Singing the Sadness

Author: Reginald Hill

Category: Crime Fiction

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Deal starts: December 22, 2025

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Saving a woman's life puts British PI Joe Sixsmith's own life in danger in this mystery by "a master of form and style . . . grace and wit" (The New York Times). Best known for his gritty Dalziel and Pascoe novels, which were adapted into a hit BBC series, Reginald Hill "could not have created a protagonist more different" than Joe Sixsmith, the laid-back British PI and church chorister of West Indian descent, who makes for an engaging addition to crime fiction in this winning mystery, available for the first time as an ebook (Publishers Weekly). It looks to be a melodious weekend for Joe Sixsmith and his chapel choir. They're headed for the first annual choral festival in Llanffugiol, a village said to be the heart of musical life in rural Wales. But the locals are far from welcoming in this off-the-map hamlet where dread lingers as heavy as the mist. Never more so than when Joe comes to the rescue of a naked amnesiac screaming for her life in a burning cottage. No one claims to know her, or what she was doing on a stranger's property, much less why anyone would want to set her ablaze. Secretly recruited by the owner of the cottage to investigate and, oddly enough, just as surreptitiously by the man's wife, Joe soon discovers that arson is the least of the burning secrets in Llanffugiol.

Tampa Heat

Author: Thad Diaz

Category: Crime Fiction

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Deal starts: December 22, 2025

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A Simple Job. A Deadly Secret. And no Way OutFirefighter Logan Walsh is facing hard times …… and working for his bail bondsman father on the side hasn’t helped.When a simple skip trace takes a deadly turn, guilt drives Lo to dig deeper.But he soon finds himself tangled in a decades-old web of biker gangs, bent cops, and greedy land speculators …… and he must find a way off this rollercoaster to protect his splintering family …… if it’s not already too late.You’ll love this book because it's written by a twenty-five-year firefighter.Buy it now.

One Day You’ll Burn

Author: Joseph Schneider

Category: Crime Fiction

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"A brilliant first novel. Joseph Schneider's contemporary writing evokes some of Hollywood's most classic crime stories, from Chinatown to LA Confidential."—Dick Wolf, creator of Law & OrderAn incredible debut from up-and-coming author Joseph Schneider. Detective Tully Jarsdel may not be a typical Los Angeles cop—but he's the only one who can solve this caseA body so badly burned that it could be mistaken for a movie prop... except for the smell. That's not something California law enforcement finds lying on the street every day. And when Detective Tully Jarsdel is called to the scene, it's clear to him that something about the placement of the corpse is intentional, even ritualistic. Jarsdel isn't a classic noir detective, but his former career in academia seems to finally be coming in handy, rather than serving as material for jokes from his partner, Morales.But nothing Jarsdel learned in school can prepare him for the deep evil behind this case, which appears to be as hopeless as it is violent. As Jarsdel and Morales attempt to settle their differences and uncover the motive behind the horrendous crime, they find themselves dragged into the underbelly of a city notorious for chewing up and spitting out anyone dumb enough to turn their back on survival.One Day You'll Burn is a shimmering debut that captures the glitz and squalor of Los Angeles while introducing an unforgettable detective readers will rank among the best in the genre.The first in the LAPD Detective Jarsdel series, this detective mystery is:For readers who love murder mysteries and police proceduralsPerfect for fans of Michael Connelly and Lawrence BlockFor fans of the T.V. series Bones and C.S.I

Dark September

Author: Inger Wolf

Category: Crime Fiction

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Deal starts: December 20, 2025

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A Brutal Murder. A Missing Scientist. A Deadly Pursuit.Aarhus, Denmark. When anthropology student Anna Kiehl vanishes during her evening run in the local forest, no one notices. But the next morning, her body is found—naked, throat slit, a bouquet of poisonous hemlock on her chest. The city is horrified. Who would kill a young mother and stage her death like a macabre offering?Lieutenant Detective Daniel Trokic of the East Jutland Police takes the case, but the deeper he digs, the more unsettling the details become. Anna's young son has gone mute. Her apartment has been wiped clean. And in her mailbox lies a book written by a renowned neurochemist researching antidepressants—who vanished without a trace eight weeks earlier. Are the two cases connected?As Trokic races to uncover the truth, one thing becomes terrifyingly clear: Anna carried a secret someone was willing to kill for. And that person won’t hesitate to kill again."It's a fast-paced thriller which will stun you. Highly recommend." Reviewer on Goodreads, *****"Excellent read for readers of psychological mysteries; with a very appealing main character you want to meet again. Reviewer on Goodreads, *****"Twists that you couldn't imagine. Excellent." Reviewer on Goodreads, *****"I’d recommend this to anyone who likes a gritty, gripping, fast-paced European murder mystery." Reviewer on Goodreads, *****"She is now my favorite Scandinavian author - and I've read a lot of them. Highly recommend this book." Reviewer on Amazon for the audiobook, *****"I get so wrapped up in these books! I love the writing so much. This story had so many twists and turns and just when you think you know who is behind things....BOOM! You’re hit with another turn! I couldn’t put it down!" Reviewer on Amazon for the audiobook, *****"This could also make another great murder mystery movie, or better yet a mini TV series. A very easy rating of 5 stars." Reviewer on Amazon for the audiobook, *****

Go Home

Author: Blake Pierce

Category: Crime Fiction

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“A masterpiece of thriller and mystery.”—Books and Movie Reviews, Roberto Mattos (re Once Gone)?????When FBI analyst Kate Valentine hunts an elusive mastermind who leaves a cryptic trail based on the Ten Commandments, she soon realizes he may just be targeting her.When sacred texts turn sinister, each burning judgment comes with an encoded challenge meant for Kate's eyes alone—hinting at her secret past. And letting her know, in this high stakes game of cat and mouse, of prey and predator, that she may just be next….GO HOME is the first book in a long-anticipated new series by #1 bestseller and USA Today bestselling author Blake Pierce, whose bestseller Once Gone (a free download) has received over 7,000 five star ratings and reviews.The Kate Valentine mystery series immerses readers in a riveting suspense filled with unexpected turns. It showcases a brilliant female lead who outwits her adversaries and is sure to win over readers with her charm. Fans of Melinda Leigh, Lisa Regan, and Lee Child are sure to fall in love.Future books in the series are also available!“An edge of your seat thriller in a new series that keeps you turning pages! ...So many twists, turns and red herrings… I can't wait to see what happens next.”—Reader review (Her Last Wish)?????“A strong, complex story about two FBI agents trying to stop a serial killer. If you want an author to capture your attention and have you guessing, yet trying to put the pieces together, Pierce is your author!”—Reader review (Her Last Wish)?????“A typical Blake Pierce twisting, turning, roller coaster ride suspense thriller. Will have you turning the pages to the last sentence of the last chapter!!!”—Reader review (City of Prey)?????“Right from the start we have an unusual protagonist that I haven't seen done in this genre before. The action is nonstop… A very atmospheric novel that will keep you turning pages well into the wee hours.”—Reader review (City of Prey)?????“Everything that I look for in a book… a great plot, interesting characters, and grabs your interest right away. The book moves along at a breakneck pace and stays that way until the end. Now on go I to book two!”—Reader review (Girl, Alone)?????“Exciting, heart pounding, edge of your seat book… a must read for mystery and suspense readers!”—Reader review (Girl, Alone)?????

Stillborn Armadillos

Author: Nick Russell

Category: Crime Fiction

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Deal starts: December 20, 2025

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Life is already complicated enough for John Lee Quarrels, what with his estranged wife dropping in for unannounced sleepovers, her oversexed sister tempting him, his pot smoking ponytailed grandfather growing his own stash, his Elvis obsessed grandmother, and being caught smack dab in the middle of a power struggle between the Sheriff and Chief Deputy. But when a road construction crew unearths the skeletons of three murder victims, John Lee suddenly finds himself on the trail of a killer who may well have died long before the deputy was even born. And then a mysterious sniper begins shooting at deputies...

As sultry as a Florida back road in August, as mysterious as the South's live oak trees dripping with Spanish moss, and as deadly as a copperhead strike, New York Times bestselling author Nick Russell's new John Lee Quarrels series is sure to hook you from the first page and keep you reading late into the night.