Mystery Thriller Collection

"Get ready for a thrilling ride through the dark underbelly crime fiction in this gripping anthology from Bristol Noir and the minds of some of the most talented crime and dark fiction writers around the world comes a collection of stories that will leave you on the edge of your seat. Join John Bowie, M.E. Proctor, Mark Atley, and more as they unleash tales of cynicism, moral ambiguity, and gritty realism. Meet a cast of characters who will stop at nothing to fulfill their desires, in a world where darkness lurks around every corner. In this anthology, you'll encounter the likes of Max ...

Praise for The Courage to Dare … Book 1 in Taylor Lee’s HOT new romantic suspense series: The Man in the Arena Series. “USA Today best-selling author Taylor Lee does it again! The Courage to Dare is a hugely successful entry from an author who is dramatically raising the bar for Romantic Suspense. From the first page to the last, the sparks fly between Sheriff Luke Lang and Dr. Avajli Patel. The Courage to Dare has everything you’ve come to expect from Taylor Lee. Memorable characters, high octane action, and Lee’s special brand of sizzling hot romance." Only the Best “A tribute...

"ALICE CROWLEY'S ENDINGS TO HER STORIES ARE ALWAYS UNEXPECTED!" ~ HWK "I LOVED THE IMAGINATION OF THIS AUTHOR!" ~ Satisfied Kindle Reader "ALICE CROWLEY IS ONE OF OUR GREATEST LIVING WRITERS!" ~ G. Taylor Debbie is a housewife who is frustrated and desperate to have her reality gaped and stretched. The perfect opportunity has come hard because Debbie's best friend introduces her to a powerful Tantric yoga coach who is also a stud combat vet and war hero. This alpha is nursing a few wounds of his own, and Debbie immediately gushes with attraction. But not all is as it seems, because now ...

Lawrence Block's 17 Matthew Scudder novels have won the hearts of readers throughout the world - along with a bevy of awards including the Edgar, the Shamus, the Philip Marlowe (Germany), and the Maltese Falcon (Japan). But Scudder has starred in short fiction as well, and it's all here, from a pair of late-'70s novelettes ("Out the Window" and "A Candle for the Bag Lady") through "By the Dawn's Early Light" (Edgar) and "The Merciful Angel of Death" (Shamus), all the way to "One Last Night at Grogan's", a moving and elegiac story never before published.

An entertaining selection of Sherlock Holmes short stories narrated by renowned actors including Sir John Gielgud and Ralph Richardson.

This omnibus edition includes the first two books in the best-selling Maternal Instincts Mystery series and is filled with murder, thrills, and laughs.

This collection includes four book-centered mystery novellas from four masters of the craft: The Scroll, Reconciliation Day, The Compendium of Srem, and The Mysterious Disappearance of the Reluctant Book Fairy.

This wry collection of Hanukkah noir features eleven stories by critically acclaimed authors that run the gamut from hardboiled to heartfelt, curated by New York Times bestselling author Tod Goldberg. Across eleven stories, award-winning authors spin tales of family, corruption, buried treasure and delightful yet twisted capers that will entertain listeners through all eight nights of the Festival of Lights.

Book #13 of the Jab Boone Murder Mystery Series Kaliningrad separatists murder a Russian diplomat on American soil causing an FBI manhunt. They were spotted in the Big Sur Ventana Wilderness where Jab Boone conducted an adjacent manhunt—with himself as the prey. His star student, Clare Blevens, was now leading the manhunt. But when the separatists and Jab’s paths converge, only one will emerge victorious!

A cartoon character’s crazy antics take a sinister turn when viewers become trapped in his sadistic show. Matrimony turns deadly as a husband and wife compete in a grisly game of confession. And a young child unleashes the beast within after he discovers his neighbor is not what he seems.... Scare Street is proud to present 13 tales of supernatural horror in one volume. A cornucopia of nightmares that will capture your imagination. And it won’t let go until the final scream rings out....

Eyes of a Child Ricardo Arias is found dead in his apartment, the gun that killed him wedged in his mouth. The physical evidence might confirm suicide, but there is no doubt that it strongly suggests murder. Degree of Guilt Mary Carelli, one of the most powerful women in TV journalism, is charged with the murder of America's most eminent novelist, Mark Ransom. The Lasko Tangent William Lasko is a self-made multimillionaire who's got an eye for wealth and influence, the ear of the president, and a talent for using both to get what he wants.

Horatio Black was known to friend and foe as Boston Blackie - an ex-jewel thief and safecracker constantly suspected of crimes he did not commit and forced to play the role of detective to clear his name. His girlfriend, Mary Wesley, assisted Blackie from time to time, as did his pal Shorty. Forced to defend himself against the accusations of New York Police Inspector Faraday, Blackie always managed to stay one step ahead of the cops in solving a crime. The wisecracks exchanged between Blackie and Faraday made the program an enjoyable mix of comedy and mystery.

From the author of the Jessica Banks Thriller series comes five stories of exceptional people who don’t know the meaning of the word quit. Five thrilling stories of friendship, redemption, and justice. Strong-willed survivors fighting to escape mental prisons of their own making, and the physical ones constructed by their predatory captors.

The terror at Hotel Caligula continues, as ghost-hunting enthusiasts explore its sinister corners. Ancient forces of nature turn the table on a lonely old man. And bullied teenagers discover that supernatural vengeance comes with a deadly price....

From mystery and crime to romance and tragedy, in this collection you will discover award-winning writing that effortlessly spans genre and style. Witness the excess and luxury of 1920s America in The Great Gatsby, experience profound meditations on death in The Bridge of San Luis Rey, as well as Poirot's very first murder case in The Mysterious Affair at Styles.

A perfect weekend read for fans of thrillers, horror, and psychological suspense. This collection of psychological horror novellas will keep you looking over your shoulder. Featuring the Amazon Best-Selling The Girl Who Reappeared, Outward, and There is Something in the Sky, along with bonus content. Customer Reviews: “DeLuise has created quite a horrific tragedy, and I can't wait to read the second installment.” “Thrilling, captivating. An amazing story.” “It was absolutely horrifying. Little by little the real story unravels.”

Tormented spirits, fiendish demons, ravenous monsters...there's no end to the ghastly creatures that slither in the dark corners of your room. But have no fear, they just want to play a little game of hide and seek. And they want you to be their new playmate.... Scare Street brings you volumes seven and eight of Short Horror Stories in a single edition. Six terrifying tales of supernatural horror - brought together for your listening pleasure.

Ten short stories, different tastes, various shades are what make Ghost Runner & Others. Ghosts, lesbians, rapists, optimists, myths, achievers, mothers, lovers all are part of the short stories in Ghost Runner & Others. It travels through serene forests and mountains, obscure towns and burgeoning cities, even through imaginary landscape, imaginary time frames, yet it remains rooted in reality. It speaks of humans thriving through odds of politics, corruption and natural disasters. It connects history and mythology to the present and the future. In nutshell, Ghost Runner & Others narrates ...

There is no detective in fiction as shrewd as Sherlock Holmes. An accomplished violinist, adept at a dozen obscure sciences, and possessed of an acerbic wit, Holmes's adventures with Dr. Watson have delighted readers for more than a century. This collection features some of the most celebrated stories in the Sherlock Holmes canon: "A Scandal in Bohemia", "The Red-Headed League", "The Man with the Twisted Lip", "The Adventure of the Crooked Man”, "The Adventure of the Cardboard Box", "The Adventure of the Copper Beeches", and "The Adventure of the Six Napoleons”.

There is something about the new accountant that Ayden Vaughn can’t ignore—a certain control disguised by a winning smile. A confirmed bachelor, he’d never known anyone like her. And the fact that she keeps him at arm’s length even after some of the hottest kisses he’s ever experienced just makes it that much harder to turn away. Paxton Morris has made mistakes in her life, some that haunt her every time she looks in the mirror. Everyone thinks they understand her, that they can see right through her, but none of them know her real self. And that’s the way she plans to keep it.