Your Mystery and Thriller Book Bargains for November 19, 2022

The violent drug-related murders of two prominent attorneys have the homicide division of the Chicago Police Department scrambling for answers, but without clues, a motive, or a suspect, not even the FBI can track down the killer.
With the media demanding an arrest, and at their wits’ end, the Chicago PD makes an urgent call to the Washburn County Sheriff’s Office in hopes of bringing in Kate Pierce, a psychic detective, on the case. A reluctant Kate agrees only when word comes that Jesse McCord, a new friend and top-notch Chicago homicide detective, has gone missing.
Partnered with Detective Henry Johnson of Chicago’s homicide division, Kate goes on the hunt for the killer, armed with clues from her revealing dreams—and her dogged determination. As they inch closer to locating Jesse and learning the identity of the suspect, they realize the killer may be much closer than they think.

Sheriff Hallie has been longing for a case to add excitement to his small-town life. But a dead girl wasn’t what he expected. With pressure mounting from the townspeople, county officials, and his own sense of duty, can he catch the killer? Or will another body surface, pulling him in over his head?

Category: Mystery – Traditional Detectives

How do you catch a killer who never leaves a clue? Bridgette Cash is a rookie detective working her first murder case. The circumstances surrounding the murder of a young woman lead her to believe it’s the work of a serial killer, but nobody is listening. Convinced the killer will strike again shortly, can Bridgette find enough evidence to catch the killer before another young woman is murdered?

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Category: Mystery – Police Procedurals

It was supposed to be a relaxing vacation in a small town. Now, they’re on the run from religious fanatics.

When five friends are invited to a religious celebration in a small, isolated town, they are initially showered by the townsfolk with gifts and attention. As the days go by, however, it becomes clear that the community is not as innocuous as it initially presented itself. Mysterious, robed figures violently beat people who express different opinions, strange rituals take place in the church at night, and armed gunmen patrol the town perimeters – all under Prophet Martin’s orders.

What was supposed to be a relaxing trip for the outsiders turns into a struggle for survival, with the entire town zealously following Prophet Martin’s command – to find and kill the sinners.

Category: Suspense

A teacher at an elite high school has been murdered — and no one cares.

No one, that is, except for journalist Lisa Winter. Two years ago, Lisa’s parents were ‘disappeared’ by the government. Ever since, she’s been working to reveal the truth about Dominion City — even if it comes at the cost of her own life.

With the help of her wisecracking roommate, Jeremy, Lisa picks at the threads of a conspiracy that takes her from high school all the way to the heart of power.

Meanwhile, the murders continue. As the bodies pile up, Lisa discovers that the truth is stranger and more sinister than she could imagine.

Category: Thrillers – Crime