by Philip Eliot | Jan 8, 2026 | Horror & Paranormal |
James Blakely is dead. Murdered in his sleep, he never made it to the other side—and he’s pretty sure it’s because he’s damned. Now a ghost, James haunts the apartment building where he died, slipping through walls to watch over his sleeping daughter, bantering with the foul-mouthed psychic who’s his only friend, and searching for the redemption that always seems out of reach. When his beloved childhood piano teacher is found murdered, James knows one thing: he may be dead, but he’s not done. Determined to solve her killing, he faces all the usual challenges of detective work—plus a few ghostly ones, like being bound to the building, slowly losing his memories, and drawing energy from the living just to manifest. As James investigates the living and the dead, he confronts old regrets, unfinished business, and the chilling truth of his own violent death. Because before he can save anyone else, he may have to save himself. Wry, haunting, and unexpectedly heartwarming, The Body Departed is a supernatural mystery about love after loss, justice after death, and what it means to be truly redeemed. Perfect for fans of The Sixth Sense , The Lovely Bones , and ghost stories with brains, heart, and bite. WHAT READERS ARE SAYING: ????? “I found this book to be fast-moving, the main character, James, multifaceted. You learn about his life, the way he loved his daughter, tried to be a good husband, a good man, but realized he was flawed. Now in death he is trying to be a better person so he might have an opportunity at a second chance at Heaven. He has help from a psychic friend and ends up befriending the spirit of a lost little boy. Yes, the ending is truly touching.” —Amazon review ????? “I am a HUGE fan of J.R. Rain. Have read a lot of his books, and they are all excellent. But The Body Departed did something different. It captured my heart and soul.” —Amazon review ????? “If I had to just sum this book up with one sentence then I’d say this book was beautiful . It’s extremely thought provoking and imaginative and will make you think. Every action has a consequence and sometimes those consequences last with us even long after death. I think that even if only one person could learn something from reading this book then the Earth will be a much better place. The storyline was fantastic and I don’t really want to give anything away so if you enjoy a good ghost story along with the power of compassion and forgiveness then do yourself a favor and read The Body Departed .” —Amazon review ????? “J.R. Rain paints a pretty heartwarming yet bittersweet tale of redemption, forgiveness and salvation. As James navigates the supernatural world seeking the truth, he encounters a host of characters that are endearing, believable and poignant in their own way. Regardless of what you believe in, Rain creates an environment that the reader is motivated to travel with James as he unravels the truth. When revealed, you realize that it was never about who killed James or why, but actually it was about James learning to forgive himself, because God already had.” —Amazon review ????? “I had never heard of J.R. Rain before reading this book, but the synopsis of The Body Departed intrigued me so much that I downloaded it via the Kindle, and I was not disappointed. It was a very fast, short read that kept me in the deliciously in the dark and turning pages. Since it is written from James’s point of view, the main character, we only know and see what he knows and sees. The way in which Rain wrote this book is very effective in keeping the mystery alive and the reader guessing.” —Amazon review Click BUY NOW or READ FOR FREE today!
by Philip Eliot | Jan 8, 2026 | Horror & Paranormal |
Waking up with amnesia is bad. Finding out you’re a witch is weird. But learning that two dangerously gorgeous vampires from a past you can’t remember are obsessed with you? That’s an odd Tuesday even for Red. She’s just trying to piece her life together, one monster hunt at a time, with her cranky-but-caring mentor. Then a case in LA throws her into the path of Lucas, the brooding vampire from her dreams, and Kristoff, the dangerously charming club owner who claims her with a bite. Both men seem to think she’s a woman who died a century ago. Both are determined to make her theirs. Caught between forgotten history and a deadly supernatural conspiracy, Red must choose a side before her past gets her killed. A Witch Called Red is the gripping first book in The Red Witch Chronicles urban fantasy series. If you love supernatural thrills, angsty love triangles, and intense chemistry, you’ll love Sami Valentine’s page-turning story. —- The reviews from around the web are in! ????? “Like Vampire Diaries had a love child with the show Supernatural.” ????? “If you’re looking for a fun witch PI story to check out… I recommend it to fans of Buffy, Anne Rice, Anita Blake, and The Lost Boys.” ????? “This is an incredible book, I honestly read it in one go!” ????? “A strong beginning which draws you straight into Red’s world, with intriguing and smoldering characters. Leaves you wanting more.”
by Philip Eliot | Jan 8, 2026 | Teen & Young Adult |
Can a young girl with a juvenile record convince the authorities that a greenhouse full of plants are the witnesses to a crime—and that she can prove it? Girl Under Glass is the story of a rootless, rebellious young girl sinking deeper into juvenile delinquency. Given one more chance to avoid juvenile hall, a judge assigns her to community service with a cranky botanist studying plant communication. When he is beaten and left for dead, Kelsey must convince the lead detective that an entire greenhouse full of plants is witness to the crime, and she knows how to prove it. Girl Under Glass builds on the intriguing science behind The Secret Life of Plants , What Plants Know , The Hidden Life of Trees , and Finding the Mother Tree , all dealing with the cutting-edge research being conducted into the ability of plants to warn other plants of invasions of predatory beetles and certain diseases, and to alter their chemistry from tasty to toxic.
by Philip Eliot | Jan 8, 2026 | General Nonfiction |
In 2007, Dr. Martin MacNeill—a doctor, lawyer, and Mormon bishop—discovered his wife of 30 years dead in the bathtub of their Pleasant Grove, Utah home, her face bearing the scars of a facelift he persuaded her to undergo just a week prior. At first the death of 50-year-old Michele MacNeill, a former beauty queen and mother of eight, appeared natural. But days after the funeral when Dr. MacNeill moved his much younger mistress into the family home, his children grew suspicious. Conducting their own investigation into their mother’s death, the MacNeill’s daughters uncovered their father’s multiple marital affairs, past criminal record, and falsified college transcripts he used to con his way into medical school. It would take six long years to solve the mystery of Michele’s murder and secure a first-degree murder conviction against the once prominent doctor. New York Times bestselling author Shanna Hogan delves into the high-profile case, unmasking the monster beneath the doctor’s carefully concocted façade.
by Philip Eliot | Jan 8, 2026 | Fantasy |
The monsters only come at night. They are called nightlings —creatures out of legend, hungry for blood, waiting just beyond the light. Once before, they nearly destroyed the world and were defeated only by warriors chosen and empowered by the gods themselves. Now, the nightlings have returned. But the heroes who once stood against them are old and broken, shadows of what they were. And so the gods choose again. A castle servant many believe to be cursed. A musician whose songs can kill. A nobleman with a dark secret—and the gods’ own luck. Unprepared and unwilling, these three are thrown into a war they were never meant to fight. They must stand against monsters, cruel men, and gods who serve the Darkness itself. The world has one last chance. And its fate rests in the hands of those no one would have chosen. The Son of the Morning is a character-driven epic fantasy in the tradition of David Gemmell and Joe Abercrombie , from bestselling author Jacob Peppers .
