by Philip Eliot | Mar 3, 2026 | Action & Adventure |
“Freeman kicks off a new series set in Renaissance-era Italy with this stylish espionage thriller [and] brings the period to vivid life. Historical fans should give this a look.” Publishers Weekly”Rise of the Black Cross has it all: action, adventure, high-seas villains, corrupt officials, and even romance.” Readers’ Favorite (5-star review)”A Renaissance spy adventure that keeps you on the edge of your seat. Steve Freeman has done well to cleverly interweave suspense, history, culture, and a mystery to keep the reader engaged. Highly recommend for those that enjoy action historical fiction in the times of the famous Medici family and Leonardo da Vinci.” Reedsy Discovery (five-star review)During the height of the Renaissance, a fleet of mysterious ships invades the Italian coast, threatening the Republic of Florence.Commissioned by ruler Lorenzo de’ Medici to discover the source of the invasion and mount a defense, enigmatic sea captain Niccolo Corsini must navigate political waters as treacherous as any typhoon, where discerning friend from foe proves nearly impossible. While attempting to identify the sponsor of this hostile force, Niccolo enlists the help of young Leonardo da Vinci to devise a strategy against an enemy fleet twice the size of the Florentine navy.Yet even with da Vinci’s assistance, how can Niccolo hope to save the Republic from utter destruction when the overwhelming enemy fleet arrives in one week’s time?A pulse-pounding series starter perfect for fans of Dan Brown!
by Philip Eliot | Mar 3, 2026 | Mystery |
Inspired by shocking true events, “The Midwife’s Remedy” is a haunting exploration of desperation, courage, and the deadly lengths one woman will go to protect those who cannot protect themselves…Some cures are more deadly than the disease…In the quiet Hungarian village of Nagyrev, hidden among fields of barley and whispered secrets, something sinister is brewing.When war sweeps the men away, the women of Nagyrev discover a dangerous freedom they’ve never known—only to see it threatened when the men return, bitter and broken. As bruises blossom again behind closed doors, the village midwife, Zsuzsanna, decides she has seen enough. She offers the women something their husbands never could: escape.But freedom comes at a price.One by one, husbands and fathers begin to die, their deaths quiet, mysterious, and untraceable. At first, it’s justice. Then it’s mercy. But soon, it becomes something darker.In Nagyrev, monsters wear familiar faces—and the truth may be more chilling than fiction.
by Philip Eliot | Mar 3, 2026 | Crime Fiction |
Russian-American detective A. A. Valnikov is a burned-out homicide detective who gets teamed with Natalie Zimmerman, twice-divorced with a grudge against men. These unlikely partners are assigned the strange case of a stolen show dog being held for ransom. In this bittersweet tale that the Los Angeles Times called “terrifying and romantic,” the partners will find much more than they ever could have imagined. Cosmopolitan called it “fast, colorful and gripping . . . as touching as it is breathlessly entertaining.”
by Philip Eliot | Mar 3, 2026 | Cozy Mystery |
Utterly captivating. Perfect for fans of The Marlow Murder Club Mysteries’ Michael Wood, bestselling crime fiction author’A humorous, gripping cosy mystery story that every crime fiction lover will really enjoy’ Fiona Leitch, bestselling cosy crime authorNothing is deadlier than angry readers… especially when you murder one of their own.When the manager of The Quaint Bookshop is found slumped between the shelves, the four members of the shop’s reading group decide to put into action all the skills they’ve picked up from their favourite fictional detectives.If anyone knows how to solve a killer of a crime, it’s a team of murder-mystery superfans. The police might be investigating but the reading group are on the case…Readers LOVE Murder by the Book:’This talented author has written a page turner. Curl up with a warm cozy blanket and become lost in this story’ ?????????? ‘The devoted superfans of murder mysteries find themselves sleuthing for real … Excellent’ ?????????? ‘Captivating and fun murder mystery book with some fantastic characters and a gorgeous final twist to boot’ ?????????? ‘I hope this is the first of many murders for the group to solve’ ?????????? ‘A must-have for cozy crime fans’ ?????????? ‘The perfect cosy murder mystery to curl up in front of the fire with’ ???????? ‘A really exciting story with very likeable characters’ ????????
by Philip Eliot | Mar 3, 2026 | Cozy Mystery |
Murder. Theatre. Community secrets.Journalist Jade Riley hosts a dinner at her parents’ idyllic country property with members of the local amateur theatre society. The next morning, she finds one of her guests dead in a dam.As Jade investigates, the players tighten their grip on long-held secrets. Grudges and tangled motives emerge, and the past refuses to stay buried.At the same time, a proposal from her boyfriend forces Jade to consider how much she’s willing to give up for love.An atmospheric, fast-paced mystery, THE MAN IN THE DAM is the third book in Andrea Barton’s Jade Riley Mysteries series.
