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Nocturnal: A Christopher Lance Thriller by L. Jerome Word Nocturnal: A Christopher Lance Thriller by L. Jerome Word March 31, 2012 98293 words Read a sample
Christopher, a brash reporter, has trouble with the night. An insomniac, he rarely sleeps and, when he does, nightmares stemming from the unsolved murder of a childhood friend years earlier haunt him. But when he meets a young girl, who is the splitting image of his friend, and with the same name and same mother, Christopher is compelled to solve the mystery, even as dark forces plot his demise.
Over the Miami Sky by Aa. Goldstarr Over the Miami Sky by Aa. Goldstarr March 30, 2012 2970 words Read a sample
In the set of Miami, a crew of burglars plays the game of cat & mouse with the Inspector Bargas.
The Shooting by Glenda Yarbrough The Shooting by Glenda Yarbrough March 30, 2012 1702 words Read a sample
There has been a shooting, but the victim and the shooter says it is an accident. But Sheriff Lou Kent isn't buying their story. Yet, he can't figure out why these two friends have a conflict that involves a gunshot wound.
Hurricane: A Short Story by R. Narvaez Hurricane: A Short Story by R. Narvaez March 28, 2012 8108 words Read a sample
From an exciting new voice in noir . . . “If there is any justice in the world, [R. Narvaez] should become a giant on the literary noir scene within the next couple of years.” —Anthony Neil Smith, author of Yellow Medicine, on the story “Roachkiller”
Intense Retribution by M14 Intense Retribution by M14 March 27, 2012 68027 words Read a sample
This is a murder mystery set in Montana and Colorado. The hero's family is killed by a drug dealer while he is in the service. After returning to civilian life, he sets out to get his revenge. In return, a family member of the killer sets out to get revenge for himself.
The Last Kiss by George Blum The Last Kiss by George Blum March 25, 2012 3061 words Read a sample
A suspicious death occurs in the peaceful village of Hassman, New York; a retired English professor, who is also the village's self-appointed "amateur sleuth," thinks it just might be murder. The professor solves the lethal puzzle when a nighttime visit to the victim's cottage leads to the discovery of a mysterious poem and a dead cat, not to mention a near run-in with the murderer.
Don't Fall For That Trick: A Book Cases Mystery Short Story by Chris Well Don't Fall For That Trick: A Book Cases Mystery Short Story by Chris Well March 24, 2012 17673 words Read a sample
Tom and Darla Booke are preparing for a book signing at their store when the guest of honor shows up with the news that her famous brother, country singer Trick Henderson, had an accident. But there's more to this accident than meets the eye...
Buried In Benidorm by L.H. Thomson Buried In Benidorm by L.H. Thomson March 23, 2012 70475 words Read a sample
Ex-priest and newly minted agnostic Max Castillo ekes out a living as a private investigator from his houseboat in Benidorm, Spain. He's finally got a little free time ... until a big-shot turns up dead at a local golf course. Now, his former employer is calling in an old debt, and Max is neck-deep in gangsters, grifters and girls with grudges.
Exile by Stuart Nealon Exile by Stuart Nealon March 22, 2012 16996 words Read a sample
Private detective Cid Steiner takes on a case to find a missing woman before finding himself embroiled in events far darker than Steiner could have initially anticipated.
Shoegazer by Ronald DeStefano Shoegazer by Ronald DeStefano March 20, 2012 69383 words Read a sample
When his friend and car go missing on the same day his boss is found murdered, Max Donovan finds himself the primary suspect and sets out on an investigation of his own in the hopes of clearing his name and bringing back his friend (and car) to safety. What he finds, instead, is an underground cult of brainwashed shoegazers, hellbent on ripping apart the fabric of society.
Paved With Good Intentions, Volume 1 by Erick Burgess Paved With Good Intentions, Volume 1 by Erick Burgess March 20, 2012 22246 words Read a sample
Being in the wrong place at the wrong time is bad for relationships, but it makes for excellent crime fiction. In Paved with Good Intentions, follow ordinary people who stumble into extraordinary situations.
WANTED: The Roaming Mortician by Idabel Allen WANTED: The Roaming Mortician by Idabel Allen March 19, 2012 19976 words Read a sample
Follow NYPD's not so finest as they track down punk's poster boy, suspect #1 in mob girl's tragic death!
Nostradamus II by Aa. Goldstarr Nostradamus II by Aa. Goldstarr March 18, 2012 2972 words Read a sample
VISIONARY
CAUTION: Tram Approaching by Philip Johnson CAUTION: Tram Approaching by Philip Johnson March 18, 2012 77445 words Read a sample
On occasion a Jack Diamond mystery adventure ends up with enough twists and turns to qualify for a classic theme park ride. In the instance of CAUTION: Tram Approaching, two murders and an unfortunate emotion wrenching accident provide additional intrigue to the case. The reader will need to be alert to stay on track as the case heads to London, a UK island and sidetracks to Eastern Europe.
Murder, She Wanted To Write by Dmytro Shynkarenko Murder, She Wanted To Write by Dmytro Shynkarenko March 18, 2012 2195 words Read a sample
When bestseller mystery book writer Melissa Simpson has a writer's block, she visits her publisher who gives to her ideas for the new novel. The story is a parody of mystery books cliches and tropes.
Devilskin - Novisode 2 - Bones Shall Fall. by N.M. Damack Devilskin - Novisode 2 - Bones Shall Fall. by N.M. Damack March 17, 2012 22387 words Read a sample
The epic, episodic novel continues with another enthralling instalment. Be one of the first to read the acclaim debut by the man critics are already calling; 'THE NEW TED LEWIS'
Kailan and the Legend of Ardal - Free Preview: the first 23 chapters by Vladimir Alperovich Kailan and the Legend of Ardal - Free Preview: the first 23 chapters by Vladimir Alperovich March 15, 2012 23350 words Read a sample
Adventure and mystery story.
Big Trouble in Little Boots - From the Misadventures of Butch Quick by Genius Publishing Big Trouble in Little Boots - From the Misadventures of Butch Quick by Genius Publishing March 12, 2012 11471 words Read a sample
Butch Quick. Repo man, bounty hunter, nightclub bouncer. Butch is a man who doesn't have to go looking for trouble... It comes after him often enough. But this night, big trouble comes to him in the form of Go-Go Gidget, the Dancing Midget. When an interstate stalker tracks Gidget down to the nightclub where Butch works, it is up to Butch to make sure she doesn't end up a statistic.
The Call at 3:18 am by Paul Telegdi The Call at 3:18 am by Paul Telegdi March 12, 2012 30145 words Read a sample
How would you like to receive a call in the middle of the night, claiming that your daughter is in deep trouble? Mr. Millford, the father, didn't like it at all. He couldn't understand how a pair of psychic in Colorado could know what was happening in Connecticut. But Colorado knew and fought a desperate race to save the missing girl.
You'll Never Walk Alone by Saul Moon You'll Never Walk Alone by Saul Moon March 10, 2012 3031 words Read a sample
Phil March is about to lose his job but doesn't have the courage to tell Suzanne. The couple are about to land on hard times and Phil wanders about a local beauty spot in his lunchtimes mulling things over. A year after he is sacked, he sees his old boss following the same routine. The initial job cull did not cure the firm's finances, and the fate of the boss now walks in lockstep with Phil...
Devilskin - Novisode 1 - Monster Makers. by N.M. Damack Devilskin - Novisode 1 - Monster Makers. by N.M. Damack March 10, 2012 8796 words Sample 20%
Download it and find out....it's free! 'When Your job costs you everything You better make the job pay for it!' F**k HARD BOILED! B*****KS TO NOIR! THIS S#!T IS GRIME FICTION!
Dani Hayward, P.I.: The Richard Clark Case by Ellie Smith Dani Hayward, P.I.: The Richard Clark Case by Ellie Smith March 09, 2012 18809 words Read a sample
Attorney Phillip Blakely's first encounter with Dani Hayward was one he would prefer to leave in his past. But another dead end case has dropped into his lap and, once again, he seeks the help of Dani Hayward, Private Investigator.
Hijos de la Siega by Bill Jimenez Hijos de la Siega by Bill Jimenez March 09, 2012 54225 words Read a sample
Primera de las novelas del detective Héctor DeSoto y su participación en la enigmática Siega, una guerra entre criminales que tejerá una red de intrigas en torno a la ficticia ciudad de Tres Cruces.
An Hollywood Fragrance by Aa. Goldstarr An Hollywood Fragrance by Aa. Goldstarr March 07, 2012 1981 words Read a sample
The story of a mature cop who explains to a young recruit his enter in Police.
Blood Frenzy - The Night Stalker Crew Series Book 4 by Alina Meuangkhot Blood Frenzy - The Night Stalker Crew Series Book 4 by Alina Meuangkhot March 03, 2012 103044 words Read a sample
Samantha struggles to hold her beast in check before things gets out of hand again, and a death sentence hanging over her head is something she doesn’t want. She knows the rules, but hunting serial killer on a daily basis is nearly impossible. After killing an innocent, she has been looking over her shoulders and dreading the day when she would find a lovely shiny card that would seal her fate...
Dani Hayward, P.I.: The Joshua Franklin File by Ellie Smith Dani Hayward, P.I.: The Joshua Franklin File by Ellie Smith Feb. 26, 2012 16459 words Read a sample
Dani Hayward, a Private Investigator with a secret inside track, travels the country taking on difficult cases. In The Joshua Franklin File, city founder Joshua Franklin is murdered in his locked study.
Blaze Of Glory by Dakota Douglas Blaze Of Glory by Dakota Douglas Feb. 25, 2012 4529 words Read a sample
A short story about a town gripped with fear after a spate of arsons. Who is behind the attacks and where will they strike next? Police are baffled. Their list of suspects is stacking up.
Vacant Possession by Saul Moon Vacant Possession by Saul Moon Feb. 24, 2012 3572 words Read a sample
Steve Boyce has left behind a violent adolescence to become a prosperous estate agent. He is married to Sara, the girl of his dreams, and has two lovely children. But when he is commissioned to handle the sale of the house in which he spent his first fifteen years, Steve’s past comes back to haunt him with devastating consequences. Vacant Possession is a disturbing mystery of the paranormal.
This Stays Buried by Jeremy Brown This Stays Buried by Jeremy Brown Feb. 24, 2012 4271 words Read a sample
Amateur crooks Curtis and Terry step up to grave robbing and kidnapping to score a lump of cash, but unearth a secret worth killing over.
L'individu en jeu by Jean-David Sigaux L'individu en jeu by Jean-David Sigaux Feb. 24, 2012 43686 words Read a sample
Un jour, Patrick devient, à son insu, le sujet d’une étrange expérience : ses paroles, faits et gestes sont désormais contrôlés par un jeu vidéo. Sa vie dépend alors du bon vouloir de trois étudiants d’école de commerce. Au même moment, une affaire de trafic de drogue amène l’inspecteur Alexandre Rochas à se pencher sur les comptes d’une grande société française d’assurances. Un scandale approche.
Breakfast In Paris by Graeme Cameron Breakfast In Paris by Graeme Cameron Feb. 22, 2012 971 words Read a sample
At a sidewalk café on a bustling Parisian avenue, a man awaits a rendezvous with the woman of his dreams. But as anticipation turns to dread, is he about to wake with a start?
Barry Hargrove Case of the Lunar Orchids by Bob Nailor Barry Hargrove Case of the Lunar Orchids by Bob Nailor Feb. 22, 2012 7573 words Read a sample
Barry Hargrove is called to investigate the theft of a rare seed. The only thing is; the seeds haven't been actually stolen, they were 'found' and their residue retrieved. Enter government official Beauregard Sneed with a list of four suspects: Professor Charles Scott, Professor Bueford Hornblatt, Professor Richard Biery and local fence, Fred Pickett
A Moon Light Walk by Michael Wolf A Moon Light Walk by Michael Wolf Feb. 21, 2012 4645 words Read a sample
"A Moon Light Walk" Is a Psychological Thriller written from a most cleaver perspective. You won't know which side to take or who you will want to embody. This Noir style short was written for the sole purpose of bringing the reader into a mindset unlike any other he/she has ever experienced before. New York City can either be your playground or your worst nightmare - Who will you be?
Bluegums (Lucien Caye Private Eye Story) by O'Neil De Noux Bluegums (Lucien Caye Private Eye Story) by O'Neil De Noux Feb. 19, 2012 6674 words Sample 10%
Sounds like an easy gig for New Orleans private eye Lucien Caye. Escort a pretty lady to the bayous to confirm her father had died accidentally. Gator got him.
Black Woods by Laura Wright LaRoche Black Woods by Laura Wright LaRoche Feb. 18, 2012 40057 words Read a sample
Avid mushroom hunters and volunteers with the local Search and Rescue Department, Laura and Julie, who are in their sixties, remember that first encounter in the woods years ago. Four young men, who are fun by nature, travel to the woods with high hopes of a hunt they won't forget. A call to the Search and Rescue Department will bring them shockingly together in the... Black Woods. Adult Language
The Twin Towers by Aa. Goldstarr The Twin Towers by Aa. Goldstarr Feb. 15, 2012 2280 words Read a sample
Strange Coincidence
I’m Going To Die Eight Days From Now by Richard Sanders I’m Going To Die Eight Days From Now by Richard Sanders Feb. 13, 2012 7975 words Read a sample
He was told he had exactly eight days to live. By a blind psychic photographer. Okay, he was plenty crazy, but he asked me to help him. And after surviving threats, shootouts, a mysterious scarred woman and weird predictions that somehow managed to come true, I could only come to one conclusion: Fate is one strange thing to fight.
The Ask by Richard Sanders The Ask by Richard Sanders Feb. 12, 2012 2555 words Read a sample
I didn’t know—or care—much about race for governor of NY until someone took a shot at one of the candidates and killed his wife instead. The main suspect, it turns out, was an anti-government crazy I once did time with. Searching for the killer, I was sucked into a closely fought election campaign and the dangerous world of people who prefer casting their vote with a sniper’s bullet.
Maynard Soloman Solves the War on Drugs (Funny Detective Stories #1) by Benjamin Sobieck Maynard Soloman Solves the War on Drugs (Funny Detective Stories #1) by Benjamin Sobieck Feb. 12, 2012 5150 words Read a sample
Fans of funny detective stories, meet Maynard Soloman. Some say he's crusty, profane and clueless. If you ask him, he solves the world's problems one case at a time. In this misadventure, the Maynard wraps his arms around the War on Drugs. Or is the war wrapping itself around his beloved Winnebago RV? Either way, the Ol' Badger will solve this War on Drugs business once and for all.
Screams Along The Sky by Richard Sanders Screams Along The Sky by Richard Sanders Feb. 11, 2012 9225 words Read a sample
What do you do when clues to an unsolved murder have been coded in a stolen $50 million painting? You try to steal it back. Only you have to deal with corrupt collectors, crazy thieves, lust-powered women, shootouts, betrayals, double crosses and surprises. And a psychic dog named Hillary. It's not as easy as it sounds.
Switch by Saul Moon Switch by Saul Moon Feb. 11, 2012 3269 words Read a sample
Ahead of a difficult birthday date with his girl, Richie Butler decides on cheap earrings as a gift. At the jeweller's he meets up with his identical twin, Ray, who is buying an expensive engagement ring for the love of his life. There is a simple mix up at the counter, which has vastly differing consequences for both men...
Microrelatos de misterio by Enrique Ramón Maestro Microrelatos de misterio by Enrique Ramón Maestro Feb. 11, 2012 1972 words Read a sample
Cinco relatos MUY breves de intriga y misterio con la (dudosa) calidad PÚLPito. Incluye: "Un crimen en pocas palabras", "El diamante desaparecido en la habitación cerrada", "Tú", "No tan cristalino como el agua" y "El impostor"
Loose Ends by Jeanette Raleigh Loose Ends by Jeanette Raleigh Feb. 10, 2012 1719 words Read a sample
Flash Fiction - Short Story-- Things aren't always what they seem. When the FBI comes knocking at Roxie's door, she has a good reason to be cautious.
Natural Causes by James Oswald Natural Causes by James Oswald Feb. 09, 2012 113895 words Read a sample
The body of a young woman is found walled up in the basement of an old Edinburgh mansion. A prominent local figure is brutally murdered. An illegal immigrant cuts his throat in a city centre pub. As violence descends upon the city, Detective Inspector McLean must think the unthinkable. An ancient evil has been set free and only if he can accept that it exists will he be able to stop it.
Jeremy the Germ, Planetary Crime Fighter by Ben Vanguarde Jeremy the Germ, Planetary Crime Fighter by Ben Vanguarde Feb. 09, 2012 10804 words Read a sample
When Police Officer Perry Salter first meets crime victim Jeremy, the young man has a rare, debilitating form of autism. Later, Officer Salter confronts evidence of two hideous crimes. His cop instincts say Jeremy is innocent while the evidence and the community say Jeremy is guilty. Salter struggles to find truth and justice despite the very real risk of damaging his rising his career.
Extreme Malice by Ray Swirsky Extreme Malice by Ray Swirsky Feb. 06, 2012 56671 words Sample 50%
She was found with a guitar string still wrapped tightly around her soft neck. Eighteen year old Josh Anderson, the college boy from next door, is charged with her murder. It was his guitar string around her neck. His footprints are found inside her house. Her earring found under his bed. Donna Gardner's husband Jack was hundreds of miles away on business. Was it the perfect Murder?
nightmares by Munkhjin Enkhtaivan nightmares by Munkhjin Enkhtaivan Feb. 05, 2012 2888 words Read a sample
a short story about a serial killer and a detective.
No Cause to Die For by David Dilley No Cause to Die For by David Dilley Feb. 05, 2012 68139 words Read a sample
A PI with psychological training and computer skills teams up with a police lieutenant. He employs unofficial assistants to solve what evolves from obtaining information into possible murders. Together they uncover a plot to elect a puppet President controlled by a big time power broker.
The Rostikov Legacy by Charlotte E. English The Rostikov Legacy by Charlotte E. English Feb. 04, 2012 25978 words Read a sample
Konrad Savast is Death’s most trusted servant, charged with finding and punishing the vilest of killers. When he discovers the body of a wealthy society hostess lying in the cold, mist-shrouded reaches of the Bone Forest, the pressure is on to find her killer. Can he catch the killer without revealing himself as the Malykant?
THE HOMELESS MURDERS by Bert Brun THE HOMELESS MURDERS by Bert Brun Feb. 02, 2012 4777 words Read a sample
Seattle bed-and-breakfast owners Ed Harmens and Meg Yarmouth team up with an SPD detective to track down the vicious killer of homeless men in local parks, just in time to prevent kidnapped Meg's torture