by Philip Eliot | Jan 11, 2026 | Thriller & Suspense |
An ex-navy officer performs a daring sea rescue in this international thriller from “one of the best adventure writers today. A master storyteller.” (Clive Cussler, #1 New York Times– bestselling author of the Dirk Pitt adventure series) When Elizabeth Grayson stumbles upon confidential intel while doing medical research in China, her quiet life turns to terror. Imprisoned in a labor camp on an isolated island, the senator’s daughter struggles with her horrifying new knowledge that China is planning an attack against the United States. Worse, scientific advances in her own work may have helped make China’s powerful new weapon against America possible. Matt Connor’s location on a salvage boat in the Pacific Ocean may have landed him the lucrative job of rescuing a politician’s daughter from prison, but once the ex-navy officer has Elizabeth Grayson on his ship, he’s bound with her in a deadly game of survival. With the Chinese government determined to launch a weapon of mass destruction before their secret offensive is revealed, both Matt and Elizabeth’s lives are on the line—along with the fate of the American people. “. . . a thrilling novel of international intrigue . . . A tense and riveting adventure from cover to cover.” — Midwest Book Review
by Philip Eliot | Jan 11, 2026 | Thriller & Suspense |
When secrets are buried, bodies are next. When a man from Dieter Bergheim’s past shows up demanding payback for a decades-old betrayal, Dieter refuses to budge. Days later, a break-in at his brother’s ranch leaves one man dead and a stash of cash exposed. And Noble County deputy Adam Cash is called in to investigate. A combat veteran with his own ghosts to silence, Cash uncovers a pile of evidence: a mysterious hole in a workshop floor, a murder weapon with no clear owner, $1.4 million gone missing, and a suspect list longer than a Texas highway. With the past clawing its way into the present and the body count rising, Cash must track a killer who’s getting bolder by the day. But when the murderer breaks into his home, Cash has to face the truth—he might not be chasing the killer. He might be the next target. A buried past. A stolen fortune. A relentless deputy. And a killer who’s getting too close. Murder Creek is the third gripping installment in the Adam Cash Mystery Series, perfect for fans of Craig Johnson, C.J. Box, and gritty small-town thrillers with big stakes. Award-winning Texas author Jeff Kerr delivers his most personal and high-stakes novel yet—packed with authentic characters, razor-sharp twists, and the spirit of the modern West. ___________________________________________________________________ Praise for the Adam Cash Mystery Series: ? ? ? ? ? Jeff Kerr is the master of red herrings and unexpected, twisted endings. ? ? ? ? ? A great whodunnit set in a not so sleepy small town in Texas. ? ? ? ? ? Mayberry Meets Fargo. ? ? ? ? ? So many suspects and no real evidence. ? ? ? ? ? Jeff Kerr is the master of red herrings and unexpected, twisted endings.
by Philip Eliot | Jan 11, 2026 | Horror & Paranormal |
Join Author and Paranormal Investigator Alice Carpenter, Along With Her Cohorts, Twila, Granny, Trucker, and Miss Molly, on Their First Three Ghostly Murder Adventures, Plus a Bonus Novella Novella: Dead Man Love (Series Prequel – Bonus Content) It’s Mardi Gras in party city where fate unites author and paranormal investigator Alice Carpenter and the gorgeous Cajun detective Jack Roucheau over a newly dead body. There are a couple of other murders to solve, too; Billy Ray, a mystery writer who is the latest victim of a voodoo curse, and Elvira, once a voodoo queen in Storyville. Book 1: Dead Man Talking Author and paranormal investigator Alice Carpenter is well-practiced at disciplining the ten resident ghosts in her lakeside log cabin near Six Gun, Texas. When her cousin Katy calls looking for help with Sir Gary Gavin, the resident ghost at Esprit d’Chene Plantation, the family mansion near Jefferson, Texas, Alice agrees to come to her rescue. Book 2: Dead Man Haunt When Patrick, a gorgeous naked ghost, reaches out to author and paranormal investigator Alice Carpenter and her cohorts for help, the small town of Mineral Springs, Texas, will never be the same. In exchange for helping him journey to the hereafter, Patrick leads Alice into a crumbling historical hotel, where she discovers a new murder—a woman severed in half at the bottom of an elevator shaft. Book 3: Dead Man Hand Alice, Twila, Granny, Jack, Trucker, and Miss Molly are smack dab in the middle of another murder investigation, this time in a haunted hotel in Red Dollar, New Mexico. The villain is armed with Black Magic, and there’s no escape for anyone during the ice storm. From the Publisher: Cozy mystery fans and readers who enjoy amateur sleuths, ghosts and a supernatural twist will enjoy this fun series of mysteries with its cast of colorful characters. “Dead Man Talking is grisly fun! T. M. Simmons is the finest, funniest writer about Texas I’ve ever read. ” ~Alice Borchardt, author of Raven Warrior “With ghosts practically outnumbering live characters, this entertaining romp…is certainly worth a gander.” ~Library Journal “All this supernatural phenomena resides inside a delightful who-done-it.” ~Harriet Klausner, Reviewer Dead Man Mystery Series: Dead Man Talking Dead Man Haunt Dead Man Hand Dead Man Ohio Dead Man Love (Novella) About the Author: T. M. Simmons lives in a haunted house on the edge of the East Texas Piney Woods, which she and her husband share with a variety of pets and paranormal residents. In between writing cozy mysteries and other stories, she delights in scaring herself silly during otherworldly encounters and visits haunted buildings and graveyards during dark and full moons. Her husband goes along sometimes to protect her from the bumps in the night, although he’s been known to spy a ghost and retreat rather than confront it. She also pursues paranormal entities with her own real-life Twila, Aunt Belle Brown. They are Lead Investigators of the Supernatural Researchers of Texas paranormal investigative team. SRT’s motto is, “Leave Peace Behind,” and the team seeks to leave peace for the people who are dealing with troubled hauntings, as well as for the ghosts. Simmons is extremely willing to discuss her experiences with anyone she can corner.
by Philip Eliot | Jan 11, 2026 | Cozy Mystery |
She’s paid to be your best friend on your big day… but she never expected murder to be part of the deal. Emelia Walsh has one of the most unusual jobs on the planet—she’s a Professional Bridesmaid. Armed with an emergency kit that would impress MacGyver, Emmy steps into strangers’ weddings and becomes whatever the bride needs: a confidante, an emotional buffer, or a human fire extinguisher. When Emmy arrives at the picturesque Evergreen Summit Resort for Monica Turner’s winter wedding weekend, she’s prepared for the usual challenges: wardrobe malfunctions, family tensions, and maintaining her cover as the bride’s “old college friend.” What she’s not prepared for is the web of secrets, rivalries, and suspicious circumstances swirling beneath the perfect snow-globe setting. When a shocking murder disrupts the wedding plans, Emmy’s role shifts from emotional buffer to amateur sleuth—all while dodging questions from handsome but infuriating Detective John Sutton , who seems both suspicious of her—and strangely interested. In this charming first installment of the Bridesmaid’s Guide to Murder series, Emmy discovers that when you make a career out of stepping into other people’s stories, sometimes those stories include murder.
by Philip Eliot | Jan 11, 2026 | Cozy Mystery |
Watch what you wish for… Some inheritances are literally death. My life has been turned upside down by my inheritance, but my only complaint is the cat that came along with the new house. I swear he’s judging me as I settle in and try to make new friends in my new small-town Louisiana neighborhood. And just when I start to settle into my new job and get back to reading my classic novels, I’m pulled chapters deep into a mystery. The Beauty Queen in the town has been offed. Someone has killed the darling. Wouldn’t you know it? An innocent man has been framed. I shouldn’t get involved, but somehow, my cat seems to have a way with finding clues in some of my favorite stories. Not that any of that makes sense. Why would it? The cat is the sleuth, I’m the amateur, and we have alligators in the backyard. Throw in a dead body, a book club that’s filled with suspicious characters, and you have my new life. And I thought being a librarian in Louisiana was going to be dull.
