by Philip Eliot | Apr 30, 2025 | Crime Fiction |
“A well written mystery with vivid descriptions, complex characters and realistic investigations into multiple suspects. Fast paced, heart pounding action!”—Reader review (Empty Soul)?????In Wyoming’s cattle country, Assistant Sheriff Rory Wood faces a chilling new case: ranch owners murdered on their own lands, each bearing a killer’s unique brand. As Rory digs deeper, an unexpected victim upends her theories, steering her toward a dark corner of her county—and a killer with a more twisted vendetta than she could have dreamed.PRONE TO KILL, the first novel in a new series by mystery and suspense author Laura Rise, will enthrall readers with a riveting crime story revolving around a complex yet relatable female protagonist. Packed with edge-of-your-seat tension, clever plot twists, and a rapid tempo, this series will grab you and keep you absorbed in its pages well past bedtime. Fans of Teresa Driscoll, Rachel Caine, and Mary Burton are sure to fall in love.Future books in the series are also available!“Good writing and believable characters. Intriguing story line. Would like to read more from Laura Rise. I recommend this book.”—Reader review (Empty Soul)?????“A well written, suspenseful, fast pasted murder mystery with the unique complication of a hurricane. I loved the vivid descriptions stimulating a sensory or emotional response…A strong, haunted, intelligent female protagonist who is reckless at times. Her partner is equally competent and supportive.”—Reader review (Amidst the Darkness)?????
by Philip Eliot | Apr 30, 2025 | Crime Fiction |
When Chief Maggie Riley finds a body one stormy night, she’s convinced a terrified teenage girl she glimpses at the scene must know something… but can the girl be trusted?Maggie, once a big-city detective, lost everything when her little brother went missing. Heartbroken, she’s never stopped searching for him, even if that’s left her with no option other than to become the underpaid police chief of Coyote Cove, a tiny, run-down logging town in a remote corner of the Maine woods.But when Maggie discovers a murdered man discarded on the side of the road one dark, wild night, she is plunged back into the investigative world she’d left behind. And when Heather—a recent high-school dropout—emerges shivering from the dense forest nearby, Maggie is certain the girl is hiding something. But why won’t Heather talk?With everyone, even her own deputy, working against her, it seems no one’s willing to tell Maggie the truth. Then a terrifying kidnapping turns everything Maggie thought she knew about the case on its head. Desperate to atone for the past, Maggie would do everything to save another innocent life. But will it be enough? Or will the most twisted killer she’s ever encountered remain one step ahead of her, for good…?A totally addictive crime thriller packed with suspense. If you love Lisa Regan, Louise Penny and Melinda Leigh, you’ll love The Girl Who Lied.What readers are saying about The Girl Who Lied:“Hollinger had me from page one in this book! I looooved this book! I was cheering Maggie on. It is filled with suspense from start to finish! I am hooked!!! I was so happy to see that this book said “Book 1” I will definitely be reading more of Maggie Riley!”Goodreads reviewer, ?????“I am now HOOKED! This book was filled with so many twists and turns, and when you think everything is wrapped up, it keeps going! This is a fast read and was so good!!! I absolutely loved the characters!… You won’t be able to put down…!” Goodreads reviewer, ?????“Small Town Crime & a Chief of Police with a devastating past, yes please!… OMG what an absolute wild ride this was, I read it in a few short hours and I really couldn’t believe the HUGE TWIST at the end.”Yorkshire Carly, ?????“What an amazing series this is! I am completely enthralled… Loved this book and did not want it to finish even as I frantically turned the pages, gripped by the incredibly addictive and transporting tale. This author is sheer genius.’NetGalley reviewer, ?????“Another perfect dark thriller suspense… hooks you at the first chapter and keeps you on your toes until the end… I was engrossed… Another 5-star read… Highly Recommend!”Goodreads reviewer, ?????“Stunning. An absolutely addictive page turner. Do not give this one a miss – it is a real treat. Loved, loved, loved.”NetGalley reviewer, ?????“This was one hell of a start to a series with just the right amount of twists, turns and revelations to keep you constantly second guessing and playing amateur Detective. It had me sucked in from the very beginning and didn’t let up until the very end. Fantastic…!”@bookreviewercakemaker, ?????“I was so invested in this … a fantastic start to a new series. I love all the twists.” Littlemissbooklover87, ?????“This is a fantastic fast paced crime thriller. It’s dark, creepy and full of secrets… had me guessing all the way through. Grab a chair and a spare few hours and you’ll read it in one sitting.”Goodreads reviewer, ?????
by Philip Eliot | Apr 30, 2025 | Mystery |
Meet Miss Jane Treen – the coffee-drinking cat lover dressed head to toe in tweed, who just happens to be a secret super sleuth!London, 1941: Miss Jane Treen is at her desk, strong black coffee in hand and fluffy ginger cat by her side, when her top-secret government work is interrupted by an urgent call to Devon. A woman has been found dead in a lake in a place where she shouldn’t have been. Jane needs to gather the clues and find the killer before someone else from the agency gets hurt…Shy and handsome code-breaker Arthur Cilento is bewildered by the arrival of the efficient Miss Treen and her cat Marmaduke. She bursts into his life unexpectedly, forcing him out of his comfort zone. The reluctant colleagues huddle near the warmth of a crackling fire in Arthur’s country home, working to piece together the murderous puzzle at hand.In the sleepy Devon village, someone is hiding something: but is it the busybody vicar and his sister, the dutiful housekeeper and her secretive son, the stern librarian, or someone else altogether? And who were the people with the woman in the lake on the day she died?No sooner have Arthur and Jane have drawn up a list of suspects, than a parcel reveals a clue that sends them in hot pursuit of a coded diary stashed in a village church. But as the heavy wooden door slams behind them and a key turns in the lock, one thing is sure: they need to unravel the truth and crack this code before the killer decides their number is up…But if they can catch the culprit in time, might this unusual pair become the finest crime-solving partnership since Holmes and Watson hung up their hats…?If you love twisty crime novels, top-secret intrigue and the very best of Golden Age mysteries, then you will adore Helena Dixon’s totally gripping cozy novel, perfect for fans of Agatha Christie, T E Kinsey and Verity Bright!What readers are saying about The Secret Detective Agency:‘I ATE this up. what more could I ask for???… Loved it.’ Goodreads reviewer, ?????‘Hooked from start to finish… This book is an absolute delight!’ reading_barefoot_on_the_beach‘DANCE WITH BOOK GLEE AND READ HAPPILY!!… I love the characters! One moment I thought I knew who it was! The next minute a dead body shows up! I devoured it!… Must Read!… Bravo!!! ’ Goodreads reviewer, ?????‘Absolutely hooked from the start. Full of action but cosy!’ Goodreads reviewer, ?????‘The reveal. WHOOSH! THAT was unexpected. I was so sure of who it was…I was V E R Y wrong 🙂 . A really great read!’ Goodreads reviewer, ?????‘I just loved this book! I read this book within a couple of hours in one sitting as I couldn’t put it down.’ NetGalley reviewer, ?????‘I was hooked from the very beginning. I LOVED the cat. I need more Marmaduke!’ Goodreads reviewer, ????‘Oh my goodness what a journey. So ridiculously good.’ Goodreads reviewer, ?????‘Terrific! Wonderfully paced and beautifully written, kept me enthralled for the entire book.’ Novel Kicks, ?????‘Reels you in, I didn’t want to put it down… Kept me guessing and on the edge of my seat!’ NetGalley reviewer, ????‘Keeps you racing and guessing through every moment! Absolutely loved it!’ writergirl5786‘I devoured The Secret Detective Agency in a single sitting—it was that good! The twists really kept me guessing!’ NetGalley reviewer‘Oooh! A Second World War spy thriller-cum-murder mystery! Who could resist?’ Reading, Writing, Wandering, ?????‘A joy to read! I was glued to the pages!’ Goodreads reviewer, ?????
by Philip Eliot | Apr 30, 2025 | Womens Fiction |
Maxy Award Winner – Romance & Women’s FictionThree men. Two timelines. One wish.Haunted by her choices, including marrying an abusive con man, thirty-five-year-old Elizabeth has been unable to speak for two years. She is further devastated when she learns an old boyfriend has died. Nothing in her life is right.That night, Elizabeth wishes for a mulligan. When she wakes, to her surprise, it is no longer 2022, but 2017. Though thrilled to have a chance to fix mistakes, the past is not perfect. She has a stalker and is still voiceless. Just like before, her boyfriend slips into a mysterious coma, so she enlists his brother Christopher’s aid to determine the cause. In their investigation, he becomes her staunchest ally and her unexpected soulmate.Elizabeth’s stalker threatens her happiness, as do those who wish secrets to remain buried. If she can’t reclaim her voice, her former boyfriend will fade away in a coma and her stalker may claim her life.Don’t miss The Wish, which mixes the mundane with a hint of magic-a romantic and thrilling ride for anyone who imagines they could transform regret into their best decision.
by Philip Eliot | Apr 30, 2025 | Children & Middle Grade |
Once upon a mudnest, EGG-spectations are high as Mom-to-be-Flamingo sits atop a perfect egg. But what will happen when her chick, Flo, hatches and proves to be drastically different from the others? Join Flo as she tries her best to fit in only to discover that she was born to stand out. Through her funny antics and kind nature, she shows the other flamingos that love and acceptance don’t require perfection.A funny and inspiring picture book about the importance of embracing diversity and celebrating who you are.This book offers:- A heartwarming story that teaches children to recognize their own differences and appreciate uniqueness in others.- A valuable lesson on diversity, promoting self-awareness, self-acceptance, empathy, and inclusion.- Vibrant, eye-catching illustrations sure to capture young readers’ attention.- Engaging rhymes that are easy to understand.- Delightful characters that children will love and relate to.- ‘Find the worm’ on every page – a fun feature which kids will enjoy.
