Bitter Roots

Author: C. J. Carmichael

Category: Crime Fiction

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Deal starts: January 31, 2026

Deal ends: January 31, 2026

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Deep Roots. Dark Secrets. As the morning light reveals the grisly discovery of a young woman's body in Lost Trail, Montana, fear grips the small town. Dispatcher Zak Waller prefers working behind the scenes in the Sheriff’s Office , but when the Sheriff is quick to pin the death on an unknown outsider, Zak starts his own sleuthing. His instincts tell him there's more to the story than what the Sheriff is saying. He knows better than most that appearances can be deceiving, and secrets run deep in this tight-knit community. Desperate and out of options, Tiff Masterson has returned to her hometown, only to find her family at the center of another tragedy. The young victim worked at her family’s Christmas tree farm. Meanwhile, as tensions escalate within the community, Justin Pittman, the town lawyer, finds himself drawn into the fray. His responsibility to uphold justice won’t allow him to ignore the growing unease in his town. United by their deep roots in the community, the trio bands together to uncover the truth. But evil has dug deeper in their town than they can imagine.

Not Dead Enough

Author: Warren C. Easley

Category: Crime Fiction

Regular price: $11.99

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Deal starts: January 30, 2026

Deal ends: January 30, 2026

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"Masterfully crafted... stunningly beautiful descriptions..." —Anne Hillerman, New York Times bestselling author The first closing of the floodgates of the mammoth Dalles Dam on the Columbia River inundated the sacred falls and the Native American village at Celilo which depended on the river's magnificent fish. Nelson Queah, Wasco Indian, war hero, and passionate opponent of the dam, watched helplessly as 10,000 years of tribal history and fishing tradition disappeared. That 1957 night, Nelson Queah vanished without a trace. Fifty years later, attorney Cal Claxton, new to Portland after a career as a prosecutor in Los Angeles, attends a commemoration of the flooding of the falls at the behest of his friend, Philip Lone Deer, who introduces Cal to his cousin, Winona Cloud. Winona is Nelson Queah's granddaughter. Spurning the story of a witness at the time who claimed to have seen Queah drunk by the river, she reveals she's found a cache of letters at her grandmother's home, letters Queah wrote to his wife before he vanished. They suggest foul play, and not an accidental drowning. Cal, still grieving over his own wife's suicide, agrees to check out the cold case. He locates the man who put out the drunk story and sets up an interview. When he arrives, he finds the man shot by a sniper. Cal gets a glimpse of the shooter and becomes a target himself.

Little Child Gone

Author: Stacy Green

Category: Crime Fiction

Regular price: $3.99

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Deal starts: January 28, 2026

Deal ends: January 28, 2026

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The wind from the storm outside blows through the house, making Nikki’s eyes sting. The secret room is hidden behind a wardrobe in the dusty, abandoned living room. A light flickers to reveal a dark stain on the floor, and two sets of fragile bones… Standing in the old farmhouse, Special Agent Nikki Hunt holds her breath as the smell of bleach overwhelms her. She can’t take her eyes off the blue baby toys scattered around the floor as her team examine the remains. A housekeeper and her three children disappeared from the property ten years ago. Do the bones belong to two of them? Did the other two survive? But before Nikki has a chance to investigate further, she receives a panicked call from the local sheriff begging for her help: fourteen-year-old Taylor Hall has gone missing. In the boy’s grand family home, Nikki finds his mother and father utterly distraught, but there are whispers about his mother’s drinking habit. Despite the younger children’s rosy cheeks, and the plates of homemade fudge, is this family hiding secrets? While digging into Taylor’s life, Nikki spots a crumpled note sticking out of his locker at school. Her finger traces the exact date the housekeeper went missing from the old farmhouse, and a name: “Bailey”. Is this Taylor? As a child, did he survive what happened all those years ago? Or is someone playing a cruel game with Nikki? The truth about Taylor’s real family is deadlier than Nikki could imagine, and she will have to dig deeper than ever before to save him. Can she unravel the terrible events of the past and protect more than one innocent life before her time runs out? Fans of Lisa Regan, Mary Burton and Kendra Elliot will be up all night reading this electrifying thriller from USA Today bestseller Stacy Green. What readers are saying about Little Child Gone : “ Had me glued to the pages! … Had my heart pounding right away! Talk about an opener! I had to, not I needed to know more. Stacy Green delivered and then some! Wowza , what a book! This book starts off strongly and never lets up!!!!!… Whew!… Had me turning the pages at warp speed. ” Open Book Posts, ?????????? “ Wow … I was up until 4am because I simply could NOT put this one down until I was finished…!” Goodreads reviewer, ?????????? “Jaw-dropping… I couldn’t put it down … grabs hold and never lets go … a must-read … so addictive . Be prepared for a rollercoaster ride…!” Goodreads reviewer, ?????????? “ I was hooked from page one… I now HAVE to go back and read from the beginning…!!!” Netgalley reviewer, ?????????? “Nikki Hunt is my all-time favourite FBI agent !!... amazing edge of my bed intense … I was blown away!! Super twisty… Couldn’t love it more .” Goodreads reviewer, ?????????? “ I was completely hooked … an absolute must-read .” Goodreads reviewer, ?????????? “Once you start reading you will not stop … had me reading it in one day! I couldn’t put it down! Loved!! ” Goodreads reviewer, ?????????? “ Addictive … I was hooked right away… I was definitely kept guessing…!” shortbookthyme , ?????????? “ Wow … a one sit read … when I reached the end I was amazed… just so brilliant .” Netgalley reviewer, ??????????

Remember the Fear

Author: Molly Black

Category: Crime Fiction

Regular price: $2.99

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Deal starts: January 28, 2026

Deal ends: January 28, 2026

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FBI Agent Clara Pike uses her photographic memory to catch killers, recalling the tiniest details that make a difference. But when a killer dredges up victims' darkest memories, Clara’s own perfect memory wavers in a haunting game of past and present. Can she piece together the fractured clues before it’s too late? “Molly Black has written a taut thriller that will keep you on the edge of your seat… I absolutely loved this book and can’t wait to read the next book in the series!” —Reader review for Girl One: Murder ????? REMEMBER THE FEAR is book #1 in a long anticipated new series by critically-acclaimed and #1 bestselling mystery and suspense author Molly Black, whose books have received over 2,000 five-star reviews and ratings. The Clara Pike series is an electrifying and intense crime thriller that follows a gifted yet troubled female protagonist. This compelling narrative is a whirlwind of relentless action, gripping suspense, unexpected twists, and eye-opening surprises, with a fast-paced rhythm that will keep you turning pages well into the night. Fans of Rachel Caine, Karin Slaughter, and Teresa Driscoll are sure to fall in love. Future books in the series will be available soon. “I binge read this book. It hooked me in and didn't stop till the last few pages… I look forward to reading more!” —Reader review for Found You ????? “I loved this book! Fast-paced plot, great characters and interesting insights into investigating cold cases. I can't wait to read the next book!” —Reader review for Girl One: Murder ????? “Very good book… You will feel like you are right there looking for the kidnapper! I know I will be reading more in this series!” —Reader review for Girl One: Murder ????? “This is a very well written book and holds your interest from page 1… Definitely looking forward to reading the next one in the series, and hopefully others as well!” —Reader review for Girl One: Murder ????? “Wow, I cannot wait for the next in this series. Starts with a bang and just keeps going.” —Reader review for Girl One: Murder ????? “Well written book with a great plot, one that will keep you up at night. A page turner!” —Reader review for Girl One: Murder ????? “A great suspense that keeps you reading… can't wait for the next in this series!” —Reader review for Found You ????? “Sooo soo good! There are a few unforeseen twists… I binge read this like I binge watch Netflix. It just sucks you in.” —Reader review for Found You ?????

City of Fallen Angels

Author: J.W. Holmes

Category: Crime Fiction

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Deal starts: January 28, 2026

Deal ends: January 28, 2026

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Beware who you let inside. A serial killer terrorizes the streets of Los Angeles, dubbed by the press 'The Werewolf Killer' for his brutal and methodical way of killing. There are no known links between victims, no apparent motive, and no suspects. Detective Tanya Reynolds, in charge of the investigation, hopes to put a stop to the killings soon, but the killer has eluded her for so long, why would this time be any different? What begins as a routine investigation soon turns into a cat and mouse game, where neither party knows which of them is the hunter and which is the prey.

Death of a Dormouse

Author: Reginald Hill

Category: Crime Fiction

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Deal starts: January 27, 2026

Deal ends: January 27, 2026

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A woman exposes her dead husband's lies in a thriller by the "consistently excellent" author of the Dalziel and Pascoe mysteries ( The Times , London). Best known for his Dalziel and Pascoe novels, which were adapted into a hit BBC series, Reginald Hill proves himself to be a "master of . . . cerebral puzzle mysteries" in his stand-alone thrillers as well—now available as ebooks ( The New York Times ). When her husband, Trent, dies in a car accident, shy and agoraphobic Trudi Adamson is unprepared to face the world. She has no choice. After twenty-five years of marriage, she's just discovered that her life has been a lie. Despite Trent's prosperous career he's left Trudi penniless. He'd quit his job without telling her, maintained a rural hideaway, had a possible lover in Vienna, a Swiss bank account, and traveled the world under numerous aliases. But Trudi's not the only one following a dead man's trail. So are Trent's dangerous enemies. Both hunter and hunted, Trudi must go from timid and terrorized mouse to fearless investigator if she's to discover the truth in the deadly shadows of her husband's secret life.