by Philip Eliot | May 10, 2026 | Thriller & Suspense |
From New York Times-bestselling authors Stephen Coonts and William H. Keith: Two hijacked ships, nuclear cargo, and a race across the Atlantic to stop catastrophe.Two massive ships are on a dual path to destruction. One is a freighter carrying nuclear materials to Japan; the other, a cruise ship heading for the Mediterranean. Neither will reach their destinations. Two factions—Japanese eco-terrorists and Middle East extremists—have joined forces to infiltrate the ships, incapacitate the crew, and change course toward a common target:The United States of America.In Washington, Charlie Dean and a team of commandos are dispatched on a life-or-death mission to blow the hijackers’ plot out of the water. Their plan: board the ship unnoticed, pose as ordinary passengers, and overtake the terrorists. But time is running out. The seized ships are crossing the Atlantic with the combined strength of a full-scale nuclear torpedo. And New York City is just on the horizon.…in Stephen Coonts’ Deep Black: Sea of Terror, cowritten with William H. Keith.”High-tech intrigue delivered with surgical precision; this series sets the standard for military thrillers.” — BooklistMORE PRAISE FOR THE STEPHEN COONTS & WILLIAM H. KEITH SERIES”An unstoppable blend of pacing, plausibility, and pure adrenaline—Coonts and Keith are a powerhouse team.” — Publishers Weekly”High-tech intrigue delivered with surgical precision; this series sets the standard for military thrillers.” — Booklist”Coonts and Keith bring authenticity and momentum to every page—action fiction at its best.” — Library Journal”A riveting fusion of expert technical detail and big-screen storytelling.” — The Washington Post”Together they craft thrillers that feel frighteningly real and impossible to put down.” — The New York Times”Coonts’s command of aerial and geopolitical tension paired with Keith’s tactical sharpness makes for a series that hits hard and never lets up.” — Clive Cussler
by Philip Eliot | May 10, 2026 | Crime Fiction |
Three bodies. One suspect. Zero time.After his girlfriend ditches him at a concert, private investigator Boise Montague makes the latest bad mistake in a long line of them. Only this time, instead of waking up with a hangover and some woman he doesn’t know, he wakes up with a hangover on a Caribbean beach, along with three women.All of whom are dead.With the dead women’s blood all over his clothes, no memory of what happened, and no way for Boise to explain it, the cops and the prosecutors think it’s a slam dunk. Boise knows he didn’t do it, but no one’s willing to listen—so he’ll have to find the killer himself.But whoever said the truth will set you free never saw anything like this. The people behind it are powerful, careful…and they want Boise out of the picture for good.Soon, Boise will face not only present danger, but past pain, because the deeper he digs, the more skeletons he finds. And some of those skeletons are his own. But will he finally bury them—and the past—or will those skeletons bury him?Perfect for lovers of Agatha Christie, Michael Connelly, and Richard Stark, bestselling author Gene Desrochers’ third book in the hardboiled Boise Montague mystery noir series will take you on an adventure into the dark side of crime, the darker side of memory, and the danger that comes to anyone who ventures into a Crime Paradise. Get your copy now!
by Philip Eliot | May 10, 2026 | Thriller & Suspense |
A ruthless mobster.An elusive cracksmith.Jones stands in their way.London crime boss, DB Parrish has a plan to steal the priceless Rajmahl Crown Jewels, and he needs a master safecracker to make it happen. Sean Freeman is that man. Brilliant, desperate, and out of options, he knows who Parrish is and what he’s capable of, but when you’re drowning in debt, even the devil’s offer can look like salvation.As the heist unfolds, DCI David Jones and DS Philip Cryer of the West Midlands Police investigate a series of violent jewel thefts that lead straight to Parrish’s door. When the job turns bloody, Jones finds himself in a race to stop a ruthless criminal before more lives are lost.As the stakes rise and loyalties fracture, one man’s perfect plan is about to meet another’s perfect pursuit.Because in Perfect Record, someone’s winning streak is about to end.With over half a million books sold worldwide, Kerry J Donovan has become a must-read author. Blending gripping police procedurals with explosive action thrillers, his stories deliver relentless pace, authentic detail, and unforgettable characters.Here’s what Amazon readers are saying about Kerry J Donovan’s DCI Jones series:????? All roads lead to justice. A great suspenseful mystery with an amazing number of twists and turns before the end.????? After reading the Ryan Kaine series, I was intrigued by the no-nonsense DCI Jones. It was even better when I discovered this series.????? Mr. Donovan has outdone himself… a rip-roaring police procedural that absolutely rocks!????? A mix of Roy Grace and DCI Banks, this is well written with an excellent storyline.????? I read Peter Robinson and Val McDermid, and this author is right up there with them.
About the Author Kerry J Donovan was born in Dublin. A citizen of the world, he now lives with his partner, Margaret, in Newark on Trent, Nottinghamshire. He has three children and four grandchildren. When he’s not creating more mayhem for Ryan Kaine and DCI David Jones to clean up, he’s riding the countryside on his motorbike, keeping fit by running and swimming, and doing little bits of DIY.
by Philip Eliot | May 10, 2026 | Cozy Mystery |
Big Ben chiming in the distance, chilly walks along the river Thames, cocktails at the Ritz… and a government secretary dead? Only Jane Treen can solve the case!London, 1941. Miss Jane Treen is faced with another mysterious disappearance within her Secret Detective Agency’s team. Tabitha Moore, a government typist, was on her way to meet Jane with vital information about some secret codes. But she didn’t turn up for work and has seemingly vanished without trace. Then Jane and her colleague, handsome codebreaker Arthur Cilento, receive a call: a body has been found, and it matches Tabitha’s description…It quickly becomes clear that Tabitha’s death was not due to ongoing air raids on the city: the silk scarf tied tightly around her neck suggests otherwise. The prime suspect is Tabitha’s fiancé Leo Cavendish, a dashing government official, but there are plenty of others with a motive too. Jane and Arthur scrutinise those around Tabitha at work and at home, including a charming newsreader reporting on government affairs, a jealous pianist in love with Leo, and a known womaniser and gambler fond of causing trouble.Together, Jane, Arthur and her fluffy ginger cat Marmaduke hole up in her London townhouse, with black coffee in plentiful supply and a roaring fire in the grate. But just as they begin to piece together the puzzle, someone else is found dead. It’s clear they need to step up and catch the killer on the loose in the big smoke, before it’s their turn next…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 Murder Most British:‘ Genius!! I absolutely devoured this! Jane and Arthur are back and I am here for it!! Gasp!! I want to marry an Arthur of my own! He is so adorable!!! ’ Goodreads reviewer, ?????‘I am addicted…! I am hooked…!!! I am loving Jane Treen! Brilliant!’ Sharon beyond the books, ?????‘Hooked from the very first page’@coffeeandpages2021‘I loved this book! I just love this… so much. I loved this story… Amazing.’ Netgalley reviewer, ?????‘I loved this… Perfect, hooked me from the start’ Goodreads reviewer, ?????‘Makes you positively giddy… I may have even squealed in joy… Plus I just love Jane Treen. All in all, hooray for Murder Most British and long may the Secret Detective Agency prevail!’ Cozying up, ????‘What a thrill!’ amanda.parsons7344, ????‘Brilliant’ All Romance All the Time, ????‘A winner!!’ @ohyeahIreadthat, ????‘Delightful… I love the British-ness!’ Christian Novel Review, ?????‘No notes, loved this.’ kristinebolander, ?????‘Feel as if I am meeting up with old friends… Wonderful… I didn’t guess correctly or even get close!’ Goodreads reviewer, ?????‘Thrilling’ Goodreads reviewer, ?????‘Awesome… Fantastic.’ Goodreads reviewer, ?????
by Philip Eliot | May 10, 2026 | Cozy Mystery |
Evil doesn’t always have a bad smell.
In fact, sometimes it’s downright heavenly.
When a young homeless girl is found dead in the lavender field she was hired to harvest a friend of Laurent’s is arrested for her murder. In spite of her personal misgivings, Maggie promises her husband to work with the local authorities to either clear Rochelle or find the real killer.
When Maggie begins to look closer into the business of lavender production it soon becomes clear that much more sinister forces are at play than drawer sachets and soap.
Will Maggie listen to the facts or what her gut is telling her about the crime? And when a well-guarded secret threatens to bring down everything she and Laurent have built in France, will she make the right choice—even if it goes against everything she believes in?
This book is a clean read: no graphic violence, sex or strong language
Genre: light culinary cozy mystery, women amateur sleuth, cozy animal (dog)
Murder in Lavender: A riveting mystery thriller set in Provence (A Maggie Newberry Mystery Book 18)
Review Praise for the Maggie Newberry Mysteries: “…the vineyards, the luscious food, the atmosphere…I swear if I could live their life in France, I’d be packing today!” “Addicting! The author knows the region and lets you experience Paris and the south of France.” “Bodies keep appearing and I keep flipping the pages to find out who did it!””You’ll want to pull out your cookbooks or travel guides with a French bottle of wine, some cheese and read the next escapade of Maggie solving the next murder” “This series just gets better and better. The atmosphere, the characters and the plot…great pace…well done!” “Couldn’t put it down!” “…Great culinary delights mix with mystery and romance!” “I would recommend these to any cozy mystery lover out there.” “Love this series! Great characters, great mysteries, great setting.” “The French food! The clues! The conniving villagers! Did I mention the French food?” “Once you start reading, it’s a mind battle to hurry and get to the end! The who-done-it mystery is fascinating.” “The complexities of the characters and their relationships, the subplots and the main plot development!” “Love, Food and Mystery! Oh my!” “Recommend you do not read hungry! The descriptions of Laurent’s cooking as Maggie sleuthes will send you running to the pantry.” From the Author Love France? How about a good mystery? Wonder what it would be like to live in a quaint French village while married to a French chef and solving murder mysteries along the way? Each book in the Maggie Newberry Mysteries can be read as a standalone, but they’re more fun in order:Murder in the South of France (Book 1)Murder a la Carte (Book 2)Murder in Provence (Book 3)Murder in Paris (Book 4)Murder in Aix (Book 5)Murder in Nice (Book 6)Murder in the Latin Quarter (Book 7)Murder in the Abbey (Book 8)Murder in the Bistro (Book 9)Murder in Cannes (Book 10) Murder in Grenoble (Book 11)Murder in the Vineyard (Book 12)Murder in Arles (Book 13)Murder in Marseille (Book 14)Murder in St-Remy (Book 15)Murder a la Mode (Book 16)Murder in Avignon (Book 17)Murder in the Lavender (Book 18) From the Inside Flap Also by Susan Kiernan-Lewis: THE CLAIRE BASKERVILLE MYSTERIESDéjà DeadDeath by ClichéDying to be FrenchMénage à MurderKilling it in ParisDeadly Faux PasMurder FlambéToujours DeadDeadly AdieuMurdering MadeleineMurder Carte BlancheDeath a la DrumstickMurder in the Christmas Market STRANDED IN PROVENCE MYSTERIESParlez-Vous Murder? Crimes and Croissants Accent on Murder A Bad Éclair Day Croak, Monsieur!Death du Jour Murder Très Gauche Wined & Died Voila, MurderTHE IRISH END GAMESFree FallingGoing GoneHeading HomeBlind SidedRising TidesCold ComfortNever NeverWit’s EndDead On White Out Black Out End GameTHE MIA KAZMAROFF MYSTERIESRecklessShamelessBreathlessHeartlessCluelessRuthlessA TIME TRAVEL ROMANTIC SUSPENSE TRILOGYSwept AwayCarried AwayStolen Away THE SAVANNAH TIME-TRAVEL MYSTERIESKilling Time in GeorgiaScarlett Must Die About the Author Susan Kiernan-Lewis is a USA TODAY Bestselling Author and the writer of the bestselling Maggie Newberry Mysteries. She has also written the popular post-apocalyptic thriller series, The Irish End Games, The Mia Kazmaroff Mysteries, The Stranded in Provence Mysteries, The Claire Baskerville Mysteries, and my most recent series: The Savannah Time-Travel Mysteries. Sign up to be notified of new releases, sneak previews, giveaways and other book news! Go to:
