by Philip Eliot | Jan 8, 2026 | Horror & Paranormal |
She hates her gift – but it just might save her… Geologist Petra Cloch can touch an object and sense the emotions of the people who’ve held it. It’s a miserable way to live. She studied rocks because they rarely ‘talk’ to her and she’s dodged friendships so she won’t need to explain her gift or feel like a voyeur. But when she takes a job as the rock and mineral curator at an unusual western history museum and picks up a jagged crystal in her new office, flashes of rage, fear and death hit hard. Everyone says her predecessor died in a car crash, but what if he was murdered? Under normal circumstances, Petra would never become involved, but what if the previous curator died because of something he did on the job? She could be next. Petra knows she’ll need evidence, not her psychic sense she hides. Can she trust her chatty colleagues who invite her to lunch and to join a book club? And what about the far too watchful Sheriff who keeps showing up unexpectedly… If you love mysteries with a paranormal twist, smart heroines, and small-town intrigue, A Stone Cold Murder will keep you guessing until the very last page.
by Philip Eliot | Jan 8, 2026 | Crime Fiction |
A deft killer is targeting former classmates of an elite school who share a dark secret in the #1 international bestselling detective series debut. “Spectacular.” —Lee Child “Relentless . . . a master storyteller.” —Jeffery Deaver Meet London police detective Max Wolfe. Insomniac. Dog lover. Coffee addict. Boxer. Single parent. And every murderer’s worst nightmare. A murdered is stalking London society—one skilled enough to kill with a single knife stroke, and bold enough to kill in public. As Max follows the bloody trail from the city’s backstreets to the corridors of power, the victims appear to have nothing in common. But then he discovers that they all crossed paths decades ago at an exclusive private school. Suddenly, the murders look less random and more personal, and Max finds the killer’s reach getting closer to everything—and everyone—he loves. Award-winning journalist and international bestselling author Tony Parsons brings his talent for rich characterization and propulsive storytelling to The Murder Man , his stunning crime fiction debut.
by Philip Eliot | Jan 8, 2026 | Crime Fiction |
Stories that pay tribute to Rex Stout’s legendary private detective by Lawrence Block, Loren D. Estleman, John Lescroart, Robert Goldsborough, and more. If imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, then Nero Wolfe and Archie Goodwin have been widely flattered almost from the moment Rex Stout first wrote about them in 1934. The Misadventures of Nero Wolfe collects two dozen literary tributes to one of crime fiction’s best-loved private detectives and his Man Friday. Included are: A 1947 pastiche by award-winning crime writer Thomas Narcejac Rollicking new stories written especially for this collection by Michael Bracken and Robert Lopresti Stories by bestselling authors including Lawrence Block and Loren D. Estleman Chapters from Robert Goldsborough’s authorized continuation of the Wolfe series; Marion Mainwaring’s 1955 tour de force Murder in Pastiche ; and John Lescroart’s Rasputin’s Revenge , which reimagines a young Wolfe as the son of Sherlock Holmes Also featuring a reminiscence from Rex Stout’s daughter, this is a treasury of witty and suspenseful crime writing for every fan of the portly private detective.
by Philip Eliot | Jan 8, 2026 | Cozy Mystery |
This collection features all six current titles in the Tea Shop Cozy Mystery series Fifty-something widow Willow Foxglove’s dream is to operate a herbal tea shop. If only she could stop tripping over dead bodies long enough to organize the business! When murder comes to peaceful Aniseed Valley, Willow Foxglove is on the case. Believing the local sheriff to be unequal to the challenge, she pursues leads in between building a new tea shop and looking after her Maine Coon kitten, Mavis. As each crime unfolds, she draws on the book-smarts of best friend Harmony and conspiracy-laden facts from second-best friend Reg to help untangle the evidence. And, of course, she can always rely on handy hints from her favorite TV show of all time – Miss Walsham Investigates! This collection contains the following titles to keep you guessing and keep the murderers on their toes! 1: Pushing Up Daisies 2: Berry Murderous 3: Deathbed of Roses 4: Orange Juiced 5: Keeping Mums 6: Hibiscus Homicide Tea Shop Cozy Mysteries are quick 1-2 hour reads perfect for filling in time waiting for appointments, commuting to work, or when your significant other insists on watching the show that makes you roll your eyes! They contain no swearing, no gore, no cliffhangers, and no graphic scenes.
by Philip Eliot | Jan 8, 2026 | Horror & Paranormal |
James Blakely is dead. Murdered in his sleep, he never made it to the other side—and he’s pretty sure it’s because he’s damned. Now a ghost, James haunts the apartment building where he died, slipping through walls to watch over his sleeping daughter, bantering with the foul-mouthed psychic who’s his only friend, and searching for the redemption that always seems out of reach. When his beloved childhood piano teacher is found murdered, James knows one thing: he may be dead, but he’s not done. Determined to solve her killing, he faces all the usual challenges of detective work—plus a few ghostly ones, like being bound to the building, slowly losing his memories, and drawing energy from the living just to manifest. As James investigates the living and the dead, he confronts old regrets, unfinished business, and the chilling truth of his own violent death. Because before he can save anyone else, he may have to save himself. Wry, haunting, and unexpectedly heartwarming, The Body Departed is a supernatural mystery about love after loss, justice after death, and what it means to be truly redeemed. Perfect for fans of The Sixth Sense , The Lovely Bones , and ghost stories with brains, heart, and bite. WHAT READERS ARE SAYING: ????? “I found this book to be fast-moving, the main character, James, multifaceted. You learn about his life, the way he loved his daughter, tried to be a good husband, a good man, but realized he was flawed. Now in death he is trying to be a better person so he might have an opportunity at a second chance at Heaven. He has help from a psychic friend and ends up befriending the spirit of a lost little boy. Yes, the ending is truly touching.” —Amazon review ????? “I am a HUGE fan of J.R. Rain. Have read a lot of his books, and they are all excellent. But The Body Departed did something different. It captured my heart and soul.” —Amazon review ????? “If I had to just sum this book up with one sentence then I’d say this book was beautiful . It’s extremely thought provoking and imaginative and will make you think. Every action has a consequence and sometimes those consequences last with us even long after death. I think that even if only one person could learn something from reading this book then the Earth will be a much better place. The storyline was fantastic and I don’t really want to give anything away so if you enjoy a good ghost story along with the power of compassion and forgiveness then do yourself a favor and read The Body Departed .” —Amazon review ????? “J.R. Rain paints a pretty heartwarming yet bittersweet tale of redemption, forgiveness and salvation. As James navigates the supernatural world seeking the truth, he encounters a host of characters that are endearing, believable and poignant in their own way. Regardless of what you believe in, Rain creates an environment that the reader is motivated to travel with James as he unravels the truth. When revealed, you realize that it was never about who killed James or why, but actually it was about James learning to forgive himself, because God already had.” —Amazon review ????? “I had never heard of J.R. Rain before reading this book, but the synopsis of The Body Departed intrigued me so much that I downloaded it via the Kindle, and I was not disappointed. It was a very fast, short read that kept me in the deliciously in the dark and turning pages. Since it is written from James’s point of view, the main character, we only know and see what he knows and sees. The way in which Rain wrote this book is very effective in keeping the mystery alive and the reader guessing.” —Amazon review Click BUY NOW or READ FOR FREE today!
