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My Brother's Keeper    by Danielle Nicole Bienvenu
Price: $3.00 USD. 23310 words. Language: English. Published on July 6, 2011. Fiction » Mystery & detective » Short Stories.

(4.00 from 2 reviews)
Everyone is convinced that Brayden Kelley committed suicide but Bryce is determined to vindicate his brother and prove that it wasn't suicide at all but murder. Bryce will stop at nothing to find his brother's killer. Bryce quickly learns that clearing his brother's name could be deadly and he'll need all the help he can get.
Catburglar    by Alice Sabo
Price: Free! 1020 words. Language: English. Published on November 2, 2011. Fiction » Mystery & detective » Short Stories.

(4.00 from 2 reviews)
A literary snack. A light-hearted, G rated, very short mystery with line drawings by the author.
Old Towne: Beginnings    by Michael Guerini
Price: $0.99 USD. 22260 words. Language: English. Published on December 6, 2011. Fiction » Mystery & detective » General.

(4.00 from 2 reviews)
Veterinary medicine and biotechnology collide in this fictional account of Dr. Shep, a former scientist who now works as a veterinarian. He embarks on a new path in his career and must solve a mystery concerning a sick horse and a devious plan by others to make money. If you enjoyed the stories of James Herriot, this book brings you back into that world with the addition of forensic science.
The Hudson Agency - Chicago Style    by Ellie Oberth
Price: $0.99 USD. 8920 words. Language: English. Published on February 17, 2012. Fiction » Mystery & detective » Short Stories.

(4.00 from 2 reviews)
Case #1: From the Case Files of the Hudson Agency. Private Eye, Carl Danby tries to stay out of the limelight. Ever since the detective injured his knee on the job, the big boss himself has hinted at Danby’s retirement. Then the Agency is hired by successful Chicago businessman, Benjamin Porter, who has recently been involved in a series of life-threatening accidents. Danby's assigned the case
The Piano Book    by Sharon Salu
Price: Free! 4290 words. Language: English. Published on September 23, 2012. Fiction » Mystery & detective » Short Stories.

(4.00 from 2 reviews)
A curious 10-year old school boy visits the house of a reclusive neighbor to play his piano. What he discovers is the ultimate reason why this neighbor does not like visitors.
Atonement    by James Bailey
Price: Free! 2010 words. Language: English. Published on October 19, 2012. Fiction » Mystery & detective » General.

(4.00 from 2 reviews)
A man sits on a bench in front of his old school remembering the place where one particular day changed his life and those of many others dramatically years earlier.
Tuning In (An Elite Short Story)    by Jayne Fordham
Price: Free! 4980 words. Language: English. Published on October 25, 2012. Fiction » Thriller & suspense » Action & suspense.

(4.00 from 2 reviews)
Canan Jones turns twenty-five and receives a phone call from a man who knows his secret. Canan has the ability to tune into the emotions of other people and he is wanted to work for an underground government agency in Sydney. 5000 words
Rozamunda - Mystery short story    by Andrzej Galicki
Price: Free! 1340 words. Language: English. Published on February 16, 2013. Fiction » Mystery & detective » Short Stories.

(4.00 from 2 reviews)
Rozamunda, is the first story in a series At the Crossroads. Events presented here are not necessarily true, but almost possible. Everything depends on the imagination of the reader. Those, who do not believe in anything, will not like this book and it is directed not to them.
Missing Persons    by Jack Erickson
Price: $0.99 USD. 12990 words. Language: English. Published on August 21, 2010. Fiction » Mystery & detective » Short Stories.

(4.00 from 1 review)
A retired college professor uncovers old love letters in the garden of his new home. He makes inquiries of the former residents and learns a WW II war hero and his young wife lived there 50 years ago. But the young wife disappeared in a storm and her body was never found. Her former college lover also disappeared. The professor learns the startling truth, but struggles with his conscience.
Family Tree    by Maureen Mullis
Price: Free! 6540 words. Language: English. Published on September 28, 2010. Fiction » Mystery & detective » Short Stories.

(4.00 from 1 review)
As an amateur genealogist and an apricot farmer, Ruby Gillingham has learned the value of good lines. Known for the quality of her apricots and getting on in years, Ruby calls her disreputable nephew Lawrence Pratt to the family farm. Intent on getting his hands on his aunt’s fortune as his aunt is on pruning the family tree, but who will get the upper hand?