by Philip Eliot | Jan 18, 2026 | Thriller & Suspense |
New York Times –Bestseller: Dark histories and old crimes resurface in Europe in this “heart-thumping, stay-up late” thriller ( Los Angeles Times Book Review ). “Dr. Paul Osborn, visiting Paris, recognizes the man whom he witnessed stab his father on a Boston street in 1966. Determined to learn the reason for his father’s unsolved death and take revenge, Osborn hatches a plan that unexpectedly leads to the gruesome execution of a hired PI and to other killings. Clearly some serious powers are involved. Soon Osborn, aided by Vera Monneray, a Paris medical student, is hiding out from Paris police, Interpol and [an] L.A. cop . . . This is a one-sitting novel.” — Publishers Weekly “A stunningly suspenseful roller coaster ride.” — Library Journal “Page-turning.” — Entertainment Weekly “A chilling jigsaw puzzle.” — Cleveland Plain Dealer “Anybody with the remotest taste for international intrigue will be hooked from page one.” — Kirkus Reviews
by Philip Eliot | Jan 18, 2026 | Thriller & Suspense |
Meet Detective Anna McArthur. Back at work after being stabbed in the line of duty. And solving serious crimes in West Norfolk. She went for a walk to clear her head. She found a dead woman carved with a message. Detective Constable Anna McArthur is off duty, off the case — and barely holding it together. Ten months after a near-fatal knife attack, she’s still haunted by the job that almost ended her career. But when she stumbles across a body beneath the medieval chapel in King’s Lynn’s historic park, instincts override fear. The victim is young, female, anonymous. The word catfish is cut into her skin. There’s no ID. No witnesses. No one has reported her missing. Drawn back into Norfolk’s Serious Crimes team before she’s officially fit for duty, Anna must navigate the hostile suspicion of her colleagues and the looming shadow of her past. But as another body surfaces with the same mutilation, Anna realises this isn’t random — and the killer is only getting started. Please note this book was first published as Catfish A compelling mystery set in the heart of Norfolk. Perfect for fans of Joy Ellis, Ann Cleeves, and Elly Griffiths. DC Anna McArthur is an intuitive, defiant young detective on extended leave after a traumatic stabbing in the line of duty. She’s clever, driven, and never backs down — but her past haunts her, and her return to the Serious Crimes team puts her under pressure from colleagues who doubt her readiness. In her corner: a few loyal allies — and DCI Aaron Burns, a complicated superior whose belief in her might be more than just professional. Setting King’s Lynn and West Norfolk — a brooding landscape of ancient churches, flat fenland, and eerie parks hiding centuries of secrets. From shadowy chapels to windswept promenades, the setting is steeped in atmosphere and laced with local lore. ? 5-Star Reader Reviews ????? “Superb plot, characters. I couldn’t put this book down. ” – Kindle Customer ????? “Was interesting to read… It’s an easy read. ” – Jackie ????? “I was gripped from the minute I started reading. ” – Bubbles ????? “Great story all set in the Kings Lynn area. ” – Barbara Mitchell ????? “Great read — I would definitely recommend buying this book. ” – Luke Morgan Book 1: Murder in Norfolk Book 2: Murder in a Cottage Book 3: Murder in the Lake
by Philip Eliot | Jan 18, 2026 | Crime Fiction |
This box set includes two mystery novels written by Edgar and Shamus Award finalist Ben Rehder. Included are BUCK FEVER (first novel in the Blanco County mystery series) and GONE THE NEXT (first novel in the Roy Ballard mystery series). BUCK FEVER: It’s the week before deer hunting season, as close to a statewide holiday as you get in Texas, and the locals are getting restless. Game Warden John Marlin has his hands full with poaching complaints coming in faster than he can write out-of-season tickets. Then a call of a different sort comes in. A man dressed up in some sort of deer costume has been shot at the Circle S ranch, and witnesses are reporting a massive wild-eyed buck prancing about the pasture in a lovesick frenzy. Marlin’s seen a lot in his years, but this is wilder than he could have imagined: the man in the deer suit is a good friend, and the whacked-out whitetail isn’t exactly a stranger either. It’s the beginning of a mad, frantic weekend in Blanco County, one that will see a few more men shot, an invasion by Colombians with more than hunting on their minds, and damn near the end of Marlin’s life. Ben Rehder serves it all up with a huge helping of humor in this debut comic mystery that will firmly establish him as the funniest crime writer in Texas. GONE THE NEXT: Meet Roy Ballard, freelance videographer with a knack for catching insurance cheats. He’s working a routine case, complete with hours of tedious surveillance, when he sees something that shakes him to the core. There, with the subject, is a little blond girl wearing a pink top and denim shorts—the same outfit worn by Tracy Turner, a six-year-old abducted the day before. When the police are skeptical of Ballard’s report—and with his history, who can blame them?—it’s the beginning of the most important case of his life.
by Philip Eliot | Jan 18, 2026 | Romantic Comedy |
Sometimes the most challenging situations bring the most happiness . . . I’m Cora Fletcher, a twenty-something book-loving public relations executive, living with my overly Zen best friend and my attention-loving cat. I’m newly single and focusing on my exciting career, so I feel like I’m in a good place. I’ve even been invited on an all-expenses-paid Hawaiian vacation! The only catch? It’s a family reunion . . . and my family can be a lot to handle. But I’m determined not to let that get in the way. However, the ohana drama starts even before we board the plane. As usual, there’s my sister-in-law, who’s bent on causing friction, the self-centered cousins, and my aunt who loves to party a bit too much. My mom has filled the itinerary with endless activities, and she’s even invited my ex-boyfriend in a misguided attempt to get us back together. I feel overwhelmed, but then I get a blast from my past that could change my life forever. This is one reunion I did not see coming . . . Will I make it through a week of family togetherness? And will I be able to say aloha to someone I thought was out of my life forever? Love and Ohana Drama is a romantic comedy that explores the challenges of family dynamics and reminds readers that there is always hope for a second chance.
by Philip Eliot | Jan 18, 2026 | Horror & Paranormal |
When life goes sideways, embracing the adventure is the fastest way to set things right. One day I was just a widow facing the prospect of an empty nest, living a life that was anything but enchanted. The next, I had discovered my magical roots, and my rightful place as the Guardian of the portal between the Faery and Earth. There was shock. And there was fear. After all, no one plans to start over at forty-five. I intended to grow old with my husband. I thought we’d live an ordinary life. So I’ll be damned if I’m going to waste this opportunity to live in a world I always thought was imaginary. I’m half-witch, half-faery, and facing dangers as real as the ache in my bad knee. Ibuprofen and caffeine keep me going, and I could do this for the rest of my life. Whoever thinks my family home is an easy mark better take notice: the new Guardian in town isn’t going down without a fight. After all, she’s already learned to let go of her simple existence and believe in the extraordinary power inside of her. What could possibly stop her now?
