Mystery Collection

The First Collection of Twelve Stories is a captivating collection featuring the brilliant detective Lord Peter Wimsey in a series of thrilling, often witty mysteries. This illustrated volume includes such unforgettable tales as The Fantastic Horror of the Cat in the Bag, where Wimsey faces a bizarre crime involving a mysterious cat, and The Unprincipled Affair of the Practical Joker, which pits the detective against a cunning adversary with a penchant for dark humor.

England, 1487—Ludovic Sumerford knows he'll never see a penny from his father's estate. His three older brothers will make sure of that. Fortunately, his smuggling venture brings in more than a few sovereigns. But when he tells a local woman about the sudden death of her brother, money is the least of his worries. Meanwhile, King Henry's insecurity is testing the country to breaking point. He quietly seethes and plots, while rumors of a man claiming to be the rightful heir to the throne of England cause poor decisions.

One year after her mother’s death, a woman prepares to celebrate her fortieth birthday. Digging through a trunk in the attic, looking for keepsakes for the occasion, she discovers photographs that call into question everything she believed about her life. The truth is a different story—one of a little girl in danger, a lie, and a mother’s love so fierce it led her to do the unimaginable.

Book #8 of the Jab Boone Murder Mystery Series Ezra Parkinson discovers the American Indian that taught Jab’s grandfather the art of tracking 40 years ago. But that discovery unearths deadly secrets—and those determined to keep them! Jab must find a way to draw those responsible for Jay Boone’s death out in the open—or be a target himself!

In 1974, local farmers outside Xi'an, China, discovered an army of more than 8,000 life-sized ancient terracotta warriors buried in a series of pits. Historians believed that the warriors were placed there to guard the mausoleum of Qin Shi Huang, the first Emperor of China.

Three incredible steamy short stories containing over 30,000 words for your enjoyment. Dragon Shifter Gargoyle Shifter Vampire Shifter

In the beating heart of the rainforest, anyone could be the next victim… “It was bending over me again and, somewhere between brain fog and pounding heart, I comprehended the outline as human.” A tropical rainforest vacation. A secluded Malaysian resort. Sounds like paradise? Far from it. Isolated among strangers, no one can be trusted. Georgia is done with the trauma she hides in her past. Amidst the hum and heat of the jungle, the air hangs thick with promise. She’s keen to get along with her fellow travellers – a vibrant, outgoing bunch – not to mention the hot freerunner ...

Welcome to a world where failure fuels the quest for truth, and heartbreak becomes the path to justice. Join Katie Connell and Emily Bernal in this thrilling seven-book collection, penned by award-winning author Pamela Fagan Hutchins, where mysteries unravel in the face of relentless determination and unexpected love.

Mystery mastermind James Hunt brings you the newest collection of the highly-rated Detective Grant Abduction Series. The Silent Ones (Books 1,2,3): A retired detective must solve a string of child abductions before it’s too late. Missing Person (Books 1,2,3): With a family missing, and after four years off the police force, Chase Grant finds himself back in the midst of a criminal investigation.

In what many refer to as one of the first and greatest science fiction thrillers, a mysterious stranger wanders into an inn, wrapped head-to-toe in bandages. What lies beneath the bandages is something even more mysterious. As Wells tackles issues of identity, deception, and the deterioration of the human mind, listeners will be drawn into the story of the mysterious man, whose own mistakes end up whisking him into a whirlwind of deceit, terror, and even murder. In the end, the question will be asked: when your sense of self and identity vanish, who will you become?

Disgraced ex-cop Rocket Malone makes a living collecting the memories of the rich. How does he do it? Simple. He cracks open their skulls and yanks out the implanted hardware. It pays the bills. At least, it would if he wasn't swimming in gambling debts. Called to the scene of a grisly murder, Rocket runs into a small problem. His client's head is missing, along with the memories it contains. A beautiful woman, a mysterious foreigner, and an eccentric billionaire all believe Rocket can find the missing memories, and each is willing to pay dearly for the information. Finding this dead man's ...

A boxed set of books 9-12 of the full-length Morelville Mysteries series novels featuring Sheriff Mel Crane and Agent Dana Rossi. You get: Book 9: The Turkey Tussle - The old-fashioned country village of Morelville Holds a secret. Faye Crane has the perfect life as a homemaker, farmer’s wife and grandmother…or she did until her daughter-in-law Dana went and stirred up a mysterious murder, never resolved and long buried in the Lafferty family lore – before Faye ever became a Crane. Now she’s been reminded of some startling questions about her families past that she’s not sure she ...

Have yourself a very Merry Witchmas in Holiday Haven, where the magic and mystery of Christmas is snow joke! Lumi Northrop is a powerful guardian of the north—the North Star Reindeer Sanctuary, that is. But when trouble strikes and Santa's favorite reindeer goes missing, it's up to her to save Christmas!

One town. Two leading ladies. More magic than you can shake a wand at. Welcome back to Beechwood Harbor. Betwixt is a collection of the in-between. Catch up with Holly and Scarlet in these stories of the mischief and mayhem they get themselves into while you wait for the next full-length novel.

What if the real horror isn’t the ghost… but the truth it reveals? In this chilling collection, ghosts don’t just haunt—they unravel mysteries, distort reality, and change lives forever. From eerie whispers that hide sinister secrets to spectral encounters that shift the fabric of existence, each story will keep you guessing until the final, haunting twist. Inside, you’ll find: A forgotten house that never existed… or did it? A reflection that moves just a little too slowly. A babysitter who realizes her job might last forever. A missing roommate who was never supposed to be ...

A betrayal...a secret baby….an unknown imposter…will Tess survive the wagon train journey to Sunset Hills, Oregon after her life is threatened? And if so, what will she do once she gets there? 1855. Tess Findlay can’t wait to be reunited with her beau who went out west three months ago to mine for gold, saying he’d send for her soon. Even though she hasn’t heard from him, she’s discovered she’s with child and decides to join a wagon train to travel to Oregon to surprise him with the news. When a band of robbers holds up the caravan, Tess is shocked to recognize her beau as one...

This is a collection of Merryville Mystery Books 1-3 and includes Brownies & Betrayal, Cupcakes & Contempt and Daiquiris & Death. Book 1: Meredith is a divorced empty-nester who bakes brownies for cash. In her tiny rural town of Merryville, the last thing she expects is to stumble upon a dead body. But that’s what happens. And what’s worse is she dreamt about it the night before it happened. To avoid being a suspect, she must figure out who wanted the town’s general contractor dead. And it would be great if she could wrap things up before Christmas! Luckily she’s not alone. She’s ...

In the third installment of his acclaimed anthology series, master of crime fiction Lawrence Block has gathered together the best talent from popular fiction to produce an anthology of short stories based on masterpieces of American art. Among the star-studded lineup of writers you'll find Jerome Charyn, Jane Hamilton, Christa Faust, John Sandford, Sara Paretsky, Walter Mosley, Charles Ardai, Barry Malzberg, and Janice Eidus.

Bear shifters. Bad Boys. Four loyal alphas claim their fated mates. One night at an Enchanted bar changed my entire world forever… I should have just let him have the drink and run. I didn’t. Toby's eyes sucked me in—almost as fast as his lips. I have no idea who I thought I was fooling. Could a thieving witch and a billionaire bear ever end up together? Of course not. Is that why I hid our baby from him for years? Or was it his underworld ties and workplace scandals? Now, I am caught up in something that is forcing me to steal from him. The matter is life or death, after all. He ...

A kiss on a winter’s night. Samantha can’t get Paul out of her head. The night he kissed her, her wildest dreams came true, only for him to shatter them completely by staying away. Now, years later, she can’t seem to forget that night or get rid of the confusing feelings she has for him. Paul Pearson likes to live alone. Working on his woodworking business outside of town, he always told himself that he couldn’t be with Samantha, not when there would be so much to give up. But now that they’re being forced together, he can’t hide his feelings any longer. When Graham begins to ...