by Philip Eliot | Apr 21, 2026 | Crime Fiction |
She was already dying. Someone just sped it up.It was one drink too many for 72-year-old Evelyn Guilfoyle, found poisoned the morning after a raucous party. But the woman would have been dead in a few months anyway. Why the hurry…?Family, friends and neighbors had crammed into the tiny back garden pub that night. Too many suspects, one clever killer. Could this be a case DI Liam McLaughlin and his ragtag team from the Major Investigation Team will never solve?The second in the NUMBER ONE bestselling Derry Murder Mysteries, Death in Small Measures is a standalone, another gripping, gritty mystery thriller with jaw-dropping twists and a touch of Gerald Hansen’s signature dark humor.
by Philip Eliot | Apr 20, 2026 | Christian Nonfiction |
“What a man is must be shown to be more important than what he does.” In the Church today, there is a great emphasis on results, influence, impact, words, and actions. However, these outward manifestations of righteousness are meant to be the product of a heart deeply rooted in the love of Jesus Christ.In this prescient and wisdom-rich book, The Root of the Righteous, A.W. Tozer urges believers to fix their gaze—not on visible fruit—but on Jesus Himself, to focus their efforts on planting deep roots in Him. With a true devotion to knowing Christ Jesus, to following Him, to walking in His ways, the highly-valued fruit is simply and inevitably a product of communion with His all-powerful, ever-loving presence.A.W. Tozer (1897-1963) was an influential voice in evangelical American Christianity. As a pastor and an author, he challenged the hearts and minds of believers with his fierce intellect and heartfelt invitations, always with one goal in mind: that people would come to know God deeply, intimately, and truly. In The Root of the Righteous, Tozer’s ferocity and passion shine through, as he calls readers into deeper union with Jesus and ultimately into the true life of the Church.In this compilation of short meditations, Tozer reveals that in order to plant immovable roots in Jesus, the Christian must:Listen to GodReceive His counselEnjoy His presenceKnow ScriptureBe inspired by the SpiritCommit whole-heartedlyRefuse complacencyTozer says, “The message ‘Christ in you, the hope of glory’ (Colossians 1:27) needs to be restored to the Church.” This is the central decree of The Root of the Righteous: that the abiding presence of Jesus, through the gift of the Holy Spirit, in the hearts of believers is indeed the hope of the world. Through true intimacy with Christ, real, lasting fruit flourishes—righteousness flourishes—the very fruit that the world longs for.
by Philip Eliot | Apr 20, 2026 | Paranormal & Fantasy Romance |
Even the magically inclined know werewolves don’t exist. So why is her new rescue dog suddenly taking human form?When Meredith Townsend finds a dog locked in a basement at a madman’s compound, her magic immediately senses a lie. She knows it isn’t simply a dog, but she never expects a werewolf—since everyone knows they don’t exist.But not only does this rescue “dog” take human form, he happens to be none other than Jensen King, the man she had a torridly hot affair with—before he disappeared without a trace. Now he needs Meredith’s help to find his sister—and the other Shifters stolen from his enclave—before they’re sold to the highest bidder at an underground magical auction.If Meredith and Jensen fail, war looms on the horizon between Aspect and Shifter societies. If they succeed, do two people from such a different background have a chance at making love work?
by Philip Eliot | Apr 20, 2026 | Paranormal & Fantasy Romance |
A witch walks into a bar…An energy-reader of many talents, Stella Campfield juggles paranormal consulting, website design, and the tricky art of being a good witch. Her sudden streak of bad luck takes a nosedive when her best friend accidentally opens a portal to another dimension! A dangerous essence slips through, and Stella blames herself. Fixing the problem brings her face-to-face with the captivating stranger from the bar, the one whose addictive energy she can’t ignore. Romance isn’t on her agenda, especially with a police officer.And the cop says…Lucas Martinez believes in facts, not magic, but investigating a noise complaint draws him into the world of the paranormal—and right back to the enchanting woman he met at the bar. Burned floors? Floating books? Nothing adds up, so he enlists Stella’s unusual skills. Consulting with a witch might ruin his reputation, yet he can’t resist staying close to Stella as the bizarre mystery tightens around her.Then a dark force stirs, something—or someone—that may have been there all along.
by Philip Eliot | Apr 20, 2026 | Romantic Suspense |
No good deed goes unpunished… Newly widowed Kate Huntington agrees to help her closest friend’s elderly aunt with a problem, but the “problem” ends up dead. And Kate finds herself embroiled in a police investigation. To clear Aunt Betty, she and her cohorts must wade through a brimming pool of suspects—some of whom have secrets they’d prefer to keep buried.As the investigation progresses, Kate finds it harder and harder to deny her attraction to the PI her friend Rob has hired. But it’s too soon; she’s still grieving for her beloved husband. Then Rob surprises everyone with his intense and negative reaction to the potential romance. Is he only concerned that Kate will get hurt, or could he be jealous?Meanwhile, the residents of Aunt Betty’s retirement community continue to die off, and not from natural causes. Soon the question becomes not whether they’ll find the killer, but at what cost…her friendship with Rob? Or one of their lives?(While part of a series, this story is designed to also be read and enjoyed as a stand-alone.)
