4 Free Ebooks to Read in July 2026 for Mystery, Thriller, and Crime Fans

Solve crimes with these mystery ebooks—free, this month only.

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Those of us who are voracious readers can never get our fill. There is always some intriguing new mystery or riveting new thriller to devour, and an endless stream of new releases to add to our reading wish lists.

But sometimes you just crave a classic. These are the books that created the scaffolding for the genres we know and love—and they are just darn good.

Every month, we’re bringing you a selection of free ebooks to read that are perfect for all you timeless sleuths out there—lovers of all things mysterious and thrilling.

Phineas Redux

Phineas Redux

By Anthony Trollope

When Phineas Finn returns to the world of Westminster politics, he soon finds himself accused of murdering a political rival. 

As scandal mounts and old relationships complicate his defense, Phineas must fight to clear his name before it's too late. 

The Power-House

The Power-House

By John Buchan

When his friend Charles Pitt-Heron mysteriously disappears, Sir Edward Leithen sets out to uncover the truth. But as he investigates a shadowy secret society, known as the Power-House, he finds himself wrapped up in a deadly conspiracy. 

Can Leithen expose the truth before he becomes the Power-House's next victim? 

Smoked Out

Smoked Out

By Warren Murphy

Insurance investigator Julian “Digger” Burroughs is called to examine what appears to be a tragic car accident tied to a million-dollar life insurance policy. As he digs deeper into the case, a series of unexpected discoveries suggests there's far more to the story than anyone first believed. 

The Diamond Master

The Diamond Master

By Jacques Futrelle

When an anonymous package delivers a flawless diamond to New York jeweler Harry Latham, he can't explain where it came from- or why four other jewelers received identical stones. 

As the mystery grows, Harry is drawn into a dangerous international intrigue.