by Philip Eliot | Feb 21, 2026 | Thriller & Suspense |
Two strangers. Two secrets. One deadly collision. Dr. Colin Clarke had it all—a respected career, a beautiful wife, a peaceful life. Then Liz disappears . And the anonymous messages begin. You don’t know her like you think you do… As Colin digs into his wife’s past, he uncovers a web of lies, betrayal, and a side of Liz he never knew existed. The deeper he goes, the more dangerous the truth becomes. Meanwhile, in a quiet Irish town, bus driver Owen Ryan watches his wife fade into dementia. But Owen has his own secrets, and a dark obsession that won’t stay buried. As the past resurfaces, Owen’s grip on reality begins to unravel. Two men. Two unraveling lives. One shocking truth that could destroy everything. Her Family Secrets is a taut, emotional psychological thriller with a jaw-dropping conclusion. Praise for Her Family Secrets : “I read the whole thing in one sitting! Couldn’t put it down!” “Full of deception in the most unexpected ways.” “The suspense is making me go crazy!! I can’t stop reading!” “One of the best books I’ve read in months!” “Don’t expect it to be what you think.”
by Philip Eliot | Feb 21, 2026 | Crime Fiction |
GOLD MEDAL WINNER FOR LEGAL THRILLERS, GLOBAL BOOK AWARDS Who strangled Jimmy Lyons at the Pink Pony? The world-class Port Huron to Mackinac sailboat race has just finished at Mackinac Island. As soon as the boats dock, the sailors head for the legendary Pink Pony, including Jimmy Lyons and his crew. But the night takes a grisly turn. Jimmy is found dead the next morning in the bar, strangled by a string of Christmas tree lights. Murdo Halverson, Jimmy’s former partner and one of the crew, is arrested for the murder. But each of the crew, had a reason to kill him. As did his wife, Jane. Burr Lafayette, recently divorced and the deposed head of the litigation department of a major Detroit law firm, is recruited to defend Murdo. A man at loose ends, Burr is a brilliant but troubled lawyer. He prefers boats over courtrooms, dogs over clients, and martinis over just about everything else. He’s also not a criminal lawyer, but he takes the case because he’s nearly bankrupt, and he desperately needs the money. The prosecutor has damning evidence and witnesses that make Murdo look guilty. Unless Burr can find a suspect, Murdo is going to be convicted of first-degree murder. • • • “Cutter cranks the excitement up a notch in The Pink Pony, a first rate murder mystery where nothing is as it seems.” — Bill Castanier, Lansing City Pulse FIRST PRIZE WINNER at The Global Book Awards If you like C. J. Box and Joseph Heywood, you’ll love The Pink Pony . The Pink Pony is the first book in the award-winning Burr Lafayette mystery series.
by Philip Eliot | Feb 21, 2026 | Crime Fiction |
An innocent man doesn’t run. He fights. After two combat tours in Afghanistan, Adam Cash returns to small-town Pinyon, Texas, hoping for peace and a steady job as deputy sheriff. But his high school nemesis, Sheriff Griff Turner, has other plans and makes it clear Cash isn’t welcome. Still haunted by war—and by the heartbreak of walking away from his high school sweetheart, Edie—Cash launches a longshot campaign to unseat Turner and loses. When Turner turns up dead the next day, all signs point to Cash. Now on the run and desperate to clear his name, Cash uncovers a conspiracy far more dangerous than he imagined—one that could destroy countless lives. To stop it, he will have to risk everything, including the one chance he has left with Edie. Blunt Force Trauma is the gripping first book in the Adam Cash Mystery Series, perfect for fans of Craig Johnson, C.J. Box, and modern Western crime thrillers. Award-winning author Jeff Kerr brings his deep Texas roots and passion for the Western tradition to this explosive, character-driven series packed with suspense, heart, and justice. ___________________________________________________________________ Praise for the Adam Cash Mystery Series: ? ? ? ? ? A Texas-style, twisty whodunit ? ? ? ? ? Adam Cash is a true-to-life hero—flawed, determined, and unforgettable ? ? ? ? ? Run Cash, run!… Very well written. I highly recommend it. ? ? ? ? ? Awesome storytelling! I couldn’t put the book down, and looking forward to the sequel and many more! ? ? ? ? ? Very entertaining and well-written. I hope there are more Adam Cash thriller/mystery stories by Jeff Kerr. We sure need them.
by Philip Eliot | Feb 21, 2026 | Historical Romance |
Three continents, two centuries, one woman, and a mystery to unite them all. Determined to save the antiques store she has inherited from ruin after the unexplained disappearance of her parents, Sarah Lester discovers a jumbled collection of vintage postcards which lead her on a journey through time. Unprepared for the story the postcards weave about their reclusive former owner, Sarah’s life is thrown into disarray as she is transported to Victorian London, colonial New Zealand and to the British Raj in nineteenth century India. Sarah’s journey through time could solve the mystery of her parents’ disappearance. But one impossible question remains: what will staying in the past do to her future? Fifteen Postcards is the first book in The Old Curiosity Shop time travel trilogy. The Old Curiosity Shop Time Travel Trilogy Fifteen Postcards The Last Letter Telegram Home The Ithaca time travel trilogy is a spinoff series from the Old Curiosity Shop time travel trilogy, featuring some of the same characters. The Ithaca Time Travel Trilogy Ithaca Bound Ithaca Lost Ithaca Found
by Philip Eliot | Feb 21, 2026 | Cozy Mystery |
Murder Takes a Bow is a Finalist in the 2022 Cozy Mystery Tribe Awards! Olivia’s life goes from a permanent vacation to a nightmare when one of the cruise ship’s staff is murdered. Will Olivia be next? Olivia Morgan’s life working as an assistant in her boyfriend’s cruise ship act has been a permanent vacation. But her cruise to the Bahamas takes a terrible turn when Peter leaves Olivia and her talkative parrot Chico stranded on the ship with a show scheduled in just a few days. It takes an even worse turn when a crew member is murdered! Can Olivia pull off the show without Peter, or will they throw her and Chico off the ship when they reach Nassau? Will the murderer get caught before someone else is killed? Will Olivia be the next victim? Travel along with Olivia and Chico on their killer cruise. As close to taking a cruise as you can get from your couch. Author Wendy Neugent spent close to a decade working as a headliner entertainer on cruise ships. Join her as she takes you behind the scenes for an insider look at cruise ship life….. but with more murders.
