by Philip Eliot | Oct 24, 2025 | Fantasy |
The first dragon rider in over a hundred years has been born. And it’s a girl. Never before has a female been chosen to ride a dragon. The Elite, a guild comprised exclusively of dragon riders, is dead according to most. No one has seen a rider in decades. The problems they used to fight overwhelm the world. Dragons are thought to be near extinction.However, the Elite aren’t dead…It’s just that a bunch of crusty, old men who do nothing that benefits the world at large are easy to mistake as useless corpses.Sophia Beaufont is about to change all of that. When the dragon egg that magnetized to her hatches, it sets Sophia on a new course. The Elite are immediately notified. She’s expected to train. To defend. To fight.Sophia is ready to conquer evil, as the dragon riders should have been doing for centuries. However, the Elite have been turning a blind eye, allowing the world to be overrun by criminals.That’s all about to change. S. Beaufont isn’t a girl who will be told to sit down and relax when a war is brewing that only a dragon rider can extinguish.
by Philip Eliot | Oct 24, 2025 | Science Fiction |
What would you do if you knew exactly when you would die?Like everyone else in the 24th century United States, ambitious young scientist Evergreen Mason knows the precise minute she will die. When she hears that a sixteen-year-old girl has surpassed her predicted lifespan, she is compelled to solve the existential riddle of what allowed her to be the only known survivor of her biological clock.But Evergreen’s unrelenting search for answers is not without peril. The shocking truth could bring society to its knees, and those in power will stop at nothing to keep it secret.Can Evergreen expose the government’s ghastly plot, or will the next clock that stops be her own?If you like Black Mirror or books by Michael Crichton, Margaret Atwood, and Hugh Howey, you’ll love the themes of technology and society gone wrong told through the eyes of Means’s compelling characters. Hourglass Is the next thrilling dystopian read for your list!Buy Hourglass and strap in for a futuristic thriller today.
by Philip Eliot | Oct 24, 2025 | Christian Fiction |
When heartbreak sends a young woman back to the Rocky Mountains, she discovers a second chance at love and family in this charming romance. After her fiancé calls off their wedding, Brooke Clayton has nowhere to go but home. But if she can survive in the tiny Colorado town for a year, she’ll fulfill the odd terms of her estranged grandfather’s will. And she soon discovers that sometimes the best place to find a new path is back at the beginning . . . Turns out the wealthy businessman next door, handsome single father Gabe Wesson, needs a nanny for his sweet toddler—and Brooke needs a job. But Gabe sees Brooke as a reminder of the young wife he lost. Given their pasts, do they dare hope to fit together as a family . . . forever?
by Philip Eliot | Oct 24, 2025 | Christian Fiction |
An edge-of-the-seat Christian romantic suspense novel by Publishers Weekly bestseller and award-winning author, Carol J. Post.Where do you run when there’s nowhere to hide?Melissa Langston flees Georgia to escape a relentless stalker, but soon anonymous notes and a menacing figure lurking in the shadows shatter the fragile sense of security she has found in her small Florida hometown. The only one who takes the danger seriously is the cop who broke her heart years ago. She doesn’t want his protection. He let her down at the time when she needed him most, and she doesn’t do second chances.When Memphis Police Officer Chris Jamison returns to Florida to deal with his father’s sudden death, the last thing he wants is to reconnect with his first love. No way is he ready to jump back into the vicious cycle of trying and failing to meet her expectations. But how can he turn his back on a woman who needs his protection, especially one who still holds such a grip on his heart?
by Philip Eliot | Oct 24, 2025 | Christian Fiction |
A girl. A monk. An unthinkable sacrifice. When the choice is between love and life, how can anyone decide?A brilliant story full of intrigue and mystery…keeping me hooked throughout – Black Book BlogsAn incredibly entertaining and compelling story… I could not put this one down – Jessica Belmont Book ReviewsA plot full of tension and (impossible) choices made for one great read – The Magic of Wor(l)dsIn a post-apocalyptic future, a girl and a monk, both with extraordinary mental powers, have compelling reasons not to fall in love. But their choices will have consequences for the rest of the world.After the troubles of his youth, Brother Prospero has found comfort and fulfilment in the monastery. Then he discovers something that forces him to reconsider his whole vocation. How can it possibly be right to leave a life of worship and service for human desire? And if he does leave, will the pressures from his past destroy him?Orphaned and mistreated, Leonie has found sanctuary and safety at the Abbey. When she comes into contact with Prospero everything spirals out of her control. Everyone she’s ever loved has died. She can’t do that to him. But how can she walk away from the first place she’s truly belonged?Abbot Gabriel is faced with an impossible choice. He can do nothing and watch the world descend into war. Or he can manipulate events and ensure peace – at the cost of two lives that he is responsible for. Is he strong enough to sacrifice those he loves?Magical … full of adventure with enjoyable characters…a must read for the genre! Touch My Spine Book ReviewsThe quick pace, perfect balance between information and action along with the likeable characters made Strand of Faith a truly enjoyable read. It is a truly unique story and the elements are woven together so well.Odd Socks and LollipopsWhat can I say about this book? It was pretty darn good! I can truly recommend this book to anyone that likes to read about choices and it has certainly paved the way for a fantastic series. Nemesis Book BlogSuch an exciting concept executed so cleverly and uniquely. This is the start of such an exciting series and I cannot wait to see where we head off to next time. ZooLoo’s Book DiaryIt had an unique tone and storyline, with some twists that truly surprised me. It was the kind of book that takes us on a journey in a different world. Jess Bookish Life