There was quite a bit of news this week from the television networks developing new crime dramas, many from existing series characters or books.
And while we highlighted a few of these news items, there were still more, which we've collected into this post.
• ABC is developing a drama based on The Secrets of the Tomb: Skull and Bones, the Ivy League, and the Hidden Paths of Power by Alexandra Robbins. Dean Widenmann is writing the script that is said to be centered on a female FBI agent, who was once a member of a secret society, and discovers that her current case is related to her past association with the group.
• ABC has ordered a script for an untitled PI drama featuring a former LAPD homicide detective, whose disabling injury gives him a new ability to solve the most difficult cases. Jason Isaacs is expected to star with Stephen Chin writing.
• ABC has ordered a pilot for the legal thriller Entrapment in which a prosecutor is accused of murder. She turns to her former adversary, a streetwise defense attorney, to defend her. David Wilcox is writing the script.
• TNT has ordered a pilot for Public Morals to star Ed Burns as a late 1960s-era NYPD cop, who knows there is a fine line between good and bad in the department and on the street, and the temptations to cross over that line.
Saturday, November 02, 2013
Telemystery: News on Four Projects in Development at ABC and TNT
Death by the Half Dozen by Matthew Hole is Today's Fourth Featured Free MystereBook
MystereBooks is pleased to feature Death by the Half Dozen by Matthew Hole as today's fourth free mystery ebook (A Tarricone Murder Mystery; Kindle format only).
This title was listed for free as of the date and time of this post, November 02, 2013 at 7:40 AM ET. 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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Death by the Half Dozen
Matthew Hole
A Tarricone Murder Mystery
Publisher: Matthew Hole
Agatha Christie's country house, Greenway, is the last place Tarricone expects to be visiting. He certainly doesn't expect to be witnessing a murder either, especially one which is swiftly followed by another.
Tarricone & Son (Probate Researchers) is in a parlous financial state. It might not be, if only Tarricone himself could get up earlier in the morning. But he's never managed it yet and his aunt Nelly is getting increasingly desperate.
Luckily, her latest research has sniffed out an unexpected business opportunity: the shrieking TV B-lister Harmonica Helix has arrived at Agatha Christie's Greenway House to film a low-budget comeback. It's only just up the road and all Nelly has to do is get her handsome nephew's foot in the door ahead of the competition.
Unfortunately for Tarricone, a sudden death brings the rehearsals for a comedy whodunnit to a dramatic halt. Before long, the motley cast of actors meet similar fates until eventually there is only one person left standing.
Strangely for Tarricone, it is a turn of events which helps him slay some of his own demons and turn his life around.
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The Right To Remain Silent by Charles Burgess is Today's Third Featured Free MystereBook
MystereBooks is pleased to feature The Right To Remain Silent by Charles Burgess as today's third free mystery ebook (A Cricket and Honey Mystery; Kindle format only).
This title was listed for free as of the date and time of this post, November 02, 2013 at 7:30 AM ET. 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 Right To Remain Silent
Charles Burgess
A Cricket and Honey Mystery
Publisher: Underground Publications
Cricket aka Synai Hutchinson, a top notch undercover officer, on a case to bring down a major drug mogul. She plays her part well, and he has given her his heart and his ring wanting her to be his wifey! When this heat comes down, Cricket loses her cool and opens herself to unforeseen danger. Will she be able to pull it together? Or will the playa get played?
Honey aka Nikki Booker also undercover, has her sights set on exposing the corruption of the music industry's biggest producer. Honey's voice is sweeter than her name, wanting secretly to realize her own dreams of becoming a singer as she hits all the right notes for him. When Honey finds out information she shouldn't, somebody's dead and somebody's left dying!
These two women are thrown together by circumstance, but will what brought them together be what pulls them apart?
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The I.P.O. by Dan Koontz is Today's Second Featured Free MystereBook
MystereBooks is pleased to feature The I.P.O. by Dan Koontz as today's second free mystery ebook (A Suspense Thriller; Kindle format only).
This title was listed for free as of the date and time of this post, November 02, 2013 at 7:20 AM ET. 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 I.P.O.
Dan Koontz
A Suspense Thriller
Publisher: Dan Koontz
A tragic accident. An opportunistic CEO. A shocking announcement at the opening of a bizarre new stock market.
Seven year-old Ryan Tyler, Jr. has just been adopted. By a corporation.
Ticker symbol RTJ is the initial public offering on James Prescott's Avillage Exchange, a market that trades in the financial futures of exceptionally gifted orphans.
Before the brilliant first-grader has even had a chance to catch his breath, he is whisked off to live with seemingly perfect new parents he's not sure he can trust. And he's got a sinking feeling that the only ally he has from his previous life is somehow conspiring with the corporation.
With Prescott and a board of directors pulling strings behind the scenes, Ryan's only chance at freeing himself from his shareholders may be to team up with his fellow Avillage orphans: an embittered computer-programming savant, a once-in-a-generation NBA prospect, and a show-stopping Latin American model.
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No One Lives Twice by Julie Moffett is Today's Featured Free MystereBook
MystereBooks is pleased to feature No One Lives Twice by Julie Moffett as today's free mystery ebook (A Lexi Carmichael Mystery; Kindle format only).
This title was listed for free as of the date and time of this post, November 02, 2013 at 7:10 AM ET. 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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No One Lives Twice
Julie Moffett
A Lexi Carmichael Mystery
Publisher: Carina Press
I'm Lexi Carmichael, geek extraordinaire. I spend my days stopping computer hackers at the National Security Agency. My nights? Those I spend avoiding my mother and eating cereal for dinner. Even though I work for a top-secret agency, I've never been in an exciting car chase, sipped a stirred (not shaken) martini, or shot a poison dart from an umbrella.
Until today, that is, when two gun-toting thugs popped up in my life and my best friend disappeared. So, I've enlisted the help of the Zimmerman twins — the reclusive architects of America's most sensitive electronic networks — to help me navigate a bewildering maze of leads to find her.
Along the way, my path collides with a sexy government agent and a rich, handsome lawyer, both of whom seem to have the hots for me. Hacking, espionage, sexy spy-men — it's a geek girl's dream come true. If it weren't for those gun-toting thugs …
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Trust by Janet Dailey is Today's Nook Daily Find
MystereBooks is pleased to feature Trust by Janet Dailey as today's Barnes & Noble Nook Daily Find.
The deal price of $1.99 is valid only for today, Saturday, November 02, 2013.
Note: The price has been matched by Amazon.com for today only.
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Trust
Janet Dailey
The Bannon Brothers Series
Zebra Books
Cold cases aren't RJ Bannon's usual line of work. But Ann Montgomery's long-ago abduction is too intriguing to pass up. Ann was just three when she was taken in the night from her family's historic Virginia mansion more than twenty-five years ago. The socially prominent Montgomerys launched a heartbreaking search but no trace of the missing girl was ever found.
Bannon knows the chances of finding her now — alive or dead — are slim, yet he can't stop searching for answers. Especially once he meets Erin Randall. A beautiful, talented local artist, she seems to share some tantalizing connections with the vanished Ann. As the legacy of lies and deception comes to a shocking climax, a hidden menace explodes, and Bannon vows to protect Erin at all costs … even if it puts his own life on the line …
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Today's Mystery and Suspense Update from Big Fish Games (131102)
Here is today's mystery and suspense update from Big Fish Games …
• The New Release is Mayan Prophecies: Cursed Island.
• The Daily Deal is Abyss: The Wraiths of Eden, just $2.99 today only!
• The current Catch of the Week is Grim Tales: The Wishes, just $2.99 through Sunday, November 03, 2013 only.
Visit the Omnimystery Entertainment Network for more games of mystery and suspense!
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Today's New Release is Mayan Prophecies: Cursed Island
After narrowly escaping the ship of spirits, Coast Guard Officer Alexis and her friends find themselves lost at sea in a life raft. A sudden storm shipwrecks them on an island, and the Mayans living there demand retribution for the artifact stolen from them centuries earlier. Alexis must return the artifact to its rightful place in the ancient temple before the Spirit of the Volcano causes the entire island to break apart. A young girl may be their best hope to appease it, but a shadow from their past could bring about their doom — and can they stop the evil poacher from escaping his fate? Join the crew and save the island from destruction in this thrilling Hidden-Object Puzzle Adventure game!
A sample version is available to download and play for free for one hour.
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Today's Daily Deal is Abyss: The Wraiths of Eden
Find your missing fiancé in the deepest parts of the ocean as you investigate a forgotten underwater city, which hides many spine-chilling secrets and supernatural forces that still lurk in every corner of this mysterious world. Face an ancient evil that is hiding in the deepest chambers of the once idyllic city of Eden. Hold your breath and dive into this breathtaking underwater Hidden Object adventure!
A sample version is available to download and play for free for one hour. You can purchase this game today only — Saturday, November 02, 2013 — for $2.99.
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The current Catch of the Week is Grim Tales: The Wishes
Be careful what you wish for! When her young son begins to wither and age before her eyes, your sister desperately requests your help. You arrive to discover that a deadly bargain has been made. You must set things right before your nephew pays the terrible price!
A sample version is available to download and play for free for one hour. You can purchase this game at the special price of $2.99 through Sunday, November 03, 2013.
Friday, November 01, 2013
Review: Tell No Lies by Gregg Hurwitz
A Mysterious Review of Tell No Lies by Gregg Hurwitz.
Review summary: Though well written and atmospheric in its own way, there isn't quite as much tension or suspense as one might expect given the sheer number of deadlines, close calls, and near misses in this novel. The premise is a solid one and the suspects are all flawed in unpredictable ways. And yet it doesn't come together as cleanly as it should. (Click here for text of full review.)
Our rating:
Tell No Lies
Gregg Hurwitz
St. Martin's Press (August 2013)
Publisher synopsis: Daniel Brasher has always been something of a disappointment to his old-money aristocratic San Francisco mother. Daniel left his high-paying job as a money manager to marry his community organizer wife and work at a job he loves, leading group counseling sessions with recently paroled ex-cons. Now he's ready to move on and start a private practice.
But before he leaves, he finds an envelope in his department mailbox — one intended for someone else that was placed in his slot by accident. Inside it is an unsigned piece of paper, a note that says only "admit what you've done or you will bleed for it. you have 'til november 15 at midnite." The deadline has already passed and the person to whom the envelope was addressed was brutally murdered. But this first warning is only the beginning.
Soon, Daniel finds more warnings in his office mail, to people that the police cannot track down, and to victims that cannot be saved. Daniel's efforts, however, have alerted the killer to his involvement and next he gets a threat of his own. Now, with the clock ticking, Daniel — with no clue what he's supposed to have done or to what action he must confess — must somehow appease, or outwit, a seemingly unstoppable killer.
Four Kinds of Rain, A Novel of Suspense by Robert Ward, Now at a Special Price
MystereBooks is pleased to feature Four Kinds of Rain by Robert Ward, now available at a special price, courtesy of the publisher, Tyrus Books.
The ebook format of this title was priced at $1.99 from the listed vendors (below) as of the date and time of this post (11/01/2013 at 5:30 PM ET). 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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Four Kinds of Rain by Robert Ward
A Novel of Suspense
Publisher: Tyrus Books
Broke, recently divorced, and a total deadbeat, Bob Wells has spent his life as a psychiatrist only doing good in the world. When one of his patients with clear paranoid delusions starts to lose a grip, Bob has no choice but to intervene.
Emile Bardan is haunted by demons, and he believes that someone is trying to steal his most prized possession, the legendary Mask of Utu. Bob thinks it's all part of Emile's imagination until he discovers that Emile is telling the truth and that the mask is worth millions.
It's Bob who may actually be the one losing his grip. He's tired of helping people for nothing, tired of being treated like dirt — and while he may have met the girl of his dreams, he doesn't want to lose her because he can't take care of her.
There is only one thing to do: Bob is going to steal the mask himself: But doing so may mean making the biggest mistake of all — as he proceeds down a path into a dark abyss from which there is no return.
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Amos Walker: The Complete Story Collection by Loren D. Estleman, Now at a Special Price
MystereBooks is pleased to feature Amos Walker: The Complete Story Collection by Loren D. Estleman, now available at a special price, courtesy of the publisher, Tyrus Books.
The ebook format of this title was priced at $1.99 from the listed vendors (below) as of the date and time of this post (11/01/2013 at 5:00 PM ET). 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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Amos Walker: The Complete Story Collection by Loren D. Estleman
Publisher: Tyrus Books
In honor of Amos Walker's 30th anniversary (1980-2010), the author has compiled a mammoth 600-plus-page collection of all 31 Walker stories, with an introduction by Estleman and the new, never-before-published story, "Sometimes a Hyena".
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A New MystereBook: Buried Secrets by Leighann Dobbs
Here is 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 October 2013 priced $3.99 or less …
Buried Secrets by Leighann Dobbs is the fourth book in this paranormal cozy mystery series.
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Buried Secrets by Leighann Dobbs
A Blackmoor Sisters Mystery
Publisher: Leighann Dobbs
Publication Date: October 30, 2013
Even the ghosts have secrets in Dead Water …
For Celeste Blackmoore and her sisters, locating a hundred year old buried treasure in the gold mining ghost town of Dead Water sounds like an easy job ... until they find themselves facing threats from both sides of the grave.
While dealing with a ghost who wants revenge, a sheriff who wants to lock them up and a thieving stranger who wants them out of town, the girls find themselves using their unique paranormal skills to investigate a century old secret that holds the key to the treasure.
Throw in a hunky bartender, a shotgun toting old timer, a mysterious stranger from their past and, of course, their trusty cat Belladonna who always knows just where to look (if only the sisters would listen to her!) and the girls soon discover that looking for buried treasure can be deadly.
In a town where no one, including the ghosts, are what they seem, can the girls find the treasure before they end up in grave danger?
MystereBooks: Over 360 Prologue Titles Now Just 99 Cents Through November 2013
Prologue Books announced on their Facebook page today, "Lots of Prologue titles across crime, sci-fi, fantasy, and western genres are only $0.99 for the month of November!"
We took a quick look and discovered over 360 in the Mystery, Thriller & Suspense category alone. Too many to mention here, so if you're interested in seeing what's available, use this link to see the list on Amazon.com.
Prologue publishes digital versions of long out-of-print titles, or as they say on their website, creating "a living record of the crime, science fiction, and fantasy genres."
Telemystery: ABC To Develop Crime Drama Based on Liza Marklund's Annika Bengtzon
ABC is developing a crime drama based on a character created by Swedish novelist Liza Marklund.
According to Deadline, the unnamed series is centered on crime reporter Annika Bengtzon and will be written by Charles Randolph for Universal Television.
Annika Bengtzon was introduced in 1998 in Sprängaren, which was first published in the US in 2001 as The Bomber. (More about the book, below).
The Bomber was adapted into a Swedish-language theatrical film in 2001 and was followed up two years later with another adaptation of a book in the series, Paradise. The other six series titles were optioned by Yellow Bird and filmed as made-for-television movies in Sweden.
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The Bomber
Liza Marklund
An Annika Bengtzon Mystery
Crime reporter Annika Bengtzon is woken by a phonecall in the early hours of a wintry December morning. An explosion has ripped apart the Olympic Stadium. And a victim has been blown to pieces.
As Annika delves into the details of the bombing and the background of the victim, there is a second explosion. These chilling crimes could be her biggest news story yet. When her police source reveals they are hot on the heels of the bomber, Annika is guaranteed an exclusive with her name on it.
But she is uncovering too much, and soon finds herself the target of a deranged serial killer …
A New MystereBook: The Ultimate Mystery Thriller Horror Box Set
Here is 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 October 2013 priced $3.99 or less …
The Ultimate Mystery Thriller Horror Box Set — Prepare for the ultimate wild ride, whether you're looking for ghostly or sexy detectives, family and military dramas, mind-twisting space opera, or a fast-paced, edge-of-your-seat crime-thriller, there's a sizzling suspense, dramatic mystery, or a shattering dark fantasy waiting inside. Now available for just $0.99 (as of the date and time of this post) for a limited time only.
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The Ultimate Mystery Thriller Horror Box Set
Publisher: Red Mountain Publishing
Publication Date: October 30, 2013
The Moscow Affair by Taylor Lee: A dangerously elegant man and a beautiful feisty young woman, take on the evils of the international sex trade while exploring a passionate world of their own.
Reversion: The Inevitable Horror by J. Thorn: In a forest littered with caution tape and artifacts of the deceased, Samuel must outrun the ominous cloud eating away at reality. As the dying world collapses upon itself, he has to find a way to escape the Reversion.
Honor Code by Cathy Perkins: In a small southern town where everyone knows each other's business, veteran detective Larry Robbins must untangle conflicting motives and hidden agendas to bring a elderly widower home alive.
Kill To Inherit by Nolan Radke: Will a second murder help the ghost detective unlock the mystery behind his own?
Cool Heat by Richter Watkins: She was the woman they couldn't kill and he couldn't resist.
In Search of the Sacred Word by Thomas Morrissey: Jeremy Storyteller died and came back. But he didn't come back alone.
Resistance by David Weisman: A mind twisting space opera.
City of Lies by R. J. Ellory, New in Bookstores This Week
Today's new hardcover mystery title, scheduled to be published this week by Overlook, is City of Lies by R. J. Ellory.
For a list of more new hardcover mysteries published this month, visit our New Mysteries page for October 2013. For new paperback mysteries, visit The Mystery Bookshelf where a selection of October 2013 mysteries, novels of suspense, and thrillers are shelved.
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City of Lies
R. J. Ellory
John Harper has just made a discovery: the father he believed to be dead for more than thirty years is alive, though lying in a coma in a Manhattan hospital. Returning home to New York brings with it memories of childhood, many of them painful, and yet Harper could never have prepared himself for the truth.
Confronted with the reality of his father's existence, Harper finds himself seduced by a lifestyle that he seems to have inherited — an underworld life of power, treachery, and menace. As he desperately tries to uncover the facts of his own past, he is faced with one lie after another, and with each new discovery he becomes more and more entangled in a dark and shocking conspiracy.
