by Philip Eliot | Feb 20, 2026 | Thriller & Suspense |
Is your husband so horrible that you’d ask your best friend to kill him? Penny: I know my husband has cheated on me. But I can’t believe what I just found in the bedside drawer. Are my children safe . . . ? Lisa: The first time he did it was on our wedding anniversary. He broke down in tears afterwards. That’s the thing about Simon. He’s always sorry . . . until the next time. Holly: My husband is useless. He just loafs around the house all day and spends my money. But now I think he’s done something far worse. We’ve descended on Penny’s stunning country home for a rare girls’ weekend. As the cocktails flow, it turns out we’re all keeping secrets. Bloody hell, we sure can pick them. We clink our glasses. “Here’s to our horrible husbands. May they get what’s coming to them.” Good friends will die for you. But only best friends will kill for you. Please note this book contains themes of domestic abuse that some readers may find upsetting. AN EXHILARATING PSYCHOLOGICAL THRILLER FULL OF EXTREMELY DARK HUMOUR WITH TWISTS THAT WILL MAKE YOU GASP. Perfect for fans of Alice Feeney, Sue Watson, John Marrs, Jane E. James, Shalini Boland and Valerie Keogh. READERS LOVE HORRIBLE HUSBANDS : ????? ‘ The best book I’ve read all year . Couldn’t put it down.’ Casey L. ????? ‘WOW! Tons of twists and turns, and an ending I never saw coming .’ Debbie D. ????? ‘A fantastic psychological suspense . . . I was hooked from the first page .’ Kathryn M. ????? ‘ An absolute must-read .’ Stephanie Crain ????? ‘ Loved it .’ Riley W. ????? ‘ Left me gasping for breath from the unbelievable twists that just started coming and didn’t let up.’ Leanne D. ????? ‘Riveting . . . I couldn’t not put this book down. Among the best I have read this year .’ Sue E. ????? ‘A very big surprise that I didn’t see coming. Absolutely gripping .’ Mandy B. ????? ‘ Wickedly addictive . A twisty, unpredictable ride from start to finish. Countless twists and turns.’ Tonya
by Philip Eliot | Feb 20, 2026 | Thriller & Suspense |
” Dizzying . . . Audiences who wished the TV series The Bear had made room for Russian mobsters are in for a treat” Kirkus Reviews Starred Review Sagarine Pfister is a great cook but has been blacklisted by almost every restaurant in Chicago. She gets her chance at Louie’s, a below-average restaurant, the only place that will give her a job. Things change when she finds head chef Louie Ferrar dead in the walk-in freezer of his restaurant. But instead of closing the place down, the owner, Russian gang boss Anatoly Morzov, not only offers her Louie’s job, but also the position as his personal chef. Sagarine agrees, and while she knows she’s playing with fire, the chance to turn out extraordinary food at both the restaurant and for Morzov’s extravagant private parties is just too tempting. While the Chicago P.D. searches for Louie’s killer, the FBI pressures Sagarine to inform on the gang. She has no choice, but things take another dangerous turn when she falls for one of Morzov’s lieutenants. As Sagarine becomes more deeply involved with the gang and with her lover, the FBI’s demands put her at increased risk of discovery. She has to make a decision about where her loyalties lie as she finds herself running for her life.
by Philip Eliot | Feb 20, 2026 | Thriller & Suspense |
When the power grid fails, the only thing left to rely on is each other. Retired state trooper Major Dave Elliott lives a quiet life on his rural farm with his granddaughter, his dog, and the steady rhythm of small-town routines. Neighbors know one another. Doors stay unlocked. Life is predictable. Until the lights go out. A coordinated cyberattack shuts down the power grid, and within hours the world beyond their county roads begins to unravel. With no communication, no law enforcement, and no way to know what’s coming next, families start arriving at Major’s gate looking for refuge. He lets them in. As the group works together to protect the farm and share what they have, Major’s granddaughter begins noticing something strange.Clouds appear before danger strikes; warnings no one else can see. When her visions prevent a deadly attack, Major realizes the blackout wasn’t just a disaster. Someone planned it. And whatever is happening beyond their fields is moving closer. In a world growing more uncertain by the hour, this small community will have to rely on trust, courage, and each other to survive what’s coming. Danger in the Clouds is a gripping small-town survival thriller about neighbors becoming family, quiet courage in the face of chaos, and the strength found behind a closed gate when the rest of the world goes dark.
by Philip Eliot | Feb 20, 2026 | Thriller & Suspense |
In the heart of the Andes, an archaeological dream is threatened by a sinister plot. When former black ops field agent Rex Dalton and his trusty K9 companion, Digger, form an unexpected friendship with a retired American couple, they are invited to join an expedition to a secluded village nestled high in the Andes Mountains. The couple’s intention to invest in the archaeological site there appears to be a promising venture, but all is not what it seems. Dalton’s instincts quickly uncover a sinister con targeting his new friends, and the masterminds behind this elaborate scheme prove they will go to any lengths to protect their interests. He and Digger are caught in the crosshairs of a dangerous game. With the stakes rising, Rex must use his cunning to outmaneuver his adversaries and bring justice to the deserving before it’s too late. The Inca Con is the pulse-pounding fourth instalment in JC Ryan’s electrifying Rex Dalton K9 Thrillers series, but can also be enjoyed as a gripping standalone. ____________________________________________________________________ Praise for The Inca Con : ? ? ? ? ? Rex and Digger surpass themselves yet again!!! ? ? ? ? ? Great story, creatively written with wonderful characters and interesting environments will keep you reading long into the night. ? ? ? ? ? I love all of J C Ryan books. They are written with intelligence and style that we like very much. ? ? ? ? ? This is an excellent book about greed, deception, murder and salvation. The plot is well done. The book is full of action and emotions. ? ? ? ? ? Exciting, interesting, keeps you wanting to turn just ONE more page. I highly recommend this book; you won’t regret it!!!
by Philip Eliot | Feb 20, 2026 | Historical Romance |
In the final years of the American Revolution, Noah and Jake Maclean — time travelers from the present day — navigate war, love, and betrayal. Noah serves as George Washington’s aide?de?camp, witnessing history up close, while Jake, a furniture apprentice in Philadelphia, wrestles with guilt over his civilian role. Pursued by relentless British spy Malachi Maine, the brothers guard a family secret that could alter the war’s outcome. In LET TIME FLY, the epic conclusion of the Stone Shed trilogy, ambitions and armies collide as America and Britain march toward a final showdown at Yorktown.
