by Philip Eliot | Dec 29, 2025 | Teen & Young Adult |
EVERY FOUR YEARS, THE LABYRINTH AWAKENS. It shifts location, resets its deadly puzzles, and demands a new game. The rich pay for clues to find it and keys to get in, while the poor fight for entrance. This year, the first to reach the center wins control over the renowned trade vessels. Strange, because Ren specifically remembers her father—the captain—promised her those ships. But her father had the misfortune of going missing before revealing Ren as his hidden heir. And she’s never actually met him. Only through scraps of letters she keeps in a trunk, promising he’d return to the island for her someday.There isn’t time for her father to explain. Ren has until sundown to find the labyrinth and get inside before its entrance is sealed.Even if she makes it through the gate, she must race against others who are just as determined as she is—and far deadlier. Then there’s the Labyrinth Wolves. And the Stone Gods. And the son of her father’s enemy who takes a personal interest in Ren. She will fight for her birthright through wits, strength, and perhaps a bit of luck to be the one at the helm with her future begins.May you find yourself in the labyrinth.At least, may you not lose yourself.A fast-paced young adult fantasy for fans of FABLE.
by Philip Eliot | Dec 29, 2025 | Teen & Young Adult |
Welcome to Evergreen Academy, the secret college for Magical Botanists.I’d always sensed something peculiar about the reclusive Evergreen Academy, tucked deep in the woods of my hometown. But I never could have imagined it was a college for magical botanists–and that I am one of them.An invitation to the academy opens up a whole new world of wonder, yet my plant affinity powers remain elusive, and my scientific training is far behind that of my peers.When I’m assigned a tutor, Callan Rhodes, a powerful descendant of the academy’s founders, I’m baffled by his willingness to help me.Despite my challenges, I’m enchanted by the academy’s glass schoolhouse, its grounds which are overflowing with plants that defy the climate, and the quirky festivals held each equinox and solstice.But disaster looms as the verdant shield that protects the academy from the prying eyes of nonmagical people begins to falter. Can Callan and the other founder’s descendants sustain the magic on their own, or will the clock finally start to tick on figuring out my powers?Elements you’ll find in this story:Magical academyPlant magicSmall town settingCozy fantasyLight academiaScience-based magic systemSlow burn romance (no spice)First person POVAn enchanting worldAnd so much more
by Philip Eliot | Dec 29, 2025 | Horror & Paranormal |
A series of grave robberies in the 1920’s go unsolved until reporter Michael Jacobs follows a new thread. His investigation leads him to a small town in the suburbs of Chicago named Elk Hills. While there, he finds out more haunting information than the police ever discovered.But with each interview bringing him closer to the truth, he finds himself becoming a part of the story he was looking to write.At the same time, wealthy businessman Edmund Creighton organizes a group of equally wealthy families and individuals in the Chicago area to finance illegal experiments in the basement of his mansion.These experiments require the presence of recently dead bodies which the members of the secret society are more than happy to acquire.By the time these dark secrets are uncovered, it may be too late for Michael, or the truth, to make any difference.
by Philip Eliot | Dec 29, 2025 | Fantasy |
They burned her tribe. Enslaved her.And made one mistake they never understood: they let her live.In the savage Ice Age, eight-year-old Nin watches her world disappear in fire and blood. Her people—slaughtered. Her freedom—taken. She is dragged into a life where survival means silence.But something unseen walks beside her.A Smilodon stalks the edges of her life—a creature of shadow and dagger fangs, feared by all, yet never turning on her. No one knows why it follows her. Not even Nin.When the wolves come, they do not tear her apart. They circle her. Run with her. Answer her call beneath the northern lights. How a lone human came to run with a dire wolf pack is a question whispered in fear long before it is understood.Years pass. The girl who was meant to break does not. Legends begin where no one expects them to—carved into ice, blood, and memory. To her captors, she is still prey. To the wild, she is something else entirely.Raw. Brutal. Unforgettable.The Borealis Queen is a story of survival in humanity’s darkest age—where power is earned, bonds defy reason, and hunter and hunted trade places in the snow.Perfect for fans of Clan of the Cave Bear and Apocalypto. 2025 Readers’ Favorite Award Winner Literary Titan Gold Book Award Winner? Kirkus Reviews: “Our Verdict: GET IT”
by Philip Eliot | Dec 29, 2025 | Science Fiction |
In the 31st century, humanity stands on the precipice of extinction.“The story has extensive worldbuilding, using each new revelation and twist to add interest to the future society it creates.”—Library JournalThe human colonies throughout the galaxy have been decimated by the relentless assault of the Korilian Empire, leaving Earth as the final refuge. Humankind’s last hope rests on the tactical prowess of Admiral Jon McCarthy and the foresight of the Nexus House, an ancient conclave of clairvoyants who have long guided humanity’s path.With the destruction of Earth nearing, the discovery of Lara Anderson, a woman with the rare and forbidden ability to read minds, offers a glimmer of hope. Against all protocols, Rhea Sidener, the visionary leader of the Nexus House, chooses to harness Lara’s abilities, believing her to be the key to altering the course of the war.As the Korilian armada prepares for its final assault, the fate of humankind hangs in the balance, dependent on the execution of a daring plan that defies the odds and tests the limits of human courage and resolve.Discover The Final Stand by bestselling author Rick Campbell, a must-read for enthusiasts of epic science fiction. Fans of Leviathan Wakes by James S.A. Corey and Frank Herbert’s iconic Dune will find themselves captivated by Campbell’s thrilling new space adventure. ___________________Praise for The Final Stand:“…a testament to mankind’s determination to triumph against all odds.” —Chris Pourteau, bestselling author of the award-winning SynCorp Saga“If you’re a fan of epic sci-fi, Campbell will not disappoint.”—Raquel Byrnes, author of The Memory Bank___________________What readers are saying:????? “…nail-biting conclusion…”????? “…extremely well written…”????? “…broad, galaxy-sized plotting.”????? “…tremendous first book in a new series…”????? “If you enjoy authors such as Frank Herbert, John Ringo, L. Ron Hubbard or David Weber…”
