by Philip Eliot | Feb 20, 2026 | Horror & Paranormal |
Ninth House meets Mexican Gothic in a dark academia mystery where the cards are stacked against reason—and the price of knowledge is blood. Dahlia Blackburne is a failing bookstore owner and fake Tarot reader who relies on deduction—not magic—to cast her fortunes. So when a stranger calling himself the Meister offers triple her rate for a reading after closing, she can’t afford to say no. But the Meister has a far more dangerous proposition: infiltrate Foresyth Conservatory, an elite occult arts graduate school, and investigate the alleged suicide of brilliant but troubled student and puzzle maker, Julian Earhardt. Desperate to care for her ailing mother after her father’s recent passing, Dahlia agrees to investigate Julian’s death. Inside Foresyth’s candlelit halls and ivy-choked towers, Dahlia finds the school’s ruthless academic Circle which include the alluring “Trees” Sequoia and Aspen who strive to create magickal art that threatens to transcend life itself. What Dahlia doesn’t know is that the other students are there to pay off their own form of debts, and her father’s history is more intertwined with the seductive currents of Foresyth than Dahlia could have imagined. As the line between performance and passion blurs, Dahlia must confront the truth about Julian, the Conservatory, and the most dangerous form of magic—the kind that isn’t taught but inherited. The cards at Foresyth have already been dealt. Now, all Dahlia has to do is play her hand . . . or be consumed by the game.
by Philip Eliot | Feb 20, 2026 | Horror & Paranormal |
Destiny’s calling—and Hamilton Dinger wishes it had the wrong number. A narcissistic teenager with a charmed life. A city under supernatural siege. An adventure he never asked for (and will probably complain about). Sixteen-year-old Hamilton Dinger has it all: top grades, star-athlete status, legendary Tetris skills, and enough charm to coast through life. He’s got his eye on winning the girl of his dreams, Gwen Kessler, and ruling the halls of Apollo Central High School. Everything’s perfect…until it’s not. When a meteor crashes into Apollo City, it unleashes the Seven Deadly Sinisters, their evil leader Orpheus, and a massive headache for Hamilton. Oh, and it also triggers the awakening of his latent supernatural powers. Now, instead of worrying about his social life, Hamilton is stuck teaming up with Elysian, a changeling dragon, and Starry Knight, a mysterious, beautiful, and annoyingly perfect warrior. Their mission? Protect the souls of Apollo City from an evil supernatural force bent on destruction. But Hamilton isn’t exactly the heroic type—he’s more into dodging responsibility than embracing destiny. Can he set aside his ego long enough to step up? And will he be ready to face the truth, even if it means losing everything? Full of action, wit, and sarcastic humor, Slumbering is the first installment of The Starlight Chronicles , a coming-of-age Christian fantasy series perfect for fans of reluctant heroes, supernatural adventures, and epic battles of good versus evil. FROM THE BOOK: At the time, I didn’t really believe that anything outside my control would change my life. Or at least, not in a significant, substantial way. My life was all about myself, and I figured I had complete control over that. Anything that happened outside of my control was more or less because I let it happen, and didn’t feel like stopping it. It’s funny how one disaster of epic proportion can really make you change your mind. FROM THE AUTHOR: Welcome to the epic world of The Starlight Chronicles, a young adult fantasy series about a team of fallen Stars with supernatural powers. Follow them through this alternatively snarky and sweet series as they become their city’s resident superheroes, with all the fun and frustration of dragons and swords and homework! Look for Book 2, Calling , as the battle between good and evil continues on! Perfect for young teenagers or disaffected college students, or adults who enjoy some wry humor with their reading! WHAT REVIEWERS ARE SAYING: If you like Narnia, superhero adventures, or coming-of-age tales, definitely give this book a try. ~ Chandler Brett, author of Wolf Code 5 STARS! ~ Reader’s Favorite … Hamilton’s inner progress toward heroism feels touchingly genuine, and there are plenty of good comic moments to keep the story moving … Percy Jackson fans will eagerly await the next volume in the series … A fast-paced, effective teen-paranormal outing. ~ Kirkus Reviews
by Philip Eliot | Feb 20, 2026 | Children & Middle Grade |
A magical junkyard, storm-filled skies, and a Weather Witch who turns real weather science into a thrilling challenge. A fast-paced adventure for readers ages 7–10. The junkyard door opens to stormy skies, where Eli and Grace meet Misty, a gentle and quirky Weather Witch who controls the elements. To return home, they must survive her challenges, face fierce storms, and act fast before lightning strikes. Packed with action, cliffhanger chapters, and real weather science, Weather Witch is an electrifying read for young adventurers. Why parents and teachers love Weather Witch: Chapter book for ages 7–10 (works up to 12) Reluctant reader friendly: Short, action-filled chapters build confidence Educational + fun: Weather, storms, and science woven into the story Classroom ready: Excellent chapter book read-aloud for science lessons Can Eli and Grace master the Weather Witch’s storm before the door shuts forever? Weather Witch is Book 8 of the 10-book Junkyard Adventure series. The adventure starts here—order today and start learning! Available in Kindle or print.
by Philip Eliot | Feb 20, 2026 | General Nonfiction |
***Please note: This ebook edition does not contain the photos found in the print edition.*** In the heart of Indianapolis in the mid 1960’s, through a twist of fate and fortune, a pretty young girl came to live with a thirty-seven-year-old mother and her seven children. What began as a temporary childcare arrangement between Sylvia Likens’s parents and Gertrude Baniszewski turned into a crime that would haunt cops, prosecutors, and a community for decades to come… When police found Sylvia’s emaciated body, with a chilling message carved into her flesh, they knew that she had suffered tremendously before her death. Soon they would learn how many others—including some of Baniszewski’s own children—participated in Sylvia’s murder, and just how much torture had been inflicted in one HOUSE OF EVIL
by Philip Eliot | Feb 20, 2026 | Contemporary Romance |
Morgan Rose has always been the girl with the plan. Color-coded calendars, backup plans for her backup plans, and a wedding business that’s her entire world. Only one woman ever managed to derail Morgan’s organized life and shatter her heart in the process. But Morgan doesn’t think about Frankie Lee anymore. Until Morgan meets the photographer hand-picked by her latest clients and discovers that Frankie is not miles away in New York like she thought. She’s back in Spring Harbors, looking infuriatingly good, and Morgan’s carefully ordered world descends into chaos. Morgan has just 87 days to pull off the wedding of her career and she’s not going to let Frankie derail this opportunity. She will not be distracted by Frankie’s new haircut or the shadowy dips between her shoulders and biceps. And she won’t care about Frankie’s unfairly salty attitude when she left Morgan . But some sparks never die, and as the wedding approaches and the tension between Morgan and Frankie grows, can they face up to the mistakes that pulled them apart, or risk it happening all over again? A perfectly spiced romance about learning that the best love stories are worth fighting for… twice. The next unputdownable read for fans of Ashley Herring Blake, Alexandria Bellefleur and Haley Cass. Readers love The Ex Effect … “Filled with tension, longing, and the kind of unresolved history that makes every interaction sizzle … Both romantic and real… Perfectly spiced, heartfelt, and satisfying .” Reader review, ?????????? “I love, love, loved it . Morgan and Frankie’s 2nd chance romance captivated me . Because I could absolutely see and feel the tension and dynamics of their relationship… I ate this book up .” Reader review, ?????????? “I couldn’t put it down . It felt like there was so much more in this book than just a second chance… There was so much emotional growth between these two and their chemistry was incredible . I loved every moment of it!” Reader review, ?????????? “I was hooked from the very first, hilarious, line! I loved this book, I c an not recommend it highly enough . The characters, the story, every aspect was so well written.” Reader review, ?????????? “Such a beautiful slow-burn story told at just the perfect pace… I got all the emotions from this book I laughed and I also really cried and had such a big lump in my throat . It had me second-guessing what was going to happen next, but I always got it wrong and it was just so much better than I could have predicted.” Reader review, ?????????? Readers love Dana Hawkins… “I’m in awe of the book I just read… The emotional depth was so good, the communication between the characters was incredible. I don’t even know how to put into words how much I absolutely LOVE this book. Obsesseddddddd. ” Reader review, ?????????? “ My god this book … my heart is so warm … I could have read thousands of pages of these characters … One I already can’t wait to re-read and… I cannot recommend it enough!! ” Reader review, ?????????? “ AHHHHHH I launched out of bed to write this review . Such an amazing book, it made my heart feel like putty . The emotional moments were so strong. I felt every single thing the characters felt. I was stressed, I was relieved, I was sad, and I was blushing along with them… It definitely cemented its spot for top reads of the year .” Reader review, ?????????? “I fell into their story and grumbled each time “real life” made me set it aside … The stakes felt real, and high, and had me worried the entire time … This story had me contemplating how they’d make it work and biting my fingernails, waiting for the “eep!” moment… A must-read! ” Reader review, ??????????
