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.
Madame X
Set in turn-of-the-century France, this tragic tale follows Jacqueline Floriot, cast out by her husband after an affair, spiraling into ruin to survive.
Twenty years later, her estranged son, now a lawyer, unknowingly defends her as "Madame X" in a murder trial, uncovering a heartbreaking story of love and sacrifice.
Murder on the Tropic
As a hurricane looms over Mexico, U.S. Customs agent Hugh Rennert is called to the remote Hacienda Flores to investigate a murder threatening a business deal.
Rennert must unravel the truth while battling the storm and a cunning killer in this twist-filled mystery.
Fantomas
In this gripping debut, the infamous criminal Fantômas leaves a trail of terror across France. After the Marquise de Langrune is brutally murdered, suspicion falls on young Charles Rambert, but Inspector Juve sees the work of Fantômas—a mastermind linked to other shocking crimes.
Juve vows to bring him to justice at any cost.
The Singing Bone
This captivating collection follows the brilliant Dr. Thorndyke as he unravels open mysteries where the killer’s identity is known, but their capture is the puzzle.
In one tale, a thief-turned-murderer believes he’s committed the perfect crime—until Thorndyke’s sharp mind and medical expertise uncover the truth.
