by Philip Eliot | Dec 18, 2025 | Thriller & Suspense |
Sisterhood can be fatal.Leah has never been close to her younger half-sister, but she’s not surprised to get a frantic phone call late at night, asking for a ride. Amanda’s life has always been a snarled mess of bad choices and boyfriends, and it’s common for her to resurface mid-crisis.But this time is different. Amanda is adamant about getting to the neighboring town of Belmont but won’t say why—only that her five-year-old son is in danger. But Amanda doesn’t have any kids.Before Leah can get answers, Amanda runs into the road and is killed by a passing car.In the days that follow, Leah convinces herself that Amanda was confused that night, especially after the coroner finds hallucinogenic drugs in her bloodstream. But that doesn’t explain the nameless boy at Amanda’s visitation. Or the middle of the night phone calls with no one on the other end. Or the unshakable feeling of being watched.Someone blames Leah for Amanda’s death.And that someone wants Leah dead.“Just when you think you have it figured out, BAM!”—The Avid Reader“Therme is the master of the curveball”—Rachael’s Thoughts“Keeps the reader on their toes”—Lisa Reads“Hooked from the start”—Books With Emily“I was left stunned”—B for Book Review“Taut and exciting”—Suze ReviewsLeah slowed her step as she approached her apartment. Two things had been laid at her door. The first was a bouquet of flowers in cellophane paper—the cheap kind you’d grab from a gas station or grocery store. The second was a red gift bag. No card; only white tissue paper poking out from the top.She bent for a closer look and found a slip of paper taped to the bouquet. SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS was handwritten in neat capital letters.They had to be from Neil.She shot a glance down the hallway, half expecting him to materialize. He’d already shared his condolences twice, so why leave a gift with the flowers? Sorry your half-sister died; here’s a box of chocolates to ease the pain? Leah didn’t want to believe he’d resort to using Amanda’s death as a way back into her life, but she didn’t really know his character. A few dinner dates wasn’t enough time to know anyone.Against her better judgment, she spread apart the tissue paper and looked into the bag. It was a cloth doll, maybe eight inches in length, bent in half at the waist. Leah lifted it out and dropped it with a gasp.Someone had drawn two black X’s across the doll’s eyes. Even worse, a single word had been written at the corner of doll’s mouth.SPLAT…
by Philip Eliot | Dec 18, 2025 | Thriller & Suspense |
Pick up the next page-turning read in the adrenaline-fuelled adventure series from bestselling author Rob Jones. If you like Scot Mariani and Clive Cussler, you’ll LOVE Rob Jones!A terrible truth hidden two thousand years ago is resurrected to destroy the world.HARPA Deputy Director Amy Fox is tasked with forming a team to raid a container ship and secure a cache of smuggled biblical relics. Among the haul, they hope to find an enigmatic statue made by John the Apostle, which legend has it, provides the answer to understanding the Apocalypse as described in the Book of Revelation. From New York City to the Catacombs of Rome and the ruins of the Acropolis to an ancient and mysterious Aegean island holding a dark secret at its heart, Fox, Hunter and the newly formed HARPA team engage in a desperate hunt for the truth against a ruthless Russian team of former KGB and Spetsnaz operatives.But as the team battle to secure the relics they need to solve the mystery, they soon realize they are fighting more than one enemy. Another unknown, menacing force seems determined to keep them from finding what they seek and bringing about the end of the world.The stakes have never been higher for the HARPA team…Readers are on the edge of their seats for The Revelation Relic ‘What a great novel! I love all of Mr Jones’ books and this one was over the top. Thank you, Sir, may I have another?’ ????? Reader Review’As good as Clive Cussler or Andy McDermott.’ ????? Reader Review’A real page-turner. Great characters. Lots of excitement. Detailed surroundings makes you feel like you are right there in the action.’ ????? Reader Review’Action packed from start to finish!’ ????? Reader Review’Gripping, non-stop action and suspense!’ ????? Reader reviewPraise for The Hunter Files:’Thoroughly recommend you binge read the series as I did. Excellent.’ ?????’Fun great read. Fast paced. The Hunter Files are a fun series’ ?????’Well worth reading. Looking forward to the next “day in the life of HARPA.” ?????’After a week of lacklustre archaeological thriller books, this was definitely what I’ve been looking for’ ?????’Another superb action thriller with lots of great historical knowledge and lovable characters’ ?????
by Philip Eliot | Dec 18, 2025 | Crime Fiction |
“The finest of all Scotland Yard series” New York TimesA wave of horror engulfs London on a breathless and unrelenting night for Gideon of Scotland Yard. London is shrouded in deep fog—which means a good night for those outside the law and a tough one for Commander George Gideon.A vicious gang war simmers with violence. Three babies are snatched from their cots, leaving their parents in despair. Robbers plan to ransack a valuable warehouse. A man vanishes. Then his wife disappears, too.And there’s The Prowler—a demonic man using the cover of darkness to spread terror among London’s women.The city is on the brink of chaos. But Gideon is hard at work. And when he starts closing in, no criminal can relax. Praise for John Creasey’s Gideon Series:“Gideon is a bulldozer that never stops … exciting and urgent” San Francisco Chronicle“Relentless realism … a brilliant portrayal of a policeman at work” Daily Express“Gideon’s London is alive and his author irresistibly readable” Punch“A portrait emerges that is probably very much like that of a good police officer” The Sunday Times“If you want a favourite detective you can’t do better than Inspector George Gideon of Scotland Yard” Oakland Tribune
by Philip Eliot | Dec 18, 2025 | Cozy Mystery |
Pantomime season has arrived in the brand new hilarious cozy murder mystery from Fiona Leitch. ‘Murder and mayhem are rarely this enjoyable. Another fantastic entry in this brilliant series that solidifies Leitch as one of the very best and funniest writers around’ Jonathan Whitelaw‘A wonderful seasonal romp’ Ian MooreIt’s Christmas in Penstowan, and local amateur dramatics group the Penstowan Players are putting on their annual pantomime. This year it’s ‘Aladdin’, and half the town have been drafted in to help, including Shirley Parker, who only has a small part in the chorus but will no doubt upstage everybody, and Tony Penhaligon, who’s treading the boards as the baddie, Abanazar. Ex-Metropolitan police officer turned caterer Jodie Parker has managed to get away with not appearing, but only if she agrees to cater the opening night party.But it’s not just terrible jokes, quick costume changes and backstage chaos that wait in the wings… When the Widow Twankey (otherwise known as Tim, the mayor’s husband) trips over a corpse lying next to Aladdin’s bloodstained magic lamp, it’s time for Jodie and her partner, DCI Nathan Withers, to find the killer.Was it the genie of the lamp or an overly harsh theatre critic? Or does someone in the Penstowan Players have a dark secret they will do anything to protect?‘Funnier than panto, more warming than a glass of mulled wine and a mince pie and completely gripping. Fun, festive and full of red herrings and clever clues, it’s the perfect Christmas treat’ Andreina Cordani, author of The Twelve Days of Murder‘A fun read to curl up with by the fireside this Christmas’ Debbie Young, author of Death at the Village Christmas FairPraise for Fiona Leitch‘A cosy, clever mystery wrapped in tinsel and topped with a generous helping of humour’ ?????‘Highly entertaining cosy murder mystery to add to a fantastic series’ ?????‘The perfect combination of festiveness and crime’ ?????’The cozy small-town setting, quirky characters, and theatrical chaos made it the perfect read for Christmas’ ?????‘A fun and cozy read for the Christmas season’ ?????‘An absolute joy to read… I read it in a day and highly recommend’ ?????‘I really love this cozy mystery series’ ?????‘Love the humour in this… this whole series is a pleasure to read’ ?????’Another brilliant adventure in this always excellent series’ ?????’Leitch crafts a Cornwall that I want to live in – vibrant, funny and dripping with mystery and mayhem. Brilliant’ Jonathan Whitelaw, author of The Bingo Hall Detectives‘A terrific summer read… a thumping good whodunnit; this is a murder mystery that wears a flower in its hair and invites us to kick off our shoes’ J.M. Hall‘The book equivalent of catching up with your favourite old friends over a glass of wine or three… the observational humour is spot on’ Jo Middleton‘[A] fun, feel-good factor and an intriguing mystery to be solved. And pies. I loved it’ Stephanie Austin, author of the Devon Mysteries series
by Philip Eliot | Dec 18, 2025 | Cozy Mystery |
In this small Colorado mountain town, the tea is hot, the books are old, and the ghosts have stories that are dying to be told.In the quaint, mountain-shadowed town of Estes Park, Colorado, investigative journalist Ellie Read inherits a peculiar legacy: Spines & Steeps, a book and tea shop brimming with secrets and ghostly whispers.Expecting to sell the quirky store and return to her life in Manhattan, Ellie is unwittingly drawn into a web of murder, mystery, and ghostly goings-on. When a celebrity spiritualist’s body is found on a hiking trail clutching Ellie’s business card, it makes her the prime suspect, forcing her to trade deadlines for detective work in a town where everyone knows her name, and the books have a mind of their own.With a cast of eccentric locals, a mischievous cat named Hobbes, and a shop that at times is more haunted than charming, Ellie uncovers a family history steeped in the unknown.From cryptic tea blends to shelves that rearrange themselves, Spines & Steeps holds clues that could clear her name… or steep her in danger.Perfect for fans of cozy mysteries with a paranormal twist, Steeped in Mystery serves up a tantalizing blend of humor, heart, and spine-chilling suspense that will leave readers desperate to turn the page and join Ellie’s unforgettable adventure.
