FREE | Political Thrillers & Suspense | by Larry A. Winters ⚖️

A prosecutor torn between justice and loyalty. A cage fighter with a score to settle. And an innocent man desperate to clear his name.

When interim District Attorney Jessie Black’s friend and mentor is accused of a nightmarish crime, she knows he’s innocent. Jesus Rivera is a good man, a lawyer who’s guided her throughout her career. But without proof, her hands are tied. She can’t intervene without breaking the trust of the city that appointed her. 💔

But Jessie can’t let it go—and her detective husband Mark Leary is right there with her. The deeper they dig, the more deadly the situation becomes. They uncover blackmail, murder, and a vicious Philly crime family bent on Rivera’s downfall. 😱

But it’s when they encounter the wildcard that is Hannah O’Sullivan—a fierce mixed martial artist with rage issues and an enigmatic link to the case—that things really go off the rails. 🥊

With betrayals around every corner and the clock ticking on Rivera’s trial, Jessie and Leary race to find the truth. But at what cost? Will their loyalty to a friend destroy everything they’ve worked for? Or will justice prevail? ⚡

What makes this essential: This is legal thriller meets crime family drama with high personal stakes. ⭐ Larry A. Winters creates a compelling dilemma—Jessie knows her mentor is innocent, but as interim DA, she can’t officially help without compromising her position. The husband-wife detective team (prosecutor + detective) gives them complementary skills, and the layers (blackmail, murder, Philly crime family) keep escalating. The wildcard MMA fighter with rage issues and mysterious connection adds unpredictability. This is Book 11, but the premise works standalone. Perfect for fans of legal thrillers, readers who love prosecutor protagonists with impossible choices, or anyone who wants courtroom drama mixed with street-level danger. And it’s FREE! 🔥

FREE | Post-Apocalyptic Science Fiction | by Mark Tufo 🧟

It started like any other flu season. No one figured it would be the end of the world.

When a rushed H1N1 vaccine hits the public during a widespread outbreak, the cure becomes far worse than the disease. Victims convulse, collapse, die—then rise again with an insatiable hunger for human flesh. 😱

Now, the dead walk, society crumbles overnight, and America becomes a blood-soaked wasteland. 💀

Michael Talbot, former-Marine and self-proclaimed survivalist, never expected to use his doomsday prepping for real. But when the virus hits home, Mike must do everything in his power to protect his family and a ragtag group of survivors. With bullets, brains, and biting sarcasm, he faces a world gone mad—fighting off both the undead and his own slow slide into insanity. 🔫

But these aren’t your average zombies. They’re evolving. Organizing. Something darker is guiding them. A mysterious boy who is more than he seems may hold the key, and a terrifying zombie queen is building an army. In the fortress town of Little Turtle, Mike and what’s left of civilization prepare for a final stand. ⚔️

Why I’m including this: This is zombie apocalypse with humor, heart, and evolving threats. ⭐ Mark Tufo’s series became a cult favorite because Mike Talbot is the perfect zombie apocalypse protagonist—former Marine, survivalist who actually prepared for this, and equipped with dark humor that keeps him (and readers) sane. The “rushed vaccine causes zombie outbreak” origin is chillingly plausible. But what sets this apart: the zombies evolve, organize, and are being guided by something intelligent (mysterious boy, zombie queen). The fortress town of Little Turtle provides a home base worth defending. Perfect for fans of The Walking Dead, readers who want zombie fiction with both action and character development, or anyone who loves apocalyptic survival stories with sarcastic protagonists. And it’s FREE! 🧠

FREE | Dragons & Mythical Creatures Fantasy | by F P Spirit 🐉

Four unlikely heroes. A quiet town. An ancient evil that stirs beneath forgotten ruins.

Glolindir, an elven mage, believed he had mastered arcane magic—until a mythical creature nearly ended his life. He only survived thanks to his newfound friends: a dual weapon warrior as daring as he is reckless, a roguish halfling whose knives are nearly as sharp as his tongue, and a saintly gnome whose healing touch borders on the divine. ⚔️

Yet their trials were far from over. Soon they are drawn into the deadly web of shadows that threatens the small town of Ravenford. From forests cloaked in darkness, to caverns echoing with ancient dread, to the haunted remains of crumbling ruins, they face monstrous foes and evil forces. 😱

Can they overcome their pride and recklessness—or will they fall, one by one, to the rising darkness? 💀

What makes this essential: This is classic D&D-style fantasy with found family and character growth. ⭐ F P Spirit delivers old-school fantasy adventure with a party of four unlikely heroes (elven mage, dual-weapon warrior, roguish halfling, healing gnome) who must learn to work together. The character dynamics—pride, recklessness, sharp tongues—create both humor and conflict as they face escalating threats around the town of Ravenford. The “ancient evil beneath forgotten ruins” setup is classic fantasy done well, and the journey from forests to caverns to ruins provides varied settings. Perfect for fans of classic fantasy, D&D players who want to read about adventuring parties, or anyone who loves underdog heroes learning to trust each other while facing darkness. And it’s FREE! 🗡️

FREE | Paranormal Cozy Mystery | by Tarah Benner 👻

Caroline just inherited the most haunted hotel in Colorado…

Caroline McCrithers has it all figured out. She’s got a five-year plan, a killer career, and she’s engaged to marry the man of her dreams. Learning her perfect fiancé is a catfishing fraud? Not part of the plan. 😱

When Caroline returns to the small town of Mountain Shadow to lick her wounds and help her spunky grandmother plan a funeral, she learns that she’s inherited an old hotel—and an ornery black cat. It was her aunt Lucille’s dying wish that Caroline restore the falling-down hotel to its former glory. 🏨

The problem? The Mountain Shadow Grand might be haunted—by Aunt Lucille herself! When a greedy developer winds up dead, Gran becomes the lead suspect in his murder. It’s up to Caroline to solve the case, clear her grandmother’s name, and unravel the secrets of her haunted hotel. 🔍

Why you might like this: This is cozy mystery with ghosts, a feisty granny, and small-town Colorado charm. ⭐ Tarah Benner combines all the best cozy mystery elements: reluctant amateur sleuth (Caroline fleeing a catfishing fiancé), inherited property (haunted hotel), spunky grandmother who becomes a murder suspect, and an ornery black cat. The ghost of Aunt Lucille haunting her own hotel adds paranormal fun without overwhelming the mystery. The greedy developer murder provides classic cozy stakes. Perfect for fans of paranormal cozy mysteries, readers who love feisty grandmothers, or anyone who wants twisty mysteries in haunted places. If you love haunted hotels, family secrets, and clearing Gran’s name, this is your next binge. And it’s FREE! 🐱

FREE | Christian Romance | by Valerie M. Bodden 💕

The scars on her face are nothing to the scars on her heart. But can God help her find healing—and love?

Eight years ago, Ava and Joseph had the perfect future planned—he would go to veterinary school, she would embark on a career with an exclusive modeling agency, and they’d eventually get married and have three dogs and four children. Until a terrible accident changed everything. 😢

Unwilling to believe they could still have a future, she made Joseph promise to leave and live out their dreams without her. Joseph has never broken a promise to Ava. Until now. 💔

Because before he made that stupid promise to leave, they’d made each other another promise—one of forever. Now that he’s done with veterinary school, he’s determined to return to River Falls and show her that his promise still stands. That he loves her just the way she is. 🐕

But first he’ll have to find a way to crack the safe she’s erected around her heart. Fortunately, he has help: in the form of three lovable dogs, a special group of sick kids, and more than a few slices of pie. But will it be enough to convince Ava that their forever is worth fighting for? ✨

What makes this essential: This is faith-filled second-chance romance about healing and worth. ⭐ Valerie M. Bodden tackles difficult themes—physical scars, self-worth, and believing you’re unlovable—with sensitivity and hope. Ava’s accident left her with facial scars, and she pushed Joseph away believing he deserved better. His return eight years later to prove his love hasn’t changed is powerful. The three dogs, sick kids, and pie create warmth without sugar-coating Ava’s journey to accepting herself. The broken promise (leave me) vs. the deeper promise (forever) creates beautiful tension. Perfect for fans of Karen Kingsbury, Denise Hunter, Francine Rivers, or anyone who wants Christian romance that addresses real pain with genuine faith and healing. And it’s FREE! 🙏

FREE | Cozy Culinary Mystery | by Constance Barker 🥞

Coco is trying to get her Mad Batter Bakery off the ground by catering the engagement party of one of the wealthy families in town. But when the best man ends up dead on the bottom of one of her catering carts, Coco wonders if she’ll ever be free of the taint of discovering the dearly departed. 😱

Stella and Vivian are ready to help, but these old girls might be more trouble than Coco bargained for. And when Coco attempts sleuthing on her own, will she be next on the victim list? Not if handsome deputy Logan has anything to say about it. 👮

Coco can be infuriating with her amateur detective skills, but Logan can’t stay mad at her for long. Is a blooming romance in the cards for Coco? 💕

Coco finds herself in a sticky situation when two men in her life are in danger. Can she save the day or make more trouble for them? 🔍

Why you might like this: This is cozy culinary mystery with bakery chaos and budding romance. ⭐ Constance Barker serves up classic cozy ingredients: bakery owner trying to build her business, catering event gone wrong (dead best man in her catering cart!), two elderly sidekicks who are “more trouble than bargained for,” and a handsome deputy who’s exasperated but smitten. The “taint of discovering the dearly departed” suggests this isn’t Coco’s first body, which is hilariously typical for cozy mystery protagonists. The blooming romance with Deputy Logan and the “two men in danger” subplot add emotional stakes. Perfect for cozy mystery fans, readers who love culinary mysteries with recipes, or anyone who wants small-town murder with a side of baked goods and romance. And it’s FREE! 🧁

FREE | Yorkshire Crime Thriller | by Oliver Davies 🎭

A local actor finds himself strung up…

When a man is found hanged to death by the curtain ropes at a theatre, DI Isaac Mills is thrust into his first case without his previous partner, DCI Thatcher. Now, alongside his new partner DS Leila Fry, the pair of them strive to be the dynamic duo Thatcher and Mills once were. 😱

But this first case together isn’t going to make it easy for them. Most of the suspects are theatre people and tend to be… dramatic. This makes it especially difficult for Mills and Fry to sift through the truth tellers and the liars. 🎭

With a slew of motives and suspects, Mills and Fry have to figure out their new partnership and solve this murder, all without causing a scene. 🔍

A new spin-off to the Amazon Best Selling series, DCI Thatcher Yorkshire Crimes. 📚

Why I’m including this: This is Yorkshire crime with theatrical flair and new partnership dynamics. ⭐ Oliver Davies spins off from his bestselling DCI Thatcher series with DI Mills getting a new partner (DS Leila Fry) and immediately facing a theatre murder where all the suspects are dramatic actors who may or may not be lying. The “hanged by curtain ropes at a theatre” murder is appropriately theatrical, and watching Mills and Fry try to become the dynamic duo while dealing with theatrical personalities creates both mystery and character development. Perfect for fans of British crime fiction, readers who love Yorkshire settings, theatre-adjacent mysteries, or anyone who enjoyed the Thatcher series and wants more from that world. And it’s FREE! 🎬

FREE | Biography | by Hourly History 📖

Martin Luther King Jr., born in 1929, was a pivotal figure in the American Civil Rights Movement, transforming the struggle for racial equality through his powerful commitment to nonviolent civil disobedience. ✊

His story is one of rapid and monumental impact, beginning with his leadership of the Montgomery Bus Boycott in 1955 after Rosa Parks’ arrest, which demonstrated the collective power of organized, peaceful resistance. Drawing heavily on Mahatma Gandhi and Christian theology, King co-founded the Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) in 1957. 🕊️

His most enduring moment came during the 1963 March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom, where he delivered his iconic “I Have a Dream” speech to over 250,000 people, articulating a fervent hope for a future defined by character, not color, and solidifying his place as the movement’s moral compass. 📣

King’s relentless campaigning led directly to the passage of landmark legislation, including the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Voting Rights Act of 1965, dismantling legal segregation and empowering millions of African Americans. Though his life was tragically cut short by assassination in 1968 while supporting striking sanitation workers in Memphis, his impact continues to resonate globally. 🌍

What makes this essential: This is accessible biography of one of the 20th century’s most transformative leaders. ⭐ Hourly History creates concise biographies perfect for readers who want comprehensive overviews without thousand-page tomes. MLK Jr.’s story—from Montgomery Bus Boycott to “I Have a Dream” to landmark legislation to tragic assassination—is told with clarity and respect. The emphasis on his nonviolent philosophy rooted in Gandhi and Christian theology, his organizational leadership (SCLC), and his direct impact on civil rights legislation shows both the man and his legacy. Perfect for students, anyone seeking to understand civil rights history, or readers who want inspiring biographies of moral courage and social transformation. Essential reading. And it’s FREE! ✊