An accidental journey through a magic mirror. A portal to an enchanted land. A mysterious family she never knew she had. Hayden’s life is upended with the wonder of Destiny Falls. But there always seems to be a mystery to unravel and a murder to solve. Luckily, Hayden, her sassy sidekick Latifa, and their growing circle of family and friends are always up for the task. There’s never a dull moment in this captivating world. “It will blow you away!” says Cozy Mystery Book Reviews $1.99 on Kindle.
Destiny Falls Mystery & Magic: Box Set Books 1-3
High Bluffs (High Bluffs Trilogy: Book One)
“An engaging tale of danger and romance.” — Kirkus Reviews
Joanna Dresden lives an idyllic life in High Bluffs, Maine, running her family inn with her husband and daughter. She’s devastated when her husband is killed in a car accident, leaving her emotionally shaken and vulnerable. The inn they have spent their lives tending no longer interests her, and some unusual occurrences are happening around town. $1.99 on Kindle.
Free: Be Still My Heart (A Dear Abby Cozy Mystery Book 2)
Abby Maguire is in a rut and in desperate need of a scoop, not another dead body, but that’s what she gets. The police claim it was death by natural causes. No one in the small town of Eden believes this, and everyone expects Abby Maguire to get to the bottom of the unexpected death. When she’s staring down the barrel of a gun, Abby knows she finally has her scoop. Free on Kindle.
The Gutenberg Heist
Q. A. Caine is a legendary thief. All he wants is the most valuable book in the world.
Clark Ashton is a billionaire and a killer. He has the most valuable book in the world.
When Caine and his gang of pickpockets, getaway drivers, flimflam men, tech experts, and even a fortune teller, travel to Manhattan one dark night, he and Ashton will finally meet face to face. When daylight comes, one of them will have a Gutenberg Bible worth $40 Million. The other may pay for it with his life. $0.99 on Kindle.
Caroline Creek Chaos
When the bishop from the Amish community of Caroline Creek disappears, the church becomes vulnerable. Someone, an invisible force, is manipulating them, and forcing them to conspire against each other. Members are quick to point fingers at everyone but themselves. Then, one fateful night, they are pushed too far and the community turns to violence. $0.99 on Kindle.
Free: Escape to Osprey Cove
Doug has grown up poor, envying what others have. So when he meets wealthy Catherine, he thinks she is his ticket to all he desires. After marrying her for her wealth, he finds that he covets one more thing — independence. The mystery begins with a discovery in the secret compartment of his new Corvette that will grant him this independence and change his and Catherine’s life forever. Catherine finds an escape at The Osprey Cove Lodge and an opportunity to rebuild her life. Who doesn’t need an Osprey Cove Lodge in their life?
Authors Note: The Osprey Cove Lodge series is uniquely written, spanning seven geographic locations from the scenic Canadian region of the Rideau Lakes to the beautiful shores of the Caribbean. An exciting web of mystery develops as the characters’ lives intertwine. The beautiful and inviting description of the lodge will make you want to pack your bags and head there. The series is written in a continuing fashion, so please be sure to read the books in order. Free on Kindle.
Spin Drift
Thrillers where bullets are flying, bodies dropping and hearts breaking
Her life changed in a flash. No longer the crime boss princess. To survive, Sloane is thrown into a Mossad training facility. The only thing standing in her way is a target she must eliminate. Does she succeed or find herself at the mercy of her father’s henchmen?
Originally, part of Russell Blake’s JET Amazon Kindle Worlds.
This short story is a prequel to the Silent Secrets Series. $0.99 on Kindle.
Free: Richter’s War: Case of the Ghostly Séance
The hunt for Nazi spies just took another paranormal turn, which means hardboiled detective Geno Richter is soon embroiled in wartime action, mystery, and suspense. As Geno combats an evil Nazi plan to harness supernatural forces, double-dealing associates complicate matters, and an evil entity lures him into a high-stakes and deeply personal war. Free on Kindle.
Free: Scam A-Lama Hardball: A Dark Comedy Crime Caper
Legendary Aussie Rock Star Marc Charles thinks he’s found the opportunity of a lifetime when an overseas organization offers him a spectacular new album deal. But it’s a scam. Grab this thrilling, fast-paced humorous dark comedy with a subversive nail-biting plot twist, rock music, a love story, a rogue scammer, a legendary Aussie rock star, and a cast of crazy characters while it’s FREE. “Love it. I think Marc is a super cool character.” -Amazon 5-stars Free on Kindle.
Free: When Murder Comes Home (Aileen and Callan Murder Mysteries Book 1)
Ten guests, two murders, one inn. Who is responsible?
Aileen Mackinnon ditched spreadsheets and a steady salary for the adventurous shores of Loch Fuar in the Scottish Highlands. Now she’s an amateur innkeeper to ten guests. But when one is murdered in his bed and an heirloom goes missing, can Aileen save the inn?
Detective Inspector Callan Cameron won’t have her nosing about, but with another body he has little choice in the matter.
Tension sizzles as Aileen and Callan step into a world of murders, deceit, and heists. They might not always see eye to eye, but can they agree whodunnit? If books by Jullian Scott, Paul Austin Ardoin, DK Hood, and Fiona Grace keep you up all night, When Murder Comes Home is the perfect puzzling mystery for you!
What readers are saying about this book:
“Shana Frost spools a great whodunnit with fun characters in When Murder Comes Home!”- Joshua Grant, Bestselling Author, and the Diabolic Shrimp
“This makes for the perfect weekend read!”-Mia Counts Lynch, Bookbub Reviewer
“I felt like I was part of the story. I could not put the book down.”-Eileen Townsend, Goodreads Reviewer
Best enjoyed in order:
1. When Murder Comes Home 2. When Eyes Don’t Lie 3.When Birds Fall Silent 4.When Red Mist Rises 5.When Old Fires Ignite 6. When Distilled From Rage
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Free: Red Lips
Lust…the great engager.
Thomas Walker finally achieved every man’s dream, to retire independently wealthy, living the good life on his yacht in the Mexican Caribbean. When an attractive woman solicits Thomas to locate her missing husband, the lady’s charms pull him in. Now with the assistance of his friends and a stranger, he must not only find the missing man but avoid getting killed.
Free on Kindle.
To Kill A Saint
2021 THRILLER OF THE YEAR – AudioBookReview
A corpse on an altar. A witness who isn’t talking. An ancient vow of secrecy.
It’s 2 A.M. when County Prosecutor Peter Saul arrives at the scene of a grisly murder at St. Andrew’s Church in an affluent suburb of Cleveland, Ohio. Reverend Howard Jamison is covered with the victim’s blood, and there’s a Satanic Bible on his desk.
Attorney Hunter St. James has spent a lifetime fighting his father’s disgraceful legacy. With his career in shambles and his socialite girlfriend pregnant, St. James is assigned a pro-bono case he knows he can’t win. His atheist beliefs have not prepared him for a delusional Bible-thumping client and a subsequent crusade for truth that hurls him headlong into the dark supernatural world of the occult.
Psychologist Faith McGuire, recently divorced with a special-needs son, longs for a second chance at romance. A confluence of deadly events thrust her into the epicenter of this whirlwind thriller, threatening everything she loves.
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Death of a Guitarist
After years of playing bars and small clubs, the rocker band, Thin Edges, heads toward the center of a new style of music: Laurel Canyon, north of L.A., an area known for the arts and a hedonistic lifestyle. They begin to experience success and savor the available drugs and women. The mounting conflicts worsen in their time at ‘the Canyon’, and while they struggle through the difficulties for the sake of their fame and resulting wealth, eventually, the incompatibility dooms the group.
A decade later and Thin Edges is long forgotten by the music industry, a movie producer considers using the band’s songs—all written by band members—for a film. But the old animosities and problems present obstacles over the authorship of the movie’s theme song and use of the band name especially between the former lead singer and a band guitarist who is murdered. The other band members are suspects and it’s a race to find the killer with the clues in the Laurel Canyon period.
$3.99 on Kindle.
Cult of Darkness
A seaside paradise. An endless war. Everyone pays in blood.
The cartels have splintered, triggering violent conflict over control of the illicit drug trade. One has risen to power above all others with its ruthless methods: The Riviera. As mutilated bodies appear on the pristine white sands of lucrative beach communities, locals fear for the worst. When the only son of a wealthy family goes missing in the heart of Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula, Alex Schofield is sent in to find him. A highly trained ex-Delta soldier, he’s the best man for the job. There’s only one catch: he has sworn to never kill again.
Amid the escalating conflict, a darkness grows among the dense forests and Maya ruins. As the search brings him closer, Schofield must confront his own violent past and decide if bloodshed is once again, the only way.
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Free: Forty Days at Kamas
Inspired by Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn’s account of a Soviet labor camp revolt in Gulag Archipelago, FORTY DAYS AT KAMAS portrays political prisoners and security officials at a corrective labor camp in Kamas, Utah, where inmates seize control during the summer of 2024. KAMAS offers a stirring portrait of a man determined to survive under the bleakest of conditions and against formidable odds while raising fundamental questions about the future of American society. Free on Kindle.
Heads or Tails You’re Gone
Former commander of SEAL team one, Clyde Hayden, is now the new commander of the elite homicide division of the Phoenix Police Department. Hayden’s former fiancée, Jessica, shows up shortly after Clyde’s marriage is on the rocks. Jessica tries to frame Clyde for the murder of her abusive husband. During this upheaval a notorious serial killer, the Butcher, is wreaking havoc on the city, terrifying its female residents. The Butcher even tries to murder Clyde’s wife after he reunites with her and his children. Lieutenant Hayden faces many challenges in his personal and professional life. In the end, Hayden, the brilliant and strong-willed female attorney who defends Jessica in the murder trial, helps Hayden overcome the Butcher. $3.99 on Kindle.
The RV Riddle Mystery – A Tansy & Hank Pet Psychic Cozy Mystery
Dark secrets lurk in the Great Escape Resort…
When Tansy Silver has the weekend off for a much-needed vacation, she takes her dog Hank and best friend Millie with her to an RV park.
“Oh, no thank you. Do you know how many germs phones have? I just need you to call 911, please. Let them know we have a dead body on the property.”
And with that, my relaxing vacation comes to a screeching…
For Tansy helping the local police is second nature, even if it comes with a surprise. But getting caught in the crossfire is too much.
And with everyone on high alert, it’s crystal clear no one is relaxing this weekend.
Author Miranda Rose Barker delivers a fast-paced mystery, power-packed with suspense, memorable characters, and never-ending twists and turns that will keep you up all night. $2.99 on Kindle.
Free: Mooncatcher: Book One
Heads or Tails You’re Gone
A former commander of the Navy’s SEAL team two, Clyde Hayden, is new commander of the elite homicide division of the Phoenix Police Department. Clyde is happily married until his best friend, a Phoenix police officer, is murdered while responding to a domestic violence call. Clyde’s wife, Jeannie, has had enough, scared that Clyde will die on duty as well. She knows Clyde cannot leave his job and divorces him. Jessica, Clyde’s ex-fiancé when he was in the Navy, shows up shortly after Clyde’s marriage is on the rocks. Jessica ended the engagement after her father is murdered and she inherited a large sum of money. Jessica reaches out to Clyde for help against her abusive husband but doesn’t want to accept Clyde’s advice. Jessica kills her husband after finding him in bed with his mistress and then frames Clyde for the murder. During this upheaval a notorious serial killer, the Slasher, is wreaking havoc on the city murdering prostitutes and terrifying Phoenix’s female residents. The Slasher is Jessica’s stepbrother and his motivations for murder are revenge against Jessica for rejecting him as her lover and to discredit Clyde Hayden. The Slasher murders Clyde’s wife after he is beginning to reunite with her and his children. In the end, Hayden and Sharon, the brilliant and strong-willed female attorney who defends Jessica in the murder trial, overcome the Slasher. This psychological crime thriller is unique in its depiction law enforcement and the criminal trial proceedings against Jessica for the murder of her husband.
The Woman in Room 19
The Blue Executions
A serial killer is roaming the streets of New York City…the madman’s target—New York City police officers. An incident in a Queens housing project hurls highly decorated detective Tommy Galvin not only onto the front pages of the newspapers but also into the crosshairs of the sociopath. The hunter becomes the hunted! Galvin’s actions on a warm spring evening ignite a powder keg of racial tension and civil unrest, capturing national attention which must be dealt with and brought under control by the NYPD. When the two men finally come face to face, Galvin’s life has changed forever, in a way he could have never imagined. The Blue Executions will take you from the eyes of the killer to the investigation charged with taking him down; from the inner workings of a major New York City newspaper that the killer has entrusted, to the behind-the-scenes politics of the NYPD at the highest levels. All of the while, Galvin’s life is on the line. $0.99 on Kindle.
Politikill
Imagine if someone recorded politicians accepting bribes. Or, an execution squad murdered corrupt legislators on camera, then broadcast politicians’ wrongdoings. What if politicians actually feared retribution for accepting payola? Consider the seismic reverberations which would occur within the DC infrastructure if politicians feared dishonesty and graft. $0.99 on Kindle.
Free: The Lost Tribe
Former Special Forces Operator turned archeologist, Dr. Nick Randall, searches for proof that his controversial theories are true. Standing in his way are people willing to kill to keep their secrets hidden. Secret cabals with ties to the highest levels of government and industry are bent on making their evil plans a reality. Well financed and connected, these groups won’t stop until the world bends to them. But Nick doesn’t back down. He won’t quit until he discovers the truth, even if it could cost him his life. Free on Kindle.
Free: At Large
John Vance is a hardened criminal of the worst variety. He runs a drug cartel and orders hits from behind prison walls as part of his daily routine.
Narcotics Detective Jesse McCord had looked for Vance for years, and Jesse finally landed the break he needed to apprehend him and all the big players, but in the takedown, Vance’s brother Jake was killed. Another year passed before Jesse was finally able to put cuffs around the wrists of the head honcho himself—John Vance. And Vance hasn’t forgotten what Jesse did to him and his family.
Now, John has pulled off a daring escape and is at large, and what Jesse believes is an unrelated murder leads him closer to the man he is hunting. Jesse vows to put John Vance back behind bars, but John has a plan of his own. Now the question is, who’s hunting whom?
Free on Kindle.
Eve Lloyd’s A Deadline Cozy Mystery – Books 1 to 5
Fun-filled cozy mysteries with Eve Lloyd, magnet for murder and mayhem, and a host of quirky characters. Rock-Maine Island seems like the perfect getaway for recent divorcee Eve Lloyd. But when her aunt, the island’s famous local author, goes missing, Eve must take up sleuthing – and avoid the handsome detective who considers her a suspect. Who said starting over was easy? $0.99 on Kindle.