by Philip Eliot | Jun 13, 2026 | Crime Fiction |
A thrilling spin on the classic Sherlock Holmes murder mystery…
Thelonius (Theo) Holmes is a private investigator and a direct descendant of Sherlock Holmes. When eerily similar homicides by euthanasia pop up in both San Diego and Las Vegas, Holmes is called in by the San Diego and Vegas police departments to help.
Working with the cutting-edge and beautiful AI robot named P.A.M. and his recently hired assistant, Delaney Watson, Holmes and his team realizes they are faced with contradictory evidence. While DNA suggests one serial killer murdering the homeless in both cities, eye witnesses suggest two killers.
The contradictory evidence doesn’t end there. Bizarre connections to Elvis Presley and the beautiful song that pays homage to his life—Black Velvet—appear in the investigations, as well.
What connection does this have to the murder sprees afoot? Who is behind the killings in San Diego and Vegas? Can Theo, Delaney, P.A.M. and the police detectives uncover the truth in time to save the homeless in both cities?
Black Velvet is a contemporary murder mystery perfect for fans of police procedurals and forensic thrillers. Filled with unique characters, forensic and AI science, and engaging plot twists, this is a great addition to any bookshelf. Grab a copy today!
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by Philip Eliot | Jun 13, 2026 | Mystery |
A thrilling spin on the classic Sherlock Holmes murder mystery…
Thelonius (Theo) Holmes is a private investigator and a direct descendant of Sherlock Holmes. When eerily similar homicides by euthanasia pop up in both San Diego and Las Vegas, Holmes is called in by the San Diego and Vegas police departments to help.
Working with the cutting-edge and beautiful AI robot named P.A.M. and his recently hired assistant, Delaney Watson, Holmes and his team realizes they are faced with contradictory evidence. While DNA suggests one serial killer murdering the homeless in both cities, eye witnesses suggest two killers.
The contradictory evidence doesn’t end there. Bizarre connections to Elvis Presley and the beautiful song that pays homage to his life—Black Velvet—appear in the investigations, as well.
What connection does this have to the murder sprees afoot? Who is behind the killings in San Diego and Vegas? Can Theo, Delaney, P.A.M. and the police detectives uncover the truth in time to save the homeless in both cities?
Black Velvet is a contemporary murder mystery perfect for fans of police procedurals and forensic thrillers. Filled with unique characters, forensic and AI science, and engaging plot twists, this is a great addition to any bookshelf. Grab a copy today!
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by Philip Eliot | Jun 13, 2026 | Christian Fiction |
After tragedy tears their world apart, Vera and Dominic Miller go from the power couple of garden design to strangers trapped in a marriage only God can fix—but neither of them knows how to reach Him from where they stand.Eighteen months after losing their son, Vera is barely holding herself together, while Dominic’s distance feels less like grief and more like abandonment she doesn’t know how to forgive. Then, just when she thinks there’s nothing left to lose, betrayal cuts deeper—because the man she’s still married to has been secretly working with her biggest competitor.Some wounds refuse to heal, but when Vera proposes one last project together—a memorial garden for their son—Dominic seizes it as his final chance to win back the woman he never stopped loving.But Vera isn’t trying to rebuild their marriage. She’s trying to bury it with something beautiful.Working together side-by-side for the first time since the loss of their son, every step closer to the garden forces them deeper into the grief they’ve been avoiding…and closer to truths neither of them is ready to face.Because love hasn’t disappeared. It’s just buried under guilt, silence, and everything they couldn’t save.Faith might be the only thing strong enough to keep them from falling apart forever, but faith requires surrender, and neither of them knows how to let go of the pain they’ve been holding onto.In this heart-wrenching tale of a fractured marriage, can Vera and Dominic find the courage to love again?Reviews for On the Sandy Beach:????? “This is a most beautiful story of dealing emotionally with the unexpected death of a child, its impact on their marriage relationship, the relentless pursuit of a greedy woman, and then….believing Jesus, repentance, forgiveness, and restoration! Well done, Jessie Gussman!” – LKR????? “This book will make you feel all the emotions.” – Mom of 8????? “This book kept me reading almost constantly!! The words flowed so smoothly. Jessie did it again! I love her books and emails.” – Cotton Top????? “I finished this book at 4:00 this morning. Jessie does a great job bringing the thoughts and emotions out.” – Amazon Customer????? “The story reminded me to try to focus more on Jesus than I do. I loved the story line and the fact that Jesus was working all the time.” – Kindle CustomerBooks in the Raspberry Ridge Series:On the Sandy BeachUnder the Rising MoonDown the Dirt RoadAround the Next BendInto the Golden DawnBeyond the Setting SunBeside the Rolling WavesBelow the Far HorizonOver the Verdant HillsBetween the Shady GrovesThrough the Dark Night
by Philip Eliot | Jun 12, 2026 | Crime Fiction |
A thrilling spin on the classic Sherlock Holmes murder mystery…
Thelonius (Theo) Holmes is a private investigator and a direct descendant of Sherlock Holmes. When eerily similar homicides by euthanasia pop up in both San Diego and Las Vegas, Holmes is called in by the San Diego and Vegas police departments to help.
Working with the cutting-edge and beautiful AI robot named P.A.M. and his recently hired assistant, Delaney Watson, Holmes and his team realizes they are faced with contradictory evidence. While DNA suggests one serial killer murdering the homeless in both cities, eye witnesses suggest two killers.
The contradictory evidence doesn’t end there. Bizarre connections to Elvis Presley and the beautiful song that pays homage to his life—Black Velvet—appear in the investigations, as well.
What connection does this have to the murder sprees afoot? Who is behind the killings in San Diego and Vegas? Can Theo, Delaney, P.A.M. and the police detectives uncover the truth in time to save the homeless in both cities?
Black Velvet is a contemporary murder mystery perfect for fans of police procedurals and forensic thrillers. Filled with unique characters, forensic and AI science, and engaging plot twists, this is a great addition to any bookshelf. Grab a copy today!
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by Philip Eliot | Jun 12, 2026 | Thriller & Suspense |
The all NEW heart-stopping, nail-biting thriller which will keep you guessing from Gemma Rogers bestselling author of The Honeymoon . Perfect for the fans of Shari Lapena and Lisa Jewell. Her every move is watched. They know everything…Abbi Montgomery thought her life was perfect until an anonymous email shatters it.Attached is a photo of her and her boyfriend, Rick in a moment that was meant to stay private. The message is clear: Do exactly as we say, or everyone will see.As the demands escalate, Abbi’s world begins to unravel. Someone is inside her life tracking her every move, invading her home, her work, her mind.She doesn’t know who to trust—her friends, her colleagues, even Rick. Everyone has something to hide.To keep her secret buried, Abbi must play The Watchers’ deadly game. But in a world built on secrets and lies, the most dangerous enemy may be closer than she thinks…Praise for Gemma Rogers:’Unputdownable. a nail-biting thriller that grips to the very last page’ – Keri Beevis’Excellent storyline – Rogers has excelled with this book! A massive five stars. Highly recommended’ – Reader Review‘Captivating and enthralling, I give this book five shiny golden stars’ – Anita Waller’A claustrophobic psychological thriller with an explosive finale. Gripping and absorbing’- David Beckler’Thrilling – Really enjoyed this book, it kept me up at night wanting to read more. Character’s good. Lots of twists. Loved the ending. Would definitely recommend it’ – Reader Review‘It’s a shocking thriller that grabs at your emotions on every page! Loved it’ – Lauren North’This book had me hooked within a few pages. I would really recommend it – just make sure you are free to keep reading it!’ – Reader Review‘A well-written and thoroughly entertaining thriller from a very talented author’ – John Nicholl‘A beautifully written edge-of-your-seat thriller that had me guessing right until the end’ – Dreda Say Mitchell’A brilliant thriller from an exciting new voice. Stalker it had me on the edge of my seat’ – Kerry Barnes’An atmospheric, taut thriller which keeps you hooked from the first page’ – Jacqui Rose
