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September 4, 2025

Random Bullets is free until 8th September.

Random Bullets by Joy Mutter The Kindle of Random Bullets is FREE on Amazon until the 8th of September. A gripping psychological thriller with a paranormal twist. The action is set in Jersey, Cornwall, London, Manchester, and places not of this world. Who will survive another of Edward Le Cornu’s moments of madness?

“Perfect pace, elegance, and empathy.”
“Action-packed, thought-provoking, a real ride. I couldn't put it down.”
“Crime with a twist.”
“An insightful look behind the many faces we wear, and how burning resentments can take you into madness and murder.”
“A very well thought out book.”
“Kinetic. It zips along at a pace. I was really drawn in.”

Random Bullets is available in Kindle and paperback on Amazon, Smashwords, Barnes & Noble, Kobo, and Apple Books. An audiobook edition, narrated by Alexander Doddy, is on Audible, Amazon, and iTunes.

http://amzn.to/29eOAnl for the Kindle. FREE with Kindle Unlimited.
http://amzn.to/2906R56 for the paperback.

Random Bullets by Joy Mutter http://adbl.co/2yaLOdj for the audiobook on Audible narrated by Alexander Doddy.

My 24 Kindles are all FREE with Kindle Unlimited.

My nine audiobooks on Audible, Amazon, and iTunes are Random Bullets, Potholes and Magic Carpets, Her Demonic Angel, The Hostile, Holiday for The Hostile, The Hostile Game, Confronting The Hostile, A Slice of the Seventies, and The Trouble with Liam.

You can find all editions of my books here: http://amzn.to/2r4yyTA
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Published on September 04, 2025 02:24 Tags: audiobook, free-kindle, freeebook, murder, psychological-thriller, random-bullets, revenge, set-in-jersey, thriller

August 22, 2025

The Trouble with Liam

The Trouble With Liam by Joy Mutter The Trouble With Liam, book 1 of The Trouble series, is a dark standalone psychological thriller set in Ireland and Sheffield. It tells the life story of Liam O’Sullivan in all its twisted glory. Liam thought he could do as he pleased, until taught otherwise. If you enjoy dark humour, situations to make your eyes pop out, and thrills of every kind within a gripping storyline, please read on.

The Trouble with Trouble, Trouble in Cornwall, and Troubled are all dark, erotic detective thrillers and follow on from Liam’s story. Like The Trouble with Liam, they’re available on Amazon, Smashwords, Barnes & Noble, Kobo, and Apple Books. Each can be read as a standalone.

Link to the Kindle on Amazon https://amzn.to/2DJxIab - FREE with KU.
Link to the paperback on Amazon https://amzn.to/2OkvUIX

The Trouble with Liam by Joy Mutter Link to the audiobook on Audible, narrated by Tracey Norman. https://adbl.co/2TceNYH

“As a psychological thriller, this book ticks all the boxes.” “If you're okay with violence and scenes that make you wince then this is a great read.” “This is a dark, shocking story that will keep you thinking long after you've read it.” “A brilliant read. Captures you from the first chapter. Plays with your emotions.” “Read with the lights on, doors locked, and a weapon by your side!”

Random Bullets, Potholes and Magic Carpets, Her Demonic Angel, The Hostile, Holiday for The Hostile, The Hostile Game, Confronting The Hostile, A Slice of the Seventies, and The Trouble with Liam are also on Amazon, Audible, and iTunes as audiobooks.

My 24 Kindles are all FREE on Amazon with Kindle Unlimited.

You can find all my books here: http://amzn.to/2r4yyTA
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Published on August 22, 2025 04:28 Tags: audiobook, kindle, paperback, psychological-thriller, set-in-ireland, thriller-series

August 19, 2025

Her Demonic Angel and Other Short Stories

Her demonic Angel by Joy Mutter Not enough time to read a whole book? Her demonic Angel is a collection of fourteen of my short stories. They’re written in a variety of genres, so there should be something for everyone to enjoy. Another fourteen stories are in my Caravan of Nightmares and Other Short Stories, published in 2025. I’m currently writing a third collection called Betty Boo Boo and Other Short Stories.

Here are some of the stories in Her Demonic Angel: Mirror, mirror; The boy they called Dragon; The day nobody gave a damn; An email from Jane; Stuff; Getting rid of the enemy; Skin; Too beautiful; Philately will get you nowhere; In memoriam.

“If you haven’t read any of this author’s other books, this is a great way to give readers a peek into a wonderful writer’s vivid mind.” “Dark and edgy.” “Joy is a born storyteller.”
“Wonderfully strange and dark tales with intriguing settings in various genres.”

Available in paperback and Kindle editions on Amazon, Smashwords, Barnes & Noble, Kobo, and Apple Books. An audiobook narrated by the author is on Audible, Amazon, and iTunes.

http://amzn.to/295kGjn for the Kindle. FREE with Kindle Unlimited.
http://amzn.to/295uZbl for the paperback.

Her Demonic Angel A Collection of Short Stories by Joy Mutter http://adbl.co/2yeLJpm for the audiobook on Audible.



My 24 Kindles are all FREE with Kindle Unlimited.

My nine audiobooks on Audible, Amazon, and iTunes are Random Bullets, Potholes and Magic Carpets, Her Demonic Angel, The Hostile, Holiday for The Hostile, The Hostile Game, Confronting The Hostile, A Slice of the Seventies, and The Trouble with Liam.

You can find all editions of my books here: http://amzn.to/2r4yyTA
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Published on August 19, 2025 06:20 Tags: countdown-deal, indie-author, multi-genre, short-stories, short-story

July 23, 2025

Potholes and Magic Carpets is FREE for a short time

Potholes and Magic Carpets by Joy Mutter To celebrate the 10th anniversary of the publication of Potholes and Magic Carpets, the Kindle is FREE on Amazon until the 27th of July. It’s my first book to be published. 24 books followed. Thank you to everyone who has supported me and my books over the past decade.

Potholes and Magic Carpets is a contemporary novel examining the dramatic incidents, challenges, and temptations in the lives of four couples all linked by blood, friendship, or lust. Set in rural Kent and London, it is a twisty tale of not-so-simple folk.

Potholes and Magic Carpets is available in paperback and Kindle editions on Amazon, Smashwords, Barnes & Noble, Kobo, Apple Books, and several other book sites. The audiobook version is on Audible, Amazon, and iTunes, beautifully narrated by Tracey Norman.

“An intriguing story, a great read and a trip through the human psyche, light and dark.”
“I love Joy Mutter’s writing style. Her descriptions are captivating. As a lifelong fan of all things British, I enjoy her humour and the clear way she delivers her characters. I feel like I know them well by the time I’m well into each chapter. Thanks for sharing your wonderful talents.”
“If you like complex characters and a strong story you’ll love this book.”

Kindle on Amazon http://amzn.to/29gA3bE FREE until 27.7.2025 and always free with KU.
Paperback on Amazon http://amzn.to/299FSV3

Potholes and Magic Carpets by Joy Mutter Audiobook on Audible http://adbl.co/2iDAFvh

My 24 Kindles are all FREE with Kindle Unlimited.

My 9 audiobooks on Audible, Amazon, and iTunes are Potholes and Magic Carpets, Random Bullets, Her Demonic Angel, The Hostile, Holiday for The Hostile, The Hostile Game, Confronting The Hostile, A Slice of the Seventies, and The Trouble with Liam.

You can find all editions of my books here: http://amzn.to/2r4yyTA
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July 14, 2025

Caravan of Nightmares

Caravan of Nightmares and Other Short Stories by Joy Mutter My new book, Caravan of Nightmares and Other Short Stories, is my second collection of short stories. As with my first collection, Her Demonic Angel, there is no specific theme, but most stories are dark. I'm currently writing a third collection.

“An entertaining and witty collection with a hint of darkness.”

Stories in this collection are: Caravan of Nightmares; Wonky Trolley; Friends and Neighbours; Barry and Jack; The Writing Group; Inappropriate Adult; The Faraway Park; Gone Fishing; Instafamous; Fairy Tales and Nightmares; Beneath the Sand; Fakes; Sins of the Son; and Sitting Ducks.

The Kindle on Amazon is free with Kindle Unlimited. https://bit.ly/3ENJqRv
The paperback on Amazon – https://bit.ly/44svKpA

My 24 Kindles are all FREE on Amazon with Kindle Unlimited.

My 9 audiobooks on Audible, Amazon, and iTunes are Random Bullets, Potholes and Magic Carpets, Her Demonic Angel, The Hostile, Holiday for The Hostile, The Hostile Game, Confronting The Hostile, A Slice of the Seventies, and The Trouble with Liam.

You can find all editions of my books here: http://amzn.to/2r4yyTA
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July 3, 2025

Holiday for The Hostile is free.

Holiday for the Hostile by Joy Mutter The Kindle of Holiday for the Hostile is FREE on Amazon until the 7th of July. It is book 2 in The Hostile Series of contemporary paranormal thrillers.

Serena and Tile X, her unusual partner in crime, find themselves suffering a family holiday at her eccentric grandfather’s hovel in Ireland. Who will escape intact from the dramatic holiday from Hell?

Book 1 in the series is The Hostile, book 3 is The Hostile Game, and book 4 is Confronting The Hostile. The Hostile Series Box Set is also available. The audiobook edition of Holiday for The Hostile, narrated by Alexander Doddy, is available on Audible, Amazon, and iTunes along with the audiobook versions of the other three books in the series.

Here are some readers' comments about Holiday for The Hostile:
“Compelling, strange, and wonderful.” “Ms Mutter has carved out a new niche for herself. From where I'm standing, she's way out in front.” “With some books, you get an idea where things are going and where they're likely to end. Not this one. Every chapter was a surprise with new characters and situations and a bunch of wonderfully inventive deaths.” “Plenty of scary bits. Can’t wait to read books 3 and 4.” “The end is a total surprise." “Magical realism at its best.” “Excellent. Really looking forward to more. Joy tells a good tale.”

Kindle on Amazon in U.K. http://amzn.to/2EjlAsT. FREE with KU.
Kindle on Amazon in U.S. http://amzn.to/2gDui9f. FREE with KU.
Paperback on Amazon in U.K. http://amzn.to/2fUQIoc
Paperback on Amazon in U.S. http://amzn.to/2fPS28B

Holiday for the Hostile by Joy Mutter Audiobook on Audible in U.K. http://adbl.co/2y4cQ8T
Audiobook on Audible in U.S. http://adbl.co/2xmGv9v

My 24 Kindles are all FREE with Kindle Unlimited.

My nine audiobooks on Audible, Amazon, and iTunes are Random Bullets, Potholes and Magic Carpets, Her Demonic Angel, The Hostile, Holiday for The Hostile, The Hostile Game, Confronting The Hostile, A Slice of the Seventies, and The Trouble with Liam.

You can find all editions of my books here: http://amzn.to/2r4yyTA
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June 26, 2025

The Hostile is free until the end of June.

The Hostile (The Hostile, #1) by Joy Mutter The Kindle of The Hostile is FREE on Amazon until the 30th of June. It is book 1 of The Hostile quartet of paranormal thrillers. “Compelling, strange, and wonderful.” “Magical realism at its best.”

Inside the bathroom of a terraced house in Manchester, a small but powerful entity befriends young Serena with disastrous results. This enigmatic force dramatically affects her life and those of everyone she knows.

The other books in this “bizarrely captivating,” “refreshingly original” quartet are Holiday for The Hostile, The Hostile Game, and Confronting The Hostile. The Hostile Series Box Set is also available. The four books are available in Kindle and paperback on Amazon, Smashwords, Barnes & Noble, Kobo, and Apple Books. The four audiobooks of the Hostile series are on Audible, Amazon, and iTunes.

Kindle of The Hostile on Amazon.co.uk http://amzn.to/2xEYKv2 FREE with KU.
Kindle of The Hostile on Amazon.com http://amzn.to/2nTPfCg FREE with KU.
Paperback of The Hostile on Amazon.co.uk http://amzn.to/29dkOkS.
Paperback of The Hostile on Amazon.com http://amzn.to/299CVUw.

The Hostile by Joy Mutter Audiobook of The Hostile on Audible.co.uk http://adbl.co/2x3XgLt
Audiobook of The Hostile on Audible.com http://adbl.co/2x45frZ

My 24 Kindles are all FREE with Kindle Unlimited.

My nine audiobooks on Audible, Amazon, and iTunes are Random Bullets, Potholes and Magic Carpets, Her Demonic Angel, The Hostile, Holiday for The Hostile, The Hostile Game, Confronting The Hostile, A Slice of the Seventies, and The Trouble with Liam.

You can find editions of all my books here: http://amzn.to/2r4yyTA
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The Hostile is free until the end of June.

The Hostile (The Hostile, #1) by Joy Mutter The Kindle of The Hostile is FREE on Amazon until the 30th of June. It is book 1 of The Hostile quartet of paranormal thrillers. “Compelling, strange, and wonderful.” “Magical realism at its best.”

Inside the bathroom of a terraced house in Manchester, a small but powerful entity befriends young Serena with disastrous results. This enigmatic force dramatically affects her life and those of everyone she knows.

The other books in this “bizarrely captivating,” “refreshingly original” quartet are Holiday for The Hostile, The Hostile Game, and Confronting The Hostile. The Hostile Series Box Set is also available. The four books are available in Kindle and paperback on Amazon, Smashwords, Barnes & Noble, Kobo, and Apple Books. The four audiobooks of the Hostile series are on Audible, Amazon, and iTunes.

Kindle of The Hostile on Amazon.co.uk http://amzn.to/2xEYKv2 FREE with KU.
Kindle of The Hostile on Amazon.com http://amzn.to/2nTPfCg FREE with KU.
Paperback of The Hostile on Amazon.co.uk http://amzn.to/29dkOkS.
Paperback of The Hostile on Amazon.com http://amzn.to/299CVUw.

The Hostile by Joy Mutter Audiobook of The Hostile on Audible.co.uk http://adbl.co/2x3XgLt
Audiobook of The Hostile on Audible.com http://adbl.co/2x45frZ

My 24 Kindles are all FREE with Kindle Unlimited.

My nine audiobooks on Audible, Amazon, and iTunes are Random Bullets, Potholes and Magic Carpets, Her Demonic Angel, The Hostile, Holiday for The Hostile, The Hostile Game, Confronting The Hostile, A Slice of the Seventies, and The Trouble with Liam.

You can find editions of all my books here: http://amzn.to/2r4yyTA
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June 23, 2025

Random Bullets

Random Bullets by Joy Mutter Random Bullets is a gripping psychological thriller with a paranormal twist. The action is set in Jersey, Cornwall, London, Manchester, and places not of this world. Who will survive another of Edward Le Cornu’s moments of madness?

“Perfect pace, elegance, and empathy.” “Action-packed, thought-provoking, a real ride. I couldn't put it down.” “Crime with a twist.” “An insightful look behind the many faces we wear, and how burning resentments can take you into madness and murder.” “A very well thought out book.” “Kinetic. It zips along at a pace. I was really drawn in.”

Random Bullets is available in Kindle and paperback on Amazon, Smashwords, Barnes & Noble, Kobo, and Apple Books. An audiobook edition, narrated by Alexander Doddy, is on Audible, Amazon, and iTunes.

http://amzn.to/29eOAnl for the Kindle. FREE with Kindle Unlimited.
http://amzn.to/2906R56 for the paperback.

Random Bullets by Joy Mutter http://adbl.co/2yaLOdj for the audiobook on Audible.

My 24 Kindles are all FREE with Kindle Unlimited.

My nine audiobooks on Audible, Amazon, and iTunes are Random Bullets, Potholes and Magic Carpets, Her Demonic Angel, The Hostile, Holiday for The Hostile, The Hostile Game, Confronting The Hostile, A Slice of the Seventies, and The Trouble with Liam.

You can find all editions of my books here: http://amzn.to/2r4yyTA
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Published on June 23, 2025 03:57 Tags: audiobook, murder, psychological-thriller, revenge, set-in-jersey, thriller

May 7, 2025

New Release. Caravan of Nightmares.

Caravan of Nightmares and Other Short Stories by Joy Mutter Caravan of Nightmares and Other Short Stories is my second collection of short stories. As with my first collection, Her Demonic Angel, there is no specific theme, but most stories are dark.

Stories in this collection are: Caravan of Nightmares; Wonky Trolley; Friends and Neighbours; Barry and Jack; The Writing Group; Inappropriate Adult; The Faraway Park; Gone Fishing; Instafamous; Fairy Tales and Nightmares; Beneath the Sand; Fakes; Sins of the Son; and Sitting Ducks.

The Kindle on Amazon – only 99p/c until the end of May. Free with KU. https://bit.ly/3ENJqRv

The paperback on Amazon – https://bit.ly/44svKpA

My 24 Kindles are all FREE on Amazon with Kindle Unlimited.

My 9 audiobooks on Audible, Amazon, and iTunes are Random Bullets, Potholes and Magic Carpets, Her Demonic Angel, The Hostile, Holiday for The Hostile, The Hostile Game, Confronting The Hostile, A Slice of the Seventies, and The Trouble with Liam.

You can find all editions of my books here: http://amzn.to/2r4yyTA
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Published on May 07, 2025 09:04 Tags: dark, indie-author, short-stories, short-story

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