by Philip Eliot | Mar 11, 2026 | Action & Adventure |
An American ex-pat attempts to solve a 6,000-year-old riddle with a mysterious medallion won in a card game in this swashbuckling historical thriller.What mystical secrets lie beneath the Great Pyramids?The world changes for Ethan Gage—one-time assistant to the renowned Ben Franklin—on a night in post-revolutionary Paris, when he wins a mysterious medallion in a card game. Framed soon after for the murder of a prostitute and facing the grim prospect of either prison or death, the young expatriate American barely escapes France with his life—choosing instead to accompany the new emperor, Napoleon Bonaparte, on his glorious mission to conquer Egypt. With Lord Nelson’s fleet following close behind, Gage sets out on the adventure of a lifetime. And in a land of ancient wonder and mystery, with the help of a beautiful Macedonian slave, he will come to realize that the unusual prize he won at the gaming table may be the key to solving one of history’s greatest and most perilous riddles: who built the Great Pyramids . . . and why?Praise for Napoleon’s Pyramids”[A] superb historical thriller. . . . Riveting battle scenes, scantily clad women, mathematical puzzles, mysteries of the pharaohs, reckless heroism, hairsbreadth escapes and undaunted courage add up to unbeatable adventure rivaling the exploits of George Macdonald Fraser’s Harry Flashman. Readers will cheer.” —Publishers Weekly, starred review”It has a plot as satisfying as an Indiana Jones film and offers enough historical knowledge to render the reader a fascinating raconteur on the topics of ancient Egypt and Napoleon Bonaparte.” —USA Today”Rich in period detail and ancient mythology. . . . The novel is a big, exciting romp that will keep high-concept thriller fans on the edge of their seats.” —Booklist
by Philip Eliot | Mar 11, 2026 | Mystery |
A bloody murder on a train yields impossible questions for a police superintendent in this Golden Age classic—”An excellent straight detective story” (Dashiell Hammett, New York Post).When the 10:35 local train from Horston arrives at Kempsford Junction, the porter is startled to find a body stowed beneath a seat in one of the first-class compartments. The victim is wealthy businessman Oswald F. Preston, shot five times in the head with bullets of different calibers.As police superintendent Ross digs into who Preston was and who would want him dead, several suspects arise, including his wife’s lover, a former employee, and a young heiress. Then there are a few strange questions to answer—like whose broken glasses are in the train compartment? Why is burnt paper left at the scene? How did the suspect kill the victim so quickly and remain unseen? And what does all of this have to do with a dead ram?With many pieces in this puzzling mystery, a seasoned veteran like Ross will need to keep his wits about him if he hopes to book the killer a one-way trip to prison . . .”If you want a good, concise, well-written detective story read The Two Tickets Puzzle by J. J. Connington.” —Vita Sackville-West”[The Two Tickets Puzzle] makes its author’s already secure reputation doubly sure. . . . Simply an astonishingly straightforward and workmanlike tale.” —Daily Herald (UK)”Thrilling. . . . Mr. Connington knows how to maintain the general excitement.” —Derbyshire Times (UK)”A new detective story from Mr. Connington is always welcome, and his admirers will have no cause for complaint, for Mr. Connington deals them full measure and they will be sure of an hour or two of unalloyed pleasure in his skillful presentation and analysis.” —The Times Literary SupplementOriginally published in 1930.
by Philip Eliot | Mar 11, 2026 | Crime Fiction |
A serial killer, dormant for years, reawakens after viewing a Netflix docuseries depicting his string of homicides. The killer is not happy with his portrayal and no one in the cast and crew is safe! The first instalment of a gripping new thriller series set in Chicago and featuring a young sibling sleuth-duo and their working dogs.Siblings Cory and Crystal Pratt are still trying to get their lives together after a tragic accident which killed their parents years ago. The only thing that distracts them now is their jobs. With Crystal working as a newly minted detective at the Chicago Police Department and Cory owning a dog training academy with two human remains detection dogs of his own, their professional paths cross every now and then.Crime, and especially murder, in Chicago is nothing new, but when a string of killings happen that seem to be connected to a Netflix docuseries and its cast and crew, Cory and Crystal are called in to stop the number of bodies from piling any higher.But when the siblings start poking around the killer’s business, the killer sets their sights on the pair . . . and particularly on Cory and his dogs! Will they be able to escape the fury of the serial killer or become the newest victims? This fast-paced thriller, with insight into a serial killer’s mind, is a perfect up-all-night binge-read, and a great choice if you love spirited detectives, great action – and very good dogs!
by Philip Eliot | Mar 11, 2026 | Thriller & Suspense |
When a frantic girl claims her best friend was abducted, can a guilt-ridden former cop track down a young woman who has evaporated into thin air? Hungary, 2000. Peter Andrassy has a job he never wanted. Still reeling from the murder of his wife in NYC, he’s reluctantly accepted a job in the sex trafficking task force of the national police. Planning to quit, he hesitates when he’s contacted by a young woman frantic to find her missing friend. Unable to walk away, he agrees to help.As he investigates the disappearance, he discovers she’s not the only one. Multiple abductions have taken place in the same downtown nightclub. When Zsuzsa, the intoxicating bartender, offers to work undercover in the club, he knows he’s walking a dangerous line.Can Peter find the missing girls and expose the trafficking syndicate?Praise for Pursuit of Demons“Fascinating storyline. The foreshadowing was lightly placed and kept me guessing almost to the end.”“Great book! Such a unique ending.”“It was a good book, and I look forward to reading more in the series. Fascinating characters and interesting descriptions of places all wrapped up in a good story.”“Wow! This book was amazing… great character development and plot!”“Great characters, plot lines, and twists!”“Excellent and memorable. The story unfolds nicely and blends seamlessly up to the ending.”“I’ve now read the 3 available books in the Vanished Series and can’t wait to read the 4th. Love the characters, the geographical content about Hungary, the storyline is very believable, great books.”“Felt like I was in Europe.”“So engrossing and well-written.”
by Philip Eliot | Mar 11, 2026 | Crime Fiction |
Reluctant Allies, Small-town Secrets, & Stormy Weather Old cowboy-turned-fixer TUPER is hired to find five-year-old MASON, who was likely taken by his father. But when Mason’s father is found dead, the boy is nowhere to be seen. In a futile search during a cold Montana blizzard, TUPER and his hacker friend LANA pursue a quest that blurs into insanityand murder. As wounded TUPER fights to stay alive in the bitter cold, LANA searches cyberspace and finds someone working hard to ensure secrets remain secret—especially Mason’s true identity. Mason’s Missing is the first book in the Tuper Mystery Series and a gripping tale of suspense and redemption that will keep you hooked until the end.
