by Philip Eliot | Jan 8, 2026 | Thriller & Suspense |
They’re mercenaries, they’ve gone rogue — but they’re the only ones willing to bring justice to the helpless. Five fast-paced, action-packed adventures. Five men who don’t play by the rules — they rewrite them. 1000+ pages to sink your teeth into. Johnny Silver is an ex-mercenary desperate to escape his past. But trouble always has a way of finding him . . . Fans of Frederick Forsyth, David Baldacci, Matt Hilton, Lee Child, Vince Flynn and Robert Ludlum will devour this series of addictive action thrillers. MEET THE TEAM Johnny Silver is a man of contradictions — once a sharp-suited banker, now a battle-scarred ex-mercenary. He’s changed his job and his name. He’s spent his life running from warzones — and his past. His left shoulder, shredded by bullets in Angola, aches before trouble arrives, meaning he’s always prepared with one hand near his weapon at all times. Since retiring, Johnny has tried to carve out a quiet existence on a remote Caribbean Island, hiding behind a beach bar and a bottle of rum. But no matter how deep he buries himself in paradise, the past always finds a way to drag him back into the fray . . . Johnny’s former crew of mismatched mercenaries have all made new lives for themselves. Bull , a 6-foot-6 Jamaican with a bad leg and a worse temper, also lives on St. Jude. The others have dispersed to their homelands. Stan , the tactician, runs a hotel in his native Poland. Red , half-Comanche, is on his Texas ranch. The team’s ladies’ man, Pieter , is on a wildlife preserve in South Africa working as a ranger and conducting safaris. PRAISE FOR PAUL BENNETT: ????? ‘If you’re a fan of Lee Child’s character Jack Reacher, you are going to love Johnny Silver .’ Christine AC. ????? ‘ Action packed from start to finish . Twist and turns all the way.’ Sapman ????? ‘ Great read, couldn’t put it down .’ Sandra. ????? ‘Once again Mr Bennett has managed to mix action-packed violence with touching humanity .’ Alecat ????? ‘ Johnny Silver strikes again .’ Stephen E. ????? ‘ Brilliant story one of the best I’ve ever read .’ Derek McG. IN THIS FIVE-BOOK BOX SET: Book 1: MERCENARY Book 2: KILLER IN BLACK Book 3: ONE BULLET TOO MANY Book 4: NO EASY WAY OUT Book 5: THE IVORY WAR
by Philip Eliot | Jan 8, 2026 | Horror & Paranormal |
She hates her gift – but it just might save her… Geologist Petra Cloch can touch an object and sense the emotions of the people who’ve held it. It’s a miserable way to live. She studied rocks because they rarely ‘talk’ to her and she’s dodged friendships so she won’t need to explain her gift or feel like a voyeur. But when she takes a job as the rock and mineral curator at an unusual western history museum and picks up a jagged crystal in her new office, flashes of rage, fear and death hit hard. Everyone says her predecessor died in a car crash, but what if he was murdered? Under normal circumstances, Petra would never become involved, but what if the previous curator died because of something he did on the job? She could be next. Petra knows she’ll need evidence, not her psychic sense she hides. Can she trust her chatty colleagues who invite her to lunch and to join a book club? And what about the far too watchful Sheriff who keeps showing up unexpectedly… If you love mysteries with a paranormal twist, smart heroines, and small-town intrigue, A Stone Cold Murder will keep you guessing until the very last page.
by Philip Eliot | Jan 8, 2026 | Crime Fiction |
A deft killer is targeting former classmates of an elite school who share a dark secret in the #1 international bestselling detective series debut. “Spectacular.” —Lee Child “Relentless . . . a master storyteller.” —Jeffery Deaver Meet London police detective Max Wolfe. Insomniac. Dog lover. Coffee addict. Boxer. Single parent. And every murderer’s worst nightmare. A murdered is stalking London society—one skilled enough to kill with a single knife stroke, and bold enough to kill in public. As Max follows the bloody trail from the city’s backstreets to the corridors of power, the victims appear to have nothing in common. But then he discovers that they all crossed paths decades ago at an exclusive private school. Suddenly, the murders look less random and more personal, and Max finds the killer’s reach getting closer to everything—and everyone—he loves. Award-winning journalist and international bestselling author Tony Parsons brings his talent for rich characterization and propulsive storytelling to The Murder Man , his stunning crime fiction debut.
by Philip Eliot | Jan 8, 2026 | Crime Fiction |
Stories that pay tribute to Rex Stout’s legendary private detective by Lawrence Block, Loren D. Estleman, John Lescroart, Robert Goldsborough, and more. If imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, then Nero Wolfe and Archie Goodwin have been widely flattered almost from the moment Rex Stout first wrote about them in 1934. The Misadventures of Nero Wolfe collects two dozen literary tributes to one of crime fiction’s best-loved private detectives and his Man Friday. Included are: A 1947 pastiche by award-winning crime writer Thomas Narcejac Rollicking new stories written especially for this collection by Michael Bracken and Robert Lopresti Stories by bestselling authors including Lawrence Block and Loren D. Estleman Chapters from Robert Goldsborough’s authorized continuation of the Wolfe series; Marion Mainwaring’s 1955 tour de force Murder in Pastiche ; and John Lescroart’s Rasputin’s Revenge , which reimagines a young Wolfe as the son of Sherlock Holmes Also featuring a reminiscence from Rex Stout’s daughter, this is a treasury of witty and suspenseful crime writing for every fan of the portly private detective.
by Philip Eliot | Jan 8, 2026 | Cozy Mystery |
This collection features all six current titles in the Tea Shop Cozy Mystery series Fifty-something widow Willow Foxglove’s dream is to operate a herbal tea shop. If only she could stop tripping over dead bodies long enough to organize the business! When murder comes to peaceful Aniseed Valley, Willow Foxglove is on the case. Believing the local sheriff to be unequal to the challenge, she pursues leads in between building a new tea shop and looking after her Maine Coon kitten, Mavis. As each crime unfolds, she draws on the book-smarts of best friend Harmony and conspiracy-laden facts from second-best friend Reg to help untangle the evidence. And, of course, she can always rely on handy hints from her favorite TV show of all time – Miss Walsham Investigates! This collection contains the following titles to keep you guessing and keep the murderers on their toes! 1: Pushing Up Daisies 2: Berry Murderous 3: Deathbed of Roses 4: Orange Juiced 5: Keeping Mums 6: Hibiscus Homicide Tea Shop Cozy Mysteries are quick 1-2 hour reads perfect for filling in time waiting for appointments, commuting to work, or when your significant other insists on watching the show that makes you roll your eyes! They contain no swearing, no gore, no cliffhangers, and no graphic scenes.
