by Philip Eliot | Sep 15, 2026 | Crime Fiction |
The president of the Minneapolis city council is savagely murdered in a park a few hours before sunrise. Forensic evidence suggests she knew the killer. Detective Lincoln Barnes and her cerebral partner, Warren, lead an investigation that focuses on the charismatic mayor and the victim’s chief aide. Barnes’ romantic encounter with a judge turns into an obsession after she discovers startling facts about his past. As she and Warren close in on the killer, events occur that make her question her future as a Minneapolis cop and contemplate a new life with a man who’s either the answer to her prayers or the personification of evil.
by Philip Eliot | Sep 15, 2026 | Romantic Suspense |
From the New York Times–bestselling author, a kidnapped surrogate baby brings together an estranged husband and wife in this romantic suspense.Shock didn’t describe Rachel Dillard’s feelings when her estranged husband told her the news: her precious embryo had been stolen! A child—their child—had been born and had become a pawn in a killer’s deadly game. Finding their baby was her priority now, but the familiar heat of Jared’s arms was proving a dangerous distraction . . .One touch of Rachel’s lips and Lieutenant Jared Dillard knew he’d do anything to have her back in his bed. Bringing their baby home was the first step. Stopping a murderer was the second. And if risking his life was the only way, he would prove the power of a father’s love . . .
by Philip Eliot | Sep 15, 2026 | Crime Fiction |
Everyone’s watching. Someone’s killing.A reality TV show. A two million pound prize. A contestant who’ll kill to win.Ex-DCI Luke Sackville thought he’d seen it all – until he’s called to investigate ‘Shadow Chasers’, a ratings juggernaut where contestants chase historical mysteries for the ultimate reward.Luke sends two of the Ethics Team undercover as contestants. While they struggle with cryptic clues, dramatic eliminations and the horrors of communal living, whispers of cheating escalate to murder and Luke realises someone isn’t playing by the rules.They’re eliminating the competition. Literally.With cameras capturing every move, Luke races to identify a killer who’s playing to win and eliminating anyone who stands in their way. He and his team must separate performance from reality before the final challenge crowns a murderer as champion.The whole country is watching. And so is the killer.Shadow Chasers is the eleventh book in the series of crime thrillers featuring ex-DCI Luke Sackville and his Ethics Team. It’s perfect for fans of JD Kirk, LJ Ross, Jack Gatland, Alex Smith, TG Reid and JM Dalgliesh.—————What people are saying about the Luke Sackville Crime Thriller Series:”????? I’m really enjoying this series and it gets better with each book. The characters are terrific. Well paced and some laugh out loud moments.””????? So glad I came across SJ Richards, he’s definitely rising up there as one of my favourite authors.””????? Very well written, fast plot and extremely likeable characters. I would 100% recommend this series and author to any fan of the crime fiction genre.””????? I’d highly recommend this to anyone who loves crime novels. I’m loving this series.””????? This is a brilliant crime suspense series and I’m really looking forward to the next instalment.””????? I’m absolutely loving this series – the writing is brilliant – the characters a joy and the storylines full of suspense and intrigue.”
by Philip Eliot | Sep 15, 2026 | Cozy Mystery |
In this novel from the French countryside mystery series the New York Times calls “a pleasant getaway,” a woman sleuth tries to clear her friend of murder.After finding herself mixed up in a murder investigation the previous summer, Katherine Goff’s life has not been the same. Her husband has been in the US recording a new album, the Burgundy region locals are finally starting to see her as a real neighbor, and Katherine has even started helping out with “tourist” excursions. It seems she’s finally found her place in the small community of Reigny-sur-Canne.But when Katherine stumbles across a body in the local museum during a tour, she finds herself caught up once again in a whirlwind of gossip and speculation. When the police zero in on her friend Pippa as a suspect, Pippa and Katherine team up to find the real killer.The more clues they discover, the more the real killer wants them off the trail. When Katherine and Pippa start receiving threats, they must decide what they are more afraid of—the police getting it wrong—or becoming the killer’s next targets.”Not since my first visit to Louise Penny’s Three Pines, have I encountered a more beguiling fictional world than Susan Shea’s Reigny-Sur-Cannes. . . . Dressed forDeath in Burgundy is a box of delights!” —Catriona McPherson, award-winning author of the Dandy Gilver series”Level-headed Katherine and her eccentric friend Pippa will charm you as they chase a murderer, encountering village gossips, wayward teenagers and handsome policemen along the way.” —M.L Longworth, author of The Curse of La Fontaine”Delightful and highly-entertaining.”?Sheila Connolly, New York Times–bestselling author of Many a Twist
by Philip Eliot | Sep 15, 2026 | Teen & Young Adult |
A dreamy, sun-drenched summer YA novel about growing into the person you were always meant to be, even if it means mistakes, heartbreak, and letting go of the past. For fans of Jenny Han and Sarah Dessen.Augusta “Gus” Bowles and her friends get to spend one last summer together on the beaches of Cape Cod before college begins and everything changes forever.After a tumultuous senior year, blowing up her relationship with her loyal ex-boyfriend Fish and falling hard for Reed, Gus barely made it to the summer with her heart intact…well, mostly. She’s ready for her self-proclaimed “Summer of Independence,” a time of sundresses, late-night bonfires, and beach days with her best friends.When Reed throws a wrench in the plans and ends up on the Cape, Gus can’t deny their connection, and her newfound independence doesn’t stand a chance. As new friendships bloom, old loves die hard, and the strongest relationships fall apart, the girls are left to wonder who is meant to stay, who gets left behind, and who will be there forever?This summer Gus is one step closer to adulthood, as she starts to realize the hardest truth about growing up: just when you think you’ve got it figured out, there’s another lesson around the corner.Who knew heartbreak could be the very thing that heals you?
