Today's Selection of Free MystereBooks for Monday, August 17, 2015

Omnimystery News is pleased to feature a selection of Free MystereBooks found on Monday, August 17, 2015 at 6:30 AM ET …

Death's Hand by S. M. Reine

The Descent Series

Publisher: Red Iris Books

Price: FREE!

  

Abyss of Romance by Leslie Basco

Houston's Illusion

Publisher: Leslie Basco

Price: FREE!

  

Mark of the Loon by Molly Greene

A Gen Delacourt Mystery

Publisher: Molly Greene

Price: FREE!

  

Scones, Skulls & Scams by Leighann Dobbs

A Lexy Baker Cozy Mystery

Publisher: Leighann Dobbs

Price: FREE!

  

Behind the Closed Door by Charles Prandy

A Jacob Hayden Mystery

Publisher: Charles Prandy

Price: FREE!

  

The Game of Life or Death by Charles Prandy

A Jacob Hayden Mystery

Publisher: Charles Prandy

Price: FREE!

  

Heist by Laura Pauling

A Novel of Suspense

Publisher: Redpoint Press

Price: FREE!

  

The Lost Mine by Cheryl St. James

A Lucy Pinkston Mystery

Publisher: Story Girl Press

Price: FREE!

  

For a summary of all of today's titles, plus any that may have been added since this post was created, visit our Free MystereBooks page. This page is updated daily, typically by 8 AM ET.

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New This Week: The Cypress Trap, A Suspense Thriller by J. C. Gatlin

Omnimystery News is pleased to present a mystery, suspense, or thriller ebook that we recently found by sleuthing (as it were) through new or recently reissued titles from independent publishers during August 2015 and priced $4.99 or less …

The Cypress Trap by J. C. Gatlin

A Suspense Thriller

Publisher: Blurb Publishing

Price: $3.99 (as of 08/16/2015 at 6:30 PM ET).

  

A good vacation delivers you home alive. This is not a good vacation …

When Rayanne commandeers her husband's weekend fishing trip, she knows it'll take work to adjust Owen's attitude. She has no choice. Since the tragedy, they lost so much. They need to reconnect.

Without her knowledge, Owen texts his best buddy, Daryl, to join the getaway. The three of them aren't alone in the backwoods of Georgia, though.

Owen took something that didn't belong to him. Something that changed their lives. And now the owner wants it back. By any means — including a posse led by a killer dog.

At first, Rayanne is clueless about the item and its value. One thing becomes crystal clear: If it's not returned, they might not make it home alive.

— The Cypress Trap by J. C. Gatlin

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Strawberry Shortcake Murder, A Hannah Swensen Mystery by Joanne Fluke, Now Available at a Special Price

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Today, we're pleased to present the following title, now available at a special price courtesy of the publisher, Kensington …

Strawberry Shortcake Murder by Joanne Fluke

A Hannah Swensen Mystery (2nd in series)

Publisher: Kensington

Price: $1.99 (as of 08/16/2015 at 6:00 PM ET).

  

This title is one of over 80 mysteries and thrillers included in Amazon's Monthly Deals for $3.99 or Less promotion.

When the president of Hartland Flour chooses cozy Lake Eden, Minnesota, as the spot for their first annual Dessert Bake-Off, Hannah is thrilled to serve as the head judge. But when a fellow judge, Coach Boyd Watson, is found stone-cold dead, facedown in Hannah's celebrated strawberry shortcake, Lake Eden's sweet ride to fame turns very sour indeed.

Between perfecting her Cheddar Cheese Apple Pie and Chocolate Crunchies, Hannah's snooping into the coach's private life and not coming up short on suspects. And could Watson's harsh criticism during the judging have given one of the contestants a license to kill? The stakes are rising faster than dough, and Hannah will have to be very careful, because somebody is cooking up a recipe for murder … with Hannah landing on the "necessary ingredients" list.

— Strawberry Shortcake Murder by Joanne Fluke

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Nobody Cared for Kate, A Novel of Suspense by Gene Thompson, New This Week from Endeavour Press

Endeavour Press is the UK's leading independent digital publisher, promoting and selling ebook editions of works by new authors as well as bringing out ebook editions of out of print books.

We've selected one of their recently published mystery, suspense, thriller or crime titles to feature here today …

Nobody Cared for Kate by Gene Thompson

A Novel of Suspense

Publisher: Endeavour Press

Price: $3.99 (as of 08/16/2015 at 5:30 PM ET).

  

Kate Mulvaney: eccentric, miserly and stinking rich. Although she is disliked by all her famous Hollywood relatives, it is her money that bankrolls them. So why was she murdered by one while travelling through France?

Dade Cooley, Kate's 60-year-old San Francisco lawyer, arrives on the scene to put his amateur detective skills to use. With the help of his astute wife Ellen, he discovers the motive is linked to a ruby worth a cool ten million dollars. Seven suspects for the murder emerge, from Kate's sister Maggie, a movie star desperate for a role, to her husband George, the sole heir to her wealth.

As Dade gets closer to the truth two more brutal deaths occur within the family. He must act quickly before there is more bloodshed!

— Nobody Cared for Kate by Gene Thompson

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Warriors, An Alex Hawke Thriller by Ted Bell, Now Available at a Special Price

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Warriors by Ted Bell

An Alex Hawke Thriller (8th in series)

Publisher: William Morrow

Price: $1.99 (as of 08/16/2015 at 5:00 PM ET).

  

When an elderly professor at Cambridge is murdered, a victim of bizarre, ancient Chinese torture, Alex Hawke teams up with his Scotland Yard colleague and friend Inspector Ambrose Congreve to find the killer. But the death is only the opening move in a tense and lethal game of geopolitical brinksmanship.

In the United States the president has begun behaving strangely. Is his mental health deteriorating — or is there something far more sinister behind his questionable moves? The answer is crucial, for tensions are mounting between China, North Korea, and the U.S. And China has launched fighter jets and a mega submarine vastly more sophisticated than any seen before — military technology that leapfrogs anything the U.S. and Great Britain possess.

With the situation edging toward an unthinkable abyss, Hawke must pull off his most daring mission yet: infiltrate the China and neutralize the source of their advantage … or risk witnessing World War III.

— Warriors by Ted Bell

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New This Week: Devil Mountain, The Cades Cove Mystery Chronicles by Aiden James

Omnimystery News is pleased to present a mystery, suspense, or thriller ebook that we recently found by sleuthing (as it were) through new or recently reissued titles from independent publishers during August 2015 and priced $4.99 or less …

Devil Mountain by Aiden James

The Cades Cove Mystery Chronicles (1st in series)

Publisher: Manor House Books

Price: $4.99 (as of 08/16/2015 at 4:30 PM ET).

  

Six years have passed since trouble last visited Cades Cove …

The death and destruction wrought by Teutates, along with Allie Mae McCormick's deadly rage against David Hobbs and his family in Tennessee and Colorado, has almost been forgotten. The renowned "lovers' lane" ravine in the heart of Cades Cove rests quietly below moonlit skies at night, and John Running Deer can once again enjoy the seclusion of his Smoky Mountain residence … almost.

Ever since the previous hauntings ended, a ghost known only as Galiena has made her presence known to John on an increasingly frequent basis. As a former spirit guide to John's grandfather, Two Eagles Cry, Galiena has kept watch over the bones belonging to four siblings of Teutates buried in another ravine near Cherokee, North Carolina for the past millennia. The ravine lies in the shadow of a majestic mountain disdained by the Cherokee because of the presence of these once-violent entities — a place known as Tsvsgina Odalv, or "Devil Mountain".

Recent construction of luxury cabins surrounding the ravine has awakened the entities, and Galiena enlists John's help to try and prevent these four ancient deities from escaping their imprisonment and bringing untold misery and bloodshed to the area. But what happens when John is too late to prevent the escape? Even with the help of Evelyn and David Hobbs there are no guaranties that what happened in Cades Cove won't be visited upon the unsuspecting residents living near this new ravine.

As the death toll climbs, John and his companions race to cure the tainted land and find a way to subdue its bloodthirsty tenants … to hopefully prevent worse carnage from spreading beyond the realm of Devil Mountain.

— Devil Mountain by Aiden James

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Hot as Sin, A Men of Fire Novel of Romantic Suspense by Bella Andre, Now Available at a Special Price

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Today, we're pleased to present the following title, now available at a special price courtesy of the publisher, Dell …

Hot as Sin by Bella Andre

A Men of Fire Novel of Romantic Suspense (2nd in series)

Publisher: Dell

Price: 99¢ (as of 08/16/2015 at 4:00 PM ET).

  

Only total desperation could reunite Dianna Kelley with Sam MacKenzie, the irresistible bad boy she walked out on ten years ago. But the fearless firefighter with the awesome wilderness skills is the only one who can take her where she needs to go. It's a gamble — tracking down her endangered sister while keeping Sam and their undeniable attraction at arm's length. Not easy when they're trekking into a remote corner of the Rockies, where she's got to trust her former lover with her life.

Despite their past, Sam never could refuse a damsel in distress, especially one who has haunted his dreams for years. He'll help find her sister and get Dianna out of his system once and for all. But soon it's hard to tell whether the greatest threat is from the rushing rapids, the deadly enemy on their trail, or the passion that's sending them straight into the line of fire …

— Hot as Sin by Bella Andre

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Kansas City Secrets by Julie Miller, New from Harlequin Intrigue in August 2015

Omnimystery News is pleased to introduce a new mystery, suspense, or thriller title available this month from Harlequin, one of the world's leading publishers of books for women …

Kansas City Secrets by Julie Miller

Series: The Precinct: Cold Case

Imprint: Intrigue

  

This was one cold case a hard-nosed detective had every intention of solving … with or without a beautiful victim's help …

Six years ago Rosie March's fiancé was murdered. Now someone is stalking her, intent on stopping her memories of the murder from being revealed. And Detective Max Krolikowski, her protector, only wants her alive for the truth she might be hiding.

But Max is hiding his own secrets, such as the acute PTSD the ex-solder lives with. As part of Kansas City's Cold Case Squad, the officer's work should have been simply investigative. But with his potential key witness's life jeopardized, he must keep her safe at any cost. And keep himself from falling for a woman who could be a true innocent … or a killer waiting to strike again.

— Kansas City Secrets by Julie Miller

Death Reins In, A Michaela Bancroft Mystery by A. K. Alexander, Now Available at a Special Price

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Today, we're pleased to present the following title, now available at a special price courtesy of the author …

Death Reins In by A. K. Alexander

A Michaela Bancroft Mystery (2nd in series)

Publisher: A. K. Alexander

Price: $2.99 (as of 08/16/2015 at 3:00 PM ET).

  

Racetrack veterinarian Bob Pratt is missing. When Michaela Bancroft's good friend Audrey reveals to her that her brother has been gone for a few days, Michaela assures her that she will do what she can to help.

Then when Audrey is viciously murdered, Michaela is certain Bob's disappearance is related.

Michaela will go digging for answers that will lead her from Palm Desert to Malibu, where a killer awaits to answer her questions personally.

— Death Reins In by A. K. Alexander

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Dragon Day by Lisa Brackmann, New in Bookstores during August 2015

Today's featured new hardcover mystery, suspense, or thriller title scheduled to be published during August 2015 is …

Dragon Day by Lisa Brackmann, an Ellie Cooper Mystery (3rd in series)

Publisher: Soho Crime

    

Ellie McEnroe is an Iraq War vet living in Beijing, where she represents the work of cutting-edge Chinese political artists. She has one bum leg, a taste for dumplings and beer, and an evangelical mother and a sweet-tempered rescue mutt for roommates. She also has Chinese Domestic Security on her tail and a dwindling number of Percocets to get her through her bad days.

And she's about to have some bad days. The immensely powerful — and occasionally homicidal — Shanghai billionaire Sidney Cao has asked Ellie to investigate Marsh Brody, his son's suspicious new American business partner. Ellie knows she can't refuse, and is grudgingly swept up into the elite social circles of Sidney's three children: debauched Guwei, rebellious Meimei and social climber Tiantian. When a waitress is murdered at one of Tiantian's parties, the last thing Ellie wants is to get sucked into a huge scandal involving China's rich and powerful. But Ellie quickly becomes the most convenient suspect and realizes she'll have to figure out who really did it — and even that might not be enough to save herself.

— Dragon Day by Lisa Brackmann

For a list of more new hardcover titles to be published this month, visit our New Mysteries page for August 2015. For new paperback mysteries, visit The Mystery Bookshelf where a selection of August 2015 mysteries, novels of suspense, and thrillers are shelved.

Fugitive at Large by Sandra Robbins, New from Harlequin Love Inspired Suspense in August 2015

Omnimystery News is pleased to introduce a new mystery, suspense, or thriller title available this month from Harlequin, one of the world's leading publishers of books for women …

Fugitive at Large by Sandra Robbins

Series: Bounty Hunters

Imprint: Love Inspired Suspense

  

Bounty Hunters: Finding justice one fugitive at a time …

When bounty hunter Jessica Knight interrupts a convenience-store robbery, walking away isn't an option. Especially when the robber — a violent fugitive wanted for murder — chooses Jessica as his next target. To make matters worse, the detective digging into the case is Ryan Spencer … her former partner. As they investigate this new crime together, Jessica and Ryan find connections to the double homicide that ended their partnership. If they can put the pieces together in time, an innocent man will be freed. But if they're too late, their own murders will be the killer's next crimes.

— Fugitive at Large by Sandra Robbins

The Thin Woman, An Ellie Haskell Mystery by Dorothy Cannell, Now Available at a Special Price

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Today, we're pleased to present the following title, now available at a special price courtesy of the publisher, Crimeline …

The Thin Woman by Dorothy Cannell

An Ellie Haskell Mystery (1st in series)

Publisher: Crimeline

Price: $1.99 (as of 08/16/2015 at 1:00 PM ET).

  

Terrified by the prospect of a weekend with her snobby relatives, overweight Ellie Simons decides to distract attention from her personal and professional failings by arriving with an adoring boyfriend in tow. Unfortunately, no such person exists.

Enter Bentley T. Haskell, a devilishly handsome escort who willingly agrees to play the part — for a fat fee. But Ellie and Bentley get far more than a miserable visit with relatives when a weekend with Ellie's eccentric family suddenly turns very, very deadly.

— The Thin Woman by Dorothy Cannell

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New This Week: A Raging Dawn, A Fatal Insomnia Medical Thriller by C. J. Lyons

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A Raging Dawn by C. J. Lyons

A Fatal Insomnia Medical Thriller (2nd in series)

Publisher: Edgy Reads

Price: $2.99 (as of 08/16/2015 at 12:30 PM ET).

  

I may be dying, but I've finally found someone to live for …

It's been a sleepless month since Dr. Angela Rossi was diagnosed with Fatal Insomnia after a not-quite-dead nun reached out directly to Angela's mind and set her on the path to hunt down a serial killer.

After learning she only has a few months left to live, Angela has left the ER and has one final case to testify at for the Advocacy Center. As soon as she brings justice to her last victim, a woman who was raped and brutalized seven months ago, Angela plans to take control of what little time she has left by escaping the sullen Pennsylvania December to a remote tropical island and ending it all on her terms. Her one regret is leaving Detective Matthew Ryder — he's been her solace in the midst of the chaos her life has deteriorated into.

When the rape victim is murdered on the day she's scheduled to testify and the rapist goes free without naming his accomplices, Angela makes it her mission to bring him to justice … one way or the other.

She's helped by streetwise Devon Price, who doesn't care about the law but does care about justice. He argues that Angela could be the perfect vigilante if she wanted, given that she no longer has anything to lose or to fear.

When a loved one is targeted, Angela is forced to betray everything she holds dear in an effort to stop the killers. Unfortunately, there's a thin line between justice and vengeance.

— A Raging Dawn by C. J. Lyons

See also the first book in this series, Farewell To Dreams, for $2.99 on Kindle.

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Mystery Godoku Puzzle for August 17, 2015

A new Mystery Godoku Puzzle has been created by the editors of the Hidden Staircase Mystery Books and is now available on our website.

Godoku is similar to Sudoku, but uses letters instead of numbers. To give you a headstart, we provide you a mystery clue to fill in a complete row or column (if you choose to use it!).

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This week's letters and mystery clue:

A D E I L R S T V

Before Nero Wolfe, Rex Stout wrote this mystery featuring Canby Rankin, with The (9 letters).

We now have two weeks of our puzzles on one page in PDF format for easier printing. Print this week's puzzle here.

Previous puzzles are stored in the Mystery Godoku Archives.

Enjoy the weekly Mystery Godoku Puzzle from the Hidden Staircase Mystery Books, and Thanks for visiting our website!

Today's Selection of Daily Deals for Sunday, August 16, 2015

Omnimystery News is pleased to feature a selection of today's Daily Deals found on Sunday, August 16, 2015 at 7:30 AM ET …

The First Bird: Episode 1 by Greig Beck

The First Bird Trilogy (1st in series)

Publisher: Bolinda Publishing

Audible Daily Deal Price: $1.95

Matt Kearns, linguist, archaeologist and reluctant explorer from Beneath the Dark Ice and Black Mountain returns in his first full-time adventure. And this time he doesn't have Alex Hunter to save him when the stuff hits the fan.

When a fame-hungry scientist brings an impossible, living specimen of a creature long thought extinct back from the wild jungles of South America he unwittingly brings along a passenger. Something with the potential to destroy every living thing on our planet.

The infestation begins, rapidly overtaking medical resources and resisting all treatment. One woman knows the danger: Carla Nero, chief scientist of the Center for Disease Control. She makes Matt an offer he can't refuse and together they join a team heading to the deep jungle in a desperate race to locate the hidden place where the specimen was taken.

Only by finding the location of the specimen can the team — and the world — hope to uncover the secret of how to survive the ancient, horrifying parasite that has been released.

— The First Bird: Episode 1 by Greig Beck

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