by Philip Eliot | Feb 14, 2026 | Action & Adventure |
Four-tour combat veteran Ray McPadden offers a vivid portrayal of American soldiers facing an unseen enemy and death in the Mountains of Afghanistan. Sergeant Nick Burch has returned to the crags of tribal Afghanistan seeking vengeance. Burch’s platoon has one goal: to capture or kill an elusive insurgent, known as the Egyptian, a leader who is as much myth as he is man, highly revered and guarded by ferocious guerrillas. The soldiers of Burch’s platoon look to him for leadership, but as the Egyptian slips farther out of reach, so too does Burch’s battle-worn grasp on reality. Private Danny Shane, the youngest soldier in the platoon, is learning how to survive. For Shane, hunting the Egyptian is secondary. First he must adapt to the savage conditions of the battlefield: crippling heat, ravenous sand fleas, winds thick with moondust, and a vast mountain range that holds many secrets. Shane is soon chiseled by combat, shackled by loyalty, and unflinchingly marching toward a battle from which there is no return. A new enemy has emerged, one who has studied the American soldiers and adapted to their tactics. Known as Habibullah, a teenage son of the people, he stands in brazen defiance of the Ameriki who have come to destroy what his ancestors have built. The American soldiers may be tracking the Egyptian, but Habibullah is tracking them, and he knows these lands far better than they do. With guns on full-auto, Shane and Burch trek into the deepest solitudes of the Himalayas. Under soaring peaks, dark instinct is laid bare. To survive, Shane and Burch must defeat not just Habibullah’s militia but the beast inside themselves. And the Whole Mountain Burned reveals, in stunning, ruthless detail, the horrors of war, the courage of soldiers, and the fact that no matter how many enemies we vanquish, there is always another just over the next ridge.
by Philip Eliot | Feb 14, 2026 | Mystery |
A fancy hotel plays host to homicide in a “jubilant” novel by “a peerless practitioner of the slightly surreal, English-village comedy-mystery” ( Kirkus Reviews , starred review). Sybil Foster lives the sort of little English village that is home mostly to the very rich and the servants who make their lives delightful. But Sybil Foster’s life is not delightful, even if she does have an extremely talented gardener. Exhausted from her various family stresses—a daughter, for instance, who wants to marry a man without a title!—Sybil takes herself off to a local hotel that specializes in soothing shattered nerves. When she’s killed, Inspector Alleyn has a real puzzler on his hands: Yes, she was silly, snobbish, and irritating. But if that were enough motive for murder, half of England would be six feet under . . . “In her ironic and witty hands the mystery novel can be civilized literature.” — The New York Times “The brilliant Ngaio Marsh ranks with Agatha Christie and Dorothy Sayers.” — Times Literary Supplement
by Philip Eliot | Feb 14, 2026 | Crime Fiction |
GET *SEVEN* UNPUTDOWNABLE BRITISH CRIME THRILLERS SET ON THE SOUTH COAST OF ENGLAND. PRAISE FOR RODERIC JEFFRIES: ????? ‘Roderic Jeffries is my favourite crime/detective author. I intend to read every story he has written .’ A. Riley ‘Jeffries’ fresh twists and excellent characterizations make any novel by him an exciting reading experience.’ San Francisco Chronicle Perfect for fans of Roy Lewis, Brian Battison and J.M. Gregson. IN THIS SEVEN-BOOK BOX SET: BOOK 8: THE MURDER LINE A brutally battered body is found on the edge of woods. DI Fusil’s team suspects it’s the work of ruthless drug traffickers. But when the investigation gets too close to the mob, it takes a dangerously personal turn. BOOK 9: SIX DAYS TO DEATH A violent bank robbery is foiled by PC Tom Brady — unaware his fate will now hang in the balance. His dedication to his job and duty to his family is tested as the villains plot their brutal revenge. BOOK 10: MURDER IS SUSPECTED Victim of a hit and run, a cyclist is found at the side of the road. The car responsible belongs to the Chief Constable, but who was driving? Fusil knows a scandal this big would bring down the whole force. But in his quest for truth it’s not just reputations at risk. BOOK 11: RANSOM TOWN Arson attacks are holding Fortrow to ransom. DI Fusil must find out who’s responsible before tragedy hits the town. But his superiors are losing faith in him. If Fusil doesn’t work fast arson will soon become murder. BOOK 12: A MAN CONDEMNED DI Fusil must protect an Iranian millionaire from assassination. But the Iranian exile is not who he seems. As Fusil unravels a web of crime and deceit he finds deadly links to his team’s unsolved crimes. BOOK 13: BETRAYED BY DEATH Nine boys have been murdered in the last two years. The police have no leads. Fusil fears his own son could be the next victim. His dread makes him careless. But will his recklessness lead to the killer or the murder of a tenth boy? BOOK 14: ONE MAN’S JUSTICE Falsely accused of bribery, PC Wells is determined to clear his name. But what starts as a simple traffic violation soon takes a dangerous turn. With criminals who will stop at nothing to silence him, Wells has made himself the target of a ruthless killer. MEET THE DETECTIVE Detective Inspector Robert Fusil is a dedicated C.I.D. man and a gifted police officer, but he’s not averse to bending the rules if he needs to. That makes his superiors, and sometimes his juniors, wary. They appreciate Fusil’s no-nonsense attitude and ability to solve — often ingeniously — the most complex of cases, but keep an eye on him, just in case. GET THE FINAL SEVEN VOLUMES IN THIS GRIPPING BOX SET.
by Philip Eliot | Feb 14, 2026 | Crime Fiction |
When Detective Dawn Grave escaped the tragedy of her youth, she left everything behind—Including her brother’s unsolved murder. After twenty years, the case surrounding her brother’s death has been reopened. And Dawn is back in the remote Australian town where her nightmares began. But she’s no longer a victim. She’s a cop, who’s taken a position with the local police to stay close to the investigation … Until a local woman is brutally murdered. Dawn takes lead in the new investigation and quickly discovers the young woman has made more than a few enemies. But when the victim’s best friend is found dead, Dawn is left searching for a motive. With two victims, she’s desperate to find the killer. Before they strike again …
by Philip Eliot | Feb 14, 2026 | Crime Fiction |
Twenty-five years ago, three college boys tackled an ambitious class assignment; a documentary surrounding the legend of The Flaming Woman, rumored to still haunt the highest ridges of Knob Mountain. The boys left with fanfare, but they never returned. Their remains were never found. Now, an old man approaches Intuitive Investigations, claiming he witnessed the boys’ murders. But when they find him lying in a pool of his own blood, the women instinctively know the deaths are connected. Technically, they have no authority in the old man’s murder case, but they’re committed to honoring his last wishes. Solving one murder could solve them all. With no definitive proof that the boys even died on that mountain, Willow bravely enlists the help of a so-called mountain witch named Karnie. Some call her the Bone Witcher, because she has the ability to ‘witch’ for bones. Finding the unmarked grave containing the remains of three bodies is proof of murder. Now they need proof of their killer, and it’s a dangerous path they tread. Book One of a brand-new series by Becki Willis, the award-winning author of over thirty books. Drawing from the rich cultural history of the Ozark Mountains, this series will be the perfect complement to the beloved The Sisters, Texas Mystery Series. Intuitive Investigations Three women. Three unique approaches to solving mysteries. Three generations of the same amazing family. Willow Alexander, 52, divorced and forging a new life for herself as a private investigator. Ireland Garret, 72, widowed and still mourning the loss of great love. For two men. Everleigh Alexander, 32, single mom, amateur barista, and a breath of fresh air for the team.
