by Philip Eliot | Nov 6, 2025 | Action & Adventure |
An archaeologist’s discovery off the Cornish coast sends him on a global search for the Holy Grail in this thriller by the New York Times–bestselling author.”What do you get if you cross Indiana Jones with Dan Brown? Answer: David Gibbins.” —Daily Mirror (UK) on Atlantis”A sophisticated plot lifts bestseller Gibbins’s superior 10th thriller featuring archeologist Jack Howard . . . Steve Berry fans eager for an intelligent blend of suspense and reality, including some horrific contemporary developments, will be rewarded.” ?Publishers Weekly (starred review)AD 258As the blood of martyred Christians runs through Rome’s catacombs, Pope Sixtus entrusts their most sacred object to a devoted follower. Soon after, the Holy Grail disappears into the darkness of time.1684While overseeing the evacuation of the English colony of Tangier, Samuel Pepys attempts to retrieve a treasure which has resurfaced after more than a thousand years. Meanwhile, a Jewish merchant is tortured by the Altamanus, a secret group determined to locate the Grail.Present DayA wreck off the Cornish coast reveals clues to a mystery that marine archaeologist Jack Howard had thought beyond solving. He embarks on a quest that takes him to the sunken ruins of the pirate city of Port Royal in Jamaica. But the specter of the deadly Inquisition dogs his every step, and Jack must face a descent into hell itself if he is to uncover the greatest reward in Christendom . . .
by Philip Eliot | Nov 6, 2025 | Mystery |
“Taylor constructs an entertaining, sometimes enchanting world” in this historical mystery about a grieving man who confronts the specter of ghosts (People).1786, Jerusalem College, Cambridge The ghost of Sylvia Whichcote is rumored to be haunting Jerusalem ever since student Frank Oldershaw claimed to have seen the dead woman prowling the grounds and was locked up because of his violent reaction to these disturbed visions. Desperate to salvage her son’s reputation, Lady Anne Oldershaw employs John Holdsworth, author of The Anatomy of Ghosts—a stinging account of why ghosts are mere delusion—to investigate. But his arrival in Cambridge disrupts an uneasy status quo as he glimpses a world of privilege and abuse, where the sinister Holy Ghost Club governs life at Jerusalem more effectively than the Master, Dr. Carbury, ever could. And when Holdsworth finds himself haunted—not only by the ghost of his dead wife, Maria, but also by Elinor, the very-much-alive Master’s wife—his fate is sealed. He must find Sylvia’s murderer, or else the hauntings will continue. And not one of this troubled group will leave the claustrophobic confines of Jerusalem unchanged. CWA Cartier Diamond Dagger winner Andrew Taylor returns with an outstanding historical novel that will simultaneously keep the reader riveted, and enchant with its effortless elegance.”[A] masterful thriller. . . . Fans of Michael Cox and Charles Palliser will relish this sophisticated period puzzle, which takes an intriguing look at the age-old question of the reality of ghosts.” —Publishers Weekly, starred review”[An] engaging premise and . . . evocative setting.” —Booklist
by Philip Eliot | Nov 6, 2025 | Romantic Comedy |
Love Songs and Ferry Tales is a hidden identity, forced proximity, closed door rom-com with a quirky small town and an anonymous gossip reporter. If you love Gilmore Girls and Gossip Girl, you won’t want to miss this book!On Greensea Island, romance is what Ferry Tales are made of….JacThis year? Let’s just say it’s been less than stellar. Divorce? Check. Bank account running on fumes? Check. My plan was simple: spend a quiet summer at my childhood home on Greensea Island, sip rosé on the deck, devour Dad’s charcuterie boards, and soak up all the Sherman family gossip. Instead, I walk into my parents’ kitchen and find a random British guy casually announcing he’s rented our house for the summer. So much for my peaceful escape.JohnnyShe doesn’t have a clue who I am. No “oh-my-gosh-it’s-you” eyes. No swooning or flinging of undergarments. Just those big green eyes glaring at me, her messy bun, and that oversized tee slipping off one shoulder like she’s in a rom-com. Oh, and let’s not forget the part where she tried to stab me with her house key. Sexy and dangerous—a lethal combo. Now the question is, how long can I keep my identity under wraps?What happens when two strangers with clashing plans are stuck together for the summer? Love, laughter, and a little bit of chaos.
by Philip Eliot | Nov 6, 2025 | Horror & Paranormal |
If you love laugh-out-loud southern wit, magic, and murder, then you’ll fall in love with this witchy mystery series.From Sweet Murder, Book 1: What’s a witch to do when the meanest man in the county drops dead in his coleslaw during her shift at the local barbecue joint? Noelle does what any good Southern girl would do: she flicks a wrist to clean up the mess, then thanks the stars for doing the world a favor. She should have known nothing’s that easy.A skydiving best friend and a bossy, living-impaired aunt become the least of her worries when the killer decides to bump up the plan by bumping her off. Can she figure it out in time to save all that she holds dear, or will Noelle be next on the list of folks who’ve turned up dead?From Murder to the Max, Book 2: Granted, being murdered first thing in the morning would make anybody cranky, but when local contractor Max Wheeler meets his unnatural end, he takes it more personally than most. As any perturbed ghost looking for justice would, he goes straight to the local sheriff to report the crime.Cranky ghosts, sticky-fingered vagabonds, and disappearing food keep the gossip wheel churning, but Noelle’s about to lose her mind. Is it really too much to ask that people stop killing each other long enough for a witch to get some work done?From Murder so Magical Book 3: Keyhole Lake has its fair share of oddballs and ne’er-do-wells, but sometimes even good folks do bad things, right? At first, the crimes seem to stem from desperation or teenage rebellion, but when the president of the ladies’ auxiliary is busted stealing church funds, Noelle starts to piece together a pattern that points to a much more nefarious – and magical – explanation.This box set also contains Witching for a Miracle, a Witches of Keyhole Lake short story.
by Philip Eliot | Nov 6, 2025 | Fantasy |
A fantasy adventure starring a resourceful heroine who sets out on a journey to save her hometown.Emaline Strider fixes everything that breaks in her small village of Brookerby. When the Warding Tree of Protection crashes to the ground and cripples the town, Em is up for the challenge of finding a solution.As she travels south to the glamorous capital city, she finds magic all around her. A shape-shifting book guides her. A never-empty flask sustains her. An improbable relationship blossoms. But can Em trust magic when her hammer and pliers are infinitely more reliable?When the empress threatens her life and friends double-cross her, magic seems downright dangerous. Suddenly, a simple repair has become a race against the empire to save the only home she has ever known.Light the fireplace, brew your favorite cup of tea, and settle in with this cozy epic fantasy.
