by Philip Eliot | Dec 17, 2025 | Cozy Mystery |
It’s Christmastime in the seemingly tranquil town of Stone’s Throw, South Carolina, but amid all the caroling, cookies, and cheer, a murderer casts a not-so-jolly pall on the holiday season. Augusta Goodnight, guardian angel, sometime sleuth, and welcome boarder with longtime resident Lucy Nan Pilgrim, comes to the aid of her friends when, as Lucy Nan is searching for the perfect Christmas tree on her grandmother’s abandoned estate, a mysterious stranger plummets to his death from the mansion’s balcony. Lucy Nan can’t shake off childhood stories of the ghost of a girl who fell from the same spot long ago—has the ghost come back to haunt the living, or is there an all-too-human murderer at work?Mysterious events are soon heating up faster than spiced punch left on the burner, and it will take Augusta’s help, not to mention some celestial Southern cooking, for peace to be restored and Christmas lights to shine once again in the little town of Stone’s Throw.
by Philip Eliot | Dec 17, 2025 | Cozy Mystery |
A Manhattan bakery. A deadly competition. And a murder too close for comfort.When a body literally drops at her feet, baker Maddie Flynn knows this isn’t a tragic accident—it’s murder. With her sharp instincts, a dash of courage, and a few secret skills up her sleeve, she’s determined to uncover the truth.But danger is rising fast. A furious baking contestant, a baffling kidnapping, and a crime that refuses to add up put Maddie right in the crosshairs of a killer who won’t hesitate to strike again.Even Big Red, her oversized Maine Coon with an uncanny nose for trouble, is restless. And if Maddie doesn’t solve the case soon, she might be the next victim on the menu.The Maple Lane Mysteries blend baking, small-town sleuthing, and cat-loving charm—perfect for fans of Murder, She Wrote, culinary cozies, and whisker-twitching feline sidekicks.Every Maple Lane Mystery comes with a delicious recipe you can bake at home!5* “This story was a quick, easy read with a good pace, crime with a taciturn police detective trying to hold Maddie in check, and a baking competition that turns triumph to terror! Big Red, Maddie’s Maine Coon cat companion, is a mighty protector prowling the streets of NYC and a key player. I love a cozy with a sassy pet.”The Maple Lane MysteriesSugar and Sliced – Maple Lane PrequelBook 1 Apple Pie and ArsenicBook 2 Bagels and BlackmailBook 3 Cookies and ChaosBook 4 Doughnuts and DisasterBook 5 Eclairs and ExtortionBook 6 Fudge and FrenemiesBook 7 Gingerbread and GunshotsBook 8 Honey Cake and Homicide – out Now!C. A. Phipps is a USA Today best-selling author from beautiful New Zealand. Cheryl is an empty-nester living in a quiet suburb with her wonderful husband, ‘himself’. With an extended family to keep her busy when she’s not writing, there is just enough space for a crazy mixed breed dog who stole her heart! She enjoys family times, baking, and her quest for the perfect latte.
by Philip Eliot | Dec 17, 2025 | Horror & Paranormal |
Rera is about to discover she’s a walking contradiction – a thief who works for the goddess of justice.While on the run, Rera accidentally stumbles into a sacred ceremony and the unthinkable happens – Ma’at chooses her to be one of her priestesses.After having only gotten by thanks to thieving, moving into the temple is a shock for Rera, especially when she’s paired with another trainee priestess who makes it clear she wants nothing to do with her.But there are plots stirring in London, and Rera’s old life is about to come crashing into her new one.-No Justice For Thieves is book one in Scales Of Justice, an urban fantasy series based on Egyptian mythology and set in the same world as The Apprentice Of Anubis.If you love Egyptian mythology, alternative versions of the modern day, temple politics, slow-burn workplace romance, and a world where the gods are real, then the Scales Of Justice series is for you!
by Philip Eliot | Dec 17, 2025 | Teen & Young Adult |
So much for senior year being the best part of high school.It all started when I caught my boyfriend cheating on me.I did what any girl would do—I got revenge. Of course, it didn’t stop there. Thanks to a condemning video, I also got eight weeks of community service and athletic probation right before basketball season is supposed to start. (There goes my spot as captain!)Thankfully, there’s a guy at Marlowe Junction’s Helping Hands who makes passing the time more enjoyable. He’s gorgeous, funny, and a huge basketball fan.Too bad he’s also my brother’s biggest enemy…Courtside Crush is a modern-day retelling of Romeo and Juliet, perfect for anyone who likes their sweet romance with a dash of drama. It is the first book in the Varsity Girlfriends series.
by Philip Eliot | Dec 17, 2025 | Horror & Paranormal |
Nat McPherson was lucky to survive the massacre on Dyatlov Pass—but she doesn’t feel lucky. Struggling with severe depression after witnessing the death of her friends, she’s unable to work, drowning in a sea of debt, and dependent on alcohol to get her through the day.
When a desperate family in the Oregon wilderness appeals to her for help, she isn’t the slightest bit interested. But Nat can no longer ignore the call of duty when the family’s young daughter calls her screaming in the middle of the night.
Is hunting the Sasquatches that are terrorizing the hapless family Nat’s ticket back to herself and true survival? Or will she just become another casualty, destined to join her slaughtered friends and become lost in the Shadow of the Sasquatch?
