by Philip Eliot | Nov 4, 2025 | General Nonfiction |
A psychologist’s secret life on the seedy side of Detroit gets him entangled with a prostitute—and her murderous pimp—in a “compelling work of true crime” (Detroit Free Press).In the exclusive suburb of Grosse Pointe, Alan Canty was a respected psychologist, with clients drawn from wealthy families across Detroit. But at night, he ventured into the city’s seedy south side, where, under the name Dr. Al Miller, he met with prostitutes. One girl in particular caught Dr. Al’s eye: a skinny teenage drug addict named Dawn, an ex-honor student who had fallen under the spell of a pimp named Lucky. Canty became their sugar daddy, spending thousands to buy them clothes, cars, and gifts. But when the money ran out, Canty’s luck went with it—and he was soon found hacked to pieces, his body scattered across Michigan.Covering the trial for the local press, Lowell Cauffiel became enthralled by this story of double lives and double crosses. In this thrilling true crime tale, Cauffiel shows what happens when deception turns fatal.
by Philip Eliot | Nov 4, 2025 | Contemporary Romance |
Swept Up In You is a fun and spicy lesbian romance that will have you laughing, crying and craving puppy cuddles. Perfect for fans of low angst romance, who love a splash of emotional growth with their happily ever after.Samantha Garner dreams of sailing away. If only her family business didn’t have her completely anchored down. A conversation has her plotting new paths that may just get her out to sea, if she can avoid hurting the people she loves most.Taylor Scott knows what she wants. To build up her maintenance business, forget about her ex, and to not—definitely not—get into another relationship. Discovering a new boat shop by accident lands her a client she didn’t expect and can’t take her eyes off.As their friendship grows, a games night leads to a spark they can’t ignore. While Sam questions everything she knows, Taylor must decide whether to keep her heart safe… or dive into the unknown.Will they find common ground and sail off into the sunset, or will their relationship sink to the bottom before it even begins?“A fun story that is by turns surprisingly hot and then heart meltingly romantic. The author goes slow and lets them learn about each other, giving the reader plenty of time to fall in love with them as well. The setting is fun if you enjoy paddle boarding and sailing, lending a lot to the sweetness and low angst.” ~ Mildred, The Lesbian Review“The book was truly exceptional, captivating me from beginning to end. It contained all the elements of a wonderful story and included a beautiful love story as well. I absolutely recommend this book, and I’m looking forward to what comes next from Rian.” ~ Lez_be_readin_ya, Goodreads Reader
by Philip Eliot | Nov 4, 2025 | Horror & Paranormal |
Are you a fan of Stephen King and Dean Koontz? If you’re looking for something fresh and new, join the millions of readers who have already delved into the heart-pounding World’s Scariest Legends.”If you’ve ever been in a remote area when something terrible goes wrong, then you know the fear of utter helplessness. Mosquito Man nails this. A superbly crafted psychological thriller”—New York Journal of Books”This is exactly the kind of book I’d pick up for a great vacation/beach read”—Sci-Fi & ScaryAfter a woman bangs at the door in the middle of the night, and promptly dies from her injury, a couple’s remote cabin getaway becomes a psychological night of terror as they are hunted by an unknown assailant. Now they must go far beyond what they thought themselves capable of if they hope to save their young children and survive until morning.Mosquito Man is a gripping, fast-paced horror thriller, and the first book in the all-new World’s Scariest Legends series. Perfect for fans of Stephen King, Shirley Jackson, Peter Straub, Dean Koontz, Clive Barker, and Richard Laymon, each book in this series will leave you breathless and questioning what lurks in the shadows.
by Philip Eliot | Nov 4, 2025 | Fantasy |
Winner of 7 awards including the Prism Award for Time TravelLondon, September 1888For veteran Time Rover Jacynda Lassiter, her current job assignment is no big deal: Find an overdue “time tourist” and return him to 2057, before he changes history.But when another Rover goes missing in Whitechapel the job becomes personal. Can she trust the two Victorian gentlemen who come to her aid, or do they have their own dark secrets? And who are the Transitives, the mysterious shapeshifters who can alter their identities? Is that magic or something else?With her employer nearly bankrupt, Jacynda is literally running out of time. But being orphaned in the past isn’t the only threat she’ll face, not with Jack the Ripper on the hunt.Unless she can outwit a murderer, her Victorian sojourn will end in the grave.
by Philip Eliot | Nov 4, 2025 | Fantasy |
Seventy-five years ago, the dragons fell from the sky.We thought they were just meteorites—six terrifying explosions rang the world like a bell. When the dust settled, we went on with our lives as though nothing had happened. More than a decade later, five of the eggs hatched.The dragons that emerged were small and weak. They kept to the shadows, working in secret to persuade people to do their bidding, offering magic as payment and reward. Years passed … and still we didn’t notice the evil growing in our midst.The war began suddenly. Survivors called it the ‘apocalypse’—nine billion people killed in an afternoon. Then the dragons revealed themselves, burning huge swaths of what remained, taunting and mocking and murdering the survivors.Four leaders arose: The Wizard, the Dragon Rider, the Monk, and the Dragon Slayer. Allied with the rebel dragon, they waged war for years until they too were defeated, scattered, or killed. When the war ended, only one dragon remained … but that single dragon was enough to plunge the world into tyranny.The Dragon’s Codex is the second book in The Dragonfall Trilogy, a post-apocalyptic epic fantasy set on earth in 2178, seventy-five years after Dragonfall.Other Works by David A. WellsSovereign of the Seven IslesBook 1 – ThinbladeBook 2 – Sovereign StoneBook 3 – MindbenderBook 4 – Blood of the EarthBook 5 – Cursed BonesBook 6 – LinkershimBook 7 – Reishi AdeptThe Dragonfall TrilogyBook 1 – The Dragon’s EggBook 2 – The Dragon’s CodexBook 3 – The Dragon’s FangThe Primogenitor ConflictBook 1 – Sarafina
