New This Week: Dead Giveaway, A Food Truck Mystery by Chloe Kendrick

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 …

Dead Giveaway by Chloe Kendrick

A Food Truck Mystery (5th in series)

Publisher: Chloe Kendrick

Price: $2.99 (as of 09/20/2015 at 4:30 PM ET).

  

Maeve's housewarming has an ice-cold corpse as an uninvited guest …

When Maeve moves into a new apartment, she's startled to find a chest freezer waiting for her. What she finds inside chills her to the bone. And her blood runs cold when she learns that the previous tenant in her apartment disappeared without a trace.

Things only get stranger from there. With a series of crimes hitting way too close to home, Maeve vows to get to the bottom of this mystery before she's evicted … permanently.

— Dead Giveaway by Chloe Kendrick

See all five mysteries in the highly reviewed Food Truck Series for $2.99 or less each on Kindle. The first book in the series, Murder To Go, is currently FREE!

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The Abduction, A Novel of Suspense by Mark Gimenez, 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, Navarchus Press …

The Abduction by Mark Gimenez

A Novel of Suspense

Publisher: Navarchus Press

Price: 99¢ (as of 09/20/2015 at 4:00 PM ET).

  

Former Green Beret Colonel Ben Brice drowns memories of Vietnam in oceans of Jim Beam. The war took everything from Ben — his wife, his son, his dreams — and now it threatens to take his ten-year-old granddaughter, Gracie, when she's abducted after a soccer game. Ben can't let that happen.

He puts down the bottle and goes in search of Gracie — and discovers dark family secrets and meaning to his life.

— The Abduction by Mark Gimenez

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Suspicions by Cynthia Eden, 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 …

Suspicions by Cynthia Eden

Series: The Battling McGuire Boys

Imprint: Intrigue

  

Mark Montgomery will never forget the night Ava McGuire galloped onto his ranch terrified out of her mind. Once he'd saved his best friend's sister from harm, the hardest part was letting her go. Now she's seeking safe haven again — and rekindling desire that will engulf them both.

Uncovering the truth about that long-ago night plunges Ava into a world where no one can be trusted. Except maybe the rancher she has loved for years … But with a vengeful killer stalking them and passion drawing them inexorably closer, will Mark's secrets be their downfall … ?

— Suspicions by Cynthia Eden

A Potion to Die For, A Carly Bell Hartwell, Magic Potion Mystery by Heather Blake, Now Available at a Special Price

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A Potion to Die For by Heather Blake

A Carly Bell Hartwell, Magic Potion Mystery (1st in series)

Publisher: NAL

Price: $1.99 (as of 09/20/2015 at 3:00 PM ET).

  

Trouble is brewing …

As the owner of Little Shop of Potions, a magic potion shop specializing in love potions, Carly Bell Hartwell finds her product more in demand than ever. A local soothsayer has predicted that a couple in town will soon divorce — and now it seems every married person in Hitching Post, Alabama, wants a little extra matrimonial magic to make sure they stay hitched.

But when Carly finds a dead man in her shop, clutching one of her potion bottles, she goes from most popular potion person to public enemy number one. In no time the murder investigation becomes a witch hunt — literally! Now Carly is going to need to brew up some serious sleuthing skills to clear her name and find the real killer — before the whole town becomes convinced her potions really are to die for!

— A Potion to Die For by Heather Blake

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Devoted in Death by J. D. Robb, New in Bookstores during September 2015

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

Devoted in Death by J. D. Robb, an Eve Dallas Mystery (41st in series)

Publisher: Putnam

    

When Lieutenant Eve Dallas examines a body in a downtown Manhattan alleyway, the victim's injuries are so extensive that she almost misses the clue. Carved into the skin is the shape of a heart — and initials inside reading E and D …

Ella-Loo and her boyfriend, Darryl, had been separated while Darryl was a guest of the state of Oklahoma, and now that his sentence has been served they don't ever intend to part again. Ella-Loo's got dreams. And Darryl believes there are better ways to achieve your dreams than working for them. So they hit the road, and when their car breaks down in Arkansas, they make plans to take someone else's. Then things get messy and they wind up killing someone — an experience that stokes a fierce, wild desire in Ella-Loo. A desire for Darryl. And a desire to kill again.

As they cross state lines on their way to New York to find the life they think they deserve, they will leave a trail of evil behind them. But now they've landed in the jurisdiction of Lieutenant Dallas and her team at the New York Police and Security Department. And with her husband, Roarke, at her side, she has every intention of hunting them down and giving them what they truly deserve …

— Devoted in Death by J. D. Robb

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.

The Protector's Mission by Margaret Daley, New from Harlequin Love Inspired 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 …

The Protector's Mission by Margaret Daley

Series: Alaskan Search and Rescue

Imprint: Love Inspired Suspense

  

Lydia McKenzie is the only living witness to a serial bomber's latest threat. Surviving the explosion at the café, Lydia is rescued by police sergeant Jesse Hunt and his K-9 partner, a Rottweiler named Brutus. She's struggling to remember details of the incident. But one thing she'll never forget is how she once felt about Jesse — the high school sweetheart she left to marry another. In charge of her protection, the guarded cop believes the bomber's after her, and he promises to keep her safe. But as more of Lydia's memories return, the more the vicious killer wants her dead.

— The Protector's Mission by Margaret Daley

Final Catcall, A Kathleen Paulson, Magical Cats Mystery by Sofie Kelly, Now Available at a Special Price

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Final Catcall by Sofie Kelly

A Kathleen Paulson, Magical Cats Mystery (5th in series)

Publisher: NAL

Price: $1.99 (as of 09/20/2015 at 1:00 PM ET).

  

Small-town librarian Kathleen Paulson gets plenty of entertainment from her extraordinary cats, Owen and Hercules. But when a theatre troupe stumbles into more tragedy than it bargained for, it's up to Kathleen to play detective …

With her sort-of boyfriend Marcus calling it quits and her ex-boyfriend Andrew showing up out of the blue, Kathleen has more than enough drama to deal with — and that's before a local theatre festival relocates to Mayville Heights. Now the town is buzzing with theatre folk, and many of them have their own private dramas with the director, Hugh Davis.

When Davis is found shot to death by the marina, he leaves behind evidence of blackmail and fraud, as well as an ensemble of suspects. Now Kathleen, with a little help from her feline friends Owen and Hercules, will have to catch the real killer before another victim takes a final curtain call.

— Final Catcall by Sofie Kelly

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New This Week: Pumpkin Pied, A Gray Whale Inn Mystery Short Story by Karen MacInerney

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Pumpkin Pied by Karen MacInerney

A Gray Whale Inn Mystery Short Story

Publisher: Karen MacInerney

Price: 99¢ (as of 09/20/2015 at 12:30 PM ET).

  

It's almost time for the Cranberry Island Harvest Festival and Pie Bake-Off … and the much-anticipated annual Great Pumpkin Contest. But trouble starts brewing when the front-running pumpkin is sabotaged … and flickering, ghostly lights set island tongues wagging.

When the corn maze goes up in smoke, things really start heating up … and it's up to innkeeper Natalie Barnes to get to the bottom of things. Is it really a ghost? Or is it someone's twisted idea of Halloween hijinks — which may take a deadly turn?

— Pumpkin Pied by Karen MacInerney

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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

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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

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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

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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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