Saturday, July 28, 2012

MystereBooks: This Week's Update of Kindle Books Priced $2.99 or Less (120728)

MystereBooks: Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller eBooks

Every month Amazon publishes a list of 100 Kindle books priced $3.99 or less. We thought we'd take that idea and improve on it, publishing a list of 100 Kindle mystery books priced $2.99 or less and updating it every week!

Here is our general criteria for selecting titles to include: books from major or specialty publishers of crime fiction and those written by authors familiar to us. There are far more than 100 to choose from, so we use our best judgment to narrow it down.

And just a reminder … as we add new titles, older ones are removed from the list. These books aren't likely to be repeated, so we encourage you to check in frequently!

Just a note or two before we get to today's update.

• Two more first two in series titles from Poisoned Pen Press were newly discounted this past week, the "Lena Jones" mysteries by Betty Webb and the "John the Eunuch" mysteries by Mary Reed and Eric Mayer. The first in each series is 99 cents — free on iTunes — and the second is $2.99.

• Just a couple more days before July's Amazon 100 Kindle Books for $3.99 or less sale ends. We've tried to avoid duplicating titles from this sale on our own list, but there's always a chance one or two might have slipped in.

Below are listed the new $2.99 or less titles we added today; click on the cover or title for more information or to purchase the Kindle edition.

Important Note: Prices can and do change without prior notice! We strongly urge you to confirm the price of the book before completing your purchase. The price displayed on the vendor website at the time of purchase is the price of the book.

Silenced by Allison Brennan

Silenced by Allison Brennan.
A Lucy Kincaid Mystery (4th).

Taking a Stand by Ken Casper

Taking a Stand by Ken Casper.

Blood Men by Paul Cleave

Blood Men by Paul Cleave.

A Discount for Death by Steven F. Havill

A Discount for Death by Steven F. Havill.
A Posadas County Mystery (12th).

One for Sorrow by Mary Reed and Eric Mayer

One for Sorrow by Mary Reed and Eric Mayer.
A John the Eunuch Mystery (1st).

Trap Line by Carl Hiaasen and Bill Montalbano

Trap Line by Carl Hiaasen and Bill Montalbano.

Separate Cases by Robert J. Randisi

Separate Cases by Robert J. Randisi.
A Miles Jacoby Mystery (4th).

Stand-Up by Robert J. Randisi

Stand-Up by Robert J. Randisi.
A Miles Jacoby Mystery (6th).

Desert Noir by Betty Webb

Desert Noir by Betty Webb.
A Lena Jones Mystery (1st).

Desert Wives by Betty Webb

Desert Wives by Betty Webb.
A Lena Jones Mystery (2nd).

A Cool Breeze on the Underground by Don Winslow

A Cool Breeze on the Underground by Don Winslow.
A Neal Carey Mystery (1st).

New TV Spot for Skyfall

Skyfall (2012)

A new TV spot for the film Skyfall aired during last night's Olympics Opening Ceremonies, and the studio has uploaded it to its YouTube channel; we've embedded it below.

The 23rd film in this long-running franchise, Skyfall is Daniel Craig's third turn as James Bond. Directed by Sam Mendes from an original screenplay by John Logan, Neal Purvis and Robert Wade, the film opens in the UK on October 26th, 2012 and in the US on November 9th, 2012.

The Long Midnight of Barney Thomson by Douglas Lindsay is Today's Second Featured Free MystereBook

MystereBooks: Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller eBooks

MystereBooks is pleased to feature The Long Midnight of Barney Thomson by Douglas Lindsay as today's second free mystery ebook.

This title was listed as free as of the date and time of this post. 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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The Long Midnight of Barney Thomson by Douglas Lindsay

The Long Midnight of Barney Thomson
Douglas Lindsay
A Barney Thomson Thriller
Publisher: Blasted Heath

Barney Thomson — awkward, diffident, Glasgow barber — lives a life of desperate mediocrity. Shunned at work and at home, unable to break out of a twenty-year rut, each dull day blends seamlessly into the next.

However, there is no life so tedious that it cannot be spiced up by inadvertent murder, a deranged psychopath, and a freezer full of neatly packaged meat.

Barney Thomson's uninteresting life is about to go from 0 to 60 in five seconds, as he enters the grotesque and comically absurd world of the serial killer …

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Murder on the Interstate by Jean Henry Mead is Today's Featured Free MystereBook

MystereBooks: Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller eBooks

MystereBooks is pleased to feature Murder on the Interstate by Jean Henry Mead as today's free mystery ebook.

This title was listed as free as of the date and time of this post. 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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Murder on the Interstate by Jean Henry Mead

Murder on the Interstate
Jean Henry Mead
A Logan & Cafferty Mystery
Publisher: Medallion Press

This is the third mystery in this series.

Dana Logan and Sarah Cafferty are traveling along a northern Arizona interstate when they discover the body of a young woman in her Mercedes convertible. The killer returns to disable their motorhome and "Big Ruby" McCurdy, a truck driver, comes to their rescue. While following the killer's pickup to get his license number in the 18-wheeler, they find that he's not only stalking them, but is involved in a homegrown terrorist group that plans to take down the government.

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Death of a Cozy Writer by G. M. Malliet is Today's Kindle Daily Deal

The Kindle Daily Deal

MystereBooks is pleased to feature Death of a Cozy Writer by G. M. Malliet as today's Amazon Kindle Daily Deal.

The deal price of $1.99 is valid only for today, Saturday, July 28, 2012.

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Death of a Cozy Writer by G. M. Malliet

Death of a Cozy Writer
G. M. Malliet
An Inspector St. Just Mystery
Publisher: Mainly Murder

We said this winner of the 2008 Agatha Award for Best First Novel "will entertain readers with its characters, setting, and board game-like features, but in the end will captivate them with a compelling denouement in a familiar gathering of the suspects in the drawing room."

From deep in the heart of his eighteenth century English manor, millionaire Sir Adrian Beauclerk-Fisk writes mystery novels and torments his four spoiled children with threats of disinheritance. Tiring of this device, the portly patriarch decides to weave a malicious twist into his well-worn plot. Gathering them all together for a family dinner, he announces his latest blow — a secret elopement with the beautiful Violet … who was once suspected of murdering her husband.

Within hours, eldest son and appointed heir Ruthven is found cleaved to death by a medieval mace. Since Ruthven is generally hated, no one seems too surprised or upset — least of all his cold-blooded wife Lillian. When Detective Chief Inspector St. Just is brought in to investigate, he meets with a deadly calm that goes beyond the usual English reserve. And soon Sir Adrian himself is found slumped over his writing desk — an ornate knife thrust into his heart. Trapped amid leering gargoyles and concrete walls, every member of the family is a likely suspect. Using a little Cornish brusqueness and brawn, can St. Just find the killer before the next-in-line to the family fortune ends up dead?

Read our review of Death of a Cozy Writer by G. M. Malliet.

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Friday, July 27, 2012

AMC Cancels The Killing

The Killing (AMC)

AMC has elected not to renew The Killing for a third season. This news comes as no surprise to anyone, who watched the first season only to discover that the whole premise of the season, "Who killed Rosie Larson?", was not to be resolved until the end of the second season.

On some level this cancellation is disappointing news, as we were really impressed by the performances of the actors playing the two principal characters, Mireille Enos and Joel Kinnaman. But it's unlikely we'd ever completely trust showrunner Veena Sud developing a new storyline for the series, fearing we would be "surprised" again by some new "twist" she'd insist was integral to the success of the series yet was anything but. So it's probably all for the best.

First Clues, Mysteries for Kids: New Titles for August 2012

Find mystery books for the young sleuth in your family at First Clues, Mysteries for Kids

First Clues: Mysteries for Kids is pleased to announce a selection of new mystery, suspense and thriller books (including series books) scheduled for publication during August 2012, listed in approximate order of reading level, from books for younger readers to books for teens.

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Judy Moody's Mini-Mysteries and Other Sneaky Stuff for Super-Sleuths by Megan McDonald
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Judy Moody's Mini-Mysteries and Other Sneaky Stuff for Super-Sleuths
Megan McDonald

Chock-full of advice for the would-be sleuth and bursting with activities, here is a fun diversion for fans of Judy and for anyone who loves a good mystery. "The Great Class Heist" is just one of the whodunits tackled by Judy Drewdy and agents Dills Pickle (aka Frank), Spuds Houdini (Rocky), and James Madagascar (Stink), who need readers' help in cracking these addition to six solve-it-yourself missions, kids can get in the mood to: Create a detective kit … Sketch suspects … Test powers of observation … Puzzle through ridonkulus logic puzzles … Write super-sneaky codes … And more!

This entertaining reference book is recommended for readers aged 6 to 10.

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The Sinister Sweetness of Splendid Academy by Nikki Loftin
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The Sinister Sweetness of Splendid Academy
Nikki Loftin

Lorelei is bowled over by Splendid Academy — Principal Trapp encourages the students to run in the hallways, the classrooms are stocked with candy dishes, and the cafeteria serves lavish meals featuring all Lorelei's favorite foods. But the more time she spends at school, the more suspicious she becomes. Why are her classmates growing so chubby? And why do the teachers seem so sinister?

It's up to Lorelei and her new friend Andrew to figure out what secret this supposedly splendid school is hiding. What they discover chills their bones — and might even pick them clean!

This stand-alone supernatural mystery is recommended for readers aged 7 to 9.

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The Case of the Crooked Campaign by Lewis B. Montgomery
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The Case of the Crooked Campaign
Lewis B. Montgomery
The Milo & Jazz Mysteries

Campaign mania hits Westview when Jazz decides to run for school president. But is someone stealing all her best ideas? And how? Milo and Jazz must solve the mystery … before Election Day!

The Milo & Jazz Mysteries are recommended for readers aged 7 to 9.

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Raining Cats and Detectives by Colleen AF Venable
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Raining Cats and Detectives
Colleen AF Venable
The Guinea Pig Mysteries

It's a dark and stormy afternoon when Sasspants, PI(G), leaves Mr. Venezi's pet shop to live with a new owner. Soon there's a mystery afoot back at the shop: the cat from the bookstore next door has disappeared. All the pet shop animals are putting on their detective hats, but their fluffy-but-faraway guinea pig detective can't help them follow the clues! Can Hamisher the hamster solve this cat-napping without Sasspants? He's going to try his furry best not only to crack the case, but to reunite with his best friend and fellow sleuth too.

The Guinea Pig Mysteries are recommended for readers aged 7 to 9.

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Turkey Trouble on the National Mall by Ron Roy
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Turkey Trouble on the National Mall
Ron Roy
The Capital Mysteries

Every year, the president pardons one turkey for Thanksgiving. One. But KC and her best friend, Marshall, think one isn't enough! This year, they want to gather lots of turkeys to be spared. The night before the holiday, the turkeys are in a big flock on the National Mall waiting to be set free. The next morning, they're gone! Who would steal 117 Thanksgiving turkeys? KC and Marshall have to ruffle some feathers to find out!

The Capital Mysteries are recommended for readers aged 7 to 9.

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The Case of the Ruined Ram by David Lewman
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The Case of the Ruined Ram
David Lewman
The Club CSI Cases

The students in Miss Hodges's forensic science class have been given a tough case to crack: The high school's Rocky the Ram mascot costume was stolen and destroyed! The class divides into teams to investigate, and the first team to solve the crime wins extra credit and gets VIP tickets to Rams games for the rest of the year!

Corey, Hannah, and Ben quickly get to work. They discover that a very similar crime happened twenty-five years ago, and back then the rival high school confessed to the vandalism. Is this just a copycat prank? Or could someone else be to blame? Club CSI: is determined to be the first team to uncover the truth!

The Club CSI: Cases are recommended for readers aged 10 to 12.

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Till Death Do Us Bark by Kate Klise
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Till Death Do Us Bark
Kate Klise

When a dog arrives at Spence Mansion, Seymour is overjoyed. His adoptive parents, Ignatius B. Grumply and Olive C. Spence, are less enthusiastic — especially when Secret, the dog, begins barking all night long. Is it possible Secret just misses his old companion, the late Noah Breth, whose children are fighting like cats and dogs over their father's money? Or does Secret have a secret that, in the end, will make the entire town of Ghastly howl with delight?

This spooky novel is recommended for readers aged 10 to 12.

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Kentucky Thriller by Lauren St. John
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Kentucky Thriller
Lauren St. John
The Laura Marlin Mysteries

Laura Marlin's two greatest loves in life are detective novels and animals, so she is ecstatic when her uncle agrees to let her keep a horse after they rescue it, crazed with fear, from an overturned horsebox. But he has a condition. Before he will allow her to adopt it they have to find its former owner, just to ensure that it hasn't been stolen. A visit to Newmarket to investigate the thoroughbred's origins leads Laura to the Kentucky Derby in the US and deep into the murky world of race-fixing.

The Laura Marlin Mysteries are recommended for readers aged 10 to 12.

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The Big Flush by Trina Robbins
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The Big Flush
Trina Robbins
The Chicagoland Detective Agency Series

Poor Megan — history's repeating itself. She's been booted from Stepford Prep, and her father is sending her to visit Pine Lake Academy … a boarding school. This could mean the end of the Chicagoland Detective Agency! Raf and Bradley come along to get a sniff at the new school, but when Megan ducks into a restroom marked do not enter and Raf takes a sip from an old fountain, school becomes the least of their problems. Something spooky is knocking around in the pipes, and now it has its hooks in them.

Have Raf and Megan really been taken over by a ghost from a hundred years ago? Can Bradley dig up the mystery that's dogged Pine Lake Academy for a century? What deeply buried dastardly deeds will bubble to the surface?

The Chicagoland Detective Agency Series books are recommended for readers aged 10 to 12.

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The Case of the Piggy Bank Thief by Martha Freeman
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The Case of the Piggy Bank Thief
Martha Freeman
The First Kids Mysteries

Although a stolen piggy bank is normally no big deal, this particular bank belongs to seven-year-old Tessa, whose mother is the president of the United States. When her eleven-year-old sister, Cammie, finds out that the piggy also held an old coin their dog, Hooligan, dug up from the White House lawn, the case really gets complicated — and delicate. The coin in question, they realize, is probably the one archaeologists have been trying to uncover and is worth millions! The girls have got to find the culprit and the coin and turn it in or their mother will have a major scandal on her hands.

The First Kids Mysteries are recommended for readers aged 10 to 12.

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Hocus Pocus Hotel by Michael Dahl
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Hocus Pocus Hotel
Michael Dahl

Tyler Yu asked Charlie Hitchcock to meet him after school, and Charlie assumed it was for a fight. But when it turns out Ty just needs help solving a magical mystery at the Abracadabra Hotel, an unlikely friendship is formed.

This novel is recommended for readers aged 10 to 12.

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Don't Turn Around by Michelle Gagnon
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Don't Turn Around
Michelle Gagnon


Sixteen-year-old Noa has been a victim of the system ever since her parents died. Now living off the grid and trusting no one, she uses her computer-hacking skills to stay safely anonymous and alone. But when she wakes up on a table in an empty warehouse with an IV in her arm and no memory of how she got there, Noa starts to wish she had someone on her side.

Enter Peter Gregory. A rich kid and the leader of a hacker alliance, Peter needs people with Noa's talents on his team. Especially after a shady corporation called AMRF threatens his life in no uncertain terms.

But what Noa and Peter don't realize is that Noa holds the key to a terrible secret, and there are those who'd stop at nothing to silence her for good.

This first YA novel by the author of several adult thrillers is recommended for readers aged 13 and older.

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First Clues: Mysteries for Kids is your source for information on over 200 mystery series for children and young adults, where each series is conveniently listed under four different age categories (New Sleuths, ages 4 to 6; Future Sleuths, ages 7 to 9; Sleuths in Training, ages 10 to 12; and Apprentice Sleuths, ages 13 and older).

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