by Philip Eliot | Apr 29, 2026 | Cozy Mystery |
When an Upper Michigan Finnish-American Community is Shocked by Murder, Local Knitter Hatti Lehtinen Searches for Answers in A Pattern for Murder, a Cozy Knitting Mystery from Ann Yost—Red Jacket, Michigan, On the Keweenaw Peninsula—There’s never been a serious crime in the Keweenaw Peninsula—that anyone can remember. That is until Larry the Basset and Lydia the Poodle discover a fresh body below the lighthouse. The victim, a wealthy landowner recently returned from California, has been at odds with the community over a lighthouse slated to become a retirement home for local seniors.When Sheriff Horace A. Clump has no intention of giving up his Sunday brunch of pannukakku to pursue an investigation, Hatti Lehtinen, manager of The Bait and Stitch—a combination bait and knitting shop—is determined to find the killer herself. After all, she’s an Agatha Christie fan and besides, she’s desperate to protect her friends and relatives from false accusations. But as more bodies turn up and lies are uncovered, it becomes clear that not everybody in Hatti’s circle is innocent, after all.Don’t miss your chance to enjoy the smells and flavors of the Finnish community and the Keweenaw Peninsula by trying the recipe for pannukakku included at the end of the book!”Yost provides an entertaining combination of mystery and romance with a dose of Finnish tradition.” — Kirkus ReviewPublisher’s Note: The Bait and Stitch Cozy Mystery Series will be enjoyed by readers who appreciate clean, wholesome and humorous mysteries in ethnic settings. Readers who enjoy knitting mysteries as well as fans of Joanne Fluke, CeeCee James, Mildred Abbott and the Black Sheep Knitting Mysteries will not want to miss this captivating series by Ann Yost.The Bait & Stitch Cozy Mystery Series:A Pattern for MurderA Yarn Over MurderA Double-Pointed MurderA Fair Isle Murder
by Philip Eliot | Apr 29, 2026 | Cozy Mystery |
In this classic British mystery starring a sleuth who “has her place in detective fiction as surely as Lord Peter Wimsey or Hercule Poirot,” Miss Silver investigates a case of marital murder (Manchester Evening News).Lois has always dreamed of being a Latter. The Latter brothers are both so attractive—nearly as handsome as their stately manor, Latter End. After she spoils her relationship with one brother, Lois succeeds with the other, winning his heart with her good looks and a sizeable fortune from her first marriage. But even after they’ve wed, she never quite fits in with the family. Still, she hardly expects them to kill her.When the psychic Memnon warns her of murder by poison, Lois laughs it off and so does everyone else, but then, like clockwork, she’s dead. The weapon? Poison, of course. Only the brilliant governess-turned-detective Miss Maud Silver can solve this tantalizing case complicated by the bitterness that infests Latter End.
by Philip Eliot | Apr 29, 2026 | Cozy Mystery |
A grumpy innkeeper. A dead guest. Can he solve the locked-room mystery before his business crumbles into chaos?Imagine “Grumpy Old Men” meets “Schitt’s Creek.” In the heart of Redwoods Country, where even the towering trees whisper secrets, there’s an innkeeper who’s anything but welcoming. Meet Andy Shirley—a man who’s made grumpiness an art form, detesting both guests and life’s little inconveniences. Now a dead guest and a killer on the loose threaten not only Andy’s solitude but his livelihood.His cherished wife’s memory keeps him tethered to the small-town bed and breakfast they dreamt of running together. When a guest is found dead in a locked room, can this retired copy editor use his meticulous attention to detail to uncover the truth and save his business?Fearing this shocking event will deter future guests and buyers, Andy’s frustration intensifies as the sheriff shifts his focus to a higher profile case. Yet, amidst this turmoil, Andy’s even more shocked when the most unexpected event happens as he hunts for clues . . . he strikes up an unlikely friendship.Rivers and Creaks launches the humorous Redwoods Country cozy mystery series. If you like cranky but lovable characters, classic closed-door conundrums, and light-hearted fun, then you’ll love Marc Jedel’s laugh-out-loud tale.Buy Rivers and Creaks to dive into this captivating mystery today.
by Philip Eliot | Apr 29, 2026 | Children & Middle Grade |
Ten Little Axolotls (Ten Little Adventures – Lexile 490L)Deep in a cool freshwater world, ten little axolotls swim, play, and show off their feathery gills! From rocky caves to floating plants, they explore every corner of their shimmering home as readers count along from one to ten. This charming rhyming story introduces one of nature’s most fascinating creatures—perfect for curious young minds and budding scientists.Educators and Parents Will Appreciate:counting and early numeracyamphibians and freshwater ecosystemscuriosity, discovery, and scientific inquiryadaptation and regeneration factsgreat for STEM-based lessons and early reading practiceDive into discovery—count, explore, and learn with Ten Little Axolotls, the newest adventure in the Ten Little Adventures series!
by Philip Eliot | Apr 29, 2026 | Horror & Paranormal |
An ancient tomb promises untold treasures, but delivers something far more dangerous.Shadow, a deadly fey warrior with little patience for mortals, ends up stranded in White Haven after her ride with the Wild Hunt ends in disaster.Gabe is one of seven Nephilim, newly arrived from the spirit world where they have been trapped for millennia. He has a violent history that haunts him, and a father he wants answers from—if he ever finds him.They all have skills that mere mortals don’t—superior strength, agility, speed, and dubious morals that give them flexibility in their work.Harlan Beckett, a collector for The Orphic Guild, an organisation that searches for magical and occult goods for a high price, is always looking for hunters, and their mysterious founder has more than a passing interest in the Nephilim.Harlan’s client has discovered a tomb that promises untold treasures. The only problem? He can’t get past the magic that seals it.Cue Shadow, Gabe, and the team.The trouble is, there’s more in the tomb than they expected, and soon the hunters become the hunted.If you love action-packed urban fantasy, plenty of magic and mystery, great characters, lots of humour, and a slow-burn romance, you’ll love Spirit of the Fallen.Grab the first book in the White Haven Hunters series now. It’s the start of a wild ride!”Magic, legends, a bit of crime and sprinkle of love = great book.”“A fantastic spinoff from Whitehaven witch series.”“An absolute page turner from start to finish.”
