by Philip Eliot | Sep 19, 2026 | Cozy Mystery |
If you love unravelling a classic whodunnit, pull up an armchair, pour yourself a cup of tea, and dive into these five bestselling murder mysteries!Welcome to the sleepy English town of Oldminster: where history haunts the halls and secrets fester behind lace curtains.Nestled in the heart of rural Oldshire, the cathedral city of Oldminster is all ivy-covered colleges, creaking bookshops, and genteel façades. But don’t be fooled by the charm — beneath the cobbled streets and tidy hedgerows lies a world of intrigue. From ancient family estates like Renfield Hall to the atmospheric lanes of Abbot’s Grayling, this is a place where aristocratic pride clashes with modern ambition, and murder is never far from the tea tray. Because in Oldminster, everyone has something to hide — and someone is always watching.Perfect for fans of Midsomer Murders, M.C. Beaton, Faith Martin, Simon Brett, Dorothy L. Sayers and Agatha Christie.MEET YOUR DETECTIVESInspector Paul French has always been a stickler for order — until the arrival of his baby daughter late in his marriage to Moira turned his orderly world upside down. Always impeccably polite — he knows how to navigate aristocratic pretensions, local feuds, and the labyrinthine ties of old village families, all without ruffling too many feathers. French is the kind of man who drinks strong tea, keeps a dog-eared notebook, and believes very firmly that murder, no matter how genteel its setting, must be treated with absolute seriousness.Thirty-something Sergeant Glyn Edwards is weathered from years of police work, with a dry humour that’s a hit among Oldminster’s tight-lipped locals. He lives with his wife Sandra, but his home life is anything but blissful. With his marriage slowly derailing, all he has to fall back on is his work. Edwards isn’t one for grand theories, but he sees the small things: the nervy glance, the missing key, the crack in a polished alibi. He’s the one who usually notices something that turns the whole case on its head.Together, French and Edwards unravel the most tangled of crimes proving that murder cannot hide . . . even in the prettiest villages.PRAISE FOR THE OLDMINSTER MYSTERIES:????? ‘Well-crafted characters and a great story with lots going on and plenty of twists.’ Helen M.????? ‘I loved the twists and turns of the story and was always surprised by the ending of the story.’ Carmel L.????? ‘Kind of like if Agatha Christie was alive and writing mysteries in the present.’ Karen????? ‘Blackmail, crime, murder, revenge, obsession, deception, lies and secrets . . . this book has it all!’ Linda S.????? ‘I loved it! Has the feel of an old-fashioned mystery, but set in the present.’ Hannelore
by Philip Eliot | Sep 19, 2026 | Historical Romance |
A Box of Scheming, Sizzling, Regency Romance from author Jade LeeLady Gwendolyn is walking down the aisle one rogue at a time in Engaged in Wickedness.Lady Helaine is entranced with Viscount Redhill and sets out to weave a web of seduction sure to ensnare in Wedded in Scandal.Schemes and plans go awry for an heiress in search of a title in Engaged in Passion.REVIEWS:”Lee’s beautifully nuanced characters and impeccably crafted historical setting are guaranteed to cast their seductive spell.” — The Chicago TribuneBridal Favors SeriesEngaged in WickednessWedded in ScandalEngaged in PassionWedded in SinJade Lee, a USA Today bestseller, has two passions (well, except for her family, but that’s a given). She loves dreaming up stories and playing racquetball, not always in that order. When her pro-racquetball career ended with a pair of very bad knees, she turned her attention to writing. An author of more than 30 romance novels, she’s decided that life can be full of joy without ever getting up from her chair.
by Philip Eliot | Sep 19, 2026 | Thriller & Suspense |
He thought he’d left his life as a detective behind. But the past has a deadly way of catching up. Retired DI Gus Freeman is drawn back into the force to lead a new cold case unit. Join Gus and his team as they sift through old cases, uncovering a web of secrets that others have failed to see: Fatal Decision Gus Freeman’s first investigation: the brutal murder of Daphne Tolliver, a widow killed during her morning walk through the seemingly peaceful Wiltshire woods. With the killer still at large and watching their every move, Freeman must confront not only a cunning adversary but the demons of his own past—before another life is claimed. Last Orders Detective Gus Freeman is determined to solve the decades-old murder of Trudi, a beloved barmaid. But the truth has implications far greater than anyone can imagine. Pressure Point Detective Gus Freeman and his team delve into the murder of twenty-seven-year-old Laura Mallinder, a massage parlor worker, each step bringing them closer to the truth… and deeper into danger. With gripping mysteries and unforgettable characters, this thrilling box set is a must-read for fans of Sally Rigby, Faith Martin, and Joy Ellis. _________________________________________________________________________________ Praise for The Freeman Files: ????? Cracking good stories ????? Good characters, tight plots and enough red herrings to keep you guessing until the end. ????? I loved the main character and the team that he works with. ????? Completely fell for Gus and his analytical way of thinking. ????? Enjoyed these books and will no doubt carry on till I’ve read all of them. ????? If you like good detective novels, this is a must. ????? I found I read more than I intended at each sitting, totally unputdownable.
by Philip Eliot | Sep 19, 2026 | Horror & Paranormal |
Hiding in plain sight, Protocol 9 agents live among us.Protocol 9 was designed as the ultimate safeguard—a top-secret government program to counteract viral outbreaks or chemical weapon attacks. But no one expected to use it: until something turned the population cannibal.For Special Operations soldiers finishing their tours of duty, signing on as Protocol Agents seemed like easy money—a cushy contract with no real danger. But when civilization collapses and the streets run red, they realize they’ve been recruited as humanity’s last line of defense against a nightmare they never saw coming.Protocol 9: When Survival Becomes the Mission.
by Philip Eliot | Sep 19, 2026 | Horror & Paranormal |
There is no winning. Only what you become.America’s sweetheart. The bad boy. The icon. The jock. The nerd. The doctor.A year after a drunk-driving accident destroys her career, former child star Sydney Monroe is desperate for one thing: redemption. Shut In might be her last chance to get it.Six contestants. Six weeks. One isolated mansion. Cameras watching twenty-four hours a day. Each contestant is assigned a horror-movie archetype and challenged to live it, from midnight rituals to punishments designed to push them past their breaking point.Sydney gets the role everyone is supposed to root for: The Final Girl.At first, the blood is fake. The scares are staged. The cameras are always watching. Then the challenges become dangerous. The crew stops appearing. The exits won’t open. And the contestants begin to realize the show isn’t just asking them to play their roles anymore.Something inside the mansion wants a real horror story. And a Final Girl can only earn her title if everyone else dies.For readers who miss the insane, voyeuristic reality TV of the 2000s but always thought it could use a little more… reality.
