by Philip Eliot | Feb 13, 2026 | Mystery |
Discover the first in a BRAND NEW gripping Tudor mystery from bestselling author John Pilkington. Perfect for fans of Andrew Taylor and S. J. Parris. ?? ‘Pilkington transports us back to the Elizabethan era so deftly you can smell the stink of it, and feel the danger lurking in every shadow.’ – Richard Cullen 1594, Bishopsgate Ward, London. Within the walls and without, unease and uncertainty lurk beneath the noise and bustle of a smoky, teeming city. Matthew Cutler, newly widowed and caring for two spirited daughters, takes his position as constable for the parish of Spitalfields very seriously. So when Paulo Brisco, a quiet Venetian perfumer is found brutally murdered in his own shop, Cutler throws himself into his first major crime, and one which threatens to set all Bishopsgate alight. Being a humble parish constable, Matthew Cutler’s powers are slight – and yet he possesses a skill which most others do not. As a former actor he can employ disguise, to considerable effect and to his unique advantage… Plunged into a treacherous world of notorious rakes, angry tradesmen and a community seething with anti-foreigner sentiment and suspicion, Cutler must decipher shattered clues and confront a killer whose motive remains a baffling mystery – until the very last. Step into the dangerous world of Elizabethan London with this cracking murder mystery! Readers love John Pilkington’s writing ?? ‘Through the eyes of Matthew Cutler, the London of 1594 is brought to visceral life, with all the wretchedness and violence that entails.’ Richard Cullen ‘The quality of the writing and evocation of the Elizabethan Age is right up there with C J Sansom – and that could be no higher recommendation. I devoured it with relish and a buzz of contentment.’ ????? Reader Review ‘Brilliant! I just love the way in which he brings his characters to life and makes them so believable. He is a master of descriptive prose.’ ????? Reader Review ‘Gripping, enjoyable and too difficult to put down’ ????? Reader Review ‘John Pilkington continues to delight and inform. His writing style flows with ease and wit and I look forward to more of his tales’ ????? Reader Review ‘I was gripped from start to finish.’ ????? Reader Review
by Philip Eliot | Feb 13, 2026 | Crime Fiction |
Celebration turns to nightmare when psychotherapist Kate Huntington’s guest of honor disappears en route to her own retirement party. Kate’s former boss, Sally Ford, has been kidnapped by a serial killer who holds his victims exactly forty-eight hours before killing them. With time ticking away, the police allow Kate and her P.I. husband to help with the investigation. The FBI agents involved in the case have mixed reactions to the “civilian consultants.” The senior agent welcomes Kate’s assistance as he fine-tunes his psychological profile. His voluptuous, young partner is more by the book. While she locks horns out in the field with Kate’s husband, misunderstandings abound back at headquarters. But they can ill afford these distractions. Sally’s time is about to expire. (This book is part of a series but is designed to be read and enjoyed as a stand-alone novel as well.)
by Philip Eliot | Feb 13, 2026 | Cozy Mystery |
She will do whatever beans necessary… When a Coffee Roaster discovers her landlord facedown in a pool of blood in the back room of the roastery, the police deem the crime as a staged suicide. But Clementine Matthews knows there’s more to this story. She must find the truth, or else lose both the future of her roastery residing in the building, and face a cold blooded murder on the loose in her small, cozy town. In Roast Mortem is the first book of six in The Roastwood Hollow Cozy Mystery series. If you love amateur sleuths, animal companions, small town drama, and aaaall the cozy vibes, then you will love In Roast Mortem . Grab your copy today!
by Philip Eliot | Feb 13, 2026 | Romantic Comedy |
The first six books in the utterly feel-good romance series are now available in one collection in the box set perfect for fans of Heidi Swain and Cressida McLaughlin! From a runaway bride to a reality baking show competition, to rumors of a haunted wood and, of course, a Christmas of the coziest kind, there’s never a dull moment for event planner Julianne in the quirky, cosy Cornish village she calls home. This book bundle contains Wedding Vows and Cornish Ribbons , Cornish Sweets and Wedding Treats , Spring Roses Under Topaz Skies , Cornish Gold at Summer’s End , Walnut Mince Pies at the Frost Fete , Secrets and Sunsets at Azure Bay .
by Philip Eliot | Feb 13, 2026 | Horror & Paranormal |
Violet Parker has big troubles these days—the ticking kind. To duck the Grim Reaper, she needs to get her hands on eighty-plus rare, mystical clocks locked up tight by a thick-headed detective. The solution? Hijack the truckload of ticking time bombs out from under Johnny Law’s nose. But no caper ever goes according to plan. What starts out as a game of clocks and robbers twists and turns into a chaos of cops and clobbers. Will Violet beat the detective in time? Or will she spend Valentine’s Day behind bars?
