Mystery & Thriller

M A Rothman’s Perimeter is the first book in a two-book series of Levi Yoder novels. Don’t let the character’s name put you off – this is a Jack Reacher style thriller novel and not a religious textbook. This has been the best-selling title in the Organized Crime genre on Amazon and that’s because it’s a thrilling fast-paced book that you simply won’t be able to put down. Levi Yoder, of the title, is a Mafia fixed and he’s just found that there’s something he really can’t fix – his own …

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Lisa Jackson’s See How She Dies is a massive bestseller and it’s really nice to have this land in our discounts of the week pile. After all, it’s not every day that the stars of fiction give us a chance to grab their best work for free, is it? It’s a mystery thriller type thing and I really enjoyed reading this. London Danvers vanished off the face of the planet 20 years ago. She was the youngest child of a very rich man. Many have come forward claiming to be her. None of them were. But now, …

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Peter Grainger brings us our first procedural of the week and it’s in the form of An Accidental Death. I was very excited about this one, particularly as he’s followed our Golden Rule and this is the first book in a series of 8 books. This is a very English series and that may or may not be what you’re looking for but if you enjoy Colin Dexter or PD James, you’re going to love this. DC Smith is past retirement age and it’s becoming increasingly clear that the top brass are looking for him to …

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Blake Pierce is the first author to receive my customary whine about releasing the later parts of a series as the free sample rather than the first one. Once Taken does OK as a standalone but I do wish that I’d started from the beginning with this. There are 15 books in the series, and this is the second, so there’s not too much catching up to do. The book itself is short and a great combination of traditional mystery with psychological thriller. You’ll never be bored as it races towards …

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It’s time to travel across the Atlantic, at least in spirit, for today’s bargain of the day. We found Rachel Amphlett’s Detective Kay Hunter series has had its first 3 novels turned into a single volume (a virtual box set) and all for a very special price indeed. These are British murder mysteries and you’ll either love the sense of new surroundings or you won’t. I have strong ties to the UK and I found Rachel’s work to be very convincing. Each of the three titles is a full novel and they’re …

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Ben Miller’s CASMIRC series is thrilling and very, very dark. Don’t expect a ton of happiness as The Piper gets underway. A young mother is bound and has her child abducted by “The Piper” of the title, who immediately goes on to pull the same stunt again. I found The Piper to be utterly compelling but certainly wouldn’t recommend it if you’re feeling at all blue – this is a depressingly bleak novel. (I know that’s twice I’ve said that but I also know that people tend to feel strongly about …

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I think you have to be a certain kind of person to appreciate a detective novel where the detective’s two pets take part in solving crimes. Particularly, when the pets in question are not dogs but Siamese cats. Strangely though, if you are that kind of person (and I am that kind of person) then you’re going to find Lilian Jackson Braun’s The Cat Who Turned On and Off quite brilliant. The New York Times billed the detective, Braun, as “the new detective of the year” when this series was first …

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A minor scolding for Marla Madison for making the fourth book in this series the free one rather than the first book. Really authors, if you want people to join you on a journey – begin at the beginning. Having said that, this is a solid police procedural with a strong female lead and while I doubt that it will be setting the bestseller lists on fire, it’s worth reading. You can’t fault that price tag, either. It works OK as a standalone title too. Get your copy of Season Of Malice for …

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We’re heading out to the New Year now and if you’re looking for something to help you feel alive before the next big party – then Your Son Is Alive by James Scott Bell may be what you’ve been looking for. This is a straight-up thriller with an unusual concept. Dylan and Erin Reeve’s son was abducted 14 years ago. Now, they’re told they can have him back. As you can imagine this is not a straightforward or happy process. In fact, you’re going to end up with your jaw on the floor as you …

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