by Philip Eliot | Apr 7, 2026 | General Nonfiction |
A New York Times–bestselling author and former Los Angeles Times reporter chronicles the murder and abduction of two teens during a dream spring break vacation. Best friends Daryl Barber and James Boucher were responsible, and their parents trusted them to spend Spring Break at Daytona Beach unchaperoned. When the boys missed their agreed-upon daily check-ins, their parents were disappointed. When they failed to come home on their planned return date, their parents were terrified. They could not have known that their innocent sons would encounter two violent men on the Florida coast. They could not have imagined the torture their children would endure before their bodies turned up four months later in a Florida swamp. What starts as a dream vacation, ended as every parent’s worst nightmare . . . New York Times–bestselling author Karen Kingsbury narrates the tragic tale of a road trip gone horribly wrong in this not-to-be missed true crime novel.
by Philip Eliot | Apr 7, 2026 | Science Fiction |
No power. No law. No safety net. Civilization is gone.Dr. Laurel Rivera is attempting to save a patient in the ER when the world goes dark. One moment, she’s shocking his heart and the next, he’s coding in front of her. The hospital plunges into chaos, and outside, society unravels. She refuses to abandon her patients—especially her gravely ill mother. Running might mean survival. Staying means certain danger. Laurel makes her choice: she will fight.Bear Petersen has nothing left to fight for. War and PTSD stripped him of his career, his pride, and the only woman he ever loved—Laurel. But when the EMP shatters what’s left of the old world, purpose slams back into his life. Laurel is out there, hundreds of miles away from his off-grid cabin in the woods, and she needs him.To get to her, he’ll have to cross highways littered with dead cars, face survivors turned predators, and endure a wilderness that shows no mercy. Every mile is a battle. Every stranger could be an enemy.But for the first time since the war, Bear knows exactly what he’s fighting for.And nothing will stop him.Expanded and republished in January 2026, Broken World is more compelling than ever—don’t miss this thrilling tale of a post-apocalyptic society.
by Philip Eliot | Apr 7, 2026 | Science Fiction |
Best friends Zak Lockwood and Mark Alder are training to pilot massive war machines at the United Entities Mechanized Warfare Academy. They’ve just finished work on restoring their own mech when The Harbingers of The Fall, an organization bent on rendering society to ashes, forces them into conflict overnight. Zak, Mark, and a close-knit group of other cadets must figure out their place in a generational conflict that threatens to tear the world apart. As they fight through cities and race across the desert with nothing but their training mechs, their friendship and love are tested through vicious patterns of violence and loss. Questions rise about whether or not a system that causes this much pain is worth preserving at all.
by Philip Eliot | Apr 7, 2026 | Mystery |
In the charming New England town of Millbrook, Nora Blackwell has found her dream life running Second Acts Vintage, a carefully curated shop filled with stories waiting to be rediscovered. When the historic Ashford estate opens for liquidation, Nora discovers more than just exquisite 1940s clothing—she uncovers a decades-old mystery sewn into the lining of a navy-blue coat.
The coat once belonged to Catherine Ashford, who died young in the 1940s, leaving behind a sister who could never let go. When Nora’s beloved black Labrador, Gatsby, fixates on the garment with unusual intensity, she follows his instincts and discovers a hidden pocket containing a diary that’s been concealed for over eighty years.
As Nora delves into the secrets of the Ashford family, she’s drawn into a web of old money, hidden truths, and the mysterious circumstances surrounding Catherine’s death. Blake Ashford, the troubled grandson struggling with his family’s financial collapse, warns her that family heirlooms can be complicated. But Nora can’t resist piecing together the story behind the coat and the woman who wore it.
Meanwhile, her quiet life is changing in unexpected ways. Marcus Webb, the charming newspaper editor who’s been a fixture in her shop, finally asks her on a date. Her best friend Sophie enthusiastically orchestrates the budding romance from the sidelines, while Nora navigates the delicate balance between preserving the past and embracing her own future.
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by Philip Eliot | Apr 7, 2026 | Fantasy |
“That wood is always in my dreams. It’s super creepy,” Miya said. “Be careful.”
Craving a contemporary fantasy escape packed with unique magic, more questions than can be answered, and a girl who has to find her fire when everything’s falling apart? Then The Queen’s Dark Ambition will pull you in and refuse to let go. It’s the kind of story that blends eerie chills with real emotional punches. Readers call it “a twisted, whimsical young adult fantasy that fuses playfulness with eeriness” (Independent Book Review).
This gripping first book in the Fairies Among Us series follows 14-year-old Stacy, a flawed and fierce heroine who is drowning in change. She has just blown up her friendship with Jas and Anjali by dropping the bombshell that she is switching schools, and they have ghosted her. Her parents are at war with her. The new house is a total nightmare. The move is the absolute worst thing ever.
When she dreams of a local wood and visits it, she jumps over the stream and leaps into a hidden realm where fairies are sacrificing a girl. Unable to contact emergency services, she tries to help, only to be confronted by a mysterious stranger who recognises her and warns her to stay away.
After she discovers local children are missing, and she hasn’t seen her phone since the night of the sacrifice, Stacy returns to the wood. Could these fairies, who hate humans, be real? And are they linked to the disappearances?
Captured by the fairies, she finds herself trapped in a deadly game of cat and mouse with their cruel, ghost-like Queen. With the help of a centuries-old wizard named Bower, she uncovers a chilling conspiracy of imprisoned children; a queen consumed by pure evil, and a hunger for the power of the stars that could doom the entire world.
Can a girl who is still figuring out who she is stand up to a queen who abandoned love long ago? If Stacy fails, the missing kids won’t be the only ones who pay. The fate of the entire world hangs in the balance, including her friends and family.
Blending Christian faith, supernatural mystery, and coming-of-age grit, The Queen’s Dark Ambition explores themes of identity, belonging, and spiritual warfare in a dangerous hidden realm. Low-spice and character-driven, this young adult fantasy is perfect for readers who enjoy clean fantasy with strong moral and faith undertones, angsty heroines finding their strength, and magic that carries real consequences.
If you love stories where faith meets the supernatural and a young girl must choose between fear and courage, step into the wood with Stacy.
What readers are saying:
“A modern fairy tale that fuses playfulness with eeriness, The Queen’s Dark Ambition will send you to the whimsical, yet dangerous natural world and make you feel glad you came.” — Independent Book Review
“I’d recommend The Queen’s Dark Ambition to readers who like their fantasy tinged with real-life grit… It’s a good fit for teens and adults who enjoy moody, character-driven tales with a sharp edge of menace. If you like your magic beautiful but dangerous, and your heroines flawed but determined, this book will keep you turning the pages.” — Literary Titan – 4 stars
“This book has lots for readers to immerse themselves in…” — LoveReading – Awarded Indie Books We Love – LoveReading4Kids
If you’re ready for fairies who aren’t cute and a girl who refuses to stay broken, grab The Queen’s Dark Ambition today.
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