Mistress of Lies, An Isabel Wilde, Mistress of Fortune Mystery by Holly West, New This Week from Carina Press

Carina Press is a digital-first imprint from Harlequin, publishing books in an interesting and diverse selection of genres including contemporary romance, steampunk, gay/lesbian fiction, science-fiction, fantasy, and — but of course — mystery and suspense.

We've selected one of their recently published titles to feature here today …

Mistress of Lies by Holly West

An Isabel Wilde, Mistress of Fortune Mystery (2nd in series)

Publisher: Carina Press

Price: $2.99 (as of 09/29/2014 at 5:30 PM ET).

  

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London, 1679. Isabel, Lady Wilde, mistress of King Charles II, has made a good living disguised as fortune teller Mistress Ruby, counseling London's elite. But after the murder of one of her customers, business has taken a downturn, and Isabel is on the verge of accepting the king's offer to move into the palace.

Isabel's plans are interrupted when a beggar girl named Susanna shows up at her home, claiming to be her niece. Isabel always believed that her older brother, Adam, died alone during the plague. When Susanna reveals that Adam was actually murdered, Isabel is compelled to take up an impossible task: discover the truth about her brother's death, twelve years after it happened.

Isabel's investigation leads her through the gamut of London society, from bear-baiting matches and brothels to the realm of wealthy bankers. But as she uncovers her brother's dark secrets, Isabel begins to wonder whether the past is better left buried — especially when uncovering the truth could lead to her own funeral.

— Mistress of Lies by Holly West

Fit To Be Dead, An Aggie Mundeen Mystery by Nancy G. West, 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, Henery Press …

Fit To Be Dead by Nancy G. West

An Aggie Mundeen Mystery (1st in series)

Publisher: Henery Press

Price: $0.99 (as of 09/29/2014 at 5:00 PM ET).

  

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Aggie Mundeen, single and pushing forty, fears nothing but middle age. When she moves from Chicago to San Antonio, she decides she better shape up before anybody discovers she writes the column, "Stay Young with Aggie." She takes Aspects of Aging at the University of the Holy Trinity and plunges into exercise at Fit and Firm.

Rusty at flirting and mechanically inept, she irritates a slew of male exercisers, then stumbles into murder. She'd like to impress the attractive detective with her sleuthing skills. But when the killer comes after her, the health club evacuates semi-clad patrons, and the detective has to stall his investigation to save Aggie's derriere.

— Fit To Be Dead by Nancy G. West

New This Week: Deadly Deceit, A Kate Maddox Mystery by Nancy Buckingham

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 2014 and priced $4.99 or less …

Deadly Deceit by Nancy Buckingham

A Kate Maddox Mystery (4th in series)

Publisher: Belgrave House

Price: $3.99 (as of 09/29/2014 at 4:30 PM ET).

First published in 1992 by Piatkus Crime Club and as written by Erica Quest. This is its first appearance as an ebook.

  

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Detective Chief Inspector Kate Maddox is on holiday in Lisbon with her partner, Richard Gower, when they meet acquaintances of his. Major Bletchley is tired, but his wife accompanies them to a Fado club.

When they return to the hotel the major is dead — murdered. The investigation links to another murder back home in the Cotswolds, and proves very complex for Kate.

— Deadly Deceit by Nancy Buckingham

The Alligator Man, A Legal Thriller by James Sheehan, 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, Center Street …

The Alligator Man by James Sheehan

A Legal Thriller

Publisher: Center Street

Price: $2.99 (as of 09/29/2014 at 4:00 PM ET).

Read our review of this book on Mysterious Reviews.

  

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Kevin Wylie's crooked boss wants to run him out of town, and Kevin's long-time girlfriend is ready to take a hike. He decides that now is the time to leave Miami, visit his father, who he hasn't seen in 28 years, and get some answers. Heading back to his hometown, he doesn't realize that he and his dad will become embroiled in a murder case.

The victim, one of the richest and most-hated corporate criminals in America has been dubbed The Alligator Man since pieces of his clothing were found in a local swamp. Billy Fuller had every reason in the world to want Johnson dead and all the evidence leads right to his doorstep. But legendary trial lawyer Tom Wylie believes in Billy and he and his son reunite to fight the courtroom battle for Billy's life.

— The Alligator Man by James Sheehan

Murder at Marble House by Alyssa Maxwell, New on the Mystery Bookshelf during September 2014

New on the Mystery Bookshelf during September 2014 …

Murder at Marble House by Alyssa Maxwell

An Emma Cross, Gilded Newport Mystery (2nd in series)

Publisher: Kensington

  

To see more new paperback titles scheduled to be published this month, visit The Mystery Bookshelf for September 2014. For new hardcover mysteries, visit New Mysteries where for a list of September 2014 mysteries, novels of suspense, and thrillers is provided.

More about our featured title, below …

With the dawn of the twentieth century on the horizon, the fortunes of the venerable Vanderbilt family still shine brightly in the glittering high society of Newport, Rhode Island. But when a potential scandal strikes, the Vanderbilts turn to cousin and society page reporter Emma Cross to solve a murder and a disappearance …

Responding to a frantic call on her newfangled telephone from her eighteen-year-old cousin, Consuelo Vanderbilt, Emma Cross arrives at the Marble House mansion and learns the cause of her distress — Consuelo's mother, Alva, is forcing her into marriage with the Duke of Marlborough. Her mother has even called in a fortune teller to assure Consuelo of a happy future.

But the future is short-lived for the fortune teller, who is found dead by her crystal ball, strangled with a silk scarf. Standing above her is one of the Vanderbilts' maids, who is promptly taken into police custody. After the frenzy has died down, Consuelo is nowhere to be found. At Alva's request, Emma must employ her sleuthing skills to determine if the vanishing Vanderbilt has eloped with the beau of her choice — or if her disappearance may be directly connected to the murder …

— Murder at Marble House by Alyssa Maxwell