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Thrill, Suspense & Dark Tales - June 2026

Event Date: Jun 1-2, 2026
Genres: Mysteries and Thrillers, Suspense, Horror

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Summer nights are perfect for thrilling reads! Our June Thrill, Suspense & Dark Tales event brings you some of the most gripping and intense stories we've found, designed to get your heart racing and your mind spinning. These aren't just scary stories; they're masterfully crafted tales of psychological tension, unexpected twists, and dark secrets that slowly unravel. You'll find yourself questioning everything you think you know as these authors expertly build tension, create atmosphere, and deliver those moments that make you gasp out loud. From edge-of-your-seat thrillers to atmospheric horror that lingers long after you've finished reading, these books explore the darker side of human nature and the shadows that lurk in everyday life. Perfect for readers who love that delicious feeling of being just a little bit scared, a little bit unsettled, but completely unable to stop reading. So turn off the lights, settle in, and prepare for stories that will haunt you in the best possible way.
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Shades Drawn: A Twisted and Timely Novella

Shades Drawn: A Twisted and Timely Novella

Black Mirror meet Leave the World Behind in Shades Drawn: A Twisted and Timely Novella. Before the spring of 2026, Calvin would have considered himself a normal kid. But his life... Black Mirror meet Leave the World Behind in Shades Drawn: A Twisted and Timely Novella.

Before the spring of 2026, Calvin would have considered himself a normal kid. But his life was turned upside down in an instant when he, his mom, and his Grandpa Joe were forced to go into hiding when the U.S.-Iranian War broke out. For nearly two years, the three lived in squalor and on the brink of starvation in a safe house as they waited out the fighting and tried to evade detection. The only news from the outside world came from a local news broadcast that shared updates on the status of the war. But when the inexplicable happens, Calvin is faced with a disturbing reality that shapes how he views his very existence.
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In a Dark and Lovely Wood

In a Dark and Lovely Wood

A summer-camp wedding. A serial killer on the loose. And a wedding party trapped in the woods. Allie’s once best friend is tying the knot at a nostalgic summer-camp–themed wedding... A summer-camp wedding. A serial killer on the loose. And a wedding party trapped in the woods.
Allie’s once best friend is tying the knot at a nostalgic summer-camp–themed wedding in a remote forest campground. But on the drive in, the wedding party hears chilling news: a serial killer has escaped custody nearby.
Authorities insist there’s no danger. The wedding goes on.
Allie hates the woods and she hates tense reunions even more. Once inseparable from the bride, she’s now barely more than a courtesy invite. Still, free booze and old friends are hard to turn down.
Gabe doesn’t want to attend either, but as the groom’s brother, he has no choice. Ben and Gabe have been locked in a lifelong rivalry, and things are about to get worse because Gabe has a secret.
And he’s not the only one.
When members of the wedding party start turning up dead, what began as a nostalgic weekend quickly spirals out of control. Cut off from help, stranded in the wilderness, and unsure who to trust, the guests must confront a horrifying question:
Is the killer stalking them from the dark woods… or hiding among them?
Told in a gripping dual timeline—set in 2004 with eerie present-day podcast snippets—this fast-paced psychological thriller blends locked-room mystery, small-town secrets, wedding drama, and slasher suspense into a page-turning whodunit that will keep you guessing until the final twist.
Perfect for fans of:
Destination wedding thrillersSerial killer mysteriesIsolated wilderness suspenseFriends-with-secrets dramaA binge-worthy thriller you’ll devour in one night.
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Unearthly Sleuths

Unearthly Sleuths

So what is detective fiction? Where does the idea of solving mysteries come from? The biblical cross-examination of the two elderly lechers by Daniel to save the life of an innocen... So what is detective fiction? Where does the idea of solving mysteries come from? The biblical cross-examination of the two elderly lechers by Daniel to save the life of an innocent; Oedipus's discovery of the truth about origins by questioning witnesses; Scheherazade's story of a dead young woman hidden in a chest and a vizier ordered to find the murderer within three days or forfeit his life; Yuan and Ming dynasty tales of local magistrates who are involved with many cases simultaneously; Edgar Allan Poe's C. August Dupine who solves the mystery of the death of two women living in the Rue Morgue, a fictional street in Paris. Detective fiction has been around for ages, and has taken many forms, all in the pursuit of solving a puzzle, answering a question that has eluded others. In this anthology, more than a dozen creative authors have sent their mystery-solving sleuths to other worlds, both fantastical and futuristic. Join us in solving our other-worldy puzzles!   Read More

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Air Conditioner From Hell

Air Conditioner From Hell

Pawn shops sell the oddest things… Ted is desperate for relief from the brutal summer heat. His cheating, miserable boss won’t lend him an air conditioner, and his apartment feels... Pawn shops sell the oddest things…
Ted is desperate for relief from the brutal summer heat. His cheating, miserable boss won’t lend him an air conditioner, and his apartment feels like it’s cooking him alive. So when he finds a rusty, rattling unit at the local pawn shop, he grabs it without thinking twice.
But some machines aren’t meant to be owned.
And this one wasn’t built to cool a room.
When Ted plugs it in, the temperature drops—but not in any way he expects. Strange noises echo from inside the vents. Shadows move where shadows shouldn’t. And soon he realizes the machine has a purpose far more macabre than circulating air.
What comes through the air conditioner isn’t a breeze.
It’s a doorway.
Air Conditioner from Hell is a chilling, fast‑paced 3,000‑word horror short originally featured in the multi‑author anthology Black Ink on a Blank Void. Perfect for fans of unsettling, high‑concept horror with a sharp, memorable twist.
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The Teacher Inside Me

The Teacher Inside Me

A quiet student with a dangerous obsession. A beloved teacher with a reckless curiosity. A gay m/m thriller that's not afraid of the dark. "The novel slow-burns toward a physical e... A quiet student with a dangerous obsession. A beloved teacher with a reckless curiosity. A gay m/m thriller that's not afraid of the dark.
"The novel slow-burns toward a physical encounter—and doesn’t stop there…. An often unsettling story, but one that genre fans may find compelling.”
—Kirkus Reviews
"So well-written and so well-paced that I couldn't help but finish it in its entirety in about six hours of non-stop reading.... Filled with lust, yearning, and so many forbidden desires.... It suddenly shifts into a very exciting psychological thriller in its second half."
—Reedsy Discovery

Liam is just trying to finish high school and keep his secrets to himself. Mr. Hilton, his English teacher, is everything Liam shouldn’t want—straight, married, and way off-limits—but possibly...interested. What starts as an innocent crush blurs into something more real, more intense, and more terrifying than either of them can control.

Because some lines should not be crossed. Some lessons can't be unlearned. And some desires come at a terrible price.

The Teacher Inside Me is an emotionally charged LGBTQ coming-of-age psychological thriller about longing, power, and the darkness within us all.

Perfect for fans of:
– dark academia tangled with forbidden gay desire
– age-gap erotic obsession with psychological depth
– m/m dark romance with morally messy characters
– literary queer fiction for adults
– vintage pulp paperbacks
– genre storytelling blended with personal experience
– stories about gay men told from a gay male perspective

"Explosive and intoxicating.... A heart-racing thriller wrapped in an emotional whirlwind."
—Readers' Favorite

"A fascinating, really disturbing, and thought-provoking story."
—MM Romance Reviewed

"A roller-coaster ride filled with humor, a wonderful and wickedly twisted plot, and characters you can't help but root for.... A thrilling suspense that is absolutely permeated with stunningly vivid descriptions.... A writer so successful at balancing light and dark."
—Nicholas Brown, award-winning author of Heartbeat (NineStar Press)
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Mayhem in the Mulch

Mayhem in the Mulch

Autumn leaves are spinning in Bluejay Ridge—and so are the rumors. Roberta "Betty" Benino craves a fresh start in the mountains of Georgia. Her lakeside cottage promises peaceful... Autumn leaves are spinning in Bluejay Ridge—and so are the rumors.

Roberta "Betty" Benino craves a fresh start in the mountains of Georgia. Her lakeside cottage promises peaceful new beginnings, and her welcoming neighbors seal the deal—until she stumbles upon a body at the local garden center.

Now gossip blooms as quickly as the mums, and Betty's at the center of it all. A retired screenwriter with a flair for drama, she has no intention of playing detective … until her curiosity digs her in deeper than she intended.

With clues leading nowhere, a wary sheriff watching her every move, and suspects stacking up like firewood, Betty must unearth the truth before the killer decides she knows too much.

Full of humor, heart, and small-town secrets, Mayhem in the Mulch kicks off the Betty Benino Mysteries—a cozy, character-rich whodunit for anyone who loves quick-witted sleuths, treasured friendships, and a little mayhem between the pages. These mysteries can each be enjoyed as a standalone, but the full Betty story unfolds across the series.
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Spirits & Sleuths

Spirits & Sleuths

A haunted mansion, a missing sister, and spectral clues push Harper to uncover her family's dark past. When Harper Quinn returns to the charming but eerie town of Willow Haven to... A haunted mansion, a missing sister, and spectral clues push Harper to uncover her family's dark past.

When Harper Quinn returns to the charming but eerie town of Willow Haven to clean out her grandmother's mansion, she expects to face memories and ghosts from her past.

But what she doesn't anticipate is her sister Ely's sudden disappearance on the first night they arrive.

With the local police dismissing her concerns and her only lead pointing to the enigmatic and possibly dangerous Vince, Harper's search for Ely becomes desperate.

The mansion holds secrets Harper must unravel. As she digs deeper, she encounters long-buried family mysteries and an otherworldly presence that seems intertwined with her fate.

Harper must navigate a web of spectral clues and confront her own supernatural past to save her sister before it's too late.

Spirits & Sleuths is a gripping paranormal mystery where the line between the living and the dead blurs, and every shadow hides a potential clue. Dive into a tale of familial bonds, ghostly encounters, and witty banter Perfect for readers who enjoy a blend of eerie atmospheres, suspenseful twists, and heartwarming moments.
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Game of Scones

Game of Scones

At Sugar & Spice Community Cookbooks, business is flatter than a fritter and so Sugar and Spice are thrilled when the local Founders Club hires them to assemble a collection of old... At Sugar & Spice Community Cookbooks, business is flatter than a fritter and so Sugar and Spice are thrilled when the local Founders Club hires them to assemble a collection of old-time recipes for the town's upcoming bicentennial celebration. It's Recipe Wars in small town St. Ignatius and the town's rival bed & breakfast owners, one of them Spice's aunt, end up in a food fight over who has the best scones. The situation heats up and when things turn deadly, Sugar and Spice have to cook-up a scheme to find the killer before the town council votes to scrap their cookbook deal.

"When you add to the likeable characters a fine small town setting, an interesting cozy mystery plot, and loads of yummy food, you have a recipe for success!"— RoloPoloBookBlog
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Under the Influence

Under the Influence

When thirty-year-old Cordelia Corbett returns to Point Pleasant Beach, New Jersey and rejoins her boss at Kohr’s Frozen Custard, they immediately run into a crime scene at the Food... When thirty-year-old Cordelia Corbett returns to Point Pleasant Beach, New Jersey and rejoins her boss at Kohr’s Frozen Custard, they immediately run into a crime scene at the Food Shack down the boardwalk.

A handsome stranger lends a hand, and Cordelia is immediately drawn to him. Love may be in the air between them - if they can stop butting heads long enough to let it grow.

Together with her neighbor and co-worker Shelby, Cordelia searches for leads in order to find the killer. But can they piece together the clues and find the culprit?
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Gone by Dawn

Gone by Dawn

" You kissed your daughter goodnight. By morning, she’s gone. Two days ago, FBI Agent Val Costa came face to face with a serial killer known as the Bear. One of only two women eve... "
You kissed your daughter goodnight. By morning, she’s gone.

Two days ago, FBI Agent Val Costa came face to face with a serial killer known as the Bear. One of only two women ever to survive, she’s forever branded with his signature: a curling “S” carved into her skin. Val knows it’s only a matter of time before he takes another victim.

Forced home to recover, Val returns to Red Rose County, California, to be with her son. But the very next day she finds the close-knit community panic-stricken over the disappearance of blonde-haired, freckled-faced local teen, Scarlett Douglas.

Defying orders, Val interviews the Douglas family at their farmhouse and uncovers a less-than-idyllic picture. Housebound since a devastating diagnosis, Scarlett’s world was crumbling. The sight of Scarlett’s unworn prom dress hanging in her room brings a tear to Val’s eye. She won’t sleep until this sweet girl is home and safe.

Val and her team search the nearby towering redwoods for any clue to what happened the morning Scarlett disappeared. But the case takes a sinister turn when a little pink teddy bear is delivered to Val’s door. Did the Bear follow her to Red Rose County? Is her family now in terrible danger? Could Scarlett be his latest victim?

Working around the clock, Val begins to question if the Douglases are the loving parents they claim to be. With time running out to save Scarlett’s life, and the truth just within her reach, will Val once again come face to face with the Bear? And who—if anyone—will survive?

A totally addictive and pulse-pounding crime thriller for fans of Lisa Regan, Mary Stone and Willow Rose. You won’t be able to put this page-turner down!

What readers are saying about Gone by Dawn:

‘An absolutely page-turning, heart-racing read!!… Had me hooked… I absolutely devoured this… Addictive, gripping and heart-racing.’ bookwormwhitlock86, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘ANOTHER five-star read… Had me hooked from the very start!’ Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘Another hit series!… Absolutely fantastic!!!... This is a great series to get hooked on!’ Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘Wow, this book had me reeled in since the very beginning!… A phenomenal series… This story has it all… Such a GOOD read.’ Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘A thrilling start to the new series. If I could give it 6 stars I would.’ thebookishadventure, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘Unputdownable… Kept me on the edge of my seat from beginning to end.’ Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘Phenomenal… It was a fast-paced page-turner that I couldn’t put down.’ Goodreads reviewer

What readers are saying about H.K. Christie:

‘Fabu-licious read! What a thrilling rollercoaster of a fast page-turner. Hot darn, couldn’t put this book down for the life of me.’ Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘Explosive thriller, grabbed me from the first chapter.’ Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘I finished this book in less than a day, if that tells y’all anything.’ Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘Positively SENSATIONAL!!’ Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘Amazing, astounding and awesome.’ Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘This is a brilliant read.’ Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘Amazing book, kept me on the edge of my seat and sleep deprived.’ Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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Displaced

Displaced

Bea Cooper, a sixteen-year-old disc golf prodigy, has a lot to prove both on the course and off. But her real challenge begins when she inherits a bizarre device with unanticipated... Bea Cooper, a sixteen-year-old disc golf prodigy, has a lot to prove both on the course and off. But her real challenge begins when she inherits a bizarre device with unanticipated power. Finding herself unexpectedly transported to another place and time, she must rely on a stranger—a strong but aloof man named Durango—to help her get home. One question, however, lingers: Can she really trust a man whose motives seem to be self-centered at best? Making matters worse, unbeknownst to Bea there is an evil adversary that not only knows who she is, but also wants to stop her from ever returning to her own time. It will take everything in her power for Bea to find a way back home. With the perfect balance of intrigue, suspense, humor and romance, Displaced is a time-travel adventure that you are sure to fall in love with! Read More

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Hag, The Legend of Bloody Mary

Hag, The Legend of Bloody Mary

When three reckless teenagers corner a homeless woman known only as “the Hag” in a deserted alley, what starts as a cruel act of intimidation turns into a night of unimaginable vio... When three reckless teenagers corner a homeless woman known only as “the Hag” in a deserted alley, what starts as a cruel act of intimidation turns into a night of unimaginable violence. By morning, one boy is dead, another is broken, and something ancient and vengeful has been unleashed.
Detectives Luca Marchetti and Ken Walsh are called to the scene expecting a routine homicide. Instead, they find a grotesque killing, impossible brutality, and witnesses whose stories sound more like nightmares than evidence. As the body count rises and reality begins to fracture around them, Marchetti and Walsh are pulled into a case that challenges everything they believe about evil, faith, and death itself.
Because some things don’t die quietly. And some horrors were never human to begin with.
HAG is a dark supernatural thriller blending crime procedural, psychological horror, and occult terror into the first entry of The Marchetti & Walsh Dark Files.
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Edith's Mercy

Edith's Mercy

Detectives Luca Marchetti and Ken Walsh have faced darkness before. After barely surviving the nightmare of the Hag case, the two detectives are still carrying the scars—physical,... Detectives Luca Marchetti and Ken Walsh have faced darkness before.
After barely surviving the nightmare of the Hag case, the two detectives are still carrying the scars—physical, emotional, and spiritual—of an encounter that should have killed them. They are back on duty, but neither man is the same. Luca’s faith has been shaken. Ken’s humor hides wounds that have not healed. And both of them know some horrors do not end just because the case file closes.
When a severed human foot is discovered in the woods outside the forgotten township of Bennane, the investigation should be simple: identify the victim, find the body, and follow the evidence. But the deeper Luca and Ken dig, the stranger the case becomes.
A lonely road marked with a warning.
A diner where no one eats.
A town that seems trapped outside of time.
And something moving through the trees that looks human only from a distance.
As forensic clues point toward impossible answers, a young drifter named Catie Markwell stumbles into the center of a nightmare already waiting for her. What begins as a missing-persons investigation twists into something far older and hungrier than murder.
In Bennane, the dead do not rest.
And the living may already belong to something else.
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