Today's Second Featured Free MystereBook

MystereBooks is pleased to feature Superbia by Bernard Schaffer as today's second free mystery ebook (The Superbia Series; Kindle format only).

This title was listed for free as of the date and time of this post, March 09, 2014 at 6:45 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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Superbia
Bernard Schaffer
The Superbia Series
Publisher: Apiary Society Publications

After Frank O'Ryan gets shot, his first assignment is working with the most disliked man in his police department, Detective Vic Ajax. Ajax isn't like the other cops. He doesn't like them and they don't like him. He steals trash from suspected drug dealers, searching for evidence. He conducts a futile war with an administration that thinks the only sign of a good cop is writing traffic tickets and waving to soccer moms during school crossings. He hunts pedophiles.

Now, Frank will enter a world where being real police means laying so much of your soul on the line, you might not make it out. But as Vic explains, if it keeps a little girl from having to testify about what some monster did to her, it's worth it. Together, they'll resort to any means necessary to take down the scumbags, even if it means employing the interrogative services of a man in a six-foot bunny costume called The Truth Rabbit.

  

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Studs and Stilettos by Bev Pettersen is Today's Featured Free MystereBook

MystereBooks is pleased to feature Studs and Stilettos by Bev Pettersen as today's 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 09, 2014 at 6:30 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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Studs and Stilettos
Bev Pettersen
A Novel of Romantic Suspense
Publisher: Westerhall

Her dreams of stardom are jeopardized by a hot trainer &helip; and a ruthless murderer …

Emily Murphy isn't afraid to swap her fancy wardrobe for a borrowed pair of barn boots. Working on the set of a Kentucky movie might be just the ticket to landing a real acting job and proving to her sister she can accomplish something worthwhile.

Dan Barrett knows a lot about hard work and even more about horses. And while he's drawn by Emily's beauty and pluck, he wants a stay-at-home ranch girl. But fighting their attraction is difficult, and soon they both realize that what they thought they wanted isn't what they really need.

Unfortunately, Dan isn't the only person watching Emily. And the other one is a ruthless killer determined to keep a secret buried.

  

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Come Home by Lisa Scottoline is Today's Kobo Daily Deal

MystereBooks is pleased to feature Come Home by Lisa Scottoline as today's Kobo Daily Deal.

The deal price of $2.99 is valid only for today, Sunday, March 09, 2014.

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

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Come Home
Lisa Scottoline
A Novel of Suspense
St. Martin's Press

Jill Farrow is a typical suburban mom who has finally gotten her and her daughter's lives back on track after a divorce. She is about to remarry, her job as a pediatrician fulfills her — though it is stressful — and her daughter, Megan, is a happily over-scheduled thirteen-year-old juggling homework and the swim team.

But Jill's life is turned upside down when her ex-stepdaughter, Abby, shows up on her doorstep late one night and delivers shocking news: Jill's ex-husband is dead. Abby insists that he was murdered and pleads with Jill to help find his killer. Jill reluctantly agrees to make a few inquiries and discovers that things don't add up. As she digs deeper, her actions threaten to rip apart her new family, destroy their hard-earned happiness, and even endanger her own life. Yet Jill can't turn her back on a child she loves and once called her own.

    

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Miss Marple: The Complete Short Stories by Agatha Christie is Today's Kindle Daily Deal

MystereBooks is pleased to feature Miss Marple: The Complete Short Stories by Agatha Christie as today's Kindle Daily Deal.

The deal price of $1.99 is valid only for today, Sunday, March 09, 2014.

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Miss Marple: The Complete Short Stories
Agatha Christie
A Short Story Collection
William Morrow

This collection gathers together every short story featuring one of Agatha Christie's most famous creations: Miss Marple.

Described by her friend Dolly Bantry as "the typical old maid of fiction", Miss Marple has lived almost her entire life in the sleepy hamlet of St. Mary Mead. Yet, by observing village life she has gained an unparalleled insight into human nature — and used it to devastating effect.

As her friend Sir Henry Clithering, the ex- Commissioner of Scotland Yard, has been heard to say: "She's just the finest detective God ever made" — and many Agatha Christie fans would agree.

  

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Today's Mystery and Suspense Update from Big Fish Games (140309)

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

• The New Release is Mystery of Unicorn Castle: The Beastmaster (Collector's Edition).

• The Daily Deal is Matchmaker: Curse of Deserted Bride, just $2.99 today only!

• The current Catch of the Week is Web of Deceit: Black Widow, just $2.99 through Sunday, March 09, 2014 only.

• Today's Special Deal — Women's Day Sale! All Games Are 60% Off this weekend only! Use coupon code EQUAL at check-out to purchase any Standard Edition game for $3.99 or use coupon code STRONG for Collector's Edition games at just $7.99. Offer valid through March 9th, 2014 only until 11:59 PM PT.

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

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The New Release today is Mystery of Unicorn Castle: The Beastmaster (Collector's Edition)

The Beastmaster, Lord of all Beasts, kidnapped a young girl by the name of Sophie. You must use your skills to emerge victorious in this battle and save the girl. Make your way past the ingenious traps of the Castle and overcome the beasts to restore the Unicorn for a victory over the forces of evil! Can you solve the mystery of Unicorn Castle? Interesting location and unusual puzzles will keep you on the edge of your seat!

This is a special Collector's Edition release full of exclusive extras you won't find in the standard version, including: See how the mystery began in the bonus chapter; Bonus gallery and music; Trophies and hidden collectibles; and an Integrated strategy guide.

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

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Today's Daily Deal is Matchmaker: Curse of Deserted Bride

Helen Jones settles in a town veiled in mystery, and takes on its intrigues. Your task is to puzzle out a sinister curse and help the townspeople find love again! Assisted by the appealing matchmaker, you will plunge deeper and deeper into the town's whirlpool of secrets and find yourself in the middle of events leading to a surprise ending.

A sample version is available to download and play for free for one hour. You can purchase this game today only — Sunday, March 09, 2014 — for $2.99.

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The current Catch of the Week is Web of Deceit: Black Widow

You're drawn into a web of deceit when your train stops in Andville, where the Black Widow lies in wait. Follow a trail of clues and dead husbands as you explore this once picturesque town now at the mercy of the Black Widow and her mechanical minions. What drives her lust for revenge? Where is the root of her strange power? Uncover the bizarre history — and mystery — of this little town. And track down the Black Widow in time to foil her devious plot for revenge!

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, March 09, 2014.

Also available for this game:

• Get the Strategy Guide.
• Check out the Blog Walkthrough.
• For a more in-depth experience, see the Collector's Edition.

Death by the Book by Julianna Deering, New in Bookstores in March 2014

Today's featured paperback original mystery title, scheduled to be published during March 2014 by Bethany House, is Death by the Book by Julianna Deering.

For a list of more new paperback mysteries, thrillers, and novels of suspense published this month, visit our Mystery Bookshelf page for March 2014. For hardcover titles, visit New Mysteries for a selection of books published during March 2014.

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Death by the Book
Julianna Deering
Series: A Drew Farthering Mystery

When the village of Farthering St. John is stunned by a series of murders, Drew Farthering is drawn again into the sleuthing game …

Drew Farthering wanted nothing more than to end the summer of 1932 with the announcement of his engagement. Instead, he finds himself caught up in another mysterious case when the family solicitor is found murdered, an antique hatpin with a cryptic message, Advice to Jack, piercing his chest.

Evidence of secret meetings and a young girl's tearful confession point to the victim's double life, but what does the solicitor's murder have to do with the murder of a physician on the local golf course? Nothing, it would seem — except for another puzzling note, affixed with a similar-looking bloodied hatpin.

Soon the police make an arrest in connection with the murders, but Drew isn't at all certain they have the right suspect in custody. And why does his investigation seem to be drawing him closer and closer to home?

        

Death at a Drop-In, A Myrtle Clover Mystery by Elizabeth Spann Craig, Now at a Special Price

MystereBooks is pleased to feature Death at a Drop-In by Elizabeth Spann Craig, now available at a special price, courtesy of the author.

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 (03/08/2014 at 3:00 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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Death at a Drop-In by Elizabeth Spann Craig
A Myrtle Clover Mystery (5th in series)
Publisher: Elizabeth Spann Craig

Cosette Whitlow is a society matron … if tiny Bradley, North Carolina, has one. She kindly volunteers for all the town's charities, but isn't nearly as kind to her own family, neighbors, and friends. In fact, Cosette is emphatically disliked by much of the town — including octogenarian Myrtle Clover. And Myrtle knows that dislike in Bradley can quickly turn deadly.

No one seems surprised when Cosette's body is discovered during a party she's hosting — she was struck on the head with a croquet mallet. Wanting to restore order to the small town, Myrtle resolves to track down the killer — before the killer strikes again.

  

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The Player by Brad Parks, New in Bookstores in March 2014

Today's new hardcover mystery title, scheduled to be published during March 2014 by Minotaur Books, is The Player by Brad Parks.

For a list of more new hardcover mysteries published this month, visit our New Mysteries page for March 2014. For new paperback mysteries, visit The Mystery Bookshelf where a selection of March 2014 mysteries, novels of suspense, and thrillers are shelved.

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The Player
Brad Parks
Series: Carter Ross (5th)

When he hears residents of a Newark neighborhood are getting sick — and even dying — from a strange disease, investigative reporter Carter Ross dives into the story — so deep he comes down with the illness himself. With even more motivation to track down the source of the disease, Carter soon hits upon a nearby construction site. But when the project's developer is found dead, and his mob ties surface, Carter knows he's looking at a story much bigger — and with even more dangerous consequences — than an environmental hazard.

Back in the newsroom, Carter has his hands full with his current girlfriend and with the paper's newest eager intern, not to mention his boss and former girlfriend Tina Thompson, who has some news for Carter that's about to make tangling with the mob seem simple by comparison.

        

Finger Lickin' Fifteen, A Stephanie Plum Mystery by Janet Evanovich, Now at a Special Price

MystereBooks is pleased to feature Finger Lickin' Fifteen by Janet Evanovich, now available at a special price, courtesy of the publisher, St. Martin's Press.

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 (03/08/2014 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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Finger Lickin' Fifteen by Janet Evanovich
A Stephanie Plum Mystery (15th in series)
Publisher: St. Martin's Press

Recipe for disaster: Celebrity chef Stanley Chipotle comes to Trenton to participate in a barbecue cook-off and loses his head — ;literally.

Throw in some spice: Bail bonds office worker Lula is witness to the crime, and the only one she'll talk to is Trenton cop, Joe Morelli.

Pump up the heat: Chipotle's sponsor is offering a million-dollar reward to anyone who can provide information leading to the capture of the killers.

Stir the pot: Lula recruits bounty hunter Stephanie Plum to help her find the killers and collect the moolah.

Add a secret ingredient: Stephanie's Grandma Mazur. Enough said.

Bring to a boil: Can Stephanie hunt down two killers, a traitor, five skips, keep her grandmother out of the sauce, solve Ranger's problems and not jump his bones?

    

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