by Philip Eliot | Jan 28, 2026 | Thriller & Suspense |
Perfect mothers. Perfect daughters. Perfect lies. After her husband’s death, Dahlia Kincaid and her 14-year-old daughter Mia move to the exclusive lakefront community of Blackthorn Shores, Michigan, hoping for a fresh start. It feels like a miracle. Lakefront views. Immaculate homes. And a coveted spot in the elite circle of neighborhood mothers. Even Mia is welcomed by the popular girls. For the first time, Dahlia dares to believe they’ve finally found belonging. Then one of the girls is found dead after a neighborhood slumber party. The police suspect murder. All eyes turn to Mia. Blood stains her clothes, fresh scratches mark her arms, and her story keeps changing. Every lie Mia tells makes Dahlia wonder what else her daughter is hiding. As rumors swirl and suspicion mounts, the mothers who once embraced Dahlia turn wary and watchful. Mia withdraws, shutting Dahlia out. Desperate to protect her, Dahlia begins her own hunt for the truth, digging into the secrets buried beneath the community’s polished façade. But every answer she uncovers brings her closer to losing both her daughter and the life she’s fought to build here. One thing is certain: someone in Blackthorn Shores is a killer. But as Dahlia closes in on the truth, her worst fear isn’t that the killer will escape—it’s that she already knows who it is. From USA Today bestselling author Kyla Stone comes a propulsive domestic thriller perfect for fans of Lisa Jewell, Shari Lapena, and Freida McFadden.
by Philip Eliot | Jan 28, 2026 | Crime Fiction |
The wind from the storm outside blows through the house, making Nikki’s eyes sting. The secret room is hidden behind a wardrobe in the dusty, abandoned living room. A light flickers to reveal a dark stain on the floor, and two sets of fragile bones… Standing in the old farmhouse, Special Agent Nikki Hunt holds her breath as the smell of bleach overwhelms her. She can’t take her eyes off the blue baby toys scattered around the floor as her team examine the remains. A housekeeper and her three children disappeared from the property ten years ago. Do the bones belong to two of them? Did the other two survive? But before Nikki has a chance to investigate further, she receives a panicked call from the local sheriff begging for her help: fourteen-year-old Taylor Hall has gone missing. In the boy’s grand family home, Nikki finds his mother and father utterly distraught, but there are whispers about his mother’s drinking habit. Despite the younger children’s rosy cheeks, and the plates of homemade fudge, is this family hiding secrets? While digging into Taylor’s life, Nikki spots a crumpled note sticking out of his locker at school. Her finger traces the exact date the housekeeper went missing from the old farmhouse, and a name: “Bailey”. Is this Taylor? As a child, did he survive what happened all those years ago? Or is someone playing a cruel game with Nikki? The truth about Taylor’s real family is deadlier than Nikki could imagine, and she will have to dig deeper than ever before to save him. Can she unravel the terrible events of the past and protect more than one innocent life before her time runs out? Fans of Lisa Regan, Mary Burton and Kendra Elliot will be up all night reading this electrifying thriller from USA Today bestseller Stacy Green. What readers are saying about Little Child Gone : “ Had me glued to the pages! … Had my heart pounding right away! Talk about an opener! I had to, not I needed to know more. Stacy Green delivered and then some! Wowza , what a book! This book starts off strongly and never lets up!!!!!… Whew!… Had me turning the pages at warp speed. ” Open Book Posts, ?????????? “ Wow … I was up until 4am because I simply could NOT put this one down until I was finished…!” Goodreads reviewer, ?????????? “Jaw-dropping… I couldn’t put it down … grabs hold and never lets go … a must-read … so addictive . Be prepared for a rollercoaster ride…!” Goodreads reviewer, ?????????? “ I was hooked from page one… I now HAVE to go back and read from the beginning…!!!” Netgalley reviewer, ?????????? “Nikki Hunt is my all-time favourite FBI agent !!… amazing edge of my bed intense … I was blown away!! Super twisty… Couldn’t love it more .” Goodreads reviewer, ?????????? “ I was completely hooked … an absolute must-read .” Goodreads reviewer, ?????????? “Once you start reading you will not stop … had me reading it in one day! I couldn’t put it down! Loved!! ” Goodreads reviewer, ?????????? “ Addictive … I was hooked right away… I was definitely kept guessing…!” shortbookthyme , ?????????? “ Wow … a one sit read … when I reached the end I was amazed… just so brilliant .” Netgalley reviewer, ??????????
by Philip Eliot | Jan 28, 2026 | Crime Fiction |
FBI Agent Clara Pike uses her photographic memory to catch killers, recalling the tiniest details that make a difference. But when a killer dredges up victims’ darkest memories, Clara’s own perfect memory wavers in a haunting game of past and present. Can she piece together the fractured clues before it’s too late? “Molly Black has written a taut thriller that will keep you on the edge of your seat… I absolutely loved this book and can’t wait to read the next book in the series!” —Reader review for Girl One: Murder ????? REMEMBER THE FEAR is book #1 in a long anticipated new series by critically-acclaimed and #1 bestselling mystery and suspense author Molly Black, whose books have received over 2,000 five-star reviews and ratings. The Clara Pike series is an electrifying and intense crime thriller that follows a gifted yet troubled female protagonist. This compelling narrative is a whirlwind of relentless action, gripping suspense, unexpected twists, and eye-opening surprises, with a fast-paced rhythm that will keep you turning pages well into the night. Fans of Rachel Caine, Karin Slaughter, and Teresa Driscoll are sure to fall in love. Future books in the series will be available soon. “I binge read this book. It hooked me in and didn’t stop till the last few pages… I look forward to reading more!” —Reader review for Found You ????? “I loved this book! Fast-paced plot, great characters and interesting insights into investigating cold cases. I can’t wait to read the next book!” —Reader review for Girl One: Murder ????? “Very good book… You will feel like you are right there looking for the kidnapper! I know I will be reading more in this series!” —Reader review for Girl One: Murder ????? “This is a very well written book and holds your interest from page 1… Definitely looking forward to reading the next one in the series, and hopefully others as well!” —Reader review for Girl One: Murder ????? “Wow, I cannot wait for the next in this series. Starts with a bang and just keeps going.” —Reader review for Girl One: Murder ????? “Well written book with a great plot, one that will keep you up at night. A page turner!” —Reader review for Girl One: Murder ????? “A great suspense that keeps you reading… can’t wait for the next in this series!” —Reader review for Found You ????? “Sooo soo good! There are a few unforeseen twists… I binge read this like I binge watch Netflix. It just sucks you in.” —Reader review for Found You ?????
by Philip Eliot | Jan 28, 2026 | Crime Fiction |
Beware who you let inside. A serial killer terrorizes the streets of Los Angeles, dubbed by the press ‘The Werewolf Killer’ for his brutal and methodical way of killing. There are no known links between victims, no apparent motive, and no suspects. Detective Tanya Reynolds, in charge of the investigation, hopes to put a stop to the killings soon, but the killer has eluded her for so long, why would this time be any different? What begins as a routine investigation soon turns into a cat and mouse game, where neither party knows which of them is the hunter and which is the prey.
by Philip Eliot | Jan 28, 2026 | Cozy Mystery |
A bankrupt bakery. A batch of kittens. A body on the doorstep. Welcome to Pineville—where murder is always on the menu. I’m Sunny Shaw, and regardless of what my name might suggest, my world has become rather dim as of late. With a bankrupt business to save, homeless kittens that need rescuing, and a new business partner distracting me with every glance, there seems to be a disaster waiting at every turn. Just when I thought it couldn’t get any worse, a murder literally lands on my doorstep—or at least the corpse does. Now I’m struggling to figure out which problem to solve first! My business partner seems to want to share more than our lease, but I have to take that step very slowly. Of course, I can’t in good conscience leave the kittens to wander the streets. Then again no business means no money. Decisions. Decisions. Filled with small-town charm, cozy hijinks, and whisker-twitching suspense, Claws of Justice is the purr-fect start to a deliciously addictive cozy mystery series.
