From cozy whodunits to gripping investigations, these indie mystery books invite readers to follow the clues and uncover the truth. Discover mystery novels by independent authors featuring clever detectives, layered characters, and unforgettable twists.
This collection of indie mystery books showcases clever sleuths, hidden motives, and the thrill of solving the puzzle.
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Mystery | Thriller & Suspense | Literary Fiction | Fantasy | Dark Fantasy | Romance | Dark Romance | Science Fiction | Horror | Young Adult | Children’s | Spirituality | Poetry | Women’s Fiction | Narrative Nonfiction | Memoir | Safety | Cookbooks | Audiobooks
Mystery Books by Indie Authors
Ace of Hearts
Gary W. Bryant
A retired detective meets a troubled teen girl who leads him to a new purpose and a new case.
Hunting Karma
C. E. Arnold
Detectives race to stop a killer from delivering twisted justice.
The Monsters We Are
D. R. Long
Five years after the cloaks fail and the monsters beneath humanity step into the light, private investigator Lou Fisk has become the reluctant savior of Nightmare City.
Shadows on the Road
Jody Savage
A fog-soaked coastal mystery where legends, grief, and truth collide.
Inherited Death
Jeanne Rietzke
A raucous murder mystery set in New Orleans with women behaving badly.
Barefoot in the Parking Lot
Vineet Verma
Murder, blackmail and a dizzying list of suspects. Can detectives White and Conley figure this one out?
Stargazing at the June Bug Ranch
Jesse Traynham
A time-tangle cold-case mystery set along the backroads and forgotten corners of Fort With, Texas.
1-2-3, Eyes on Me
M. K. Smith
Teacher, sister, detective? In a small town, everyone has secrets.
Stories of the Lost Glass Women
K. P. Darcy
Two reporters get put on the case by their boss.
Dark Intentions
Brian Eldridge Sr.
A lonely detective risks everything for the wrong connection.
Knifepoint
R. Scott Bolton
P.I. Brace Heller is hired to find the killer of a crime lord’s brother.
Begin Rumble Strip
R. Scott Bolton
Private detective Brace Heller journeys to Kauai to investigate a murder.
Pressing Matters
Bruce Fleming
Meet the Nolans and follow their family drama in southern Maine.
Looking for even more high-stakes tension? Explore our Thriller & Suspense Books collection.
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Mystery | Thriller & Suspense | Literary Fiction | Fantasy | Dark Fantasy | Romance | Dark Romance | Science Fiction | Horror | Young Adult | Children’s | Spirituality | Poetry | Women’s Fiction | Narrative Nonfiction | Memoir | Safety | Cookbooks | Audiobooks
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This indie bookstore features books by independent authors across a wide range of genres. If you’d like your book considered for inclusion in the Indie Author Bookstore, you’re welcome to submit it.
