by Philip Eliot | Apr 29, 2026 | Science Fiction |
In a dark vision of the future, where some humans (alphas) have developed abilities, thirteen-year-old Sebastian’s life is about to change. Sebastian thinks he is just an ordinary alpha off to join the Academy to refine his skills, but ‘the test’ shows something different. It turns out he is a Hybrid – a Quad-brid to be exact – and will grow up to be the most powerful alpha in more than two thousand years.Forced to join the Dark side of the Academy, Sebastian faces fear, rejection, and brutality. Making some unlikely friends and finding adventure, he strives to keep to the Light. However, in a final twist, unsure of who to trust, and what is real, Sebastian is faced with the ultimate decision of whether to embrace the Darkness …–For readers of: The Hunger Games – The Maze Runner – Divergent – older fans of Harry Potter
by Philip Eliot | Apr 29, 2026 | Christian Fiction |
Some secrets just won’t stay buried.
A construction site provides a horrific surprise when a worker uncovers the skeleton of a small child wrapped in a sleeping bag. Police Chief Matt Foley soon links the murder to another cold case, the hit-and-run death of Attorney Josh Bradford.
The long suppressed memory of the young victim’s childhood friend, Sara Bradford may hold the key to both crimes. But Matt has mixed emotions about Sara—his prime suspect in her husband’s murder.
Matt soon discovers the twenty-five year old mystery has the power to stretch across decades to kill again.
Christian Romantic Suspense
The Matt Foley/Sara Bradford Series in Order:
1. Works of Darkness
2. Then There Were None
3. Downfall (Coming Spring 2015)
by Philip Eliot | Apr 29, 2026 | Christian Fiction |
When the doctors told Huck his shattered leg would take a year to heal, he was angry. For years building St. Ninian’s Sanctuary and being its head of maintenance had been Huck’s identity, say nothing of how many demons the hard work kept at bay. With nothing to do now but heal, he’s lonely, haunted, and doesn’t know who he is.Pearl O’Day is the new head of the hospitality department, and she’s also the only single mother on the island. She’s not sure she belongs here—and some of the staff seems to agree—but she also has no other place to go if this doesn’t work out. She packed up her whole life in the States to work on this island retreat center at the bottom of the world. The job that seemed too good to be true might end up her biggest mistake, and that shakes her faith and her confidence to the core.God seems to have surprising plans for both Huck and Pearl, deep plans that will address their pasts, their pain, and their loneliness. It might take a little danger, a lot of misunderstanding, and some good old-fashioned forgiveness to get this pair where God wants them to be. The only hope is that they don’t lose something precious to both of them along the way.As the Mist Scatters is book two of the St. Ninian’s Sanctuary series, small-town Christian contemporary romance with a mysterious island twist.
by Philip Eliot | Apr 29, 2026 | Thriller & Suspense |
How do you save your child from the darkness inside them—when it’s already too late?One rainy night, Jennifer Hanson comes home to a nightmare she can never unsee: her twelve-year-old son, Shane, is stabbing their family cat to death. For years, Jennifer has feared Shane’s coldness, the way he’s been since “that accident” with his father—a tragedy everyone calls a fluke. But now, it’s clear: something is broken inside him. Something is growing.As her son shifts from troubled to terrifying, Jennifer is desperate to believe he can be saved. But when she discovers shocking photos of a dead girl on Shane’s phone—a girl the whole town thought died by misfortune—Jennifer must face what no mother wants to admit. How do you stop a child who was born evil?WARNING: This is a pitch-black psychological thriller exploring the most unsettling corners of parental fear. If you prefer lighter suspense or steer clear of disturbing fiction, this one is not for you.No sex. Minimal on-the-page violence, but explicit dark themes throughout.First in the Evil Trilogy—readable as a standalone.
by Philip Eliot | Apr 28, 2026 | Mystery |
In a sea of bachelors, Penelope’s dance card is a clue to murder.Dallas 1924In the wake of her husband’s untimely demise, Penelope van Kessler is coerced into attending a lavish ball by her meddling mother. With their family’s fortune teetering on the edge of extinction, Mother is determined to secure a wealthy match for her daughter. Whether she wants it or not.Dallas high society is crawling with eligible bachelors to save a family fortune. But when Penelope’s dance partner, a national hero pilot, drops dead outside of the speakeasy, she ignores societal norms and sets out to discover whodunit.The pilot’s suspicious death sends shockwaves through Dallas and leaves the police department scratching their heads. Armed with her charm, infectious laughter, and a razor-sharp mind, Penelope ruffles feathers and attempts to solve the puzzling mystery from the shadows.Will Penelope convince the skeptical authorities to accept her aid before the killer vanishes? Or will her stubborn pursuit of justice jeopardize her loved ones and their precarious fortune?———————————————–Death by Flapper is the first installment in the Heist Society Investigates 1920s cozy mystery series.If you enjoy the glittering world of flappers, secret speakeasies, and glamourous deceit this jazz age whodunit is for you! Heist Society Investigates Series OrderBook 1: Death by FlapperBook 2: Death by FortuneBook 3: Death by MatchmakerBook 4: Death by RailwayBook 5: Death by MidnightBook 6: Death by MistletoeBook 7: Death by High SeasBook 8: Death by Jack-o’-LanternBook 9: Death by SouthpawBook 10: Death by Mummy
