by Philip Eliot | Feb 10, 2026 | Crime Fiction |
As Gemi Kittredge starts her morning run along Kahului Bay, she expects this will be a day like every other. A reasonable thought. Her too-busy, scheduled-to-the-minute life never changes much. Then she finds the brutally beaten body of a young woman on the beach. Worse, Gemi knows her. She just saw Heleena at the gym last night. How could she be dead? After giving her statement to the police, she listens to their vow to find the killer, but Gemi doesn’t trust cops. She’s still bitter about their broken promises from thirteen years ago. Determined that this case won’t go unsolved, Gemi sets off on her own to hunt down Heleena’s attacker. But as she gets closer to uncovering the truth, Gemi’s deepest fears rise to the surface. If she’s right about who the killer is, nowhere in her world is safe.
by Philip Eliot | Feb 10, 2026 | Cozy Mystery |
Murder, mystery and a dog of distinction. Heathcliff Lennox investigates.’ Book 6 in the Heathcliff Lennox series A suspicious accident, a dead man’s gun and a lost tomb. Strange events disturb the peace of Lanscombe Park, the magnificent country seat of Lord Godolphin Sinclair. Adventurer, gold prospector and arms dealer, Sinclair has spent a lifetime amassing a fortune with ruthless determination. He’s a man frightened of nothing, until he receives a package from the distant past. Someone knows his secrets, they kill, and then they kill again. A game of cat and mouse is afoot, Major Heathcliff Lennox and ex Inspector Swift are called to Lanscombe Park to investigate. Major Heathcliff Lennox, ex-WW1 war pilot, six feet 3 inches, unruly dark blond hair, age around 30 – named after the hero of Wuthering Heights by his romantically minded mother – much to his great annoyance. Laineshots 5.0 out of 5 stars I love this series. I have loved all of the books in it. But this one is just delicious! It has everything: a sumptuous English estate, a complicated hero, an antagonist you love to hate (is he hero or villain?), frustrated romance, beautiful surroundings, adorable animals, and a full set of quirky characters. It has spine-chilling ancient stories and modern (well, 1920s modern) threats, and fascinating bits of real history. It’s not perfect, but it’s close enough to be a darn good read, and I’m sure I’ll read it again. I can’t wait for the next one; this one left some tantalizing loose ends. I enjoyed seeing Lennox begin to face some details of his own personal history that have made him a bit difficult. He has a long way to go, but he’s getting there, and I suspect he is about to begin to accelerate. Donna 5.0 out of 5 stars A must read! I love everything about this series. The stories and dialogue just flow and it’s hard to put down until the last word has been read. The descriptive text makes me feel like I’m in the characters very presence. How fun it is to envision each of their little quirks and foibles and to be comforted by Mr. Fogg and Tubbs. Amazon Customer 5.0 out of 5 stars love these books. Love these books. Light, Funny, sweet and nostalgic . Even though they bring to mind Wodehouse they are totally their own creation and landscape. I only hope the next book arrives soon. Selfish I know. The fact is– it was such a relief to disappear into the world of Heathcliff Lennox this past year. I know I am not alone in loving these books and author. I belong to a mystery page on face book that has been raving about them too ..
by Philip Eliot | Feb 10, 2026 | Romantic Comedy |
He’s a no-nonsense businessman. She’s a free-spirited baker. But the magical building they live in seems to think they’re a perfect match… When billionaire Archer Gaines needs to escape his father’s corrupt shadow and a related scandal, he purchases The Serendipity, a historic apartment building far from New York City. He believes in bottom lines and big business deals, definitely not in the local folklore surrounding the town of Serendipity Springs. So he’s eager to move forward with plans to flip the building into luxury lofts. But The Serendipity doesn’t particularly care what Archer believes, and the building has plans of its own. Willa never believed in the rumors about her “magical” building. But that was before she walked into her closet looking for a sweater and found herself in another apartment altogether–in the penthouse closet of the grumpy and unfortunately attractive new building owner. This is less of a meet cute than a meet ugly, and things only go downhill from there. When Archer announces sweeping changes that include a rent increase, he becomes public enemy number one for the residents. And by charging Willa for use of the commercial kitchen, he puts her fledgling baking business at risk. With his progress being (magically) blocked at every turn, Archer grows desperate for help. But the bewitching woman he found hiding in his closet seems to present both the answer and a larger problem: because Archer never planned to fall in love or stay in Serendipity Springs forever … The Serendipity is a standalone book in the Only Magic in the Building series. These closed door, whimsical romance books are all set in the same historic building, which has a habit of playing matchmaker with its residents. There are light magical elements, but no spells, shifters, or dark magic of any kind.
by Philip Eliot | Feb 10, 2026 | Horror & Paranormal |
When myths become real, danger stalks White Haven. The Crossroads Circus has a reputation for bringing myths to life, but it also seems that where the circus goes, death follows. When the circus sets up on the castle grounds, Newton asks Avery and the witches to investigate. This proves trickier than they expected when an unexpected encounter finds Avery bound to a power she can’t control. Strange magic is making the myths a little too real. As Avery grows weaker, and with time running out, Caspian is only too willing to help, and although Alex hates relying on him, he’ll do anything to save Avery. Shadow has her own agenda. When a mysterious stranger comes to town with a proposition, will she betray them when they need her most? The witches might stand a chance, if they can get the Raven King and Green Man on their side. Without them they’ll lose everything – and Avery will lose her life. If you love witches and magic, and lots of myth and mystery, you’ll love the sixth book in the White Haven Witches series. Grab your copy of Crossroads Magic now!
by Philip Eliot | Feb 10, 2026 | General Nonfiction |
***Please note: This ebook edition does not contain the photos found in the print edition.*** Alec Krieder knew his best friend’s family never locked their doors—making Kevin Haines and his family the perfect targets for a crime. One night, he waited until they were asleep…then entered the house with a knife. Alec burst into the master bedroom and stabbed Tom and Lisa Haines first. Then he attacked Kevin, who fought for his life. Meanwhile, at the end of the hall, Kevin’s sister Maggie awoke to the sound of violence—and was the only one who made it out alive. Clean-cut and academically gifted, Alec seemed to have no motives, no history of psychosis—and no remorse. Some believed he was a serial killer in the making, a soulless monster plagued by “demons.” Now, for the first time, acclaimed author Michael W. Cuneo shares the inside story—with shocking details of Alec’s confession to his father, disturbing messages to his classmates, and chilling excerpts from his diaries—and takes you inside the dark, troubled mind of this teenage killer.
