Telemystery: Castle, Chicago P.D., Hawaii Five-0, and Scorpion, New This Week on DVD

Telemystery, your source for one of the most comprehensive listings of crime drama, amateur sleuth, private investigator, mystery and suspense television series, mini-series and made-for-television movies, now available on or coming soon to DVD, Blu-ray disc, or Video-on-Demand, is profiling four series from our site being released this week.

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Castle

Season Seven

   

The wedding bells are ringing, but will Castle and Beckett really tie the knot? An astonishing turn of events tears television's most lovable couple apart in a captivating new season of this ABC series.

On the biggest day of his life, Castle is nowhere to be found … and it's not because he has cold feet. Now, in a season of brilliant twists and turns, Castle and Beckett take on New York City's most fascinating cases while they try to solve the mystery of their own relationship. Join them as they hunt for an "Invisible Man," travel to the Old West and witness the return of their deadly rival, Dr. Kelly Nieman.

The 8th season of Castle premieres on September 21st, 2015.

Chicago P.D.

Season Two

   

Follow Sergeant Hank Voight (Jason Beghe) and his team of detectives, including former military man Jay Halstead (Jesse Lee Soffer) and Erin Lindsay (Sophia Bush), in their battles against the Windy City's most ruthless criminals. Turf wars, a brutal home invasion, a violent heroin operation and a massive drug cartel are part of the second season of this NBC series.

The 3rd season of Chicago P.D. premieres on September 30th, 2015.

Hawaii Five-0 2010

Season Five

   

In the 5th season of this CBS series, McGarrett continues to try to bring closure to his father's case and closure to his mother's past, while the state's brash Five-O unit, who may spar and jest among themselves, remain determined to eliminate the seedy elements from the 50th state.

The 6th season of Hawaii Five-0 premieres on September 25th, 2015.

Scorpion

Season One

    

When Scorpion is on the case, saving the world is a no-brainer! Elyes Gabel stars as Walter, the eccentric leader of a team of brilliant misfits a psychiatrist with a gambling addition, a mechanical prodigy with anger issues, and a "human calculator" with social anxiety who save the world from problems only a genius could solve. Also in the cast are Robert Patrick as tough-as-nails security agent Cabo Gallo and Katherine McPhee as Paige, a former waitress who translates the "normal" world for the geniuses.

The second season of this CBS series premieres September 21st, 2015.

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Thoreau in Phantom Bog by B. B. Oak, New on the Mystery Bookshelf during August 2015

New on the Mystery Bookshelf during August 2015 …

Thoreau in Phantom Bog by B. B. Oak, A Henry David Thoreau Mystery (3rd in series)

Publisher: Kensington

  

Henry David Thoreau's impassioned activism in the Underground Railroad leads him away from the banks of Walden Pond into a morass of murder …

In the spring of 1848, Thoreau returns to Plumford, Massachusetts, in search of a fellow conductor on the Underground Railroad, who has gone missing along with the escaped female slave he was assigned to transport. With the help of his good friend, Dr. Adam Walker, Thoreau finds the conductor — shot to death on a back road.

When the two men discover that Adam's beloved cousin Julia has given the slave safe harbor, their relief is counterbalanced by concern for Julia, who has put herself in grave danger. Another conductor has been murdered in a neighboring town and a letter has been found from someone claiming to have been hired to assassinate anyone harboring fugitive slaves. With all of them now potential targets, the need for Thoreau and Adam to apprehend the killer is more urgent than ever …

— Thoreau in Phantom Bog by B. B. Oak

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Criminal Confections, A Hayden Mundy Moore, Chocolate Whisperer Mystery by Colette London, 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, Kensington …

Criminal Confections by Colette London

A Hayden Mundy Moore, Chocolate Whisperer Mystery (1st in series)

Publisher: Kensington

Price: $1.99 (as of 08/31/2015 at 1:00 PM ET).

  

Hayden Mundy Moore is an expert on everything chocolate, helping clients develop new products and revamp recipes until they're irresistible. But sometimes, a dash of murder finds its way into the mix …

Hayden Mundy Moore has bushwhacked through African jungles and haggled in exotic markets to find the finest cacao beans and the most flavorful blends. It's thrilling work but rarely dangerous — until a colleague turns up dead at the exclusive chocolate-themed Lemaître resort spa in San Francisco.

Adrienne Dowling's heart attack is blamed on an accidental overdose of the secret ingredient used in Lemaître Chocolates' new line. Hayden can't believe that conscientious Adrienne would make that mistake. And between chocolate body scrubs, cocoa mud baths, and a non-stop frenzy of chocolate-based treats, Hayden starts to suspect that she, not Adrienne, was the intended target. Finding a killer among the rival chocolatiers and potential suspects won't just be satisfying — it might save her life …

— Criminal Confections by Colette London

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A Geek Girl's Guide to Murder, The Geek Girl Mysteries by Julie Anne Lindsey, 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 …

A Geek Girl's Guide to Murder by Julie Anne Lindsey

The Geek Girl Mysteries (1st in series)

Publisher: Carina Press

Price: $3.99 (as of 08/31/2015 at 12:30 PM ET).

  

IT manager Mia Connors is up to her tortoiseshell glasses in technical drama when a glitch in the Horseshoe Falls email system disrupts security and sends errant messages to residents of the gated community. The snafu's timing couldn't be worse — Renaissance Faire season is in full swing and Mia's family's business relies on her presence.

Mia doesn't have time to hunt down a computer hacker. Her best friend has disappeared, and she finds another of her friends murdered — in her office. When the hunky new head of Horseshoe Falls security identifies Mia as the prime suspect, her anxiety level registers on the Richter scale.

Eager to clear her name, Mia moves into action to locate her missing buddy and find out who killed their friend. But her quick tongue gets her into trouble with more than the new head of security. When Mia begins receiving threats, the killer makes it clear that he's closer than she'd ever imagined.

— A Geek Girl's Guide to Murder by Julie Anne Lindsey

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The Problem of the Missing Miss, A Charles Dodgson and Arthur Conan Doyle Mystery by Roberta Rogow, 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, Open Road …

The Problem of the Missing Miss by Roberta Rogow

A Charles Dodgson and Arthur Conan Doyle Mystery (1st in series)

Publisher: Open Road

Price: $1.99 (as of 08/31/2015 at 12:00 PM ET).

  

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By the English seaside, two literary legends team up to find a young lady who has disappeared …

Once a playground for the British nobility, by the mid-1880s Brighton has become a haven for middle-class vacationers. Shabbier than it was, and darker around the edges, it is nonetheless a fitting place for a young doctor's honeymoon.

But no sooner has Arthur Conan Doyle stepped off the train than he encounters a mystery. A teenage girl has vanished from the railway terminal, and the elderly Reverend Dodgson — better known by his pen name, Lewis Carroll — is searching for her. Doyle will do whatever it takes to rescue the missing miss from the clutches of a coastal criminal, even if it means putting his honeymoon in danger.

— The Problem of the Missing Miss by Roberta Rogow

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A Conversation with Novelist Erik Therme

We are delighted to welcome author Erik Therme to Omnimystery News today.

Erik's debut novel is titled Mortom (Thomas & Mercer; April 2015 trade paperback and ebook formats) and we recently had the chance to catch up with him to talk more about his work.

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Omnimystery News: Into which fiction genre would you place Mortom?

Photo provided courtesy of
Erik Therme

Erik Therme: I believe an author should write the story they feel compelled to tell, regardless of the genre. Mortom began life as a horror story before eventually transmuting into a mystery, whereas my current "work in progress" is more action-driven and targeted toward young adults. Part of the joy of writing is being able to follow your imagination wherever it takes you, but at the same time, publishers need to market your work to a specific audience to be successful, and not focusing on a genre could prove problematic in the long run.

OMN: Tell us a little more about your writing process.

ET: It always begins with an idea. If I'm lucky, the idea branches into a scene, and from there — a story. Sometimes that story can be molded into a novel. If that's the case, I push through the first draft without an outline, but I usually create a timeline and character sketches before the next draft. For the most part I try and let my characters do what they want, and they often surprise me and drive the story in unexpected directions.

OMN: How involved were you with the cover design?

ET: Mortom is my first published work, so I had no idea what to expect when it came to the cover. A few months after acceptance, the publisher sent me four possible designs and asked for my feedback. Two were very generic, one I absolutely hated, but the last design blew me away. I relayed my thoughts to the publisher, and shortly thereafter they approved my selection with no further discussion. Needless to say, I was beyond relieved.

OMN: What kinds of feedback have you received from readers?

ET: I continue to be amazed by how many readers comment on the antagonism between (siblings) Andy and Kate. Some love the dynamic, while others are confounded by it. Readers also regularly ask about a sequel. It was never my intent to continue the story, but if the book does well — and the publisher is interested — I would definitely be game to revisit the town of Mortom. No pun intended.

OMN: When selecting a book to read, what do you look for?

ET: I'll sample anything that looks interesting, but I tend to gravitate toward stories that are dark. My most recent reads have been When We Were Animals by Joshua Gaylord and Ugly Young Thing by Jennifer Jaynes. Both were excellent and kept me thinking long after I had finished the last page.

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Erik Therme has thrashed in garage bands, inadvertently harbored runaways, and met Darth Vader. When he's not at his computer, he can be found cheering for his oldest daughter's volleyball team or chilling on the PlayStation3 with his eleven-year-old. He currently resides in Iowa City, Iowa — one of only seven places in the world that UNESCO has certified as a City of Literature.

For more information about the author, please visit his website at ErikTherme.com and his author page on Goodreads, or find him on Facebook and Twitter.

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Mortom by Erik Therme

A Novel of Suspense

Publisher: Thomas & Mercer

Andy Crowl barely knew his recently deceased cousin, Craig Moore, so he's especially surprised to be named as the sole beneficiary in Craig's will. Not that there's much to inherit: just an empty bank account and a run-down house.

Once Andy arrives in the town of Mortom, however, he's drawn into his puzzle-obsessed cousin's true legacy: a twisted and ominous treasure hunt. Beckoned by macabre clues of dead rats and cemetery keys, Andy jumps into the game, hoping to discover untold wealth. But unsavory secrets — and unanswered questions about Craig's untimely demise — arise at every turn, leading Andy to wonder if he's playing the game … or if the game is playing him.

Something's rotten in Mortom. And this dead man's game might not be all that Andy is doomed to lose.

— Mortom by Erik Therme

Today's Selection of Daily Deals for Monday, August 31, 2015

Omnimystery News is pleased to feature a selection of today's Daily Deals found on Monday, August 31, 2015 at 7:30 AM ET …

The Doomsday Testament by James Douglas

A Jamie Sinclair Mystery (1st in series)

Publisher: Transworld Digital

Nook Daily Find Price: $2.99

  

1937, Hitler sent an expedition to Tibet in search of the lost land of Thule.

1941, Heinrich Himmler spent a huge fortune, and sacrificed the lives of hundreds of concentration camp prisoners, to turn Wewelsburg Castle in Germany into a shrine to the SS.

Art recovery expert Jamie Saintclair thought he knew his grandfather, but when he stumbles upon the old man's lost diary he's astonished to find that the gentle Anglican clergyman was a decorated hero who had served in the Special Air Service in World War Two. And his grandfather has one more surprise for him. Sewn in to the endpaper of the journal is a strange piece of Nazi symbolism.

This simple discovery will launch him on a breathless chase across Europe and deep into Germany's dark past. There are some who will kill to find that which is lost, and although he doesn't know it, Saintclair holds the key to its hiding place.

— The Doomsday Testament by James Douglas

Death and the Redheaded Woman by Loretta Ross

An Auction Block Mystery (1st in series)

Publisher: Audible Studios

Audible Daily Deal Price: $2.95

When auctioneer Wren Morgan begins cataloging the contents of the Campbell mansion, she's unprepared to find something that can't be appraised — a dead man. After the body turns out to be a criminal with ties to a recent jewel heist, Wren comes face-to-face with Death Bogart. A private eye and part-time bounty hunter, Death is searching for the stolen jewels needed to convict a murderer.

Death finds a friend and willing ally in Wren, but they aren't the only ones searching for treasure. Two ruthless men are also on the hunt, and they will do anything to eliminate the competition. To survive, Death and Wren must solve two mysteries spanning a century and a half and outwit a pair of cold-blooded killers.

— Death and the Redheaded Woman by Loretta Ross

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Today's Selection of Free MystereBooks for Monday, August 31, 2015

Omnimystery News is pleased to feature a selection of Free MystereBooks found on Monday, August 31, 2015 at 6:30 AM ET …

Crime Scene by Casey Hill

A CSI Reilly Steel Prequel

Publisher: Casey Hill

Price: FREE!

  

I, Spy by Jordan McCollum

A Spy Another Day Novel of Romantic Suspense

Publisher: Durham Crest Books

Price: FREE!

  

Hustle by Claire Chilton

The Hunted Hearts Series

Publisher: Ragz Books

Price: FREE!

  

The Grave Man by David Archer

A Sam Prichard Mystery

Publisher: David Archer

Price: FREE!

  

Caribbean Run by R. J. Jagger

A Nick Teffinger Thriller

Publisher: Thriller Publishing Group

Price: FREE!

  

Ring of Truth by Michael Patterson

A Tom Stone Mystery

Publisher: Crescent Books Publishing

Price: FREE!

  

Sherlock Holmes and the Boulevard Assassin by John Hall

A Sherlock Holmes Pastiche

Publisher: Endeavour Press

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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Danger Music, A Novel of Suspense by Jacqueline Diamond, 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, K. Loren Wilson …

Danger Music by Jacqueline Diamond

A Novel of Suspense

Publisher: K. Loren Wilson

Price: 99¢ (as of 08/30/2015 at 8:00 PM ET).

  

Freelance writer Kenny Rubin has an unusual magazine assignment: to solve the strangulation death five years earlier of aspiring actress Melinda Rivers. And she's supposed to do it before the airing of a TV movie that's probing the same subject.

Many of the people involved in making the movie knew Melinda, and as Kenny begins interviewing the principals, people around her start dying. Someone, it appears, is afraid the truth really might surface. Despite having to battle the manic phase of her bipolar disorder, she must put the pieces together before she delivers herself into the hands of a killer.

— Danger Music by Jacqueline Diamond

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