Mystery Anthology

Aspen is a Norm. A non-magic. A human. And in this supernatural city, that's a quick way to wind up dead. Or worse. She didn't plan on becoming an apprentice to Lucien Dunadine, one of the strongest members on the Council of Mages. She really didn't plan on taking part in a deadly competition against Isak Uchida, her handsome, aggravating, deadly opponent. But with something sinister going down in the magic boroughs, they'll all have to work together if they want to uncover the source of an ancient evil threatening their home.

Comprising two distinct short novels - Monroe's Nightmare in Paradise and Bad Luck Shadow from critically acclaimed Victor McGlothin - Borrow Trouble is a hot double-feature that perfectly showcases each author's unique style.

Back in the harness after his abortive retirement to Florida, Rumpole glories in the mushroom pie, rainy day life of the Old Bailey. Here he spars with some old familiars like the venomous Judge Bullingham, and makes the acquaintance of some fresh foes. Six stories.

From its launch in 1920 until its demise in 1951, the magazine Black Mask published pulp crime fiction. The first hard-boiled detective stories appeared on its pages. Never before in audio, these vintage stories are the darkest of the dark, and the best of the best.

Crime fiction fans old and new will delight in rediscovering these taut, character-rich, heart-stopping tales, now on audio for the first time.

At the age of 13, Charlie Quinn's childhood came to an abrupt and devastating end. Two men, with a grudge against her lawyer father, broke into Charlie's home - and after that shocking night, her world was never the same. Now a lawyer herself, Charlie has made it her mission to defend those with no one else to turn to.

It’s beginning to look a lot like murder. Grab this cozy mystery boxed set and snuggle up to THREE chilling tales with a side of homicide! **Each book can be read individually so dive on in!*** Books Included: Star-Spangled Ice Scream Cake (Murder in the Mix 46) Apple Cider Donut Danger (Murder in the Mix 47) Fright Night Chocolate Delight (Murder in the Mix 48) A baker who sees the dead. One too many suitors. And a killer. Living in Honey Hollow can be murder. Star-Spangled Ice Scream Cake (Murder in the Mix 46) The Fourth of July is upon us and all of Honey Hollow is in a red, white, ...

Best-selling, award-winning author Laurie R. King’s tales featuring Sherlock Holmes and Mary Russell are among the most popular mysteries being published. Here, King explores the great detective’s initial meeting with Russell. Holmes is in a decidedly dark temper as he searches the countryside for wild bees, until he meets the headstrong young woman who will become his apprentice and eventual bride.

This audiobook collects Wellman’s John Thunstone and Lee Corbet stories, written between 1943 and 1979. These stories combine the mystical and horrific with traditional Southern folk tales and legends. These stories also reveal a post-World War II modernism that make them much more then pulp romanticism. The paranoia and cynicism of modern weird icons, such as The X-files, may well have had their genesis in the pulp musings of Manly Wade Wellman.

An Ear for Murder When oboist Sara Baron returns to her hometown for her grandfather's surprise birthday party, she discovers her childhood friend has been murdered and 'hear no evil' isn't an option. Whispered Clues The new community center celebrates its grand opening with a flair. Boom! Lights out! The building contractor? Dead. When Sara's former teacher is accused of the murder, Sara steps in to find the real culprit and restore harmony to her hometown. Bad Vibes A land deal, whistle blowing, a jealous ex. No shortage of motives for her friend’s disappearance. When her friend's ...

Within realms of the unknown, superstition stalks. Primitives see god in a rainbow, but they also suspect a deadly serpent beneath every unturned stone. Ignorance and fear sometimes unite to inspire us or spare us, but more often this demonic duality serves to light the torches of enraged mobs. Indeed, history tells stories of witches burned alive amid great celebrations. We know these things happened. We also know witchcraft is a figment. Fearlessly now, step away from the staid, known world that shelters you. Venture into lands of conundrum and enigma to witness ciphered matters of mind. ...

The Deep River Shifter Series is full of modern damsels in distress who find themselves being protected by the most unlikely heroes. The intense moments of danger are eclipsed by the attraction raging just under the surface. These handsome gentlemen may have the brains and admiration of all, but each one requires a woman who balances out their inner beast. If you love action, adventure, and romance, this is a series you have to read to believe. This box set includes: Rescued by Ryland Rescued by Emery Rescued by Silas Rescued by Alaric WARNING: This ebook contains sexy mature themes and ...

A "very short Catholic priest" who does "...not seem to know which was the right end of his return ticket," Father Brown is the embodiment of the phrase 'looks can be deceiving.' Arguably the second best-known crime-solver in English literature, this unassuming man of the cloth solves case after case with ease.

Everyone comes from someplace. Everyone has somewhere they feel safe. Some people have found their home and are content where they are. Others feel trapped and yearn to go somewhere else. Many are somewhere else and yearn to go back. But even in these safest of places, sometimes…crime hits home. What happens then?

USA TODAY and #1 AMAZON bestselling author Jeremy Bates presents the complete collection of the award-winning Midnight Book Club short novels. With fast-paced plots and stunning twists, these stories offer close to 1,000 pages of heart-racing suspense, action, and terror from one of today's most exciting voices in horror. Black Canyon Twelve-year-old Brian Garrett embarks on a weekend camping trip in Colorado’s Black Canyon of the Gunnison, hoping to reconnect with his distant parents. But when his father suffers a brutal accident deep in the chasm, survival takes a sinister turn. Over ...

These talking pets solve crimes! An innkeeper who reads minds. An ornery detective. And a trail of bodies. Cider Cove is the premier destination for murder. THREE BOOKS* INCLUDES RECIPES! Books Included: A Ruthless Rough Patch (Country Cottage Mysteries 25) Spotted at the Cemetery (Country Cottage Mysteries 26) The Trouble with Thanksgiving (Country Cottage Mysteries 27) My name is Bizzy Baker, and I can read minds—not every mind, not every time but most of the time and believe me when I say it’s not all it’s cracked up to be. Bizzy Baker runs the Country Cottage Inn, has the ability ...

"Matt Drabble is a name that will one day be as widely recognized as Stephen King & Dean Koontz" - READERS FAVORITE THE ASYLUM TRILOGY - an Amazon US Horror Chart #5 best seller, voted #5 on The Horror Novel Review's Top 10 Books of 2013, a 2014 Readers Favorite Gold Medal winner & the 2016 Readers Favorite Silver Medal winner for Anthology Fiction. Welcome back to Blackwater Heights, it's time to take another tour. After a breakout and a devastating fire, the private hospital is finally refurbished and opening its doors for business again. But the evil that has blighted this place runs ...

When the Blackout arrives, Dax Harper finds himself alone and fighting for survival on the chaotic streets of New Orleans. He is on the run, desperately searching for his estranged sister as the riots intensify. An unexpected encounter with his ex-girlfriend thrusts Dax into a leadership position—one he's not sure he can accept. As the hours pass, the city floods, pitting Dax in an epic battle against time and a mysterious new enemy threatening the future of humankind.

If you love twisty thrillers with heart, you'll love the Veronica Lee Thriller Collection Volume Two, Books 5-8, which has been earning rave reviews from thriller lovers looking for their next chilling series. The Veronica Lee Thriller Collection Volume Two includes books 5-8 in the addictive series: Her Day to Die (Book Five) After a ruthless predator begins to stalk and kill unsuspecting newlyweds in Washington, DC, investigative reporter Veronica Lee decides to make the series of double homicides the chilling subject of her next big story. Her Darkest Night (Book Six) When a vulnerable ...

Weddings are even better with a touch of magic - and mystery! Enter the magical world of the Seattle Haven, where magic is real and the weddings are over the top. Enjoy the complete Touch of Magic trilogy and the prequel novella in this boxed-set edition.

Hit the jackpot with stories from Michael Connelly, Laura Lippman, Walter Mosley, Alexander McCall Smith, and more superstars of mystery.