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Licensed to Thrill: A Diane Capri Sampler    by Diane Capri
Price: Free! 55910 words. Language: English. Published on April 3, 2013. Fiction » Mystery & detective » Short Stories.

#1 Bestselling Author DIANE CAPRI Presents Licensed to Thrill! Try Before You Buy! Fiendishly clever, isn't it? Open this collection of hefty samples and enjoy great characters, mystery, suspense, thrills, a few laughs, and loads of atmosphere that will have you Thrilled to read more! "Full of thrills and tension - but smart and human too." Lee Child, #1 Selling Author of Jack Reacher Thrillers
Thorns and Roses    by Arthur Frank
Price: $1.49 USD. 52030 words. Language: English. Published on March 10, 2013. Fiction » Mystery & detective » Short Stories.

a collection of short stories written for varoious writers ortganizations over time. They include mysteries , thrillers, scirnce fiction and general fiction stories All rthe stories are within the normal limits set by writers organizations, being between three thousand and seven thousaand words.
Names of the Dead    by Katia Lief
Price: $2.99 USD. 88380 words. Language: English. Agented by writershouse on January 18, 2013. Fiction » Thriller & suspense » Crime thriller.

If he can't have her, no one will. Award-winning journalist Darcy Mayhew thinks she has faced her worst nightmare when her beloved husband dies in a car accident. But after moving to New York City with her teenage son to begin their lives anew, she discovers she has a stalker. Not only is the worst yet to come, but her husband's death may not have been an accident after all.
Step On A Crack: The Collection    by David Edgerley Gates
Price: $2.99 USD. 65060 words. Language: English. Published on December 17, 2012. Fiction » Mystery & detective » Short Stories.

Five minutes went by. Then ten. I allowed my metabolism to slow, lizard-like, and let my imagination cool. There was no point in making ill-educated guesses. The door clicked open. I looked up. The man in the doorway studied me for a moment. Then he stepped inside, closing the door behind him.
Blood Money - The Collected Placido Geist Bounty Hunter Stories    by David Edgerley Gates
Price: $2.99 USD. 87270 words. Language: English. Published on November 8, 2012. Fiction » Literature » Western.

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Simon Straw smiled. It was a disarming smile, almost apologetic. It wasn’t meant to give insult. His stance was relaxed, practically nerveless, none of his muscles tensed, his hands at his sides, the elbows slightly bent, like a man ready to pick up a glass. His gun was worn high on the hip, a .44 Remington single-action. “I’m here for you, old man,” he said to Placido Geist.
Temporary Detective    by Larry Hansen
Price: $1.99 USD. 52630 words. Language: English. Published on October 30, 2012. Fiction » Mystery & detective » Short Stories.

An anthology of stories based on Sam Callow's temporary assignment at the Nick Drake Detective Agency. Nick leaves Sam in charge to simply wait for a package–then promptly disappears. Sam decides to assume Nick's identity and is soon involved in multiple murder investigations. Sam relies on his vast network of well-placed temp associates to help him solve strange cases while trying to stay alive.
The Whole She-Bang    by Janet Costello
Price: $0.99 USD. 76730 words. Language: English. Published on October 14, 2012. Fiction » Mystery & detective » Short Stories.

This anthology contains twenty stories penned by fifteen members of Sisters in Crime in Canada. The stories are cozy and noir, humorous and poignant, historical and current. There are amateur sleuths and professionals–cops, private detectives and one or two you won’t see coming.
The Maxwell Marlowe, Private Eye Series    by Raymond Boyd Dunn
Price: $2.99 USD. 102960 words. Language: English. Published on August 30, 2012. Fiction » Mystery & detective » Short Stories.

A compilation of the six short stories in the Maxwell Marlowe, Private Eye Series to date. The adventures of the coffee-loving, Akubra-wearing Private Detective as he endeavours to solve the puzzles presented by his clients on the beautiful Sunshine Coast...
The Wrong Bettor    by Richard Stooker
Price: $0.99 USD. 74660 words. Language: English. Published by Wealth & Health Press  on August 22, 2012. Fiction » Science fiction » Short stories.

The Hunger Games, The Running Man, and other stories depict futures where 'gladiators' must battle to the death to entertain the masses. How about dueling not by old-fashioned physical combat, but through Virtual Reality computer games? Winner makes a boatload of cash. Loser dies.
The Copper Quarter    by Richard Stooker
Price: $0.99 USD. 73690 words. Language: English. Published by Wealth & Health Press  on August 22, 2012. Fiction » Science fiction » Short stories.

Down the mean streets of the near-future, a man goes . . . Where -- The economy resembles the 1930s more every day, except for inflation jacking prices skyhigh. Ownership of gold and silver is again illegal, but that doesn't stop corrupt politicians from using them to finance electoral campaigns. Environmental problems impose severe restrictions on everyday activities.