by Philip Eliot | Mar 7, 2026 | Crime Fiction |
This Edgar Award–winning collection from the author behind the Peter Duluth novels delivers “a dozen shock treatments for varying degrees of murder” (Kirkus Reviews). Patrick Quentin, best known for the Peter Duluth puzzle mysteries, also penned outstanding detective novels from the 1930s through the 1960s under other pseudonyms, including Q. Patrick and Jonathan Stagge. Anthony Boucher wrote: “Quentin is particularly noted for the enviable polish and grace which make him one of the leading American fabricants of the murderous comedy of manners; but this surface smoothness conceals intricate and meticulous plot construction as faultless as that of Agatha Christie.” This Edgar Award–winning short story collection introduces multiple murderers with a myriad of motives: In the title story, which was adapted for an episode of The Alfred Hitchcock Hour, a wealthy woman trapped in a vault passes the hours pondering her life and her loves as time—and her oxygen supply—runs out . . . In post–World War II Sicily, a visiting American discovers that his charity toward a young boy has ensnared him in a trap only a child could have dreamed up . . . A cheating husband planning on killing his wife learns that even the best-laid plans can go astray—especially if your wife is a lot smarter than you . . . A child writes down what she’s going to say in a court case, revealing the honest, innocent heart of a little girl—and the cold, calculating mind of a monster . . . Quentin’s collection of crimes “produces a cool chill and a calculated thrill” (Kirkus Reviews) and includes: “The Ordeal of Mrs. Snow,” “A Boy’s Will,” “Portrait of a Murderer,” “Little Boy Lost,” “Witness for the Prosecution,” “The Pigeon-Woman,” “All the Way to the Moon,” “Mother, May I Go Out to Swim?,” “Thou Lord Seest Me,” “Mrs. Appleby’s Bear,” “Love Comes to Miss Lucy,” and “This Will Kill You.”
by Philip Eliot | Mar 7, 2026 | Thriller & Suspense |
When the FBI is faced with its toughest riddles, it turns to Agent Elle Keen, a genius at cracking codes and using her skill to catch the most cunning serial killers.When a new serial killer leaves behind a haunting music box after claiming each victim, FBI Agent Elle Keen must rely on her sharp instincts and sharper mind to decipher the cryptic melodies—before the next life is taken.“The plot has many twists and turns, but it is the ending, which I did not see coming at all, that totally defines this book as one of the most riveting that I have read in years.”—Reader review for Not Like Us?????IN THE DARK is BOOK #1 in a long-anticipated new series by #1 bestseller Ava Strong, whose bestseller NOT LIKE US (a free download) has received over 1,000 five star ratings and reviews.An enthralling crime thriller with a captivating and complex female protagonist, Elle Keen is a riveting mystery series with non-stop action, suspense, and unexpected plot twists that are guaranteed to keep you on the edge of your seat well into the night. Fans of Robert Dugoni, Karin Slaughter, and Lisa Gardner are sure to fall in love.Future books in the series are also available.“This is a chilling, suspenseful page turner that just might leave you scared at night!”—Reader review for Not Like Us?????“Very intriguing, kept me turning page after page… Lots of twists and turns and a very unexpected ending. Cannot wait for the next in this series!”—Reader review for Not Like Us?????“A roller coaster ride of events… Can’t put down until you finish it!”—Reader review for Not Like Us?????“Excellent read with very realistic characters that you become emotionally invested in… Couldn’t put it down!”—Reader review for The Death Code?????“An excellent read, lots of twists and turns, with a surprising ending, leaving you wanting to read the next book in the series! Well done!”—Reader review for The Death Code?????“Well worth the read. Cannot wait to see what happens in the next book!”—Reader review for The Death Code?????“Quickly became a story I couldn’t put down! I highly recommend this book!”—Reader review for His Other Wife?????“I really enjoyed the fast-paced action, plot design and characterization… I didn’t want to put the book down and the ending was a total surprise.”—Reader review for His Other Wife?????“The characters are extremely well developed… There are twists and turns in the plot that kept me guessing. An extremely well written story.”—Reader review for His Other Wife?????“One of the best books I have ever read… The ending was perfect and surprising. Ava Strong is an amazing writer.”—Reader review for His Other Wife?????“Holy cow, what a rollercoaster… Many times I absolutely KNEW who the killer was—only to be proven wrong each time. I was completely surprised by the ending. I have to say, I am thrilled that this is the first in a series. My only complaint is that the next one isn’t out yet. I need it!”—Reader review for His Other Wife?????“An incredible, intense, spellbinding, enjoyable story. It will keep you captivated until the end.”—Reader review for His Other Wife?????
by Philip Eliot | Mar 7, 2026 | Thriller & Suspense |
A killer who won’t forgive. A detective who can’t forget.Haunted by his mother’s brutal murder, Detective Inspector Jake Sawyer returns to his rural hometown to investigate a series of gruesome killings. As the body count rises and the killer’s twisted methods come to light, Sawyer must confront his own demons while racing against time to unravel the shocking truth behind the murders.With his sanity and safety on the line, Sawyer pushes himself to the brink to end the killings and save an innocent life.An edge-of-your-seat page-turner that will keep you guessing to the very end.CREEPY CRAWLY is Book one in the page-turning DI Jake Sawyer crime thrillers. Perfect for fans of Ian Rankin, Val McDermid, Chris Carter, and Karin Slaughter._______________________________________________????? “A dark and twisted murder mystery with genuine surprises.”????? “The pace never lets up.”????? “I was holding my breath during the final scene.”????? “Well plotted and superbly written.”????? “Gripping.”????? “Well-developed characters in a wonderful setting.”????? “I’m in love with DI Sawyer.”????? “Awesome.”????? “Compelling.”????? “Dark and intense and worth every minute.”????? “I wish I hadn’t read it, so I could read it for the first time again.”
by Philip Eliot | Mar 7, 2026 | Historical Romance |
What if the only way to survive… was to rewrite history?Newlywed FBI agent and brilliant linguist Libby Shaw has always trusted logic—until a cryptic warning foretells her imminent death. Desperate to survive, she follows a mysterious piece of advice: submerge in the mineral waters of Bedford Springs under a full moon.When she emerges, Libby finds herself in 1926, a world filled with glamour, intrigue, and deadly secrets. But she’s not alone.A handsome yet enigmatic sheriff knows her better than she knows herself. As she struggles to understand her place in this past life, visions and dreams unlock a hidden truth—one that ties her fate to his in ways she never imagined.But history isn’t easily rewritten. A master criminal lurks in the shadows, determined to alter fate and keep them apart forever. Now, Libby and the sheriff must race against time to uncover a long-buried mystery… or risk being separated for eternity.A spellbinding blend of time travel, romance, and historical mystery, What the Moon Saw is perfect for fans of Diana Gabaldon and Susanna Kearsley.
by Philip Eliot | Mar 7, 2026 | Cozy Mystery |
THE NO. 1 BEST-SELLING FEEL-GOOD MYSTERY – When Alicia Finlay walks out on her boring book club and decides to start a new one—one totally devoted to her favourite genre, crime—she can not imagine the trouble she is about to unleash…After gathering seven crime devotees together – including ditzy librarian Missy, fashionista Claire, paleontologist Perry, dashing Dr Anders, a poisons expert, and socialite Barbara Parlour – Alicia grows suspicious when one of them fails to show for the next club meet. Barbara has vanished and her husband, Arthur, is curiously unconcerned. The group suspects him of foul play until he meets his own foul fate.With two baffling mysteries on their hands, the book club decide to do as their favourite fictional sleuths would do, and investigate!So begins the first instalment of THE MURDER MYSTERY BOOK CLUB, a motley collection of amateur sleuths who must sort the real clues from the red herrings to solve the murder of Arthur Parlour and the mystery of his missing wife. They must also look closer to home because each of them is hiding a secret that could crack the case wide open.A contemporary cozy mystery for those looking for fun and adventure at their next book club.Can you solve the mystery before the crime buffs do?** PREVIOUSLY PUBLISHED AS The Agatha Christie Book Club **THIS BOOK follows British English spelling and usage, and contains some Australian slang. Clean read: no graphic violence, sex, or strong language.GENRE: humorous, cozy mystery series, amateur sleuths, international mystery, police procedural, romance. NB: This book and all books and other materials associated with it have not been endorsed, licensed or authorised by the estate of Agatha Christie or by Agatha Christie Limited.
