by Philip Eliot | Dec 31, 2025 | Crime Fiction |
It’s dark as the young woman leaves work. Crossing the empty car park alone, she thinks about the warmth of her little house. But she doesn’t make it home that night. Or ever again…Thirty years ago, Ruth Pritchard’s sixteen-year-old daughter, Elissa, went missing. Police were called, neighbours were interviewed, and even Ruth’s own husband was investigated, but the case went unsolved. Elissa disappeared forever.Now, Ruth watches the local news and hears about another girl gone from the same streets where her beloved daughter was last seen, and her heart races. A distinctive red scarf was found at a crime scene, and she recognises it instantly. It belonged to Elissa.After Ruth alerts the police, they rush to speak to her, but nobody answers the door. Her small home stands eerily quiet. Just like her daughter before her, Ruth has vanished into thin air.Friends say that Ruth suspected someone close to home took Elissa. Others say she never trusted her husband again after he was questioned by police. Did she finally discover the truth behind her daughter’s disappearance? And will her friends and family ever see her again?From bestselling author Carla Kovach, this absolutely unputdownable crime thriller is perfect for fans of Angela Marsons, Cara Hunter and Clare Mackintosh.What readers are saying about Then She Vanished:????? ‘LOVED!!!!! My favorite… So amazing… OMG… Couldn’t put this down for the life of me. I started this when the sun came up and finished when the sun went down. It was just that good… I was speechless. I couldn’t say anything for a while. I had to sit there and take it all in. Wow, wow and more wow.’ Blue Moon Blogger????? ‘THE BEST BOOK… What a read. I could not put this book down, I was so absorbed… A real page-turner.’ Goodreads reviewer????? ‘Must read!! Finished in two days. Absolutely brilliant. It has bestseller written all over it. What a book!… I had to remind myself to breathe.’ Goodreads reviewer????? ‘OOOHHH I say that was one hell of a read. BRILLIANT.’ NetGalley reviewer????? ‘Gripping… I love this… Packs a punch and keeps me breathless from beginning to end… A must-read.’ Goodreads reviewer????? ‘Oh my goodness… Eye-popping… Packed with mystery, suspense and nail-biting twists and turns… Hooked from beginning to end.’ Goodreads reviewer????? ‘Fantastic and gripping… I was hooked from the prologue and devoured this in one sitting… Absolutely brilliant!’ Goodreads reviewer????? ‘Absolutely fantastic… I’m hooked on this.’ Goodreads reviewer????? ‘One hell of a rollercoaster…twists, turns, and full-throttle speed… It just kept going and going and then going some more. It never slowed down… absolutely loved.’ bookreviewcakemaker????? ‘Wow… Explosive straight out of the gate and was fast paced with twists and turns galore… Loved.’ read_with_lola????? ‘I loved this… I felt hooked instantly and did not want to put this book down!’ emmy_lou_b????? ‘Amazing… Kept me hooked till the last page and loved every bit of it.’ Goodreads reviewer????? ‘I loved it and was hooked from the first chapter!… Absolutely brilliant.’ Goodreads reviewer????? ‘I was on the edge of my seat as I couldn’t put this down… Gripping… Absolutely brilliant.’ Goodreads reviewer????? ‘I love this… Amazing.’ bookloversanonuk
by Philip Eliot | Dec 31, 2025 | Thriller & Suspense |
When two dead bodies are found oddly staged on trains across the country, the FBI realizes a serial killer is at work. FBI BAU Special Agent Caitlin Dare wants to escape her dark past and never ride a train again. But when she is assigned to spearhead the case, Caitlin realizes she will have to play cat and mouse with this diabolical killer—even if it means facing her worst childhood fears.“Molly Black has written a taut thriller that will keep you on the edge of your seat… I absolutely loved this book and can’t wait to read the next book in the series!”—Reader review for Girl One: MurderCOME GET ME is book #1 of a brand-new series by critically acclaimed and #1 bestselling mystery and suspense author Molly Black, whose books have received over 2,000 five-star reviews and ratings.The FBI is alarmed by the rash of killings on trains throughout the country, and they realize they have to put together a joint task force to tackle it. Through a partnership with the rail police, FBI Special Agent Cailtin Dare is chosen to spearhead the new unit designed to hunt killers using trains across the country.But Cailtin remains haunted by memories of her missing sister, her unsolved case, her erratic conductor uncle, and a harrowing fear of trains.Can Caitlin keep her own demons at bay long enough to face her past—and catch a killer?A page-turning and harrowing crime thriller featuring a brilliant and tortured FBI agent, the Caitlin Dare series is a riveting mystery, packed with non-stop action, suspense, twists and turns, revelations, and driven by a breakneck pace that will keep you flipping pages late into the night. Fans of Rachel Caine, Teresa Driscoll and Robert Dugoni are sure to fall in love.Books #2–#5—COME FIND ME, COME TAKE ME, COME CATCH ME, and COME SAVE ME—are also available.“I binge read this book. It hooked me in and didn’t stop till the last few pages… I look forward to reading more!”—Reader review for Found You“I loved this book! Fast-paced plot, great characters and interesting insights into investigating cold cases. I can’t wait to read the next book!”—Reader review for Girl One: Murder“Very good book… You will feel like you are right there looking for the kidnapper! I know I will be reading more in this series!”—Reader review for Girl One: Murder“This is a very well written book and holds your interest from page 1… Definitely looking forward to reading the next one in the series, and hopefully others as well!”—Reader review for Girl One: Murder“Wow, I cannot wait for the next in this series. Starts with a bang and just keeps going.”—Reader review for Girl One: Murder“Well written book with a great plot, one that will keep you up at night. A page turner!”—Reader review for Girl One: Murder“A great suspense that keeps you reading… can’t wait for the next in this series!”—Reader review for Found You“Sooo soo good! There are a few unforeseen twists… I binge read this like I binge watch Netflix. It just sucks you in.”—Reader review for Found You
by Philip Eliot | Dec 31, 2025 | Crime Fiction |
“This is an excellent book… When you start reading, be sure you don’t have to wake up early!”—Reader review for The Killing Game?????When a serial killer leaves an eerie trail echoing Greek mythology, brilliant FBI Agent Brynn Justice must race to halt a delusional psychopath—and save the next victim before it’s too late…In a chilling series of crimes tied to ancient lore, FBI Agent Brynn Justice chases a modern-day Hades who ensnares young women in his deadly underworld. Brynn’s resolve is tested as she descends into literal and metaphorical darkness to stop a killer with a god complex from completing his ghastly pantheon.NOW RUN is BOOK #1 in a new series by #1 bestselling mystery and suspense author Kate Bold, whose bestseller NOT ME (a free download) has received over 3,00 five star ratings and reviews.The BRYNN JUSTICE mystery series is a heart-racing cat-and-mouse narrative brimming with shocking twists and unexpected turns. This series breathes new life into the mystery genre with its unique lead character, guaranteed to capture your heart and compel you to read well past bedtime. Fans of Lisa Regan, Karin Slaughter, and Robert Dugoni are sure to fall in love.Future books in the series are also available!“This book moved very fast and every page was exciting. Plenty of dialogue, you absolutely love the characters, and you were rooting for the good guy throughout the whole story… I look forward to reading the next in the series.”—Reader review for The Killing Game?????“Kate did an amazing job on this book and I was hooked from the first chapter!”—Reader review for The Killing Game?????“I really enjoyed this book. The characters were authentic, and I see the bad guys as something we hear about daily on the news… Looking forward to book 2.”—Reader review for The Killing Game?????“This was a really good book. The main characters were real, flawed and human. The story went along quickly and wasn’t mired in too many unnecessary details. I really enjoyed it.”—Reader review for The Killing Game?????“Alexa Chase is headstrong, impatient, but most of all brave with a capital B. She never, repeat never, backs down until the bad guys are put where they belong. Clearly five stars!”—Reader review for The Killing Game?????“Captivating and riveting serial murder with a twist of the macabre… Very well done.”—Reader review for The Killing Game?????“WOW what a great read! Talk about a diabolical killer! Really enjoyed this book. Looking forward to reading others by this author as well.”—Reader review for The Killing Game?????“Page turner for sure. Great characters and relationships. I got into the middle of this story and couldn’t put it down. Looking forward to more from Kate Bold.”—Reader review for The Killing Game?????“Hard to put down. It has an excellent plot and has the right amount of suspense. I really enjoyed this book.”—Reader review for The Killing Game?????“Extremely well written, and well worth buying and reading. I can’t wait to read book two!”—Reader review for The Killing Game?????
by Philip Eliot | Dec 31, 2025 | Historical Fiction |
When the Strongest Hurricane in Decades Takes Aim at Florida, Ronnie Tries to Escape its Wrath. Will she Die in the Storm or Be Lost in Time Forever?Ronnie Andrews is lucky to be alive after a time travel glitch nearly took her life during Hurricane Frances. When Hurricane Ivan, one of the strongest storms in decades, sets its sights on Florida, Ronnie jumps at the chance to join Mike, her mysterious new boss, on a business trip to Puerto Rico.Sparks fly, but when a newspaper article surfaces with horrific pictures of a woman who may have died at Mike’s hands, Ronnie regrets the decision. Before she can confront Mike about what she knows, Hurricane Jeanne forms off the coast, trapping them on the island. Her doctors warned that another time-travel-induced illness may kill her. Mike may be her only salvation.The storm strikes and Ronnie time travels to Texas in 1872 where she is taken by Comanches. A rescue party saves her life led by Jesse and Frank James, hiding under assumed names.Will Ronnie find a way to make the time-traveling episodes stop before the dangers of the past, and the damage from the journey destroy her?Reviews from Readers~ NY Writer 5.0 out of 5 stars CHILLS, THRILLS, ROMANCE, AND ONE HELL OF A STORM!KILLING TIME by KJ Waters is awash in excitement! A fast-paced story that doesn’t let up, it seems to have some cyclonic action thrown in there for good measure. It means that twists and turns abound as we follow heroine Ronnie Andrews doing her thing in trying to figure out what the heck is going on!In this third outing of the STEALING TIME series, Ronnie is determined to get to the bottom of her Dr. Who’ing it around the centuries. After all, a girl needs more stability in her life than to be yanked back and forth in time at any given moment, and she sorta … kinda … maybe suspects it might be those killer storms causing the time travel, but how to get proof? Well, having to fight through another one just might do it!The confrontation sets up a whole slew of action, adventure, and one hunky marine. Even the description of Mike is enough to make us drool and brings “Semper Fidelis” to a whole ‘nuther level! And we get to watch as Ronnie fights getting involved, but she just might have that backwards because it just might be Mike who gets more than he bargained for. But a budding romance wouldn’t be a romance with some ex-baggage tagging along. That’s a cue for Ronnie’s ex-boyfriend Jeffrey to show and cause a whole bunch of trouble! As if the storm wasn’t enough to handle!If you like your time travel mixed with some fine storytelling courtesy of Ms. Waters, then this one’s for you! Unique and original, I was into this story all the way through and highly recommend. Thank you, KJ Waters!~Amanda Wilson 5.0 out of 5 stars Fast-paced AdventureIf you are a time travel fan….this book is for you! I previously read “Stealing Time” and “Shattering Time” and thoroughly enjoyed both books and anxiously awaited the release of “Killing Time”. Boy, I was not disappointed! In past books, Ronnie Andrews moved to Florida for a new job. Soon after arriving, she is thrust into the past during a hurricane and her adventure begins. Traveling between the past and present she thinks she is losing her mind. In “Killing Time,” she will begin to understand that her so-called boyfriend is not what he seems and that there is more to his story. Once again, Florida is preparing for another hurricane and Ronnie thinks she needs to get out of town to hopefully escape being thrust back in time again but fate has other plans. Love the fast-paced action and twists and turns. Be prepared for a bumpy ride!
by Philip Eliot | Dec 31, 2025 | Cozy Mystery |
She’s a talented pastry chef—with a secret recipe for solving crimes…WELCOME TO THE COOKIE HOUSEKate McGuire’s life was sweet in Manhattan before she lost her restaurant job and fiancé both. But sometimes that’s just the way the cookie crumbles, and soon she finds herself starting from scratch in the island town of Coral Cay, Florida. It has everything she’s looking for: sunny beaches, friendly locals, and a Help Wanted sign in the bakery shop window. Once she convinces the shop’s crusty owner Sam Hepplewhite to hire her, Kate can’t tie on her apron fast enough. Little does she know that trouble, like warm dough, is on the rise. . . WHERE CRIMINALS GET THEIR JUST DESSERTSStewart Lord is a real estate developer with a taste for a different type of dough: the green kind. He knows that he could make a killing by purchasing the Cookie House from Sam, who flat-out refuses to sell. But when Stewart turns up the heat on Sam—then turns up dead after eating a fresh batch of Sam’s cinnamon rolls—all eyes focus on the town’s beloved bakery. When the police arrest Sam for murder, Kate must somehow prove that her curmudgeonly boss is innocent. Enlisting the help of a team of lovable locals, Kate sets out to catch the real culprit with his hand in the cookie jar…before someone else gets burned. “This delightful cozy has memorable characters…and a satisfying plot twist.” – Booklist
