by Philip Eliot | Jul 15, 2026 | Science Fiction |
SHELLI, the first book in the SHELLI: Synthetic Crimes series, was named BEST SCI-FI NOVEL OF 2025 by Indie Authors Showcase, ranked among the top ten sci-fi books of 2024 by Reading Freely Reviews, and praised by popular YouTube channels like Good Bad Flicks, Professor Geek, and Mike Travels Nowhere. Fans of Martha Wells’ Murderbot Diaries, Isaac Asimov’s Caves of Steel, and Hollywood projects like Ex Machina and Westworld will love this new vision of tomorrow. As one reviewer said, “Think less Blade Runner and more X-Files with androids!”HUMANS HAVE FOUR MOTIVES FOR MURDER:Passion, Panic, Prejudice, and GreedMACHINES HAVE ONLY ONE:PurposeMeet Shelli, a synthetic investigator that hunts defective and often dangerous machines. In its years of service to Homeland Security, Shelli has never questioned its purpose, never doubted its mission, and never failed in its task. Until now.Partnered with young analyst Jake August, Shelli finds itself wading into deep political waters after a U.S. senator is brutally murdered, presumably by a synthetic. In their search for answers, Shelli and Jake race across America, from Washington D.C.’s halls of power to the vast, frigid plains of Alaska. But every clue they discover only creates more troubling questions, because what they are hunting is neither human nor machine. It is something far more dangerous . . . the next evolution.In this science fiction crime thriller, where artificial intelligence collides with human corruption, the first book in the SHELLI: Synthetic Crimes series follows an investigation that blurs the line between loyalty and identity, justice and freedom. Blending elements of a traditional crime procedural with tomorrow’s technology, SHELLI delivers a fresh, thought-provoking science fiction mystery for today.As one YouTube reviewer, Professor Geek, said:“If you like science fiction—read these books. If you like detective fiction—read these books!”Step inside a cyberpunk noir of dangerous robots, human conspiracies, and blurred moral boundaries, as SHELLI: The Android Detective reveals a future where the truth isn’t hidden by lies—it’s buried in the code.
by Philip Eliot | Jul 15, 2026 | Cozy Mystery |
Cozy up with a cup of tea and treat yourself to an utterly irresistible mystery, set amid England’s breathtakingly beautiful Chiltern Hills.Meet Rona Parish, a feisty biographer with a talent for digging up murder and mystery wherever she goes — and Gus, the golden retriever, nipping loyally at her heels!The little town of Buckford may be brimful of charm, with its quaint cobbles and bustling market. But it’s not without its dark side . . .Rona’s in town, researching local tales and forgotten histories for a brand-new book. The townsfolk are happy to reminisce with her.Except for frail old Edna Rosebury. There’s a secret weighing on her conscience. Something she saw one night and can’t forget.A midnight tryst between a cheating couple. Edna kept it to herself, for the sake of a child she can’t — or won’t — name.Is it a real memory — or just a figment of Edna’s wild imagination?The deeper Rona digs, the more she fears it all links back to not one, but two mysterious local deaths.A young girl, killed in a tragic accident, and a man stabbed in cold blood outside the King’s Head pub.As Rona races to piece together the puzzle, a third victim drops dead on the streets of Buckford.Someone out there is trying to erase every trace of their guilty secret. Including Rona herself?Fans of Faith Martin, M.C. Beaton, Richard Osman, the Reverend Richard Coles and Betty Rowlands are sure to be enchanted by these charming mysteries, set in the picture-perfect Chiltern Hills.Please note, this book was previously published as Jigsaw.Readers ADORE the Chiltern Hills Mysteries:‘A classic British cozy.’ Booklist‘A decent puzzler with surprises popping up at respectable intervals.’ Kirkus Reviews????? ‘Rona is completely lovable!’ Mia, Goodreads????? ‘One of those books that I couldn’t put down but didn’t want to finish.’ Ruth, Goodreads????? ‘Fraser has a knack of pulling the reader into the world she has created . . . absolutely compelling.’ Amazon reader????? ‘Intricate and so well-constructed . . . a perfect candidate for a long binge or a buddy read.’ Annie, Goodreads????? ‘A twisty story that kept me guessing and surprised me often.’ Annarella, AmazonMEET THE SLEUTHSpirited Rona Parish may be happily married — to handsome but noisy illustrator Max — but she won’t give up her independence. To her parents’ dismay, Rona still goes by her maiden name and insists on her own unconventional way of living. Max vacates the couple’s townhouse on weekdays, allowing Rona to write, and sleuth, in peace — without any distractions. Unless you count Gus, her bouncy and devoted golden retriever — and the occasional visit from Rona’s chaotic twin sister, Lindsey.THE SETTINGSophisticated Rona loves travel and the occasional jaunt to London. But Marsborough, the town where she was born, is the home she’ll always return to. Somewhere betwixt London and Oxford, nestled in the rolling green Chiltern Hills, Rona knows every street in this market town off by heart. Or so she thinks . . . because there’s far more to sleepy little Marsborough than meets the eye.
by Philip Eliot | Jul 15, 2026 | Contemporary Romance |
Six siblings.Six love stories.The Stewarts of Skagway.New York Times bestselling author Katy Regnery is back with an addictive six-book series featuring the Stewarts of Skagway!A small but mighty outpost on the very edge of the Alaskan wilderness, Skagway has been a favorite stop for prospectors, adventurers, and cruisers for over a hundred years. It’s also the home of the midnight sun, grizzly bears and the six Stewart siblings who are about to fall in love one by one! Meet the sexy, sharp-witted, fun-loving Stewarts of Skagway – Tanner, Harper, Hunter, Sawyer, Parker and Reeve – who have no idea how much their lives are about to change as they each find their very own happily-ever-after.Book #1: TannerBook #2: HarperBook #3: HunterBook #4: SawyerBook #5: ParkerBook #6: Reeve
by Philip Eliot | Jul 15, 2026 | Advice & How-To |
Master the 7 Essential Listening Skills That Build Deep Trust, Defuse Conflict & Transform Every Conversation”She’s mid-sentence about the hardest day she’s had in months. You nod. You say “yeah.” Your phone is face-up on the table. Nothing dramatic happens — no fight, no harsh words. But she stops talking before she’s finished, because some part of her just realized: no one is actually here.”— the opening scene from the book.If that scene makes you wince a little, you’ve lived it from both sides. We’ve all been the person who wasn’t heard — and the one who was technically listening, but wasn’t really there.Here’s the uncomfortable truth:Most people hear.Very few truly listen.How to Listen to Anyone and Be Understood is a focused, research-backed guide dedicated to one transformative skill: Listening mastery — the discipline of listening in a way that makes people feel safe, respected, and deeply understood.Because listening is not passive.It is active.It is structured.And it can be trained.Have you ever… Walked away from a conversation thinking, “That’s not what I meant at all”? Noticed yourself interrupting, defending, or reacting too quickly? Realized you were preparing your reply instead of truly listening? Wanted to stay calm — but reacted instead?The problem isn’t your words.It’s the space before them.Master that space — and you change the outcome of every conversation.This book is a practical field guide for:Difficult workplace conversationsLeadership and team dynamicsParenting and family tensionRomantic relationshipsHigh-stakes discussionsEveryday conversations that quietly matterNo robotic techniques.No fluffy communication advice.Just structured, actionable listening skills you can apply immediately. Inside, You’ll Master:? The Silence Before Sound method to create immediate emotional safety? How to stay fully present instead of mentally preparing your reply? The Listen ? Label ? Loop Back framework to reflect meaning — not just words? How to validate emotions without agreeing or surrendering your boundaries? How to read tone, body language, and repeated patterns to hear what isn’t being said? The Response Ladder System to respond thoughtfully instead of reacting impulsively? A practical 21-Day Listening Challenge to turn skill into instinctHere’s what that looks like in real life:Fewer arguments that spiral out of controlFaster repair after tense conversationsTeam members who speak up instead of shutting downChildren who explain instead of explodingPartners who feel heard instead of defensiveMeetings that end with clarity — not confusionBecause when people feel understood, they stop fighting to be heard.Listening sets the emotional tone of every relationship — and the person who shapes that tone shapes the outcome. Plus, Two Free Bonus Ebooks:? Unlock Your Emotional Intelligence: 10 Daily Habits to Improve Social Connections? How to Stop Overthinking Everything: 7 Simple Strategies to Emotional Clarity & Self-TrustNo more interrupting. No more defensiveness. No more leaving conversations thinking, “That’s not what I meant.”Just calm, grounded, high-level listening that makes people feel heard — and makes you unforgettable. If you’re ready to stop just hearing people and start making them feel understood — scroll up and grab your copy today.
by Philip Eliot | Jul 15, 2026 | General Nonfiction |
Are you investing in apartment deals but quietly wondering… “Is this actually a good deal – or am I missing something?”
If sponsor presentations feel polished but hard to trust, and you do not have hours to dissect every opportunity, you are not alone. Most passive investors do not fail because they lack access to deals. They fail because they lack a clear framework to evaluate them.
The Busy Professional’s Guide to Passive Apartment Investing gives you that framework.
Written by Vessi Kapoulian, a former commercial lender who managed a $1B+ credit portfolio and underwritten thousands of deals, this book brings an institutional, risk-first approach to passive real estate investing. In addition to her investing work, she advises family offices and family enterprises at the board level, helping them protect capital, evaluate risk, and make sound investment decisions across generations.
You will learn how to cut through the noise and evaluate opportunities with clarity, discipline, and confidence – without getting buried in spreadsheets.
Inside, you will discover:
A step-by-step framework to evaluate multifamily deals efficiently
How to assess sponsors beyond the polished pitch
The key drivers of risk most investors overlook
How deal structure impacts your downside protection
Market analysis fundamentals to avoid costly timing mistakes
Red flags that may signal misalignment (or worse)
A practical system designed specifically for time-constrained professionals
You do not need more time. You need a better lens.
If you want to build passive income through real estate, without relying on guesswork, this book will help you invest with clarity, discipline, and confidence.
Stop relying on guesswork.
Start investing with a framework.
Your capital deserves it.
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