by Philip Eliot | Nov 23, 2025 | Thriller & Suspense |
GET *EIGHT* TWISTY BRITISH CRIME THRILLERS FROM A GOLDEN-AGE OF CRIME WRITING.Perfect for fans Dorothy L. Sayers, John Dean, Roy Lewis and Gerald Verner.PRAISE FOR RODERIC JEFFRIES:‘A first-rate whodunit.’ Sunday Telegraph‘One of the most engaging criminals of literature.’ Daily Mail‘Roderic Jeffries established a very high reputation for himself.’ The Observer????? ‘A marvelous and suspenseful story.’ RichardxRichard????? ‘A complex story with plenty of pace and twists.’ Stephen JP.IN THIS EIGHT-BOOK BOX SET:BOOK 1: CONCERNING BLACKSHIRTRichard Verrell’s quiet weekend away in Kent ends abruptly when he stumbles across a dead body. After coming under heavy gunfire and witnessing a suspicious and luxurious car fleeing, Verrell is determined to dig deeper. Donning his thief disguise, he discovers one man is behind the crimes. But that man is dangerous and Verrell is again caught in the crossfire.BOOK 2: BLACKSHIRT PASSES BYVerrell is drawn into a high-stakes heist targeting the priceless Saladin collection. He must enter the heart of London’s British Museum as Blackshirt. But will he outsmart the police and rival criminals, or will this be the heist that finally brings him down?BOOK 3: BLACKSHIRT WINS THE TRICKOn his last night in France, Verrell visits the local casino. He wins a large sum of money and meets the beguiling Janet Dove. She leads him into a dangerous game involving the priceless Darthweight pearls. But he’s left humiliated after Janet steals his riches. Can Blackshirt reclaim his treasures, or will the law finally catch up to him?BOOK 4: SALUTE TO BLACKSHIRTSir Edward Freshman, a pompous art collector, invites Verrell to a lavish dinner at his house. His interest is piqued by a stunning pearl pendant in Sir Edward’s collection, protected by multiple security measures. At night, Blackshirt emerges, but he can’t break in. The next day, Verrell is shocked to learn someone has done what he couldn’t. And the truth is something nobody could have predicted . . .BOOK 5: THE AMAZING MR. BLACKSHIRTVerrell’s car troubles prevent him from bidding on two valuable and attractive pendants. Not one to accept defeat, he plots to take the pendants through less conventional means. But as Blackshirt plans to steal from the auction, he must stay one step ahead of the police who are closer to uncovering his identity.BOOK 6: BLACKSHIRT MEETS THE LADYWhen Verrell reads about Chibodia’s presentation of the Russian Crown jewels, he knows what his next heist is. But his mission is complicated when an assassination attempt is made on the Chibodian ambassador. Can Blackshirt work around the heightened security or is his plan doomed to fail?BOOK 7: PAGING BLACKSHIRTJudith Armitage is being blackmailed by a dangerous man who knows her darkest secrets. His latest demand is for her to sell her mother’s jewellery. But when the jewellery is stolen it leaves her in a helpless predicament. Verrell had been scoping the jewels before they were taken. Now he’s on the hunt for the mastermind and it appears Judith isn’t the only victim . . .BOOK 8: DOUBLE FOR BLACKSHIRTA judge with a valuable snuffbox collection is murdered and Verrell is the main suspect. He must fight to clear his name and keep his secret identity hidden. But with the police now digging into him, can he find the true culprit in time?MEET BLACKSHIRTBlackshirt is the alter ego of novelist Richard Verrell. By day he’s a respectable writer, by night a master of disguise. Blackshirt is everything Richard isn’t. A suave, cunning and gentleman thief who will never be caught.ENJOY *EIGHT* GRIPPING CLASSIC CRIME THRILLERS IN THIS SUPERB-VALUE BOX SET.
by Philip Eliot | Nov 23, 2025 | Crime Fiction |
A French cop and a young psychiatrist must untangle a perplexing murder in this “tense and disturbing” mystery debut—now a series on Netflix (Booklist, starred review).Saint-Martin-de-Comminges is a remote village nestled in the French Pyrenees, where winters are harsh and nothing ever happens. Until one morning when a group of workers discover the headless, flayed body of a horse, hanging suspended from the edge of a frozen cliff.That same day, just a few miles away, psychiatrist Diane Berg starts her first job at an asylum for the criminally insane. She is baffled by the director’s unorthodox methods, and alarmed to discover that drugs are disappearing from within its fortified walls.Commandant Martin Servaz, a charismatic city cop from nearby Toulouse, can’t believe he’s been called to such a backwater town over the death of an animal. But then DNA from one of the asylum’s most notorious inmates is found on the horse carcass . . . and a few days later the first human victim is found.
by Philip Eliot | Nov 23, 2025 | Thriller & Suspense |
“A masterpiece of thriller and mystery.”—Books and Movie Reviews, Roberto Mattos (re Once Gone)?????Prison psychologist Dr. Alison Payne has interviewed hundreds of convicted killers, advocating for their release—or determining if they should remain behind bars.But when a string of murders eerily replicates the unsolved case of Alison’s sister, she is thrust into a spine-chilling game by a serial killer who knows her too well. Alison must confront her own past and decode the killer’s clues before another young woman meets a tragic end.SAY WHEN (BOOK #2) is the second book in a long-anticipated new series by #1 bestseller and USA Today bestselling author Blake Pierce, whose bestseller Once Gone (a free download) has received over 7,000 five star ratings and reviews. The series begins with SAY DIE (BOOK #1).The Alison Payne mystery series is a page turning suspense ride, immersing you in a captivating cat-and-mouse game brimming with shocking twists. This refreshing take on the thriller genre features an ingenious female protagonist who can outsmart them all, and who is guaranteed to capture your heart. Fans of Rachel Caine, Karin Slaughter, and Melinda Leigh are sure to fall in love.Future books in the series are also available!“An edge of your seat thriller in a new series that keeps you turning pages! …So many twists, turns and red herrings… I can’t wait to see what happens next.”—Reader review (Her Last Wish)?????“A strong, complex story about two FBI agents trying to stop a serial killer. If you want an author to capture your attention and have you guessing, yet trying to put the pieces together, Pierce is your author!”—Reader review (Her Last Wish)?????“A typical Blake Pierce twisting, turning, roller coaster ride suspense thriller. Will have you turning the pages to the last sentence of the last chapter!!!”—Reader review (City of Prey)?????“Right from the start we have an unusual protagonist that I haven’t seen done in this genre before. The action is nonstop… A very atmospheric novel that will keep you turning pages well into the wee hours.”—Reader review (City of Prey)?????“Everything that I look for in a book… a great plot, interesting characters, and grabs your interest right away. The book moves along at a breakneck pace and stays that way until the end. Now on go I to book two!”—Reader review (Girl, Alone)?????“Exciting, heart pounding, edge of your seat book… a must read for mystery and suspense readers!”—Reader review (Girl, Alone)?????
by Philip Eliot | Nov 23, 2025 | Womens Fiction |
A Small Town with Big SecretsIn the quaint town of Hart’s Ridge, Deputy Taylor Gray is a force to be reckoned with. From clawing her way out of poverty and foster care, to achieving her dream of being in law enforcement, Taylor is determined to make a difference in her community. But when a five-year-old girl named Molly walks into a gas station alone and barely speaking, Taylor’s determination is put to the test.As she delves deeper into the investigation, Taylor discovers that even the most idyllic towns have their secrets. But this time, the stakes are higher than ever before. With a true crime element woven into the narrative, the search for Molly’s missing mother becomes a race against time to stop a predator before it’s too late.As Taylor navigates the twists and turns of the case, she also grapples with her role as the unofficial caretaker of her fractured family. With a heavy burden on her shoulders, she’ll stop at nothing to piece them back together and find justice for those who can’t speak for themselves.Join Kay Bratt in Hart’s Ridge, the first book in a thrilling new small town mystery series that will leave you on the edge of your seat. With a compelling blend of heart and suspense, million-copy best-selling author Kay Bratt delivers a captivating tale that will keep you guessing until the very end. An utterly addictive true crime inspired mystery perfect for fans of Lisa Regan, Mary Stone and Melinda Leigh.What readers are saying about the Hart’s Ridge series:Great mystery, great characters ?????This is a small town police novel, and it’s nice to have a mystery that doesn’t start out with a dead body. Our sheriff’s deputy has a lot of backstory and things going wrong in her life, but she keeps plugging away and doing the right thing. And she’s sharp! Molly, the little girl, your heart, and doesn’t let go. The mystery came to a very logical, satisfying conclusion with a side twist I didn’t see coming. The secondary characters, from a boss who is both supportive and demanding to another deputy who is a slimeball, to a detective from her past, to a foster mom you just want to wrap your arms around and thank for everything she does, are all great. A very well rounded cast of characters. Goodreads Reviewer WOW can I give this book 10 stars!!! ?????Hart’s Ridge is the first book in Kay Bratt’s Hart’s Ridge series! This book is awesome and a must read! Goodreads Reviewer.Genre-Bending Series Starter. ?????This is a police procedural, ala so many others such as BR Spangler, Noelle Holten, and Allison Brennan, among so many others. Which is perfect for TV fans of shows like Blue Bloods or NYPD Blue or Chicago Blue or the various Law and Order shows. Bratt’s explicit inspiration here is the true crime genre she personally loves, and in fact the case here is based on a real-world case nearly four decades old. Goodreads ReviewerPage Turner! ?? ?????What an exciting start to a new series by Kay Bratt! This story has all the best of Bratt – great character development, a perfect setting, A DOG and this time, a mystery to be solved. As in life the main character, a sheriff’s deputy, comes to the job with family baggage – including a mystery of it’s own. The author does an amazing job tying her personal conflicts with the mystery she is trying to solve on the job. This was a page turner that had me very anxious to move on to the next book in the series!BookBub Reviewer Best book I have read lately ?????Kept me guessing all throughout the story. I loved it. I read the whole book in one long night. Goodreads ReviewerJust my cup of tea! ?????I started it around 10am and finished around 7p. I couldn’t put it down. Goodreads Reviewer
by Philip Eliot | Nov 23, 2025 | Historical Romance |
Thanks to the time travel lab at St. Sunniva University, history is no longer a mystery. But when the beloved co-inventor of the university’s time machine is inexplicably smeared across time, academic exploration and the future of St. Sunniva is thrown into doubt.As assistant to the dean of science, Julia Olsen is tasked with helping Campus Security Chief Nate Kirkland quietly examine this rare mishap…then, just as quietly, make it go away. But when the investigation indicates that the professor’s disappearance may have been a murder, those inspecting the incident unwittingly find themselves caught in a deadly cover-up — one in which history itself is the weapon.From the snow-blanketed walkways of St. Sunniva’s campus to the sun-bleached cobblestone of ancient Pompeii’s roads, The Far Time Incident is a lively romp through history, science, and the academic world in the wake of a crime.
