Books > Mystery, Thriller & Suspense > Mystery > Supernatural
Monthly median sales (top 30)
$8,662
The median book price
$4.99
Bestseller's daily sales
333
50th book's daily sales
34
Average number of pages per book
293
Monopoly/Olygopoly detected
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Matching KDP categories
fiction > mystery & detective > international mystery & crime
53.45%
fiction > mystery & detective > historical
37.8%
fiction > mystery & detective > general
37.8%
fiction > mystery & detective > cozy
37.8%
Keyword requirement
thriller, mystery, suspense
Best selling keywords
Median title & subtitle length is 8 words:
- The Other Side of the Road (Never Tell collection)
- Malice (A Rick Bentz/Reuben Montoya Novel Book 6)
- None of This Is True: A Novel
- Festive Waters (An Enchanted Waters Mystery Book 4)
- Undead Urges (A Luna Thorn Witchy Mystery Book 3)
- Indie success
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40%
- Volatility
- New releases
- KDP Select
100%
30%
56.67%
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The Other Side of the Road (Never Tell collection)
Andrea Bartz
A couple preparing for the future discovers that their dream house will cost them far more than the mortgage in a sinister short story by the New York Times bestselling author of We Were Never Here.Lauren and Kelsey: married, a baby on the way, and now the new owners of the Hudson Valley house they’ve always admired. The timing couldn’t be better, and the leafy, secluded area couldn’t be more beautiful. Everything’s perfect—except for the older gentleman across the street, who seems to be keeping a very close watch on them. Welcome to the neighborhood.Andrea Bartz’s The Other Side of the Road is part of Never Tell, a heart-pounding collection of stories about secrets, lies, and mind games. They can be read or listened to in one sitting. Just keep the endings to yourself. Read more
Malice (A Rick Bentz/Reuben Montoya Novel Book 6)
Lisa Jackson
In this twisted thriller from the #1 New York Times bestselling author, featuring New Orleans detectives Rick Bentz and Reuben Montoya, the past comes back to haunt Bentz, and it’s deadlier and closer to home than ever. The scent is unmistakable—gardenias, sweet and delicate, the same perfume that his beautiful first wife, Jennifer, always wore. Opening his eyes in the hospital room where he’s recovering from an accident, New Orleans detective Rick Bentz sees her standing in the doorway. Then Jennifer blows him a kiss and disappears. But it couldn’t have been Jennifer. She died twelve years ago . . . Once out of the hospital, Bentz begins to see Jennifer everywhere, haunting and taunting him, then vanishing without a trace. Could she still be alive? He can’t tell his new wife, Olivia, about the sightings or his secret fear that he’s losing his mind—though he knows she suspects something is wrong. But Olivia is also hiding a secret . . . When a copy of Jennifer’s death certificate arrives in the mail, emblazoned with a red question mark, Bentz follows the postmark trail to Los Angeles. Then the murders begin, each victim a part of Jennifer’s past, each grisly corpse pointing to Bentz as the prime suspect. Someone’s been waiting patiently, silently, anticipating Bentz’s every move. Soon it will be Bentz’s turn to suffer for his sins. But he won’t be the only one made to pay the ultimate price. For a diabolical killer has now made Olivia the prime target . . . Read more
None of This Is True: A Novel
Lisa Jewell
INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER From the #1 New York Times bestselling author known for her “superb pacing, twisted characters, and captivating prose” (BuzzFeed), Lisa Jewell returns with a scintillating new psychological thriller about a woman who finds herself the subject of her own popular true crime podcast.Celebrating her forty-fifth birthday at her local pub, popular podcaster Alix Summer crosses paths with an unassuming woman called Josie Fair. Josie, it turns out, is also celebrating her forty-fifth birthday. They are, in fact, birthday twins. A few days later, Alix and Josie bump into each other again, this time outside Alix’s children’s school. Josie has been listening to Alix’s podcasts and thinks she might be an interesting subject for her series. She is, she tells Alix, on the cusp of great changes in her life. Josie’s life appears to be strange and complicated, and although Alix finds her unsettling, she can’t quite resist the temptation to keep making the podcast. Slowly she starts to realize that Josie has been hiding some very dark secrets, and before she knows it, Josie has inveigled her way into Alix’s life—and into her home. But, as quickly as she arrived, Josie disappears. Only then does Alix discover that Josie has left a terrible and terrifying legacy in her wake, and that Alix has become the subject of her own true crime podcast, with her life and her family’s lives under mortal threat. Who is Josie Fair? And what has she done? Read more
Festive Waters (An Enchanted Waters Mystery Book 4)
Jenna St. James
A Midlife Sea Witch Used to Working AloneA Handsome Demigod with a Penchant for TroubleAn Island Full of Secrets as Deep as the Ocean***A crossover from the A Witch in the Woods Mystery Series!With Christmas only days away, Detective Isla Ceartas is excited to spend her first Christmas in the Bermuda Triangle with her grandmother, Demigod Jace Solari, his snarky dragon Glo, and all her new-found friends. But when local charismatic bartender, Carl Carson, drops dead at the annual Festival of Lights Parade, Isla must pull herself away from the celebrating and focus on the latest case. With the help of Jace, Glo, Nana, and the rest of the PADA team, Isla sets out to solve who wanted the jolly man dead. When details emerge that one of the PADA employees used to date the victim, Isla becomes even more determined to see her new friend cleared of any wrongdoing. Between suspect interviews, unpacking the house she just bought near the ocean, and finding her footing with Glo, Isla is once again plunged into new waters. Will she be able to solve the case and clear her friend in time for Christmas morning? Or will it be a blue Christmas for her, Jace, and the rest of the PADA team? Read more
Undead Urges (A Luna Thorn Witchy Mystery Book 3)
Amanda M. Lee
Luna Thorn is a witch about town. She likes to fancy herself a loner, but the truth is, she has the weight of the world resting on her shoulders.Gorgons are infiltrating Detroit, and they’ve set their sights on Luna. They want her. The question is: why? Luna is determined to find out. It won’t be easy.When zombies attack the Cathedral, the building Luna and the people she cares for call home, Luna is determined to snuff out the culprit. Unfortunately for her, the only lead she has is a witch who isn’t in the mood to offer up help.When the most powerful mage in the Midwest pops up for a visit, Luna is glad for the help. The responsibility is becoming overwhelming, though, and she’s afraid she might crack under the pressure.As a traveler, Luna can wander through time. If only she could control her powers. It’s not as easy as she hoped, however. Instead, she keeps overshooting her mark, and the resulting chaos is not what she bargained for.Luna wants to save the world. More than that, she wants to keep the people she loves most safe. An ancient order of monsters wants to stop her in her tracks.It’s a fight to the finish, and when Luna delves into the history of the world she resides, she finds that some things should be left in the past. Will she have that option, though?Luna won’t give up. Neither will the friends she’s surrounded herself with. That just might be their downfall, though.Will she survive to find out the truth of her past? Or will she die never knowing what she was truly meant to be? Read more
'A comfortable chair and a Mary Stewart: total heaven. I'd rather read her than most other authors.' Harriet EvansAshley Court: the tumbledown ancestral home of the Ashley family, all blessed with 'the gift' of being able to speak to each other without words. When Bryony Ashley's father dies under mysterious circumstances, his final words a cryptic warning to her, Bryony returns from abroad to uncover Ashley Court's secrets. What did her father's message mean? What lies at the centre of the overgrown maze in the gardens? And who is trying to prevent Bryony from discovering the truth?Tell Bryony. The cat, it's in the cat on the pavement. The map. The letter. In the brook. Tell Bryony. My little Bryony to be careful. Danger. Read more
Hexcess Baggage (A Supernatural Speakeasy Cozy Mystery Book 14)
Lily Harper Hart
The French Quarter is quiet for a change. Christmas is just around the corner, and the off-season is allowing for some rest and relaxation for the local business owners. Ofelia Archer is basking in it…until her mother’s walking group stumbles upon a body in Jackson Square.The White Walkers—a group Ofelia and her fiancé Zach Sully are constantly mocking—have been getting bolder and bolder in the Quarter. Their aim is to stop the crime and clean things up…even if that means pointing the finger at a homeless man Ofelia is convinced is innocent.As things come to a head between Ofelia and her mother, a group of shadow assassins takes shape and begins a cleanse in the Quarter. They’re acting as vigilantes, but who is controlling them?All eyes turn to the White Walkers.Ofelia has always made it a point to let her mother live her own life. That’s no longer an option. It’s time to infiltrate the group and find out exactly what’s going on.Ofelia isn’t going to like what she finds.Ofelia has always taken it upon herself to care for the homeless population in New Orleans. With the White Walkers working against her efforts, the battle is afoot.Ofelia won’t let those who need help go without it.Marie Charlies won’t back down.It’s mother against daughter and the fate of the French Quarter is in the balance.Who will win? Read more
Merlin's Mantle (Druid Detective Agency Book 1)
Theophilus Monroe
None
Welcome to Myrtlewood, a quirky town, steeped in magic, tea, and mystery…Life’s a struggle for Rosemary Thorn and her teen daughter, Athena. But their regular troubles are turned upside down after Granny Thorn’s mysterious death.Despite her cousin's sinister manoeuvrings, Rosemary returns to Myrtlewood and the sprawling, dilapidated Thorn Manor. But there's more to the old house than meets the eye, as Rosemary and Athena soon find out — in a whirlwind of magic, adventure, mystical creatures, and endless cups of tea.Life in Myrtlewood would be bliss if Rosemary could only clear her name in a certain murder investigation, solve the mystery and stay out of mortal peril – for at least a little while!A small town with endless secrets, strange activities, and a house with a mind of its own.This book is for you if you love:mysteries set in small magical villageswitches, fae, shifters mythologically inspired storiesthe idea of a self-cleaning house which also renovates and sometimes does the grocery shoppinggenuine magic woven into the storywhimsical world-buildingparanormal women’s fictiona midlife main characterqueer-friendly storiesa big dose of humour! Read more
Dead Last (Crossroads Queen Book 3)
Annabel Chase
Lorelei Clay is desperate to stay safe behind her castle walls.She’s also desperate for money.When a mage assassin asks for help with a delicate matter involving a ruthless vampire mobster, Lorelei agrees—for a price. Part of the deal is that Kane Sullivan can’t know. Yes, that Kane. Prince of hell. Demon to end all demons. Stubborn, nosy, and ridiculously sexy. If only the demon weren’t so curious about her.Lorelei has spent her life moving, hiding, laying low, and avoiding relationships of any kind.In Fairhaven, that’s all about to change.Find out how in Dead Last, the third book in the six-book Crossroads Queen urban fantasy series that features a strong female protagonist, a slow-burn romance, monster takedowns, and Scrabble-playing vampires. Read more
The wages of sin is death.It sounds like a scene from a horror movie. But the carnage left by a literal axe murderer in the small town of Little Clementine is far too real.Two families gruesomely slaughtered, two days apart, the only survivor a two-year-old girl.The tight-knit community in the Allegheny Mountains is known for its religious fanaticism and aversion to the government. But without a police force, the sheriff has no choice but to begrudgingly accept the assistance of FBI’s Washington, D.C. Violent Crimes Unit to solve the grisly case.The brutality of the murders suggests the killer is one of the town’s own—and these slayings were as personal as they were violent. But the residents of Little Clementine only take their problems to the Lord or their pastor, and neither are talking.With no fingerprints, evidence, DNA, or leads, Special Agent Emma Last almost wishes for the appearance of the ghosts she can suddenly see to provide a clue. Because the murderer is the proverbial wolf in sheep’s clothing, and the whole flock is in danger.Last Vendetta, the second book in the riveting new FBI mystery series from bestselling author Mary Stone, peels back the veneer of small-town life to expose its terrifying underbelly. Brace yourself to confront the unsettling truth... while the Bible claims, "Vengeance is mine," there are those who disagree.Scroll up to grab your copy today! Read more
The Searcher: A Novel
Tana French
Best Book of 2020New York Times |NPR | New York Post"This hushed suspense tale about thwarted dreams of escape may be her best one yet . . . Its own kind of masterpiece." --Maureen Corrigan, The Washington Post"A new Tana French is always cause for celebration . . . Read it once for the plot; read it again for the beauty and subtlety of French's writing." --Sarah Lyall, The New York TimesCal Hooper thought a fixer-upper in a bucolic Irish village would be the perfect escape. After twenty-five years in the Chicago police force and a bruising divorce, he just wants to build a new life in a pretty spot with a good pub where nothing much happens. But when a local kid whose brother has gone missing arm-twists him into investigating, Cal uncovers layers of darkness beneath his picturesque retreat, and starts to realize that even small towns shelter dangerous secrets."One of the greatest crime novelists writing today" (Vox) weaves a masterful, atmospheric tale of suspense, asking how to tell right from wrong in a world where neither is simple, and what we stake on that decision. Read more
A paranormal mystery spin-off of the Krewe of Hunters series by bestselling author Heather Graham.When serial killers run rampant across Europe it’s up to Blackbird, the Krewe of Hunters’ international operatives, to stop them.Dracula lives—and he’s hunting for his bride.Vampires may not walk among us, but FBI agents Della Hamilton and Mason Carter know real monsters exist. They’ve witnessed firsthand the worst humankind has to offer. They’re still catching their breaths after the apprehension of two such monstrous killers when they’re met with horrific news: Stephan Dante, the self-proclaimed king of the vampires, has escaped from prison, followed only by a trail of blood.All too familiar with Dante’s cruelty, Della and Mason know the clock is ticking. But as Dante claims more victims, a chilling message arrives. The vampire killer seeks his eternal bride—Della herself. Playing into Dante’s desires might be the only way to stop the carnage once and for all, assuming they can outwit him. Della is confident the agents have the upper hand, but Mason knows every gamble runs the risk of not paying off, and this time, the consequences could be deadly.The Blackbird TrilogyBook 1: Whispers at DuskBook 2: Secrets in the DarkBook 3: Cursed at Dawn Read more
A Spooky Legacy (The Spectral Files Book 5)
S.E. Harmon
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The Ghost Orchid: An Alex Delaware Novel
Jonathan Kellerman
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • Psychologist Alex Delaware and Detective Milo Sturgis confront a baffling, vicious double homicide that leads them to long-buried secrets worth killing for in the riveting thriller from the #1 New York Times bestselling “master of suspense” (Los Angeles Times).LAPD homicide lieutenant Milo Sturgis sees it all the time: Reinvention’s a way of life in a city fueled by fantasy. But try as you might to erase the person you once were, there are those who will never forget the past . . . and who can still find you. A pool boy enters a secluded Bel Air property and discovers two bodies floating in the bright blue water: Gio Aggiunta, the playboy heir to an Italian shoe empire, and a gorgeous, even wealthier neighbor named Meagin March. A married neighbor. An illicit affair stoking rage is a perfect motive. But a “double” in this neighborhood of gated estates isn’t something you see every day. The house is untouched. No forced entry, no forensic evidence. The case has “that feeling,” and when that happens, Milo turns to his friend, the brilliant psychologist Alex Delaware. As Milo and Alex investigate both victims, they discover two troubled pasts. And as they dig deeper, Meagin March’s very identity begins to blur. Who was this glamorous but conflicted woman? Did her past catch up to her? Or did Gio’s family connections create a threat spanning two continents?Chasing down the answers leads Alex and Milo on an exploration of L.A.’s darkest side as they contend with one of the most shocking cases of their careers and learn that that some secrets are best left buried in the past. Read more
This is book 24 in the Sweet Cove paranormal cozy mystery series by USA TODAY Bestselling Author J.A. Whiting.A cozy mystery with recipes.It is September in the cozy seaside town of Sweet Cove, Massachusetts.Courtney and Rufus are getting married and the wedding date is just around the corner. As the family and friends prepare for the nuptials, something unexpected happens when Angie and Courtney are out for a walk.Trouble is brewing in Sweet Cove and the Roseland sisters, Mr. Finch, Chief Martin, and two fine felines must join forces once again to solve the dark mystery before the wedding is ruined, or someone else loses their life. Read more
“Over my dead broomstick!”Fall in love with the Riddle family, a trio of witches with their own unique talents.This bundle of 8 novels is available for a limited time, so don't miss your chance! Download today!Discover the Wisteria Witches Mysteries, a hit series with 1500 five-star Goodreads ratings, and over 67 million pagereads, by a Kindle Unlimited All-Star and USA Today bestselling author with over half a million books sold.A small town with big secrets. A neighbor who bites. Plus a house with a mind of its own. Welcome to Wisteria.If you love un-put-downable mysteries with gripping twists, enchanting characters, and a big dose of humor, download this fantastic bundle today and see what the excitement is all about.Read the full series now FOR FREE with a Kindle Unlimited Subscription."Magic, romance, and humor in a captivating new world? Talk about addictive! Look no further, because this series has it all!" ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Read more
Ten full length-novels!2000 pages of reading.Binge this delightful series that “captivates readers from the very first page.” Sweet Tea Witches is full of Southern charm, and is perfect for those who love talking animals, magical towns, sassy heroines, loving families, and lots and lots of sweet iced tea. In less than twenty-four hours Pepper Dunn loses her job, her boyfriend, and her home.It's the worst day of her life.But when Pepper discovers she’s a witch and has inherited the most important store in the magical town of Magnolia Cove, Alabama, she’s as happy as a pig in mud. Too bad the shop is a familiar pet store and Pepper doesn’t like animals—not even a teensy bit. Determined to sell the shop and get the heck out of town, Pepper’s plans go haywire when a local storeowner winds up dead and Pepper gets accused of murder.Thrust into a magical mystery, Pepper teams up with a mysterious private detective and a cat so traumatized by the murder that she’s not talking—and that cat could hold the key to Pepper’s innocence.Now Pepper must avoid trouble, solve the mystery, and placate her new grandmother, who keeps a strict ten p.m. curfew that’s enforced by the talking end of her shotgun. Sounds like a simple day in the life—as if. Can Pepper solve the mystery or will she become the next victim of the Magnolia Cove murderer? And most importantly, will Pepper learn to love the animals she’s in charge of?What readers say:"I ABSOLUTELY love this series. Good clean mysteries and SO VERY FUNNY. So many times I've been rolling in laughter from the character's antics. There's a perfect balance to the story line that makes turning the pages magical." ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️“…a delightful and enchanting cozy mystery that will captivate readers from the very first page.” ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️"The characters are great & the storylines incredible." ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️"Such good stories, it grabs you and you can’t put it down." ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️Read the first ten books in this series and be swept away to a magical town. You'll want to curl up with your favorite warm beverage and binge read these books all night long!This boxed set of books contains the following titles:Southern MagicSouthern SpellsSouthern MythsSouthern SorcerySouthern CursesSouthern KarmaSouthern Magic ThanksgivingSouthern Magic ChristmasSouthern PotionsSouthern Fortunes Read more
Winter has descended on Hawthorne Hollow like a chilly blanket, and all Scout Randall wants to do with her days is snuggle in bed with her gas station chicken and wait for spring to arrive.Nothing in her life ever goes the way she planned, however.There are gods afoot, as if Scout didn’t have enough to deal with. The Nordic goddess Skadi is in town, and she has something specific on her mind.With the new lamia apex down for the count—whether she’ll survive her ultimate transition, nobody can say—Scout thinks she has some breathing room to get to know the family that’s only recently come to town. Instead, she’s got a god to deal with, and Skadi means business.Scout’s magic is ever-evolving but is she strong enough to face a god?When another god arrives hellbent on fighting it out with the first god, Scout thinks things can’t get worse. She’s wrong. Things can always get worse.A god fight is not what Scout was anticipating it. It’s upon her, though. Worse, it seems one of the gods might be partnering with the lamia apex with domination on their minds. What does that mean? An end for them all.Scout has been reticent about facing her new reality. She’s out of time, though. She either has to agree to take on the mantle of the pixie apex, or Hawthorne Hollow—and ultimately the world—will fall into ruin.It’s time for a war. Is Scout ready? Read more