Mystery Godoku Puzzle for September 21, 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 B C D E I K L T

This is "rising" in the title of this Dan Connor mystery by R. J. McMillen (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, September 20, 2015

Omnimystery News is pleased to feature a selection of today's Daily Deals found on Sunday, September 20, 2015 at 7:30 AM ET …

Homeland Revealed by Matt Hurwitz

An Overview of the 1st Three Seasons

Publisher: Chronicle Books

Nook Daily Find Price: $2.99 (price-matched by Amazon)

  

An American soldier presumed killed in Iraq returns home ten years after disappearing. This is the premise of the award-winning and highly addictive Homeland. Known for its heart-pumping plot and phenomenal acting, Homeland has garnered multiple Emmys, fabulous reviews, and legions of devoted fans. This richly visual book unpacks the complex show, delving into favorite characters, conspiracy theories, and behind-the-scenes detail, while also exploring how real covert operations inspire and inform the show. Hundreds of photos capturing the intense onscreen action complement veteran writer Matt Hurwitz's narrative as he weaves in and out of the past three seasons using interviews with the creators, cast, and crew.

— Homeland Revealed by Matt Hurwitz

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Today's Selection of Free MystereBooks for Sunday, September 20, 2015

Omnimystery News is pleased to feature a selection of Free MystereBooks found on Sunday, September 20, 2015 at 7:00 AM ET …

Never Say Die by Bill Carson

A Nick Harland Mystery

Publisher: Bill Carson

Price: FREE!

  

Murder on Set by Nancy L. Mangan

A Murder Mystery

Publisher: Nancy L. Mangan

Price: FREE!

  

Black Boat Dancing by Gerard Cappa

A Con Maknazpy Mystery

Publisher: Piper's Head

Price: FREE!

  

Golden Eagles by Robert Mitchell

A Novel of Suspense

Publisher: Robert Mitchell

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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Review: The Kenyan Expedition by Steve Stevenson

A Mysterious Review of The Kenyan Expedition by Steve Stevenson. The Agatha, Girl of Mystery Series.

Review summary: This is a fast-paced story that will keep kids entertained as the young amateur sleuths pursue poachers, who have taken a white giraffe from a protected reserve in Kenya. Though not strictly written in the form of a mystery, clues to the culprits notwithstanding, this is an exciting adventure in this series. (Click here for text of full review.)

Our rating:

The Kenyan Expedition
Steve Stevenson
The Agatha, Girl of Mystery Series
Grosset & Dunlap (May 2015)

Publisher synopsis: A rare species of white giraffe, worshipped by the Masai tribe, has disappeared from the savannah. So Agatha and her cousin Dash head to Africa on their next adventure to help solve the mystery. There, they join forces with a third cousin — a safari expert — to track down the poacher who has stolen the priceless animal.

Whispers of the Stones, A High Country Mystery by Loretta Jackson and Vickie Britton, Now Available at a Special Price

Omnimystery News is always searching for newly discounted mystery, suspense, thriller and crime novels for our readers to enjoy.

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

Whispers of the Stones by Loretta Jackson and Vickie Britton

A High Country Mystery

Publisher: Thomas & Mercer

Price: $1.99 (as of 09/19/2015 at 7:00 PM ET).

  

Sheriff Jeff McQuede finds "Bartering Bill" Garr murdered at his rural antique store. Only one item is missing — a rare artifact believed to be the Pedro Mummy. First discovered in a cave in Wyoming, the Pedro Mummy was reported missing in the 1950s. Dr. Seth Talbot, newly arrived in town, has put out a fifteen-thousand-dollar reward for any information on the mummy, hoping that modern technology will prove his theory that a tiny race of people actually existed: one the Shoshones call the Nimerigar, or Little People.

McQuede is astounded to find the mummy in the trunk of Seth Talbot's car. Talbot swears he;s being set up by rival co-workers — Dr. Arden Reed, in particular — who plans to benefit from his research.

McQuede suspects the theft of the mummy is a red herring used to cover up the true motive for the crime. The closer he comes to the truth, the deeper McQuede is drawn into an elaborate hoax that threatens his career and places him in grave danger.

— Whispers of the Stones by Loretta Jackson and Vickie Britton

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New This Week: Tea, Tiramisu, and Tough Guys, A Cape Bay Café Mystery by Harper Lin

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 September 2015 and priced $4.99 or less …

Tea, Tiramisu, and Tough Guys by Harper Lin

A Cape Bay Café Mystery (2nd in series)

Publisher: Harper Lin Books

Price: 99¢ (as of 09/19/2015 at 6:30 PM ET).

  

When Francesca's old high school crush, Todd, is accused of murder, she is convinced he is innocent. The police don't believe Todd's story, and neither does Matty.

During the busy summer tourist season at Cape Bay, Francesca sets out to prove Todd's innocence. Matty, however, investigates to prove Todd is guilty. Why does Matty detest Todd so much? But what if he's right — what if Todd is a murderer?

— Tea, Tiramisu, and Tough Guys by Harper Lin

See also the first book in this series, Cappuccinos, Cupcakes, and a Corpse, for $4.99 on Kindle.

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Line of Succession, A Political Thriller by Michael Vandor, Now Available at a Special Price

Omnimystery News is always searching for newly discounted mystery, suspense, thriller and crime novels for our readers to enjoy.

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

Line of Succession by Michael Vandor

A Political Thriller

Publisher: Michael Vandor

Price: 99¢ (as of 09/19/2015 at 6:00 PM ET).

  

Beautiful, full of vigor and wit, she has been anointed by the media as "the female JFK". However, as events propel her toward the presidency, elements in the government set in motion plans to ensure that she never reaches the Oval Office.

Canfield's journey will ultimately take her to the White House during a time of world crisis (the Balkan conflict), where she will battle forces within her own administration and government to lead a nation from the brink of war. The price she must pay for the power of the presidency will be the life of a member of her very own family.

— Line of Succession by Michael Vandor

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Death of a Raven, An International Thriller by Margaret Duffy, 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 …

Death of a Raven by Margaret Duffy

An International Thriller

Publisher: Endeavour Press

Price: $3.99 (as of 09/19/2015 at 5:30 PM ET).

  

At a luxurious vacation house on the Canadian coast, a curious house party has gathered. Its object is not sociability but security. The safety of the party is of utmost importance as the attendees are English engineers whose mission it is to design the missile controls for Canada's revitalized navy. But a mysterious death has already taken place. Could it be suspicious? Who would commit a murder at a party?

The amiable MI5 agents, Patrick and Ingrid, who are also husband and wife, are ordered to join the engineers. A gripping game of high-stakes charades is played and all guests take part, whether willing or not. But when an "accidental" car crash is followed by an "accidental" poisoning, Patrick and Ingrid know a traitor is present.

Who has crashed the festivities? Will the couple figure out the mystery before the death count rises uncontrollably?

— Death of a Raven by Margaret Duffy

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Spellbound in His Arms, The Greek Isles Series by Angel Sefer, Now Available at a Special Price

Omnimystery News is always searching for newly discounted mystery, suspense, thriller and crime novels for our readers to enjoy.

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

Spellbound in His Arms by Angel Sefer

The Greek Isles Series (1st in series)

Publisher: AmazonEncore

Price: $1.99 (as of 09/19/2015 at 5:00 PM ET).

  

Reporter Jackie Alexander and Detective Michael Apostolou are forced to work together to investigate the mysterious deaths of the heirs to the incredible fortune of Greek tycoon Andreas Demiris.

But their suspicions and unanswered questions are devouring them, just like their rising passion for each other.

— Spellbound in His Arms by Angel Sefer

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New This Week: Stone Cold Case, A Morgan Iverson, Rock Shop Mystery by Catherine Dilts

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 September 2015 and priced $4.99 or less …

Stone Cold Case by Catherine Dilts

A Morgan Iverson, Rock Shop Mystery (2nd in series)

Publisher: Five Star

Price: $3.99 (as of 09/19/2015 at 4:30 PM ET).

  

A field trip ends in disaster when Morgan Iverson falls down a gulley and into a cold case. She wanted to learn enough geology to keep the family rock shop in business, but suddenly the only knowledge she needs is how to survive a night in the mountains.

Finding shelter, Morgan stumbles onto a Sasquatch lookalike, and worse, human remains. It appears the body may be that of Carlee Kruger, who vanished fifteen years earlier. Carlee's mother, Gerda, an alcoholic auto mechanic, asks Morgan to investigate her daughter's death. Having experienced similar grief at the loss of her husband, Morgan knows Gerda may never recover unless she learns what happened to Carlee. Newspaper editor Kurt Willard offers to help. Then Morgan finds a rare fossil gemstone where she discovered Carlee's remains — their first solid clue. Word leaks out to the prospecting community, sparking a dangerous treasure hunt.

As Morgan and Kurt follow clues as convoluted as the coils on a fossilized ammonite, they suspect the person who knows what happened fifteen years ago will do anything to keep the truth buried.

— Stone Cold Case by Catherine Dilts

See also the first mystery in this series, Stone Cold Dead, for $3.99 on Kindle.

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Triangle of Deception, A Dan Gordon Intelligence Thriller by Haggai Carmon, 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, Thomas & Mercer …

Triangle of Deception by Haggai Carmon

A Dan Gordon Intelligence Thriller

Publisher: Thomas & Mercer

Price: $1.99 (as of 09/19/2015 at 4:00 PM ET).

  

How do you penetrate the world's most secretive and tightly knit terrorist organization? Dan Gordon's only option is deception. Working undercover in a joint CIA/Mossad mission, he's on the hunt for the source of funding to Hezbollah. He has infiltrated a Lebanese network in Paraguay, only to realize the operation is far more wide-ranging than he's been told.

And when Dan finds himself locked in a grim Romanian prison cell, he wonders if there's still more that he hasn't been told. Was it a security leak that got him arrested? Did the CIA make him a sacrificial lamb? Or has he stumbled on a much bigger plot, one with the potential to disrupt Al Qaeda's operations in America?

— Triangle of Deception by Haggai Carmon

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Agent Zero by Lilith Saintcrow, New from Harlequin Romantic Suspense in September 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 …

Agent Zero by Lilith Saintcrow

Imprint: Romantic Suspense

  

An agent risks everything for a love he shouldn't feel …

After barely surviving an IED, former US Army soldier Reese was whisked away by a shadowy agency and genetically enhanced. Now a "Super Agent" — smarter, faster, stronger, deadly — Reese executes his missions with precision. But when he's inexplicably drawn to a down-on-her-luck waitress, Reese learns he's not the emotionless man he once thought.

One minute, Holly Candless is getting fifty-buck tips from her favorite hunky customer. The next, she's kidnapped, injected with something and rescued by Reese. Suddenly, they're on the run from the very government agency that wants Reese reprogrammed — and Holly dead. Keeping Holly alive is not only Reese's primary mission — it's his sole chance at love … and survival.

— Agent Zero by Lilith Saintcrow

If Looks Could Kill, A Novel of Suspense by Eileen Dreyer, Now Available at a Special Price

Omnimystery News is always searching for newly discounted mystery, suspense, thriller and crime novels for our readers to enjoy.

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

If Looks Could Kill by Eileen Dreyer

A Novel of Suspense

Publisher: ePublishing Works!

Price: 99¢ (as of 09/19/2015 at 3:00 PM ET).

  

Chris Jackson has secrets …

A wildly popular author of suspense novels, Chris hides away in the tiny town of Pyrite, Missouri, where she lives in a converted storefront and practices breaking-and-entering on local businesses.

Most of the citizens of Pyrite happily claim Chris as their very own celebrity. But the new police chief, Al MacNamara isn't one of them. Recently transplanted from the mean streets of Chicago, Mac hates mysteries. And Chris Jackson is a mystery.

Then, the murders begin. Murders that look suspiciously like those in Chris's books. Murders that escalate to a grisly stabbing that exactly mimicks a story no one has read except Chris, herself.

With MacNamara's help, Chris is forced to delve into the dark recesses of her past for answers. Is a madman stalking Chris? Or is Chris right to question her own sanity? Could she be committing the murders herself?

— If Looks Could Kill by Eileen Dreyer

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Entry Island by Peter May, New in Bookstores during September 2015

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

Entry Island by Peter May, A Novel of Suspense

Publisher: Quercus

    

When a murder rocks the isolated community of Entry Island, insomniac homicide detective Sime Mackenzie boards a light aircraft at St. Hubert airfield bound for the small, scattered chain of Madeline Islands, in the Gulf of St. Lawrence, as part of an eight-officer investigation team from Montréal.

Only two kilometers wide and three long, Entry Island is home to a population of just more than 100 inhabitants, the wealthiest of whom has just been discovered murdered in his home. Covered in her husband's blood, the dead man's melancholy wife spins a tale for the police about a masked intruder armed with a knife.

The investigation appears to be little more than a formality — the evidence points to a crime of passion, implicating the wife. But Sime is electrified by the widow during his interview, convinced that he has met her before, even though this is clearly impossible.

Haunted by this strange certainty, Sime's insomnia is punctuated by vivid, hallucinatory dreams of a distant past on a Scottish island 3,000 miles away, dreams in which he and the widow play leading roles. Sime's conviction soon becomes an obsession. And despite mounting evidence of the woman's guilt, he finds himself convinced of her innocence, leading to a conflict between the professional duty he must fulfill and the personal destiny he is increasingly sure awaits him.

— Entry Island by Peter May

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

Black Canyon Conspiracy by Cindi Myers, New from Harlequin Intrigue in September 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 …

Black Canyon Conspiracy by Cindi Myers

Series: The Ranger Brigade

Imprint: Intrigue

  

He'd rescued a beautiful hostage, now he needed to keep her alive …

Former Special Forces soldier Marco Cruz has no time for messy emotions. But the beautiful TV reporter he saved from a hostage ordeal now faces graver danger. Someone wants Lauren Starling dead — and the sinfully handsome Ranger wants to be the one to protect her.

Teaming up to find a killer and bring Lauren's kidnapper to justice, Marco and Lauren go on the run — outside the law — in a harrowing race for their lives. Before long, Marco begins to have unfamiliar feelings for Lauren — admiration, sympathy … and a powerful lust. He knows what's going on between them is unprofessional. But also undeniable.

— Black Canyon Conspiracy by Cindi Myers