by Philip Eliot | Jan 22, 2026 | Horror & Paranormal |
Work at a funeral home can be mundane. Until you accidentally start bringing the dead back to life. “…a clever, hilarious romp through a new magical universe” –Sarah Angleton, author of Gentleman of Misfortune Cassie Black works at a funeral home. She’s used to all manner of dead bodies. What she’s not used to is them waking up. Which they seem to be doing on a disturbingly regular basis lately. Just when Cassie thinks she has the problem under control, the recently deceased Busby Tenpenny insists he’s been murdered and claims Cassie might be responsible thanks to a wicked brand of magic she’s been exposed to. The only way for Cassie to get her life back to normal is to tame her magic and uncover Mr. Tenpenny’s true killer. Simple right? Of course not. Because while Cassie works on getting her newly acquired magic sorted, she’s blowing up kitchens, angering an entire magical community, and discovering her past is more closely tied to Busby Tenpenny than she could have ever imagined. If you like comic fantasy whodunits with plenty of wry humor, a cast of unforgettable characters, a touch of paranormal mystery, and piles of pastries, you’ll find it hard to pry yourself away from this first book of the Cassie Black Trilogy. Note: While this book delivers a contemporary fantasy tale with snarky giggles and a few hexes, it’s fairly clean with only an itty-bitty bit of light cursing, one fight scene, and no hanky panky or sexual situations. The Cassie Black “Trilogy” has now grown to a very un-trilogy-like six books that include… The Undead Mr. Tenpenny (#1 of The Cassie Black Trilogy 1.0) The Uncanny Raven Winston (#2 of The Cassie Black Trilogy 1.0) The Untangled Cassie Black (#3 of The Cassie Black Trilogy 1.0) The Unusual Mayor Marheart (#1 of The Cassie Black Trilogy 2.0) The Unbearable Inspector Oberlin (#2 of The Cassie Black Trilogy 2.0) The Unexpected Mr Hopkins (#3 of The Cassie Black Trilogy 2.0) What readers have to say about the series so far… “Wow and wow again! I absolutely loved this book! You get such a feel for the characters and the story is so fast paced you don’t want to put it down.” “More, please!” “I was unable to put this down when I started reading it. The author combines humour with a fast paced murder mystery all packed into a funeral home.” “…suffused with dark humor and witty dialogue…” “Cassie Black, won me over in the first book of this series, and she doesn’t disappoint in this one!!!”
by Philip Eliot | Jan 22, 2026 | Teen & Young Adult |
Even though her ability to control water endangers her in the outside world, Maya Mayfield yearns to be free from the isolated community in the mountains of Oregon. Her only hope of escape is through an arranged marriage that her mother has set up. She must decide between two genetically perfect matches that she almost immediately swoons over. That is, until she spends time with a rebellious and carefree recruit. Outside Maya’s sheltered existence rages a war between those who wield the elements of nature, Elementals, and those who don’t, Commoners. The strict rules of her community prohibit interactions with unmatched young men of the Legion who serve as their protectors. Wanting to make her own choices, she forges a forbidden friendship. Maya committed to helping produce a powerful generation of Elementals by bonding with one of her matches. However, that was before she experienced the effects of pitting two good men against each other, vying for her love. This becomes more than a decision between love and duty as secrets unravel about the world outside her walls.
by Philip Eliot | Jan 22, 2026 | General Nonfiction |
***This ebook edition does not contain the photo insert that appears in the print edition.*** Clara and David Harris were married on Valentine’s Day. Young and in love, they developed a thriving dental business, built a half-million-dollar mansion, and raised the perfect family. Then whispers of an affair between David and his beautiful secretary drifted through their exclusive Houston social circle. A private detective confirmed the rumors. When Clara saw her husband with his mistress, she climbed behind the wheel of her luxurious car and put an end to their charmed life together-by crushing her husband to death underneath the wheels of her silver Mercedes-Benz. What the headline-making trial ultimately revealed was: a high-profile marriage running on empty, marital infidelity, a woman’s deadly passion, and the private hell behind a public life of the rich and privileged. Out of Control tells the whole shocking story of this marriage that ended in jealous murder.
by Philip Eliot | Jan 22, 2026 | New Adult Romance |
One secret gay crush. One journey of self discovery. One epic road trip. Matt Landers and Jacob Mercer have been ride or die best friends forever. But now, on the cusp of adulthood, it’s all about to change. When summer is over, Jacob is going away to college and Matt will be stuck in Cape Charles, Virginia. Before that happens, they’ve got a plan for one more epic adventure—a road trip all the way across the country to California. But if they want to borrow Jacob’s dad’s car, there are rules they have to follow. Keep your location tracking on. Check your tire pressure. Be back a week before school starts. Don’t spend your college money. Check in every 24 hours. There’s nothing in the rules about arguing over road trip playlists, eating too many gas station snacks, or sleeping in the back of the car. There’s also nothing about confessing your secret gay crush, falling for your best friend, and learning how to protect the heart of someone you love. Summer might be short, but the things Matt and Jacob are going to learn about themselves will last a lifetime.
by Philip Eliot | Jan 22, 2026 | Fantasy |
Books 1-3 in ‘The Wise Ones’, a series of epic fantasy novels by Lisa Lowell, now available in one volume! Talismans : Owailion, the Awakened One, is about to embark on a breathtaking journey. Guided by the formidable dragon, Mohan, he becomes an apprentice with unimaginable abilities. As dragons prepare for a thousand-year slumber, Owailion is thrust into a perilous mission: to safeguard the Land from invaders. But when ancient runestones vanish and a cunning thief emerges, Owailion’s powers are put to the ultimate test. With the world’s fate hanging in the balance, he must unlock the secrets of his past. Ley Lines : In a moment of desperation and defiance, Gailin’s life is forever altered. With the hangman’s noose tightening around her neck, a hidden ally bestows upon her a powerful stone of magic. As she plummets towards her supposed demise, she defies fate and gains a second chance at life. Now marked as a player in a treacherous game, Gailin and a group of unsuspecting pawns are drawn into a world of enchantment and manipulation, where the mysterious Ley Lines hold the key to unimaginable power. Life Giver : Yeolani, a wielder of immense magical power, is struggling against his destiny. Determined not to be controlled by his abilities, he embarks on reckless quests that leave destruction in his wake. From broken bridges to shattered towers, his chaotic magic disrupts the world around him. Seeking balance, Yeolani craves love and a sense of purpose. In an unexpected twist, the fairies, whom he has inadvertently harmed, seek their revenge by granting him a gift beyond his control – a Life Giver. With this extraordinary companion, Yeolani’s life takes an unexpected turn, forcing him to confront the true nature of his powers and the responsibilities that come with it.
