by Philip Eliot | Nov 16, 2025 | Crime Fiction |
Charlie writes books about the Mob. Everybody loves them … Except the Mob.Charlie McGinley writes hard-boiled detective novels. At least he did until writer’s block kicked in. He owes his publisher a book, multiple wives alimony and a loan shark is about to break his thumbs.Charlie hightails it out of L.A. two steps ahead of the police and his latest ex. On Route 66, he runs into Ben Fox, a mysterious Native American hitchhiker who just happened to know Ernest Hemingway – Charlie’s favorite writer.Charlie’s life gets even more complicated when he and Ben are dragged into a murder at a shady cryonics lab. Will Charlie be able to avoid the police, Mob hitmen, and his ex-wife, while trying to save an aging beauty queen from being frozen to death?To find out, read this fast-paced, twisty, laugh-out-loud mystery today.“Fast-paced, riveting…hilarious.” —Kirkus Reviews“…Suspense and intrigue with a healthy dose of humor.” —Readers’ Favorite“Readers will reach the tale’s conclusion in stitches. Recommended,” —US Review of BooksThe Right Stiff is the first book in the Charlie McGinley Mystery Series. If you like a hard-boiled whodunit with lots of laughs, then you’ll love The Right Stiff.
by Philip Eliot | Nov 16, 2025 | Thriller & Suspense |
2017 Agatha Award Nominee”For her first foray into full-length fiction, Laura Oles has demonstrated that her fictional eye is every bit as accurate as her camera lens. Well deserving of earning a place as a Killer Nashville Claymore Award finalist, Daughters of Bad Men is a solid tale, well told, and a promise of more to come from Jamie Rush.” Killer Nashville”Compelling and deeply moving, Daughters of Bad Men is a study of the tangled family ties that bind. An absolute page-turner.” Gretchen Archer, Bestselling author of the Davis Way Crime Capers.Jamie Rush understands what it takes to disappear because her parents taught her that long ago. Leveraging her knowledge of why and how people run from their own lives, Jamie has built a business based on bringing those in hiding back to answer for their actions. She takes pride in using her somewhat shady skills to work both inside and outside the law.When her estranged brother, Brian, calls and says his daughter is missing, Jamie initially turns down the case. Kristen has always been a bit wild, frequently dropping off the grid then showing up a few days later. But Brian swears this time is different, and even though Jamie vowed years ago to keep her conniving sibling at arm’s length, she can’t walk away if Kristen could be in real trouble.As Jamie begins digging into Kristen’s life, she uncovers her niece’s most guarded secrets. Uncovering the truth will put a target on Jamie’s back and endanger the lives of those she loves.
by Philip Eliot | Nov 16, 2025 | Historical Romance |
Eliza Foster is one burnt cookie away from a full-blown holiday meltdown.The Foster Family Bakery has been the beating heart of Evergreen Springs for six generations, but this Christmas, it’s on life support. Orders have dried up, her mixer just gave up the ghost, and the too-perfect competitor across the street is snatching every last customer. Eliza’s been holding it together with frosting and grit, but even sugar has its limits.Then, while searching for a special recipe, she finds a glowing Christmas card tucked among her late grandmother’s things. One with a hand-painted cowboy and a whisper of old magic. On a desperate holiday wish, she asks for help……and gets Wyatt McCready.A trail cook from 1878, Wyatt has strong opinions about biscuits, a soft spot for cookies, and the kind of slow, steady charm that melts Eliza’s carefully guarded heart. His sourdough starter never fails. His pies are perfection. And when he smiles at her like she’s the only star in the sky? That’s magic too.The clock is ticking, the cookies are baking, and Christmas magic only lasts so long. If Eliza wants to keep Wyatt, and the love they’ve discovered, she’ll need more than sugar and spice. She’ll need a Christmas miracle.
by Philip Eliot | Nov 16, 2025 | Cozy Mystery |
The BRAND NEW brilliantly addictive, festive cozy mystery! Perfect for fans of Faith Martin, Mary Grand and Frances Evesham! ? Mistletoe, mince pies… and murder! When Jude Gray inherited Malvern Farm, she never thought she’d become so used to farm life, let alone be good at it! But now a beloved national TV show is coming to film their Christmas special on her land, celebrating the charm of rural living.At least, that’s the plan… until one of the crew is found dead in suspicious circumstances.At first, it looks like a tragic accident, but when alibis start to crack, it seems like anything but. With a growing list of suspects and enough behind-the-scenes drama to rival anything the cameras are capturing, Jude must dig deep to uncover the truth.Because someone on her farm is hiding a deadly secret – and this year, the season of goodwill may come with a killer twist…You can’t miss this page-turning festive mystery set in the beautiful English countryside!Praise for the Malvern Mysteries:’A complex and intriguing murder mystery set in beautiful British countryside where the farm animals are as demanding as the local residents. Kept me guessing all the way to the end.’ T A Williams’An original setting and clever plot. Had me hooked from page one.’ E.V. Hunter’A tantalising corkscrew of a plot … featuring a plucky quartet of very different women working together to uncover the truth about a series of dreadful crimes…’ Debbie Young’I loved this rollercoaster of a book! It was stylish, pacy and gripping, with engaging characters. I rooted for Jude the sleuth from the first page. It’s a hugely supenseful story, compelling, well-crafted and cleverly calculated.’ Judy Leigh’A cryptically clever cosy mystery that will transport you to the beautiful Malvern Hills. I couldn’t put it down!’ Jessica Bull
by Philip Eliot | Nov 16, 2025 | Cozy Mystery |
Three ways that Ella’s life is totally messed up:
__ her new coworker is as cranky as he is attractive
__ a mischievous cat has decided she needs a familiar
__ she just found out she’s a witch who can read the emotional hologram of a magical death (and isn’t that a mouthful) And oh yeah, there’s five dead bodies, and no one knows how they are connected. Now she’s drawn into a madcap investigation at the casino where she’s managed to snag a job. She must navigate learning her new mage abilities, a topless burlesque show, a jealous girlfriend, gamblers of all varieties, and magical chocolate cake, all while not setting herself or others on fire before the murderer makes her the next victim.
A paracozy (aka Paranormal cozy mystery) A humorous adventure! “Ella’s new job turns out to be more than she bargained for when she finds herself immersed in a world of mages, spells, and murder. This imaginative and addictive read is sure to please fans of mystery and magic!” Kristina B., Proofreader, Red Adept Editing
