Black Palmetto by Paul Carr is Today's Third Featured Free MystereBook

MystereBooks is pleased to feature Black Palmetto by Paul Carr as today's third free mystery ebook (A Crime Thriller; Kindle format only).

This title was listed for free as of the date and time of this post, February 26, 2014 at 7:00 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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Black Palmetto
Paul Carr
A Crime Thriller
Publisher: The Wild Rose Press

Hired to find a man who has stolen classified information from a government research facility, Sam Mackenzie and his partner Simone track their quarry to the backwater town of Iguana Key. Sam soon finds himself at police headquarters for questioning after a local citizen is killed. As the murders continue, the police need a scapegoat and their sights are dead set on Sam.

To get the police off his back, Sam enlists the help of Lora Diamond, a beautiful newspaper reporter, and Harpo Crumm, a homeless man also hunting the killer for reasons of his own. He uncovers a connection to a secret government program that reaches all the way to the nation's capital. Navigating a minefield of hired thugs and assassins, he stalks the killer and becomes a target himself. The intersection of the players' investigative paths leads to a deadly conclusion.

  

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Just Kill Me by Wendy Herman is Today's Second Featured Free MystereBook

MystereBooks is pleased to feature Just Kill Me by Wendy Herman as today's second free mystery ebook (A Novel of Suspense; Kindle format only).

This title was listed for free as of the date and time of this post, February 26, 2014 at 6:45 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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Just Kill Me
Wendy Herman
A Novel of Suspense
Publisher: BigWorldNetwork.com

Freya is a typical Soccer Mom whose picture perfect life is envied by all who know her. She has a successful, loving husband, three healthy boys, a quirky but devoted best friend, and a naturally fit body most 40-year-old women only dream of.

But after her youngest son, Rowan, nearly dies in the middle of her kitchen, her outlook on life changes drastically. Deciding to fulfill her long-forgotten dream of becoming an FBI agent, will she unwittingly force a choice between the two men in her life? Which one truly loves her and which one will she choose?

  

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True-Life Adventure by Julie Smith is Today's Featured Free MystereBook

MystereBooks is pleased to feature True-Life Adventure by Julie Smith as today's free mystery ebook (A Paul Mcdonald Mystery; Kindle format only).

This title was listed for free as of the date and time of this post, February 26, 2014 at 6:30 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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True-Life Adventure
Julie Smith
A Paul Mcdonald Mystery
Publisher: booksBnimble

Things were going lousy for ex-reporter Paul Mcdonald: No money, no girl friend, no bright new career as a mystery novelist … and then along came PI Jack Birnbaum with an offer. He'd detect, and Paul would write the client reports. It wasn't much, but it would keep Spot the cat in Kitty Queen tidbits. And then this:

  "That stuff'll kill you."
  "What? Your coffee?" Jack was just doctoring his second cup.
  "No. All that sweetener. You're poisoning yourself."
  "We've all gotta go sometime."
  Jack went right about then. His eyes rolled back and he let go of the cup. Coffee sloshed all over my rug. His big body fell forward in the chair.

A day that begins with a body in your living room really ought to get better, but next comes burglary and after that, assault-by-cop. And Paul's got a feeling that's just the beginning. There must have been something someone didn't want him to know in one of those client reports. But what?

Birnbaum's last report concerned a kidnapped child, so Paul begins there. The trail leads him to the laboratory of a Nobel laureate geneticist, and then to City Hall, where an extremely nasty surprise awaits. But there's an upside — lovely witness Sardis Kincannon. Nothing like falling in love while you're running for your life!

  

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Best Kept Secret by Jeffrey Archer is Today's Kobo Daily Deal

MystereBooks is pleased to feature Best Kept Secret by Jeffrey Archer as today's Kobo Daily Deal.

The deal price of $1.99 is valid only for today, Wednesday, February 26, 2014.

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Best Kept Secret
Jeffrey Archer
The Clifton Chronicles
St. Martin's Press

London, 1945. Who shall inherit the Barrington family fortune? The vote in the House of Lords has ended in a tie. The Lord Chancellor's deciding vote will cast a long shadow on the lives of Harry Clifton and Giles Barrington.

Harry returns to America to promote his latest novel while Emma goes in search of the little girl who was found abandoned in her father's office on the night he was killed.

When the general election is called, Giles Barrington has to defend his seat in the House of Commons and is horrified to discover who the Conservatives select to stand against him.

But it is Sebastian Clifton, Harry and Emma's son, who ultimately influences his uncle's fate.

  

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Only Time Will Tell by Jeffrey Archer is Today's Nook Daily Find

MystereBooks is pleased to feature Only Time Will Tell by Jeffrey Archer as today's Nook Daily Find.

The deal price of $1.99 is valid only for today, Wednesday, February 26, 2014.

Note: The price has been matched by Amazon.com for today only.

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Only Time Will Tell
Jeffrey Archer
The Clifton Chronicles
St. Martin's Press

The epic tale of Harry Clifton's life begins in 1920, with the words "I was told that my father was killed in the war." A dock worker in Bristol, Harry never knew his father, but he learns about life on the docks from his uncle, who expects Harry to join him at the shipyard once he's left school. But then an unexpected gift wins him a scholarship to an exclusive boys' school, and his life will never be the same again.

As he enters into adulthood, Harry finally learns how his father really died, but the awful truth only leads him to question, was he even his father? Is he the son of Arthur Clifton, a stevedore who spent his whole life on the docks, or the firstborn son of a scion of West Country society, whose family owns a shipping line?

    

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House Secrets by Mike Lawson is Today's Kindle Daily Deal

MystereBooks is pleased to feature House Secrets by Mike Lawson as today's Kindle Daily Deal.

The deal price of $1.99 is valid only for today, Wednesday, February 26, 2014.

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House Secrets
Mike Lawson
A Joe DeMarco Thriller
Grove Press

Joe DeMarco is sent by Speaker of the House John Mahoney to look into the accidental death of a mediocre newspaper reporter who, in the days before his death, claimed that he had a lead on the biggest political scandal since Watergate. It turns out that the reporter was on the trail of Senator Paul Morelli, the handsome and gifted rising star from New York, considered a shoo-in for his party's presidential nomination.

Morelli's past has already been scrutinized and he looks clean, but then why is DeMarco being followed by a pair of thugs who freelance for the CIA?

  

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Today's Mystery and Suspense Update from Big Fish Games (140226)

Here is today's mystery and suspense update from Big Fish Games …

• Our Featured Title is Cursed Memories: The Secret of Agony Creek.

• The current Catch of the Week is Zodiac Prophecies: The Serpent Bearer, just $2.99 through Sunday, March 02, 2014 only.

• Today's Special Deal — One Day Sale: All PC and Mac Games are 20% Off! Use coupon code SAVE20 at check-out to purchase any Standard Edition or Collector's Edition game for 20% off the retail price. Offer valid February 26th, 2014 only until 11:59 PM PT.

Visit the Omnimystery Entertainment Network for more games of mystery and suspense!

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Our Featured Title today is Cursed Memories: The Secret of Agony Creek

After waking up chained to the floor of a disgusting cabin, you must discover the Secret of Agony Creek and escape before it's too late! Avoid a dangerous police officer, a mysterious phantom, and many more dangers in this incredible Hidden Object Puzzle Adventure game! Figure out why the town was evacuated and learn about the founder's shady past.

A sample version is available to download and play for free for one hour.

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The current Catch of the Week is Zodiac Prophecies: The Serpent Bearer

Born under the rare 13th zodiac sign, Ophiuchus, Amy had no idea she was destined to save a magical world. Having already trapped children of the other 12 zodiac signs, the Dark Lord now has his sights on conquering our world as well. Amy must gather her courage to free the children's souls and finally bring the Dark Lord's tyranny to an end.

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, March 02, 2014.

Review: Death of a Policeman by M. C. Beaton

A Mysterious Review of Death of a Policeman by M. C. Beaton. A Hamish Macbeth Mystery.

Review summary: Probably the most compelling element of this murder mystery is that as the end of the book nears, it isn't clear whodunit, or even whydunit. Still, the journey taken includes so many twists and turns that it actually gets a little tiresome. Entertaining for fans of the series, but possibly not the best introduction to it. (Click here for text of full review.)

Our rating:

Death of a Policeman
M. C. Beaton
A Hamish Macbeth Mystery
Grand Central (February 2014)

Publisher synopsis: Local police stations all over the Scottish Highlands are being threatened with closure. This presents the perfect opportunity for Detective Chief Inspector Blair, who would love nothing more than to get rid of Sergeant Hamish Macbeth. Blair suggests that Cyril Sessions, a keen young police officer, visit the town of Lochdubh to monitor exactly what Macbeth does every day. Macbeth hears about Blair's plan and is prepared to insure that Cyril returns back to headquarters with a full report. But Cyril is soon found dead and Hamish quickly becomes the prime suspect in his murder.

        

Restless Waters, A Rachel Porter Mystery by Jessica Speart, Now at a Special Price

MystereBooks is pleased to feature Restless Waters by Jessica Speart, now available at a special price, courtesy of the publisher, HarperCollins.

The ebook format of this title was priced at $3.99 from the listed vendors (below) as of the date and time of this post (02/25/2014 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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Restless Waters by Jessica Speart
A Rachel Porter Mystery (9th in series)
Publisher: HarperCollins

For most people, Hawaii is heaven on Earth. But U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service agent Rachel Porter sees the rot beneath its natural splendor. Its pristine shores are harboring a new breed of criminal, those who would upset the fragile ecological balance in the name of profit … those who would kill in the cause of greed.

On the trail of illegal traffickers in exotic animals, Rachel stumbles upon something far more insidious and frightening — and a suspiciously shark-devoured human corpse that washes up on the rocks is only the beginning. Suddenly everyone wants her off a case that is too hot to handle. But she won't be warned, coaxed, or threatened away, even as the blood that darkens the tropical waters marks Rachel Porter as the most endangered creature in Paradise.

  

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A New MystereBook: Macaron Murder by Harper Lin

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 February 2014 priced $4.99 or less …

Macaron Murder by Harper Lin is the first book in a new cozy mystery series featuring delicious recipes of French pastries and desserts.

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Macaron Murder by Harper Lin
A Clémence Damour, Patisserie Mystery
Publisher: Harper Lin
Publication Date: February 24, 2014
Price: $2.99 (as of 02/25/14 04:30 PM ET)

French native Clémence Damour returns to Paris after traveling around the world for two years. She's dog-sitting for her parents in the posh 16th arrondissement and overseeing the family patisserie, a famous franchise known for their delectable gourmet pastries and sweets in Paris and around the world.

To get off on the right foot with la gardienne, the caretaker of the apartment building, Clémence gives her a box of their luxury macarons. The next morning however, the half-eaten box of macarons is found near la gardienne's dead body. An incompetent inspector accuses Clémence of being the killer, which prompts her to solve the case herself.

  

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Homefront, A Phil Broker Thriller by Chuck Logan, Now at a Special Price

MystereBooks is pleased to feature Homefront by Chuck Logan, now available at a special price, courtesy of the publisher, HarperCollins.

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 (02/25/2014 at 4:00 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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Homefront by Chuck Logan
A Phil Broker Thriller (6th in series)
Publisher: HarperCollins

The daughter of ex-cop Phil Broker andex-army major/anti-terrorist operative Nina Pryce, Kit Brokeris no ordinary eight-year-old. She has seen more — and survived more — than most grown-ups. And now she has inadvertently invited a nightmare into the lives of those she loves.

Phil Broker and his family moved to tiny Glacier Falls, Minnesota, to heal from the psychological wounds they received while helping to avert an inhuman act of terror. But young Kit chose the wrong adversary when she triumphed over local schoolyard bully Teddy Klumpe — for the boy's disreputable clan does unholy business from the darkest shadows of their small town … and they do not forgive.

What begins as a minor feud between neighbors quickly escalates into a major offensive of intimidation, destruction, fear … and death. And the worst is yet to come — because terror has come home.

        

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A New Ballpark Mysteries Mystery: The Missing Marlin by David A. Kelly

We are pleased to present you with one of this month's new First Clues: Mysteries for Kids books: The Missing Marlin by David A. Kelly, a Ballpark Mysteries Mystery.

For more information about the book, which is recommended for readers aged 7 to 9, see a synopsis, below.

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The Missing Marlin by David A. Kelly
Series: Ballpark Mysteries
Publisher: Random House
Format(s): Paperback, eBook

Mike and Kate are in Miami visiting Kate's Uncle Oliver — and the Miami Marlins ballpark, of course!

Uncle Oliver is in charge of keeping the new fish tanks at the ballpark fully stocked, but strange things keep happening. Kate swears she saw an endangered sea turtle in one of the tanks. Then some of Uncle Oliver's rare fish go missing, including his favorite, Marlin.

Something fishy is going on in Miami!

      

A Game of Lies, A Hannah Vogel Mystery by Rebecca Cantrell, Now at a Special Price

MystereBooks is pleased to feature A Game of Lies by Rebecca Cantrell, now available at a special price, courtesy of the publisher, Forge Books.

The ebook format of this title was priced at $2.99 from the listed vendors (below) as of the date and time of this post (02/25/2014 at 3:00 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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A Game of Lies by Rebecca Cantrell
A Hannah Vogel Mystery (3rd in series)
Publisher: Forge Books

In preparation for the 1936 Berlin Olympics, the Nazis have rid the streets of anti-Semitic material and other propaganda, and present a peace-seeking face to the world. Journalist and part-time spy for the British, Hannah Vogel, shudders to think of what lies under the temporary coat of gloss.

Posing as travel reporter Adelheid Zinsli and lover of SS officer Lars Lang, Hannah has been collecting Nazi secrets from Lang and smuggling them back to Switzerland. Wanted by the SS, her travel in and out of Germany has always been fraught with danger, but this trip is especially treacherous.

Surrounded by former colleagues who could identify her, Hannah tries to keep a low profile while reporting on the Games as Adelheid. Her relationship with Lang gets more complicated as he sinks into alcoholism; the whispers she hears about his work in the SS give her chills. Whose side is he on?

Hannah agrees to meet her mentor, Peter Weill, at the Stadium, but before he can reveal information that will expose the Nazis, he dies in front of her. Hannah suspects poison.

Hannah must discover who killed Weill and get his secret package out of the country before the Olympics end and the Nazis tighten their noose … and before her true identity is revealed. And her partner may be the very one about to expose her …

        

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