by Philip Eliot | Mar 4, 2026 | Thriller & Suspense |
Char Drake has vanished without a trace. No one has heard from her, and no one knows where to begin looking.Officer Logan Fletcher and his K9 partner, Riggs, are assigned as the new lead investigators for Highmill PD. But when Logan visits Char’s home, a sense of unease washes over him. Something is wrong.Very wrong.What Logan uncovers at the house forces him to reach out to Dr. Skye Johnston, a skilled psychologist he finds himself drawn to—more than just professionally. As the two work together to unravel the mystery of Char’s disappearance, they discover a case tangled in lies, secrets, and deceptions that stretch far beyond the small town of Highmill.The stakes rise higher with each new revelation. Can they uncover the truth in time to save Char, or will the dangerous web closing in on them threaten everything and everyone they love?
by Philip Eliot | Mar 4, 2026 | Thriller & Suspense |
Rook’s on the run in the most dangerous storm in decades. When a brush with the law goes from bad to worse, can she escape druggies, crazies, and killers?Abandoned by her now-ex-boyfriend at a dive bar in the middle of nowhere, the last thing resilient Rook Kellum needs is the local sheriff confiscating her I.D. when one phone call could expose her true identity and the reason she is on the run from the law. So when she’s trapped by a deadly ice storm that destroys the Mississippi Delta, the twenty-year-old fugitive has a plan: get everyone drunk, steal back her license (and a madman’s car), and get the hell out of town.It is only when she escapes to a secluded cabin does Rook discover she isn’t the only one in need of rescue. As she fights her way out of one disaster just to get pounded with another, will Rook live to see the light of day?One Icy Night is Taylor Adams’s No Exit meets Rachel Hawkins’s The Wife Upstairs.An Editor’s Pick, and a “heart-stopping thriller…” Booklife (Publishers Weekly)“One Icy Night is atmospheric, twisted, and a whole lot of fun, with well thought out characters who will feel like your best friends and worst enemies… Pepper took us through the storm, around some icy cliffs, and to the final breathless conclusion!” – Kiersten Modglin, 1 Million+ Bestselling Thriller Author”Gritty, unexpected, and hard to put down.” – Midwest Book Review”With its brisk pacing, engaging flashbacks, and a collection of well-crafted characters, One Icy Night is a commendable choice for fans of thrillers. Its appeal lies in the compelling combination of high-stakes scenarios, a strong female lead, and an addictive narrative rhythm. This novel is especially recommended for those who appreciate stories with dynamic action scenes and complex protagonists.” (5-Star review, Gold Medal Winner) – Literary Titan Awards“An unexpected and unpredictable thriller with vivid settings and a strong lead character. Readers will become invested in Rook’s fate as she navigates her way through tense situations. The more they learn about her past, the more they’ll admire her resilience and resourcefulness; the latter becomes most apparent after she escapes the bar and finds herself in a secluded cabin. There, Rook faces surprising and shocking difficulties as she finds herself fighting for her life. Overall, Pepper keeps the engaging story moving at a quick pace, and the drama of the ice storm ably enhances the physical and emotional danger that Rook finds herself in.” – Kirkus Reviews and recommends readers “Get It.”
by Philip Eliot | Mar 4, 2026 | Crime Fiction |
The girl in the ballerina dress lies still on the carousel with her face toward the blue sky. In her tutu and slippers, she’s ready for her next performance. But as the morning sun shines down upon her, she no longer feels its warmth on her cheeks. Her bright light is gone forever.When the body of Hailey Tanner is found in a local park, Detective Amanda Steele races to the scene. Interviewing her devastated parents, they confirm that Hailey never made it home from her dance class. Searching for clues in the family home, Amanda discovers that some ballet clothing was taken from Hailey’s room. Could the killer have been close to her?As Amanda and Trent question potential suspects, they’re painfully reminded of a similar case. Julie Gilbert, another gifted performer, was murdered in exactly the same way twelve years ago. Amanda’s former colleague, Katherine Graves, never gave up hope of bringing the killer to justice and now with a clear link between the two victims, she steps back into the investigation.But she’s soon warned off when a threatening note is found in the hem of Hailey’s dress. “This girl’s your fault. Stop looking or there will be more.”With boxes of evidence files and potential leads, Amanda knows that Katherine must have been getting close, but when a third girl is taken soon after, the clock starts ticking again. There’s no way Amanda will let another child suffer at the hands of this twisted killer. But how much will the team be prepared to sacrifice, and can they save this girl before it’s too late?A completely gripping and pulse-pounding crime thriller that will have you turning the pages late into the night. Perfect for fans of Mary Burton, Elle Gray and Rachel Caine.What readers are saying about Three Girls Gone:“Wow! I’m lost for words… Had me glued to this eBook… I didn’t stop until 4.30am… Had me hooked!… Gripping… Love!… Amazing!” cathysbooktok, ?????“I read in one sitting as I couldn’t bring myself to put it down, even for a few minutes… Phenomenal!” bookreviewercakemaker, ?????“I could not put this book down. I was up all night… Will have you on the edge of your seat the whole ride!” Goodreads reviewer, ?????“Fantastic! Wow!… Nail-biting!… Jaw-dropping twists!” Sassy Southern Books, ?????“Heart-pounding… All the twists and turns a person could want… A rollercoaster ride start to finish… An edge of your seat thrill ride!” a_likely_storie, ?????“Gripping… Fantastic… I was on the edge of my seat.” B for Book Review, ?????“Carolyn Arnold is one of my go-to authors and never disappoints… I devoured this book in a day as I couldn’t put it down.” shereadbookblog, ?????“A page-turner from start to finish… Had my head spinning… Addictive… Amazing.” Goodreads reviewer, ?????“Gripping… Love… I inhaled this book in two sittings… Will draw the reader in from page one.” Goodreads reviewer, ?????“Left me on the edge of my seat for the entirety of its suspenseful ride… Loved this one!” Goodreads reviewer, ?????
by Philip Eliot | Mar 4, 2026 | Thriller & Suspense |
One snowy night in 1998, Brooke Mulcahy’s car slides off the road in rural Vermont. Her car is discovered. She is not. Twenty-one years later, Robert Kirby, Brooke’s stepbrother, is paid a visit from a young woman (Lily), claiming to be Brooke’s daughter. Since a tumultuous upbringing, Robert, formerly known as “Bobby,” has enjoyed considerable success. Now an esteemed professor at a private Upstate New York university, Robert has just received a significant NEH grant. After Lily’s visit, Robert’s life is upended.His wife Stephanie reveals she is unhappy in the marriage and takes their teenage son to visit her sister in PA. Brooke’s former best friend, Aaron Reardon, still devastated from Brooke’s disappearance, offers to help. And forever lurking in the background is Mike Rakowski, Brooke’s ex, a possessive, abusive drug addict.As Robert’s world unravels, he revisits that night twenty-one years ago where everything went wrong, unearthing a horrible, bone-chilling secret. In the vein of Simone St. James’ Sun Down Motel and other female-driven domestic psychological thrillers today, ALL WHO WANDER mines the depths of past transgression, begging the question: do past sin automatically negate future happiness?
by Philip Eliot | Mar 4, 2026 | Crime Fiction |
A fanatical group of vigilantes. One local police unit. One international task force. An ex-con with a grudge… Plus a child abduction. It all adds up to a nightmare.Police and a secret group of citizen investigators are locked in a battle for child safety, and Detective Constable Holly Towns finds herself trapped between the two.Holly is paired with a new detective from the Sex Crimes Unit. Detective Danny Cavallo is working with a cross-border task force on human trafficking. And reporter Missy McLaren swears that the underground vigilante crew has the answers.But Holly distrusts the group and its criminal history, and when an explosive takedown rocks the city with accusations and the promise of more violence, she becomes even more convinced that the truth lies hidden elsewhere.Can her notorious combination of hard work and off-beat intuition pay off before the kidnapper circles back to claim victory?If you like complex characters, twisty plots, and a fast-paced story, the Goodbye… series is for you.
