by Philip Eliot | Jan 27, 2026 | Action & Adventure |
In 980 AD a Viking fleet, banished from their native Greenland, sailed west across a savage and icy sea. After making the perilous journey, they found a world abounding with lush meadows, rivers teeming with salmon, and wild grapes so suitable for wine that they called the region Vinland. But there was something else they discovered… They weren’t the first Europeans to make the treacherous journey. And they were not alone. In present day, Sam Reilly is called in to investigate the death of a group of archaeologists researching the ancient Maya city of Chichén. What he discovers might just reveal a deadly secret thousands of years in the making, and the missing link to the ancient origins of Valhalla.
by Philip Eliot | Jan 27, 2026 | Action & Adventure |
“Thriller writing at its best.” –Midwest Book Review ( Any Means Necessary ) ????? From the #1 bestselling and USA Today bestselling author Jack Mars (with over 10,000 five-star reviews) comes a riveting new action thriller series. When the world comes under threat, an elite international team is called in, designed to handle the highest of stakes and led by former Army Ranger Grant Valor. In MAXIMUM FORCE (Book #2), when an elusive terrorist cell commandeers cutting-edge military tech for heists across Europe, Grant Valor and the elite team must thwart their plans to seize a nuclear vehicle. Valor’s chase leads them through a labyrinth of high-speed pursuits and clandestine warfare, where every corner turned could lead to global catastrophe. The Grant Valor series delivers an explosive and monumental thrill-ride, brimming with twists that will shock and awe you at every turn. With a band of unforgettable characters whose gripping saga will compel you to devour pages deep into the twilight hours, fans of Brad Thor, Tom Clancy, and Vince Flynn are sure to fall in love. Future books in the series are also available! “Thriller enthusiasts who relish the precise execution of an international thriller, but who seek the psychological depth and believability of a protagonist who simultaneously fields professional and personal life challenges, will find this a gripping story that’s hard to put down.” –Midwest Book Review, Diane Donovan (regarding Any Means Necessary) ????? “One of the best thrillers I have read this year. The plot is intelligent and will keep you hooked from the beginning. The author did a superb job creating a set of characters who are fully developed and very much enjoyable. I can hardly wait for the sequel.” –Books and Movie Reviews, Roberto Mattos (re Any Means Necessary) ?????
by Philip Eliot | Jan 27, 2026 | Crime Fiction |
A woman exposes her dead husband’s lies in a thriller by the “consistently excellent” author of the Dalziel and Pascoe mysteries ( The Times , London). Best known for his Dalziel and Pascoe novels, which were adapted into a hit BBC series, Reginald Hill proves himself to be a “master of . . . cerebral puzzle mysteries” in his stand-alone thrillers as well—now available as ebooks ( The New York Times ). When her husband, Trent, dies in a car accident, shy and agoraphobic Trudi Adamson is unprepared to face the world. She has no choice. After twenty-five years of marriage, she’s just discovered that her life has been a lie. Despite Trent’s prosperous career he’s left Trudi penniless. He’d quit his job without telling her, maintained a rural hideaway, had a possible lover in Vienna, a Swiss bank account, and traveled the world under numerous aliases. But Trudi’s not the only one following a dead man’s trail. So are Trent’s dangerous enemies. Both hunter and hunted, Trudi must go from timid and terrorized mouse to fearless investigator if she’s to discover the truth in the deadly shadows of her husband’s secret life.
by Philip Eliot | Jan 27, 2026 | Cozy Mystery |
At the writers’ conference, murder tops the program. Aspiring murder mystery author Emma Banefield and travel writer Nicole Earp are excited to attend a writers’ conference in their small town during their latest sisters’ getaway. Nic’s birthday should be all about relaxation, writing, and a chocolate martini to toast another trip around the sun, but the climate at the gathering rumbles like a sudden desert thunderstorm. When sparks fly between the keynote speaker and her timid assistant over a handsome mystery author, the subtitle on this anticipated tranquil weekend spells drama. If a heated love triangle, bruised egos, and betrayal aren’t enough to upset the atmosphere, the conference banquet erupts into a drunken brawl and sends the place spinning. After a body is discovered, Nic and Em do what they do best—snoop—and become embroiled in a mystery that jumps off the pages of a true-crime bestseller. With more than enough suspects and little time, the amateur sleuths have their hands full finding the killer. But can the competitive Chocolate Martini Sisters solve the crime before the prickly chief detective does, or will a murderer outwit them all?
by Philip Eliot | Jan 27, 2026 | Horror & Paranormal |
Don’t read before bedtime or you’ll stay up until the wee hours of the morning to finish’ Reader review ????? ‘I absolutely adored this book. It was compelling from the start. The historical detail was spot-on and the characters well-drawn’ Reader review ????? Meet Alma Timperley. She can: – Run a hotel – Solve a mystery – Talk to ghosts…? December, 1914: After the death of her aunt, Alma Timperley is surprised when she suddenly finds herself the heiress to the Timperley Spiritualist Hotel in a pretty coastal town in Cornwall. But not everything is as it seems… the hotel offers guests a very special service: the chance to communicate with the dead. When the body of one of the hotel’s maids is found, it is considered a tragic wartime accident. But the more Alma and the local police try to fathom what happened, the more they begin to realise this is much more than just a death – there might be a German spy in Falmouth. With the stakes higher than ever, Alma must grapple with her own extraordinary secret if she is going to have more than a ghost of a chance of solving the mystery. Being able to talk with the dead is one thing; solving their murder is positively ghoulish… If you love murder mysteries with a hint of spookiness, then don’t miss this unique and quirky paranormal read! Readers LOVE A Ghost Hunter’s Guide to Solving a Murder : ‘If you like historical fiction with a spooky vibe and a thoughtful mystery, this book is definitely worth a read’ Reader review ????? ‘A well-plotted murder mystery wrapped up in an enthralling WW1 spy story’ Fiona Leitch ‘ ‘A thoroughly enjoyable ripping yarn’ TE Kinsey ‘ A great story’ Reader review ????? ‘Cleverly entertaining’ Greg Mosse
