by Philip Eliot | Apr 9, 2026 | History, Politics & Culture |
The definitive account of the rise and fall of the iconic Concorde plane from British Airways’ former Chief Concorde Pilot’A remarkable story’ DAILY EXPRESS’A stonking good read’ FLYER_________What’s it like to fly faster than a bullet?Could you really glimpse the edge of space?Why will we never see Concorde’s like again?Mike Bannister was British Airways’ Chief Concorde Pilot. One of the few in that legendary aircraft’s quarter-century of flight to fully understand both the plane’s intricate engineering and what it took to fly her at supersonic speeds.In this definitive account of the rise and fall of the world’s greatest aircraft, Bannister explores its origins, development, service, highs, lows and, finally, the terrible crash which ended its flying life.Part celebration, part history, part detective story and part courtroom drama, it’s almost as riveting as flying in Concorde itself – almost . . ._________’Concorde represented the sheer wondrous genius of the human race’ JEREMY CLARKSON
by Philip Eliot | Apr 9, 2026 | Mystery |
Mystery crime fiction written in the Golden Age of Murder’The lowest and vilest alleys in London do not present a more dreadful record of sin than does the smiling and beautiful countryside…. Think of the deeds of hellish cruelty, the hidden wickedness which may go on, year in, year out, in such places, and none the wiser.’ —Sherlock HolmesMany of the greatest British crime writers have explored the possibilities of crime in the countryside in lively and ingenious short stories. Serpents in Eden celebrates the rural British mystery by bringing together an eclectic mix of crime stories written over half a century. From a tale of poison-pen letters tearing apart a village community to a macabre mystery by Arthur Conan Doyle, the stories collected here reveal the dark truths hidden in an assortment of rural paradises.Among the writers included here are such major figures as G. K. Chesterton and Margery Allingham, along with a host of lesser-known discoveries whose best stories are among the unsung riches of the golden age of British crime fiction between the two world wars.
by Philip Eliot | Apr 9, 2026 | Cozy Mystery |
An antiques appraiser hunts a missing gem while probing her parents’ deaths in this cozy mystery series debut for fans of Ellery Adams and Jane K. Cleland!After her parents’ deaths, Avery Ayers takes over the family business, Antiquities & Artifacts Appraised, from the home office in Lilac Grove and a branch in Manhattan. Now living back at home with her younger sister—and their eccentric Aunt Midge and her Afghan hound—Avery’s life is filled with jewels, tapestries, paintings, and rare finds. But their world is rocked when Avery learns that the theft of a priceless ruby may be connected to her parents’ demise.The trouble starts when the Museum of Antiquities hires Avery to appraise a rare, resplendent ruby. It bears a striking similarity to a solitary stone in the museum’s prized Xiang Dynasty bejeweled dragon medallion exhibit, which has long been missing one of its ruby eyes. Now, Avery and her colleagues—ostentatious Sir Robert Lane and fatherly Micah Abbott—suspect they may have the missing gem. But facets of the case remain cloudy. Security guard Art Smith is always underfoot but is not what he appears. Another body turns up connected to the appraisal. And Avery receives mysterious notes that begin to put her life in danger.Avery enlists possible ally Art’s help in cutting the list of suspects who might have polished off her parents and swiped the jewel. But was the crime impersonal or perpetrated by someone all too close to Avery? Find out as she sleuths for the culprit in this first installment in the Avery Ayers Antique cozy mystery series!
by Philip Eliot | Apr 9, 2026 | Cozy Mystery |
“This fast-paced read, filled with twists and turns, will keep readers glued to the pages until they reach the very satisfying ending.”—Cindy Sample, National Bestselling Author of the Laurel McKay Mystery Series“Rocky Nelson is just the kind of heroine I love: strong, smart, fierce, and yet still vulnerable.”—Eileen Rendahl, award-winning author“This debut mystery delivers a one-two punch!”—Kim Davis, author“Phillips has mastered the ‘whodunit’ craft.”—R. Franklin James, award winning authorLooking to get away from it all? Go on a fun adventure with amateur sleuth Rocky Nelson. Rocky is enjoying a vintage trailerfest when she stumbles over a dead body! Her sister Bridget becomes a suspect, and now Rocky must prove her innocence before she’s arrested for murder. This is a humorous mystery with a happy ending.
by Philip Eliot | Apr 9, 2026 | Horror & Paranormal |
Mother, wife, private investigator—vampire!The first ten books in the #1 bestselling Vampire for Hire series of paranormal mysteries! Ten epic novels in one massive collection!What’s inside:MOON DANCE (Book 1)VAMPIRE MOON (Book 2)AMERICAN VAMPIRE (Book 3)MOON CHILD (Book 4)VAMPIRE DAWN (Book 5)VAMPIRE GAMES (Book 6)MOON ISLAND (Book 7)MOON RIVER (Book 8)VAMPIRE SUN (Book 9)MOON DRAGON (Book 10)Click BUY NOW or READ FOR FREE today!
