by Philip Eliot | Feb 16, 2026 | Action & Adventure |
The book that introduced millions of readers to Jake Grafton. A smash bestseller, Coonts’s explosive Vietnam novel captures carrier combat with unparalleled authenticity. An instant classic the start of an amazing series. No one before or since ever captured the world of Navy carrier pilots with the gripping realism of Vietnam veteran Stephen Coonts, who lived the life he wrote about. More than a flying story, Flight of the Intruder is also one of the best novels ever written about the Vietnam experience. It’s all here—the flying, the dying, the blood and bombs and bullets, and the sheer joy—and terror—of life at full throttle. “Gripping…Smashing. — The Wall Street Journal Grazing the Vietnam treetops at night at just under the speed of sound, A-6 Intruder pilot Jake “Cool Hand” Grafton knows exactly how precarious life is. Landing on a heaving aircraft carrier, dodging missiles locked on his fighter, flying through clouds of flak—he knows each flight could be his last. Yet he straps himself into a cockpit every day. “Extraordinary!”— Tom Clancy Then a bullet kills his bombardier while they’re hitting another ‘suspected’ truck depot. Jake wonders what his friend died for—and why? Hitting pointless targets selected by men piloting desks just doesn’t make sense. Maybe it’s time to do something worthwhile. Something that will make a difference… “Superbly written.” — Washington Times Jake and his new bombardier, ice-cold Tiger Cole, are going to pick their own target and hit the enemy where it hurts. But to get there and back in one piece is going to take a lot of nerve, even more skill, and an incredible amount of raw courage. Before it’s over, they’re going to fly into hell. “Coonts sets the bar for military adventure fiction, and the Grafton novels remain the genre’s gold standard.” — Tom Clancy MORE PRAISE FOR THE JAKE GRAFTON SERIES “Jake Grafton is one of thriller fiction’s most compelling heroes—bold, human, and unforgettable.” — The New York Times “A landmark military-thriller series: authentic, tightly plotted, and relentlessly exciting.” — Publishers Weekly “Coonts’s mastery of aviation action and geopolitical tension finds its fullest expression in the Grafton novels.” — Booklist “Razor-sharp storytelling with the authority of lived experience—Grafton feels real, and so do the stakes.” — Library Journal “The Jake Grafton books deliver everything readers crave: high drama, moral complexity, and white-knuckle suspense.” — The Washington Post
by Philip Eliot | Feb 16, 2026 | Action & Adventure |
Why would a collector of ancient American artifacts hand over his prized pieces to a historian and then shoot himself in the head? And why does an ancient Templar scroll in his possession refer to Jesus as “The Thief on the Cross?” The answers place historian Cameron Thorne at the dangerous intersection of secret American history and modern geopolitical intrigue. Following clues contained in ancient American artifacts and medieval European masterpieces, Cameron and his fiancée Amanda Spencer race to uncover the true secrets of early Christianity before a splinter group of religious zealots can silence them forever. Based on actual historical artifacts, and illustrated. Publishers Weekly says of the author, “BRODY DOES A TERRIFIC JOB OF WRAPPING HIS RESEARCH IN A FAST-PACED THRILL RIDE.” This is a stand-alone novel with recurring characters. These books can be read in any order. *WARNING: Not recommended for readers with strong religious beliefs.*
by Philip Eliot | Feb 16, 2026 | Crime Fiction |
An unputdownable story of murder, revenge and betrayal from international number one bestseller Jeffrey Archer. THE CLOCK IS TICKING IN THIS ROLLERCOASTER RIDE OF A THRILLER… In London , the Metropolitan Police set up a new Unsolved Murders Unit—a cold case squad—to catch the criminals nobody else can. In Geneva , millionaire art collector Miles Faulkner—convicted of forgery and theft—was pronounced dead two months ago. So why is his unscrupulous lawyer still representing a dead client? On a luxury liner en route to New York , the battle for power within a wealthy dynasty is about to turn to murder. And at the heart of all three investigations are Detective Chief Inspector William Warwick , rising star of the department, and ex-undercover agent Ross Hogan , brought in from the cold. But can they catch the killers before it’s too late? Praise for Jeffrey Archer: “Archer is a master entertainer.” — Time “Cunning plots, silken style…Archer plays a cat-and-mouse game with the reader.” — The New York Times “One of the top ten storytellers in the world.” — Los Angeles Times “A storyteller in the class of Alexandre Dumas.” — The Washington Post Over My Dead Body was a New York Times bestseller November 7th 2021.
by Philip Eliot | Feb 16, 2026 | Cozy Mystery |
A feline witness, a deadly secret, and a web of deceit… Forty-year-old Angela Atkinson has successfully established her own private investigation business with her partner-in-paws, Ruff McPaw. Together, they’ve solved several cases, using Angela’s smarts and Ruff’s nose and intuition. When Nancy Flanders, the town librarian, is found dead of apparent suicide, Angela’s boyfriend David, a long-time library patron and Nancy’s friend, suspects foul play. He knows she was about to leave on a Caribbean cruise, so why would she abruptly end her life? The investigation causes friction between Angela and Chief Helbar, head of the local police, who is up to his ears in an embezzlement investigation. He dismisses murder, citing Nancy’s suicide note which was personally handwritten. As Angela dives further into the case, she and Ruff discover an odd clue in the note and some unusual things about the crime scene that don’t quite add up. Things come to a head when the duo find the library’s pet cat covered in a strange, powdery substance, leading them to believe that he is the sole witness to a meticulously disguised murder. Angela and Ruff must use all their smarts to piece together the strange clues and outwit a terrifyingly manipulative mastermind… “Purr Purr Purloin is a charming story with adorable moments with Ruff McPaw, a twisty mystery, an Eggy crisis, and even a little romance.” –5 Stars, Readers’ Favorite Purr Purr Purloin is the sixth book in the Ruff McPaw Mysteries series. If you adore intriguing cozy mysteries with beautiful small towns and a really adorable dog, then you won’t want to miss out on Angela and Ruff’s fun and unforgettable cases.
by Philip Eliot | Feb 16, 2026 | Cozy Mystery |
This book checked all the boxes – charming characters, a tight-knit community, and a mystery that kept me guessing right up until the end. It’s one of those stories that makes you want to curl up with a cup of tea and read all evening’ Reader review ????? ‘A well-written and intriguing storyline with some unexpected plot twists’ Reader review ????? Wish accidental detective Zoe Pascal bonne chance as she finds herself embroiled in another murder! Zoe Pascal has settled into her new life in the picturesque village of Sainte-Catherine, running her beloved bookshop with her new companion, Russell the dog. When an old friend invites Zoe to join her family at Chateau Palotte for the holidays, Zoe heads off into the French countryside to the grand, yet slightly dilapidated, castle. But there’s a frosty atmosphere at the chateau – and when the butler is found dead, Zoe is forced to ask: Was this an accident, or is there a murderer in the grounds? Soon, Zoe uncovers that everyone staying at the chateau has a motive for murder – can she uncover the truth, before they strike again? Don’t miss the next instalment in the utterly charming and cozy French Village Mystery series, perfect for fans of Clare Chase and Ian Moore! Readers love The French Village Mystery series: ‘A delightful, original and cleverly plotted murder mystery with a rich sense of place that made me feel I had been transported to the quaint charm of Southern France’ A.A. Chaudhuri ‘A delight from start to finish’ Reader review ????? ‘A murder mystery that is heartwarming, cosy and delightfully bookish’ Jamie West ‘With memorable characters and a rich sense of place, this book is perfect for fans of cosy whodunits’ Reader review ????? ‘Combines the charm of a Provençal setting with a cleverly plotted puzzle that will keep readers guessing until the final page’ Tim Stretton ‘Utterly enjoyable’ Reader review ????? ‘Colourful characters, a beautifully drawn location and a mystery within a mystery make this an eminently satisfying cosy’ Neil Daws
