by Philip Eliot | Apr 11, 2026 | Crime Fiction |
The couple in the photo smile at the camera, arms wrapped around each other, faces alight with happiness. They were two people getting a second chance at love, trying to blend their young families and start a new life together. Until their smiles became frozen for the camera forever as their lives were cut tragically short by a horrifying act of violence…Seven years ago, Tobias Lachlan and his fiancée Cora Stevens went out for a romantic dinner together. They left the restaurant smiling and holding hands, Cora sent a text message to say they were on the way home… but they were never seen again, leaving their family and friends with broken hearts and unanswered questions.Detective Josie Quinn is shocked when she’s called to investigate the discovery of their bodies in a submerged car in the river just outside Denton. The medical report soon shows that Tobias and Cora were brutally murdered, sending shockwaves through the community and reopening the case that police thought had long gone cold.With no obvious clues, and no sightings of the couple after they left the restaurant that night, Josie draws a blank. Tobias and Cora’s children, now grown, can’t imagine who might have wanted their parents dead. The discovery of a tiny old-fashioned key in the remnants of Cora’s purse could unlock the mystery, but no one knows what the key might open, and Josie can’t figure out what it meant to Cora. But secrets don’t stay buried forever, and if Josie knows one thing to be true, it’s this: someone always knows something. As she digs deeper, Josie finds evidence that this perfect couple might have been keeping secrets. Secrets from their children, and secrets from each other.But then another body is found—another member of the family, tragically silenced forever. Josie’s investigation has stirred up more than just the river bed, and she knows that the killer is now even more desperate to keep their secrets hidden. Who is trying to rip this family apart, and can Josie find out before it’s too late? An absolutely nail-biting and utterly gripping crime thriller from Amazon, USA Today and Wall Street Journal bestselling author Lisa Regan. Fans of Angela Marsons, Robert Dugoni and Rachel Caine will not be able to stop turning the pages! What readers are saying about The Couple’s Secret:“Oh my word what a book. What a time to be a reader… can we bargain with Lisa so we just follow Josie forever right until she is solving these things into her residential home? Yes, sound ok Lisa?… brilliant, brilliant, all-the-stars read. I couldn’t put it down, I didn’t want to put it down. I was hooked from start to finish… loved every moment of it.” Goodreads reviewer, ??????????“Absolutely unmissable… Lisa Regan not only keeps the engine running but ramps it into overdrive… top-tier crime fiction… buckle up—this may just be your favorite yet. Lisa Regan proves once again why she’s in a league of her own. Unputdownable. Unforgettable. Unmissable. 6/5 stars.” Goodreads reviewer, ??????????“I wish I could give this book 10 stars!… truly outstanding!… gripping from the first page… I loved this… absolute standout of the year.” Goodreads reviewer, ??????????“Gripping page-turner… had me hooked from the very beginning… a must-read! LOVE LOVE LOVE!!!!!!!” Goodreads reviewer, ??????????“I am HOOKED… I devoured this… LISA, you are killing me… You do know how to build anticipation!!!… a must-read… Can’t stop, won’t stop!” bookedonbeaches, ??????????“SO GOOD!… the BEST!!! Loved this.” owl._.books, ??????????
by Philip Eliot | Apr 11, 2026 | Crime Fiction |
A new beginning. A terrible ending. Unearthing the facts may prove fatal…Quille C. Davis looks forward to growing her Chicago law firm and living with the man of her dreams. But the buried heartache from her sister’s unsolved murder comes flooding back when she finds her lover dead.Driven by a lingering mistrust of the police and convinced their finding of suicide is wrong, she vows to uncover the truth no matter what.With the help of her late boyfriend’s teenage son, Quille follows the clues into a tangled web of malpractice suits and scandalous business dealings. But the deeper she digs into the man’s past, the more she fears someone wants her silenced.Can Quille catch a killer and clear her beloved’s name before she becomes the next victim?The Worried Man is the page-turning first book in the Q.C. Davis mystery series. If you love the crime novels of Sara Paretsky, Jonathan Kellerman, and Louise Penny, this gripping mystery is for you.Get The Worried Man to untwist the lies today!The Q.C. Davis Crime Novels In Order:The Worried ManThe Charming ManThe Fractured ManNo Good Plays (Novella)The Troubled ManThe Hidden ManThe Forgotten ManThe Skeptical Man (Coming Soon)
by Philip Eliot | Apr 11, 2026 | Crime Fiction |
A wealthy San Francisco socialite with a mean streak.A torch singer enmeshed in a sordid love triangle.A brother and sister with a strange bond.Nothing adds up until Max Plank starts snooping, slowly uncovering the secrets and lies, the rot at the heart of a prominent family’s history.Max is trying to adjust to his new role as a co-parent to a twelve-year-old girl when the matriarch of one of San Francisco’s most prominent families steps onto his boat. He normally steers clear of cases involving family affairs, but the old woman is desperate to prevent a femme fatale from taking advantage of her young son and a large fortune. With the help of a fat envelope stuffed with cash, Max agrees to at least give it a cursory examination.But once Max catches the scent of the mystey, his curiosity and need for justice take over. Soon it’s unclear whether he’s the pursuer or the pursued until he realizes that he’s put at risk the people he loves most in the world. As the dead bodies pile up, the twists and turns explode into a stunning climax where a monstrous secret is finally unmasked and innocent lives are forever ruined.The Ties That Bind is a blistering mystery thriller by the author of the highly praised Stray Cat Blues. More Max Plank novels available right now!
by Philip Eliot | Apr 11, 2026 | Cozy Mystery |
A lonely castle, a murder mystery with a touch of humour and a dog of distinction.Book 3 in the Heathcliff Lennox series.Halloween 1921. A castle on a rock in a Scottish loch, Braeburn has been crumbling for centuries. Someone tries to remedy the rot but uncovers a skeleton behind a wall. It wears a crown and hides a curse – is it the ancient King of the Isles? Or is it Black Dougal? Then the skull and crown disappears. As ghosts are heard and treasure seekers arrive, the Braeburn’s call Major Heathcliff Lennox. He travels to Scotland to help, taking his dog, his butler and his small cat.Major Heathcliff Lennox, ex WW1 war pilot, 6 feet 3 inches, tousled dark blond hair, age around 30, named after the hero of Wuthering Heights by his romantically minded mother, much to his great annoyance.
by Philip Eliot | Apr 11, 2026 | Cozy Mystery |
The BRAND NEW instalment in Holly Hepburn’s Baker Street Mystery series! ?Join Harriet White in 1930’s London for another glorious Sherlock Holmes-inspired mystery, for fans of Helena Dixon, Nita Prose and Janice Hallett ????Harriet White is settling into life in the post room of the Baker Street building society. Until she discovers a letter in The Times challenging Sherlock Holmes to prove his status as the world’s greatest detective by solving an impossible mystery. The letter, signed Professor James Moriarty, advises Holmes that the crime will be committed within the next seven days. Holmes himself must deduce which crime is the correct one to investigate. Dismissing the letter as a prank – after all, Sherlock Holmes isn’t real – Harry goes about her business. But then news breaks of the theft of valuable diamond from a safe in an apparently locked room in a Mayfair townhouse…Intrigued in spite of her misgivings, Harry dons a disguise and investigates. But as she begins to unpick the puzzle, a body is found.And now, a stranger, and far more deadly mystery begins to unfold around her. Can Harry solve the case before the killer strikes again? Praise for Holly Hepburn:‘Honestly I couldn’t find one bad thing to say about this book! I’m a new fan for sure!’ Goodreads review ??????????‘The Missing Maid is a delightful book. I loved Harry. She’s warm, funny, sassy and brave. I’m very much looking forward to reading what Holly brings us next in this series.’ Goodreads review ??????????‘This is such a clever idea for a cozy mystery series! I love Harry and the twisty plot of this book. Can’t wait for the next book!’ Goodreads review ??????????‘I really enjoyed this cozy mystery because it is at the intersection between cozy mystery and historical fiction and it is simply brilliant. Hepburn weaves a strong plotline and Harry shines throughout. A real pleasure to read.’ Goodreads review ??????????‘I am definitely a Sherlock Holmes fan, so the premise of this story got my attention immediately, but it was the writing, characters and the new story perspective that firmly held it.’ Goodreads review ??????????‘I loved everything about this historical cozy. Harry is a wonderful character. She’s clever, independent and kind. The mystery of the missing maid kept me entertained throughout. The pacey drama and easy-to-read style meant that I devoured this book in one day.’ Goodreads review ??????????‘This was my first exposure to the agile and creative scribblings of Holly Hepburn and I found her writing style to be smooth, immersive, and easy to follow, with issues and scenarios true to the period. I adored her conjured characters and look forward to more of these adventures.’ Goodreads review ??????????‘The witty and whip-smart novel is refreshing and fabulous. Talk about an excellent start to a new series, one I genuinely look forward to. Holmes’ fans especially ought to enjoy this. Loved the story and the characters with a few unexpected bumps along the way. Loved this book and can’t wait for the next one!’ Goodreads review ??????????‘I absolutely loved this exciting and entertaining debut into cozy crime from a favourite author. I hope this is the start of a series and can’t wait to see what Harry gets up to next!’ Goodreads review ??????????
