by Philip Eliot | Jul 20, 2026 | Science Fiction |
“Trust me, my love. And remember—the world is not what we’ve been told.”It’s been years since seventeen-year-old Ayla Livingston’s mother was taken and now she’s forced to run again. But the father she barely knows has finally found her and takes her to Inner World, a powerful civilization hidden beneath the Earth’s surface.Built on advanced technology and genetic perfection, Inner World is unveiling a war with the Surface. Not even her father, its highest-ranking military official, can stop it.Ayla’s only chance to change the future is to compete in the Rite, a brutal competition testing mind, body, and spirit. Win, and Ayla earns influence among those who rule. Lose, and she lives the rest of her life without power, forced to watch the invasion unfold in silence.Her assigned trainer for the Rite is brilliant, relentless—and forbidden. Fiercely loyal to the system she longs to dismantle, he pushes her to her limits as the Rite draws them dangerously close. But triumph carries its own sentence: the Pairing, a mandatory genetic bonding that will determine who she is allowed to love.As war looms, Ayla must decide. Submit to the system or risk everything to tear it down.
by Philip Eliot | Jul 20, 2026 | Horror & Paranormal |
“If you love cozy fantasy, you do NOT want to miss this series! If I could give it 10 stars, I would!” Reader review, ?????Pull up a chair, pour yourself a cup of tea and let the Mudpuddle Bookshop work its magic. An unputdownable cozy fantasy for anyone who believes it’s never too late for second chances, true love’s kiss, or a really good cookie…Maida Westabrook has never set foot in Primrose Court—the hidden magical neighbourhood her mother left behind. But when she inherits the Mudpuddle Bookshop and Cafe, a creaky, enchanted Queen Anne house where the tea is always brewing and the lemon drizzle cookies vanish faster than you can bake them, she’s pulled into a world she was never meant for.There’s just one problem: Maida is Ordinary. No magic, no powers, no pointy boots. Its longtime caretaker—her formidable great-grandaunt Minerva—has spent decades protecting the shop and its priceless magical archives. She’s not about to hand it all over to a girl who can’t even cast a cleaning spell.But when a mysterious locket appears and the Mudpuddle vanishes without a trace, Maida discovers she may not be quite as Ordinary as everyone assumed. Now, surrounded by feuding witches, volatile shifters, terrible cheese puns, and a century-old love story that refuses to stay buried, she must uncover her family’s magical legacy before it’s lost for good.Perfect for fans of J. Penner and Sarah Beth Durst. The Mudpuddle Manual of Natural Magic is book one of a bestselling cozy fantasy series featuring:Cottagecore witchcraftAn enchanted bookshop & caféOrdinary discovers a magical legacySecond chance romanceFound familyCozy fantasy with a mystery at its heartWhat readers are saying about this book:”Enchanting and adorable… I loved the writing style… Very well done. I strongly recommend. ” Reader review, ??????????”I had such a fantastic time reading this book… cleverly different than all the others I have read, and that’s A LOT. Waiting on baited breath to start the next.” Reader review, ??????????”I could not put this book down! Loved all the characters.” Reader review, ??????????”Like my favourite cozy bits of the Chronicles of Narnia… charming, funny and nostalgic… it felt like manifesting a happy ending.” Reader review, ??????????”Amazing, unexpected, still in awe… so interesting, so delightful. What a wonderful world.” Reader review, ??????????”Once hooked, I hated to put this book down… really good storytelling. I finished the last chapter with a smile on my face.” Reader review, ??????????”Magic and Mayhem… ends up wonderfully. Well worth reading!” Reader review, ??????????”It really amazes me… So so glad there’s more than one!” Reader review, ??????????”It will pull you into the magical world and have you wanting to keep reading.” Reader review, ??????????”Fun and cleverly different.” Reader review, ??????????
by Philip Eliot | Jul 20, 2026 | Paranormal & Fantasy Romance |
I knew my fiance’s rich family had secrets, but I didn’t expect them to involve summoning a monster on Krampusnacht.Trapped in a remote mountain cabin, I’m forced to participate in their dangerous family tradition: sign my name in blood, summon Krampus, and evade him until dawn. Krampus will reward anyone who hides, and punish anyone he catches depending on how naughty they’ve been.But they don’t know just how naughty I can be. Faced with the hulking, horned monster, I offer a deal: save my punishment for the end of the night, and I’ll help him catch the family who’s been cheating at this game for decades.The night soon turns bloody, and every sin I commit at Krampus’s side will make my own eventual punishment worse. Still, I’m determined to get my revenge even if it kills me. And as the night goes on, I’m starting to crave the release Krampus offers, especially if it involves those huge hands or forked tongue…At the end of the night, I’ll find out just how much punishment I can take.Punished by Krampus is a standalone romantic horror novella (~35k) full of both steam and scares. Intended for mature audiences.
by Philip Eliot | Jul 20, 2026 | Crime Fiction |
While recovering from injuries at a seaside resort, the Yorkshire detective stumbles onto a deadly smalltown scandal in this acclaimed crime series.A bomb couldn’t kill Detective Superintendent Andy Dalziel—but his convalescence at the Avalon Clinic in the quaint seaside resort of Sandytown (“Home of the Healthy Holiday”) just might. Sneaking out to the local pub provides Fat Andy with a bit of necessary diversion, allowing him a pint or two on the sly, plus an update on the world of trouble outside the clinic. Of particular note are the conflicting plans of a pair of powerful landowners who want to put Sandytown more prominently on the map. But when a rather macabre murder calls Chief Inspector Peter Pascoe onto the scene, Fat Andy realizes that Avalon itself is no sanctuary from the lethal secrets of the local elite—or from the death tide that now, suddenly, is rising quite rapidly.
by Philip Eliot | Jul 20, 2026 | Thriller & Suspense |
A stolen nuke. A rogue AI. And one agent racing to stop the next world war.When an attack breaches a decommissioned Soviet nuclear facility, ICSS agent Robert Dart is sent to investigate. But what begins as a search for stolen uranium quickly spirals into a deadly game of deception, where nothing—and no one—can be trusted.As Dart delves deeper, he uncovers a conspiracy that spans decades. Alliances blur, enemies become allies, and the line between reality and illusion fades. With time running out, Dart must confront the ghosts of his past and a future controlled by machines.The Show Must Go On is a gripping techno-thriller that explores the lengths to which nations will go to maintain power and the human cost of secrets buried deep. Perfect for fans of espionage, artificial intelligence dilemmas, and high-stakes political intrigue.
