by Philip Eliot | Dec 14, 2025 | Historical Romance |
Someone wants Alyce Hythe dead…Shunned from London society for being the daughter of England’s most notorious traitor, Alyce Hythe desires only to clear her father’s name. For years, she has been hidden away from prying eyes, given a new identity, and told to forget who she was until sinister whispers rise again and danger stalks her every step.Lord Julian Casvelyn has long been haunted by guilt— since the night his brother was murdered, betrayed, or so he was told, by Alyce’s father. But one perilous encounter shatters everything he thought true when Julian rescues Alyce from certain harm and discovers she is the daughter of the man he despises most.Bound by secrets and pursued by unseen enemies, Alyce and Julian are drawn into a web of danger where the answers they seek are elusive and desire forbidden. To survive, they must confront the ghosts of the past—and risk everything for a love that could finally set them free.
by Philip Eliot | Dec 14, 2025 | Action & Adventure |
A special operations helicopter pilot launches an illegal mission into ISIS territory to rescue the man who taught him when to break the rules.“…a wonderful book on West Point… a story of war and character, duty and honor, and stealing the Navy goat.”— General (Ret.) Wesley K. ClarkOne of Military Times’ Best Books of 2016 — now in a revised second edition.Twenty-five years after graduating from West Point, Lieutenant Colonel Sam Avery leads an illegal mission deep into ISIS-held territory.An MH-47G Chinook helicopter departs formation in the Iraqi night. The mission is unauthorized. Success is unlikely. But to save a friend, Sam Avery and his crew of Night Stalkers have prepared for one last flight.ISIS operatives in Tal Afar, Iraq, have captured American aid worker Henry Stillmont. Avery knows Stillmont as “the Guru,” the West Point squad leader who taught him about brotherhood, loyalty, and when to break the rules as a young cadet twenty-five years ago. Sam will risk his career and his life to save him.As they near their target, Sam reflects on his time in the crucible of the United States Military Academy. West Point made Sam the leader he is. His fellow cadets made him the man he is. The ideals of duty, honor, and country have echoed throughout his life and drive him and his comrades as they undertake their final and most audacious spirit mission.SPIRIT MISSION is a gripping, deeply authentic military thriller that moves between the chaos of modern war and the dark humor and pressure of cadet life at West Point—perfect for readers of Mark Greaney, Elliot Ackerman, and other character-driven military and espionage fiction.
by Philip Eliot | Dec 14, 2025 | Mystery |
GET *THREE* BRITISH COZY MYSTERIES SET BETWEEN THE WARS IN THIS SUPERB-VALUE BOX SET.From a three-time CWA Dagger shortlisted author.READERS LOVE THE BLACK AND DOD COZY MYSTERIES:????? ‘Quintessentially English. An excellent whodunnit which is full of twists and turns.’ Mary????? ‘Once started, you won’t want to put it down.’ Goldy Locks????? ‘Love these mysteries. Looking forward to seeing the next.’ Ejstancliffe‘The delightful interplay between sleuth and suspects makes this an all-around winner.’ Kirkus Reviews‘Unexpected twists, well-drawn period ambience . . . and a satisfyingly tricky plot.’ BooklistFans of Verity Bright, Dolores Gordon-Smith, Benedict Brown and Faith Martin will love these cozy mysteries.IN THIS THREE-BOOK BOX SET:BOOK 1: THE MAGIC CHAIR MURDER1929. The Robert Barnaby Literary Society’s annual conference does not go to plan. The key-note speaker doesn’t show up. Her battered body is found spreadeagled across railway tracks three days later. Amateur sleuths and society members Frances Black and Tom Dod suspect foul play. Could one of their fellow society members be a cold-blooded killer?BOOK 2: THE POISONED CHALICE MURDERTom gets a plea for help from his Aunt Hetty. Three of her fellow parishioners have been found dead in suspicious circumstances. The new vicar has upset many of the villagers with his non-traditional practices, but could that really be a motive for murder? Tom and his friend Fran head to the quiet village of Durley Dean to get to the bottom of the matter.BOOK 3: THE MISSING DIAMOND MURDERFran is called to Devon to investigate the strange death of wealthy widower Frederick Edgerton. It looks as though his wheelchair rolled off a cliff, but how did it get there? Frederick made his money in African gold mines, and his family’s suspicions are aroused when they discover his most precious possession, an exquisite diamond, is missing. Fran soon discovers the Edgerton family all have secrets to hide. Is one of them a ruthless killer?MEET THE SLEUTHSFRAN BLACK did the ‘expected thing’ by getting married. With no children and a husband who has abandoned her for another woman, she has disappointed her mother, who believes Fran has tarnished the family image. Fran is less concerned with appearances, but her friendship with Tom Dod, a fellow member of the Robert Barnaby Society, sets tongues wagging.TOM DOD is trapped in a loveless marriage with his brother’s widow. United by their shared love of poetry, he and Fran strike up a successful sleuthing partnership.GET ALL THREE OF THE ABOVE BOOKS IN THIS ADDICTIVE COZY MURDER MYSTERY SET. MEET YOUR NEW FAVOURITE AMATEUR SLEUTHS.
by Philip Eliot | Dec 14, 2025 | Crime Fiction |
On the run from a double-cross, Las Vegas private investigator Gypsy Moran shows up unexpectedly at his sister Rhonda’s house in Wink, Texas. She introduces Gypsy to one of her former students, 12-year-old Tatum McCallen, who is in need of Gypsy’s services. Tatum wants to hire Gypsy to investigate his father Ryce’s alleged suicide. His dad was a deputy with the Sheriff’s department and was found hanged in their backyard. Tatum believes his father was murdered after he went inquiring after the disappearance of several teenage girls, all undocumented immigrants. Against his better judgment, Gypsy agrees to snoop around to see what he can find. Between dealing with his now married high school sweetheart, a sexy reporter, and hostile police officers, Gypsy has his work cut out for him.Lynn Chandler Willis’ Wink of an Eye is a strong addition to a long list of The Private Eye Writers of America (PWA) Competition winners that includes Steve Hamilton and Michael Koryta.
by Philip Eliot | Dec 14, 2025 | Crime Fiction |
An Eccentric Aunt, A Hoarder’s Estate, & A Web of DeceitAttorney Sabre Brown’s latest case seems routine at first: four children left traumatized after their five-year-old brother is mysteriously smothered at home. But as she delves deeper, Sabre quickly realizes this is no ordinary day at the office. The case takes a dark turn, pulling her into a web of secrets and lies.Meanwhile, Sabre’s eccentric, hoarding Aunt dies suddenly, and Sabre finds herself drowning in a sea of garbage and greed. Sorting through her aunt’s chaotic estate becomes a nightmare, with grasping relatives vying for a piece of the inheritance. Amidst the clutter, Sabre uncovers shocking treasures, hidden fraud, and her aunt’s chilling suspicions that someone was out to kill her.With her PI boyfriend, JP, by her side, Sabre navigates a labyrinth of familial deceit, murder, and duty. As they unearth disturbing truths, Sabre must keep her wits about her to solve the child’s murder, safeguard his siblings, and fulfill her aunt’s peculiar final wishes.The Advocate’s Labyrinth is Book 12 of The Advocate Series. Join Sabre trapped in a maze of treachery, as she races against time to untangle the mysteries before they consume her.
