Short Thrillers

Fans of mysteries, thrillers, and suspense will enjoy these fast-moving stories of murder, greed, and treason, the cast of colorful characters, and their setting in and around historic St. Paul, Minnesota. This bundle includes First Case, The St. Paul Conspiracy, and Deadly Stillwater.

THIS IS A SHORT STORY It's 1999 and Bill Jedburgh, formerly of the Royal Hong Kong Police but now a gun for hire, visits Kuala Lumpur to untangle a complication in his love life. A chance encounter in the Hard Rock Cafe leads to an unexpected assignment and a slew of dead bodies.

Every nosy neighbor, gossipy friend, and meddling relative is just one good mystery away from becoming a detective. From behind locked doors or out in broad daylight, driven by chance or curiosity, amateur sleuths get in over their heads in these six hair-raising, hilarious stories.

A thrilling collection of the first eight Samantha Moon short stories, including: Teeth - What happens when a child is born with a rare throwback gene, a gene that produces two exceptionally long teeth? Vampire Nights - Samantha Moon meets someone unexpected on a late night trip to Denny's, someone who seems to know all her secrets and has all the answers. Vampire Blues - Samantha Moon discovers that even a routine case can offer a few surprises―and that not all men are created equal. Vampire Dreams - Samantha Moon sets out to find the answer to a mysterious, haunting dream...a dream in ...

David has had a desire ever since he was a boy to ride the train. Today, he will fulfill that desire, at Monica's expense...

In the United States, members of a Louisiana VFW fight back, and an Illinois gun shop employee overcomes personal loss to find a purpose. In the hollers of West Virginia, a cagey man holds a secret to an upstate New York nuclear facility, while a hunter becomes the hunted in Washington state. Disabled veterans spring a surprise in South Carolina, and in the mountains of Wyoming, a rustic cabin holds more than it seems.

"The Blue Cross" is a short story by G. K. Chesterton. It was the first Father Brown short story and also introduces the characters Flambeau and Valentin. It is unique among the Father Brown mysteries in that it does not follow the actions of the Father himself, but rather those of Valentin. It was first published on 23 July 1910, under the title "Valentin Follows a Curious Trail", in the Saturday Evening Post, Philadelphia. Re-titled as "The Blue Cross", publication in London followed, in The Story-Teller magazine of September 1910.

The elderly owner of Mogdon Manor, Victor Hamblyn, dies in a mysterious fire. But was it really an accident? Jack and Sarah are skeptical... The victim's three middle-aged children, who all live in the village of Cherringham, are possible heirs. And possible murderers... Did one of them set the fire?

Dive into a world where danger lurks in every shadow and secrets are hidden in plain sight. In this gripping thriller anthology, you'll journey through the darkest corners of the human psyche, where the truth is a shifting enigma. Prepare to be on the edge of your seat as each story unfolds, pulling you deeper into a web of suspense, intrigue, and pulse-pounding action. From espionage in a post-apocalyptic world to a young man's desperate attempts to clear his name, these tales will keep your heart racing, your mind guessing, and your instincts sharpened. In this single-author anthology, ...

She has one flight to stop a fake-money operation…laundering millions in the sky. A criminal running a flying art gallery. A luxury jet used to launder counterfeit cash. And one U.S. Secret Service agent with just hours to break the case wide open. Elaine Brogan knows exactly what’s at stake when she boards a luxurious private jet, undercover as a flight attendant. Hidden inside high-end painting crates aren’t just forged Picassos and Monets—they’re are stuffed with near-perfect counterfeit $100 bills. Bills so real, electronic scanners at banks can't tell the difference. The jet ...

Retired Cold War MI6 legend Major John Rehurt had settled into a quiet and uneventful life after decades of espionage and intrigue. His days now comprised peaceful routines, far removed from the chaos of his past. However, everything changes when a fateful encounter with a captivating woman draws him into a web of danger. Her allure quickly turns into a nightmare as she is violently abducted before his eyes. With adrenaline coursing through his veins, Rehurt realises he cannot ignore the call of his former life. Determined to rescue her, he must resurrect the formidable skills he honed in ...

Over thirty Bedtime Tales of Horror stories that could only come from your worst possible nightmares.

Sophia’s quest to uncover the mystery surrounding her great-aunt Lily takes a dramatic turn as she delves deeper into the past. As she uncovers shocking revelations, Sophia is forced to confront the truth about her own life and the choices she has made. Meanwhile, Lily’s own story takes a surprising twist as she returns to England a changed woman, struggling to reconcile her past and present. Her unresolved feelings for Winston only add to the complexity of her situation. As Sophia and Lily’s lives intertwine, they must confront the secrets that threaten to tear them apart. With ...

No one could understand why Colin and Roy were best friends. Colin was so shy; Roy was so popular. Colin was fascinated by Roy - and Roy was fascinated by death. Then one day, Roy asked his timid friend: “You ever killed anything?” From that moment on, the two were bound together in a game too terrifying to imagine - and too irresistible to stop.

West Virginia. 1948. Clarence Graham's infant grandson is kidnapped by the Mob. He won't pay the ransom and he can't let the little boy die. There can be only one solution. Is this your kind of story? Click on the "Look Inside" feature above the book cover now to find out then buy/borrow this short story with one click.

Family meant everything to Ayden Stratton. It always had even when he didn’t always allow it to show. Because of that, he understood the fury in Tobias Blaise’s eyes when they learned that his sister had been dragged out the backdoor of her restaurant despite every effort to stop her from being kidnapped. Fury didn’t begin to describe what he saw in his brother’s face. Cassidy Blaise might be Tobias’s sister, but she was Benjamin’s entire world. This women's romance fiction book will have you wondering what could possibly happen next. Keep some tissues on hand and tag along on a...

In this erotic lesbian and futanari romance-thriller, 23-year-old Miranda, a beautiful hairdresser from the city, meets cute 19-year-old Jess from the mysterious yellow house near her parents’ summer cottage. As the secrets of the yellow house’s inhabitants unveil, Miranda finds herself in a battle against powerful supernatural forces of evil. Miranda found that Jess’ voice was deep, soft and attractive. She also couldn’t help but notice the brunette’s beautiful mouth and intense hazel eyes… As she turned and walked towards the road, she glanced to her left and saw the side of ...

Is a healing doll so bad? Well to Clarissa it is, but after burning one given to her husband, a healing doll will be her undoing.

When it comes to betrayal, no one understands the word better than Chrissy Shanice King. After learning her sister Lexi, carried on a two year affair with her husband; she knows her marriage is officially OVER! Discovering, Lexi even set her up to be rape and impregnated as a teenager; helped Chrissy see her sister for what she really is, and that's a scandalous h*e! Finally, setting Maceo free, and disowning Lexi, Chrissy is now focusing on herself. The only thing her heart desires is locating her twins, and building her fashion empire. Even though Chrissy tries her best to escape drama, ...

Lily Young is fighting a war on two fronts. One is against Mussolini's Blackshirts, who hunt her relentlessly, and the other is against her own body, as she carries Luigi's child in the midst of war-torn Italy. Living in hiding at Casa del Sole, Lily is determined to protect her unborn child and maintain her love for Luigi. But when an unexpected accident forces her to deliver her baby prematurely, Lily's world turns upside down. As she navigates the difficulties of motherhood in a war zone, Lily begins to realize that even the innocent are not safe. The horrors of war threaten to consume ...