by Philip Eliot | Nov 21, 2025 | Thriller & Suspense |
On a cool, October morning, long-buried human remains are unearthed at a construction site near the Siletz River. Logan McKenna, working with the Lincoln County Cold Case Unit, must help identify the woman and find her killer before he eliminates the only witness and gets away with murder. . .again.While husband Ben is away in Southern California, Logan accepts an offer to work with the Lincoln County Cold Case Unit. When skeletal remains are discovered at a construction site, Logan and her boss identify three missing women who fit the profile.The case becomes an active homicide investigation and Vern brings in the Major Crimes Team, but the budget for the team to chase this old ghost is limited. They have five days to identify the victim and find the killer or this one will fall back into the Cold Case files.As Logan digs deeper into the three women’s lives, she becomes more and more invested in finding out what happened to them. Even if one is the long-buried murder victim, what about the other two women? Are they alive or dead?Join Logan as she navigates the world of law enforcement in order to uncover truths that have remained hidden for years, risking the wrath of a stone-cold killer when she gets too close.
by Philip Eliot | Nov 21, 2025 | Spiritual & Inspirational |
A sacred legacy. A deadly choice. The fate of her family—and the world—rests in her hands.When Morgan Sierra’s sister and niece are abducted, her world falls apart. A psychologist with a military past, Morgan has faced her share of conflict, but this time it’s personal. Her only hope of saving them lies in an ancient secret—a set of stones passed down through the ages, each tied to the Apostles of Christ and said to hold divine power.Teaming up with the mysterious Jake Timber from ARKANE, a covert agency investigating religious and supernatural mysteries, Morgan races across continents, hunted by a ruthless cult. Along the way, she’s forced to confront painful memories and long-buried fears.Every step brings her closer to unlocking the stones’ true power—but also to losing everything she holds dear. The stakes couldn’t be higher: failure means her family dies, and a terrifying force will be unleashed upon the world.With time running out, Morgan must rely on her wits, her courage, and the strength of a love that transcends death. But will it be enough to stop a catastrophe that could bring about the end of humanity?For readers who crave action-packed thrillers filled with ancient mysteries, powerful relics, and a determined heroine facing impossible odds, Stone of Fire is a gripping journey of survival, sacrifice, questions of faith, and love for family.
by Philip Eliot | Nov 21, 2025 | Mystery |
Queen of French Noir, Johana Gustawsson returns with a spell-binding, dazzlingly dark gothic thriller that swings from Belle Époque France to 21st-century Quebec, with an extraordinary mystery at its heart … FIRST in a bewitching new series**Shortlisted for the CWA Crime in Translation Dagger**`A wonderfully dark, intricately woven historical thriller spanning three generations … it will have you hooked from the very first page´ B A Paris`A gripping story of murder and black magic …Gustawsson slowly weaves together three seemingly disparate strands of her narrative with a skill that shows why she is such an admired crime writer in her native France´ The Times BOOK OF THE MONTH`Intriguingly dark and vivid, and so cleverly told through three different time frames´ Essie Fox________________Three womenThree erasOne extraordinary mystery…1899, Belle Époque Paris. Lucienne’s two daughters are believed dead when her mansion burns to the ground, but she is certain that her girls are still alive and embarks on a journey into the depths of the spiritualist community to find them.1949, Post-War Québec. Teenager Lina’s father has died in the French Resistance, and as she struggles to fit in at school, her mother introduces her to an elderly woman at the asylum where she works, changing Lina’s life in the darkest way imaginable.2002, Quebec. A former schoolteacher is accused of brutally stabbing her husband – a famous university professor – to death. Detective Maxine Grant, who has recently lost her own husband and is parenting a teenager and a new baby single-handedly, takes on the investigation.Under enormous personal pressure, Maxine makes a series of macabre discoveries that link directly to historical cases involving black magic and murder, secret societies and spiritism … and women at breaking point, who will stop at nothing to protect the ones they love…_________________`This novel is a whirlpool that draws you irresistibly into levels of darkness so much deeper than you can possibly be ready for´ Ambrose Parry`I found myself racing through the book, always wanting one more page, one more chapter. A wonderfully creepy, unsettling read, with a superb twist in its tail´ James Oswald`Gustawsson’s writing is so vivid, it’s electrifying. Utterly compelling´ Peter James`I was hooked from the first page – a stunning and beautifully written gothic thriller full of atmosphere, intrigue and delight´ Alexandra Benedict`Brilliant … the last chapters knocked me sideways, and it’s a long time since that’s happened´ Lisa Hall`A dark world of elegance and grotesque … mesmeric´ Matt Wesolowski`Harrowing, compelling, haunting, vivid, twisty and shocking! ´ Noelle Holten`A powerful page-turner´ Livres Hebdo***NUMBER ONE BESTSELLER IN FRANCE***FOR FANS OF Laura Purcell, Stacey Halls, Bridget Collins, Anna Mazzola, Essie Fox, Ambrose Parry and Laura Shepherd-RobinsonPraise for Johana Gustawsson`A satisfying, full-fat mystery´ The Times`Assured telling of a complex story´ Sunday Times`A real page-turner, I loved it´ Martina Cole`A bold and intelligent read´ Guardian`Utterly compelling´ Woman’s Own`Cleverly plotted, simply excellent´ Ragnar Jónasson`A must-read´ Daily Express`Gritty, bone-chilling, and harrowing – it’s not for the faint of heart, and not to be missed´ Crime by the Book`A relentless heart-stopping masterpiece´ New York Journal of Book,
by Philip Eliot | Nov 21, 2025 | Crime Fiction |
Denver Homicide Detective Sarah Spillman has built her career on instinct and discipline—skills that keep her one step ahead of the secret she’s never outrun.But the discovery of a missing boy in a dumpster shatters the calm of a quiet neighborhood and puts every family under suspicion, including the child’s own parents.Before Sarah can make sense of the scene, a neighbor is found dead in what looks like a suicide.Two bodies. One neighborhood. No straight answers.As Sarah hunts for the thread that ties the deaths, she uncovers lies, betrayals, and deadly connections no one wants exposed. Someone in this quiet community is hiding a deadly truth—and Sarah must find it before her past comes back to finish what it started.NOTE TO READERS:While the books in the series may include dark and potentially disturbing crimes, the reads are clean. There is no explicit language or descriptions of the violent acts. And all bedroom scenes fade to black.
by Philip Eliot | Nov 21, 2025 | Cozy Mystery |
A grand castle, a glass of Irish whiskey, a good book by the fire… and a rather mysterious murder?Historic Inishmore Castle is opening its doors for the first time, hosting a charming weekend of whiskey tasting and soda bread baking. Sisters Mercy and Lizzie McCarthy are badly in need of a break, but their relaxing trip takes a decidedly unrestful turn when Mercy finds fellow guest Father Brennen slumped over the desk in the library… Did he have one glass too many or did someone want him dead? Even more curiously, Mercy swiftly learns that the priest was no priest at all. So why was he searching through dusty old journals? Can the legend of Inishmore’s lost treasure possibly be true?Mercy’s suspicions of foul play are confirmed when another of their party is found drowned in the lake at the edge of the manor’s estate. It can’t be a coincidence! Someone in this idyllic Irish castle is up to no good and Mercy is determined to find out who’s behind it, accompanied by her reluctant fellow sleuth and beloved dog Mr. Poe.With a host of frightened guests and worried staff, and a storm closing in, Mercy soon has more suspects than bedrooms in the castle. Could it be the unconvincing nun, the busybody birdwatcher, or are the owners hiding something sinister? When Mercy realises there are secret passages in the walls, she thinks she might have cracked the case… but will she track the killer down, or will Inishmore be her resting place forever more? A completely delightful Irish cozy mystery, full of warmth and wit. Fans of Agatha Christie, Carlene O’Connor and Faith Martin will love Mercy McCarthy! See what readers are saying about Death at Inishmore Castle:“OMG… absolutely incredible page turning must read!!… Wow!!!… Absolutely blooming fantastic!!… had me hook, line and sinker from the first page… I could not put it down!!!… I read it in one sitting!!!” Bookworm86, ?????“A must-read!… Packed with red herrings, atmospheric suspense, and oodles of Irish charm… kept me hooked till the very end… Highly recommend!” The Book Decoder, ?????“I just absolutely love!… I read it in one sitting… The whole Agatha Christie vibe of a murder in a castle during a rainstorm was so fun!… really keeps you at the edge of your seat!… wonderful.” Goodreads reviewer, ?????“I just love this… You could quite easily sit there and binge read… Just fabulous!’ Goodreads reviewer, ?????“Fantastic… amazing!… I love when a book keeps you guessing… kept me glued to the pages… Connelly does an excellent job of keeping you on edge, never quite letting you settle, and always pulling you deeper into the mystery.” The Dreaming with Open Eyes“Ahhhh the suspense!… I just absolutely loved this!” Library.F1.lover“Twisty and entertaining!… Loved this!” NetGalley reviewer, ?????“Brilliant… I found myself reading this with my morning cup of tea and relaxing which is something I have not done in YEARS!” Goodreads reviewer“I absolutely love this series… a delight… I couldn’t put it down, I really really loved.” Goodreads reviewer, ?????“In love with this series!… you cannot guess whodunit until the very end. Excellent!” NetGalley reviewer, ?????“Love, love, love!… fantastic… Make sure to grab a copy ASAP!… perfect… top notch and not to be missed!” A Bookish Way of Life“I absolutely adored… I kept turning the pages – I can never put books in this series down!” Book Frolic, ?????“I loved… Brilliant… grabbed me and transported me… Agatha Christie fans will love.” NetGalley reviewer, ?????
