by Philip Eliot | Dec 9, 2025 | Thriller & Suspense |
Step into a world of intrigue, suspense, and secrets as the Campus Murder Club takes you on a heart-pounding journey through a chilling cold case in Kristi Rose’s thrilling young adult mystery novel.College can be murder.Nestled in the woods of a Pacific Northwest town, a prestigious college becomes the setting for a chilling murder. When nursing student Jaime is brutally killed in her exclusive private all-girls room, the authorities quickly abandon her case, dooming it to the cold case files. But fate has other plans.Catching a killer can be deadly.Five unsuspecting students receiving cryptic invitations that thrust them into a dangerous game of cat and mouse. Drawn together by an unknown hand, these citizen sleuths are about to embark on a perilous quest to unearth the truth behind Jaime’s murder.As they delve into Jaime’s past, her journal emerges as the key to unraveling the truth, but it also puts their lives in danger. With every corner filled with lurking peril, the stakes rise, forcing them to confront the deadly consequences of their pursuit.Will they unmask the killer hiding in plain sight, or will they become the next victims in this deadly game of deception?Prepare yourself for a nail biting ride that will keep you on the edge of your seat until the shocking final revelation. Fans of Karen Mcmanus, Holly Jackson, and The Agatha’s Series will be captivated by this suspenseful young adult mystery novel that proves that not even on campus are you safe.
by Philip Eliot | Dec 9, 2025 | Crime Fiction |
Acclaimed crime writer Kent Anderson’s “fiercely authentic and deeply disturbing” police novel, following a Vietnam veteran turned cop on the meanest streets of 1970s Portland, Oregon (Los Angeles Times).Two kinds of cops find their way to Portland’s North Precinct: those who are sent there for punishment, and those who come for the action. Officer Hanson is the second kind, a veteran who survived the war in Vietnam only to decide he wanted to keep fighting at home. Hanson knows war, and in this battle for the Portland streets, he fights not for the law but for his own code of justice.Yet Hanson can’t outrun his memories of another, warmer battleground. A past he thought he’d left behind, that now threatens to overshadow his future. An enemy, this time close to home, is prying into his war record. Pulling down the shields that protect the darkest moments of that fevered time. Until another piece of his past surfaces, and Hanson risks his career, his sanity–even his life–for honor.
by Philip Eliot | Dec 9, 2025 | Cozy Mystery |
Homemade baubles, reindeer-shaped cookies and snowy walks across the rolling moors… but Lady Swift’s festive plans are ruined when a body turns up!Winter 1924. When Lady Eleanor Swift unexpectedly finds herself a guest of the reclusive Duke of Auldwyke, she’s determined to enjoy Christmas with all the trimmings at his sprawling manor house. And that includes kisses under the mistletoe and cozying up by the fire with her fiancé, dashing detective Hugh Seldon.Instead, the season of goodwill turns frosty as she finds the Duke’s studious secretary, Mr Porritt, dead in the storeroom. Clasped in his chilly hand is a golden pendant in the shape of a rose. The Dukedenies ever having seen the necklace before. But Eleanor can see the lies in his eyes… Did it belong to his mysteriously absent wife?Hugh and Eleanor must ditch relaxing with hot cocoa in favour of interviewing the Duke’s holiday guests. Every suspect has a secret they’d kill to keep: the socialite with the false name, the Sir with a questionable inheritance and the husband hiding a crack in his marriage.As the blizzard outside rages, Auldwyke Hall becomes cut off. Trapped by the snow, Eleanor and Hugh must skate around the increasingly secretive Duke to unwrap the identity of the killer. But does the answer to the secretary’s murder lie with a ghost of Christmas past? And when an attempt is made on the Duke’s life too, they realise the killer is closer than they think…A gripping and twisty Golden Age murder mystery set in a country house on the Yorkshire moors, perfect for fans of Agatha Christie, T.E. Kinsey and Lee Strauss!What readers are saying about A Midwinter Murder:‘ABSOLUTELY AMAZING… MY FAVOURITE BOOK… I lost count of the amount of times I laughed out loud… absolutely perfect… I absolutely devoured this brilliant read in one sitting as I just could not put it down and gave up on lying to myself saying just one more chapter as that never happened!!’ bookwormwhitlock86,?????‘Oh my goodness… I’m practically bursting to tell you I absolutely loved this book!… Seriously, the twists and turns had me on the edge of my seat!’ The Sassy Bookworm, ?????‘EVERYTHING I was looking for!! … Perfect… Kept me guessing.’ belles_book_nook,?????‘The twists and turns kept me on my toes… Perfect… Utterly delightful… An absolute must-read!’ Goodreads reviewer, ?????Readers love Verity Bright: ‘Unputdownable… Had me hooked immediately… Filled with suspense… Will have you laughing until you’re crying… A page-turning and unputdownable success!’ Bookworm 86, ?????‘I am hooked! This is the best book that I have read this year… An extremely witty, fast-paced mystery… I love the heroine, intrepid adventuress… A most enjoyable read!’ Reviews by Carol in Tallahassee ??????????‘OMG! What an incredible read!… When I devour a book this quickly it only means one thing: I was so enraptured that I couldn’t put it down!’ Celebrating Authors ??????????‘I was literally on the edge of my seat until the last page trying to figure out the mystery. It’s an adorable, captivating book.’ Washington Life Magazine‘I absolutely LOVED this!… Had me hooked… and I kept flipping through the pages because I could not put it down!’ bookishbri_, ?????‘What a wild ride it is!… Gripping… This book is what would happen if Downton Abbey and Agatha Christie had a baby. Fun, fast-paced read with lots of charm!’ The Literary Wife
by Philip Eliot | Dec 9, 2025 | Romantic Comedy |
One missing woman, two hopeful hearts, and a trail of sticky notes no one can decipher.When seventy-five-year-old retired botany professor Betty Wilding vanishes—again—her family assumes she’s wandered into another greenhouse or accidentally joined a silent retreat. But Betty isn’t lost. She’s chasing down a long-lost love, a decades-old betrayal, and the truth behind the letters that never reached her.Meanwhile, Daniel Wren, gentle hardware-store philosopher and wearer of tweed in inappropriate seasons, is trying to find Betty, armed with nothing but old memories, unsent letters, and a romantic’s refusal to give up—even when everyone else thinks it’s too late.But nothing is simple in the small town of Willowend, especially with:One fiercely loyal sister with a planner and a temper,A meddling society woman with suspiciously fresh lipstick and a plan of her own,And a pair of middle-aged kids who may just be falling in love while tracking down their runaway parents.Mildly Forgetful, Madly in Love is a charming, heartfelt romantic dramedy for fans of The 100-Year-Old Man Who Climbed Out the Window and The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society. It’s about second chances, the beautiful mess of memory, and what happens when love refuses to be forgotten—even if you sometimes forget where you put your keys.If you like your love stories witty, wistful, and just a little wild, this is the one to add to your cart right now.Because love might grow old—but it never grows up.Updated and re-edited version.
by Philip Eliot | Dec 9, 2025 | Teen & Young Adult |
Their prom night ended in a jail cell with forty of their closest friends. But that’s hardly the worst thing that happened to them…When the principal announces prom is canceled this year, senior Riley Hart is determined to save it. Armed with little more than her own enthusiasm, she ends up working closely with Owen Locklear, who is more than completely off-limits. Because he’s the boyfriend of her ex-BFF, Catherine Reed. Still, Owen knows Riley better than almost anyone, and his charming ideas for turning the prom upside-down and backward win Riley over.Catherine is willing to join Owen and Riley on the prom committee, but only because her legacy as prom queen is at stake. She’s already suffocating under the weight of her parents’ expectations for after senior year, and compared to that, ensuring prom happens should be easy. At least until everything starts to go wrong.First they lose their deposit. Then they book a band full of octogenarians. And lose their venue… Twice.Riley will have an unforgettable teenage experience, damn it, if it’s the last thing she does…
