by Philip Eliot | Oct 18, 2025 | Thriller & Suspense |
When a young woman vanishes from an exclusive oceanfront community in the middle of the night, Detective Casey Wray’s takes on a case that leads her in chilling, unexpected directions … A twisty, breath-taking police procedural. First in a heart-pounding new series. ‘Urgent, thrilling and richly imagined. Without doubt his best yet’ Chris Whitaker, author of We Begin at the End ‘Reynolds captures the claustrophobic feel of a small town … a tense slice of American noir’ Vaseem Khan, author of Midnight at Malabar House ‘If you were hooked on Mare of Easttown, this will be right up your street … I read this obsessively’ Nina Pottell, Prima ‘Rod Reynolds makes the most of this desolate, windswept location … a thrillingly complex narrative develops at speed … his superior cop saga is just the first instalment of a projected series’ The Times ____________________ Don’t trust ANYONE… When a young woman makes a distressing middle-of-the-night call to 911, apparently running for her life in a quiet, exclusive beachside neighbourhood, miles from her home, everything suggests a domestic incident. Except no one has seen her since, and something doesn’t sit right with the officers at Hampstead County PD. With multiple suspects and witnesses throwing up startling inconsistencies, and interference from the top threatening the integrity of the investigation, lead detective Casey Wray is thrust into an increasingly puzzling case that looks like it’s going to have only one ending… And then the first body appears…For fans of Susie Steiner, Peter Swanson, M J Arlidge, James Lee Burke and Tana French ___________________**LONGLISTED for the CWA Steel Dagger for THRILLER of the YEAR** ‘Electrifying’ Crime Monthly ‘An awesome read. A turn of the screw in every chapter’ Oscar de Muriel ‘If you love Harlen Coben and Lee Child, you will love this … cinematic, epic, you will forget to breathe’ Miranda Dickinson ‘Compelling and stylish, with devious twists and a cleverly crafted ending. Very, very impressive’ G J Minnett ‘A twisty, high-stakes, high-voltage murder mystery’ Tim Baker ‘In Casey Wray he has created a series character with an engaging mix of guts and vulnerability ably supported by a strong supporting cast. His prose style is crisp with the occasional touch of the poetic that lifts noir writing out of the pulps’ Shots Magazine ‘Beautifully written, deeply atmospheric and cleverly plotted, with a brilliant new protagonist’ Andrea Carter ‘Utterly gripping and packs one hell of an emotional punch. Perfect for fans of Bosch’ Steph Broadribb ‘There’s something particularly special about Black Reed Bay and it’s Detective Casey Wray … I felt like I’d known her all my life’ Joy Kluver
by Philip Eliot | Oct 18, 2025 | Crime Fiction |
Divorce a husband, disrupt a career … grapple with a murder. TV journalist Elizabeth “E.M.” Danniher will tell you she committed two sins — she didn’t stay young, and she made an enemy of a powerful news executive — her ex. She used to break national news. Now her top story as the “Helping Out!” reporter at dinky KWMT-TV in Sherman, Wyoming is getting a defective toaster repaired.Tough, funny and determined, Elizabeth wrestles with isolation, keeping a professional edge, and an evolving self-image. Is Wyoming — the land of cattle, cowboys, tumbleweeds, and fewer than six people per square mile — her new home or a road to permanent obscurity?Soon she’s in a battle of wills with ex-football player turned journalist Mike Paycik, who might see her as a handy rung on his career ladder or a romantic partner or both. And there’s the matter of a deputy sheriff—missing or murdered? Elizabeth finds herself investigating at the insistence of a girl who’s set on proving her father’s innocence. Not that enigmatic rancher Thomas Burrell makes investigating easy for an amateur sleuth.But Elizabeth won’t fade to black without a fight, no matter how final some might want to make her SIGN OFF.Don’t miss any of the Caught Dead in Wyoming seriesby USA Today bestselling author Patricia McLinnMurder, Mysteries, Humor, a Hint of RomanceSign OffLeft HangingShoot FirstLast DitchLook LiveBack StoryCold OpenHot RollReaction ShotBody BraceCross TalkAir ReadyHoliday BulletsCue UpHead RoomWhat readers are saying about SIGN OFF:”While the mystery itself is twisty-turny and thoroughly engaging, it’s the smart and witty writing that I loved the best.” – Diane Chamberlain, New York Times bestselling author“This is one of those books that you want to stop everything to read while hoping it never ends.”“Sign Off is a brisk, enthralling page-turner” – P.B. Ryan, bestselling author“Kept me guessing until the end” – 5-star review, Marcia”Excellent blend of humor and mystery” – 5-star Kindle customer review”Endless twists and turns” – 5-star review, Sharon”You’ll find yourself one-clicking the rest of this series” – 5-star review, Neena Christianson Martin”That was fun” — 5-star review, Mary“Colorful characters, intriguing, intelligent mystery, plus the state of Wyoming leaping off every page.” – Emilie Richards, USA Today bestselling author“Be prepared for lots of twist and turns.”“I read it in one sitting. I hadn’t planned it that way, but just couldn’t stop.” — 5-star review, Diane J.“The characters were a mix of funny, sad, and quirky and were totally believable. There was just enough humor to lighten the story, but not to disrespect the seriousness of crime.”More mystery from Patricia McLinnSecret Sleuth seriesDeath on the DiversionDeath on Torrid AvenueDeath on Beguiling WayDeath on Covert CircleDeath on Shady BridgeDeath on Carrion LaneDeath on ZigZag TrailDeath on Puzzle PlaceThe Innocence TrilogyProof of InnocencePrice of InnocencePremise of Innocence
by Philip Eliot | Oct 18, 2025 | Cozy Mystery |
Lord of Cold ComptonBook 3 In the Miss Busby SeriesA woman lies dead, shot and bleeding. Behind her body stands a large old manor house, her house, and now her son’s.She ran the rural estate as a minor fiefdom, all had to subjugate themselves to her will, or they were put out of their homes and ejected from the community.Lady Compton was hated, nobody mourned her passing, but her murder brought suspicion and dismay to the closely allied village, and it brought the police into their midst.Everyone has secrets, just as she had. Was the secret the cause of her murder? Had her deceit finally caught up with her? Was the man rumoured to be the culprit really the killer? Not that anyone would name him, not to outsiders, anyway.Miss Busby is unaware of these undercurrents, until her advice, and help, is sought. It’s a terrible dilemma, she is told. No-one knows what to do. Should the police be told? Or should silence prevail?Whatever she does will put her in contention with Inspector McKay and he has distractions enough.If you love Agatha Christie, Miss Marple, you’ll love this.
by Philip Eliot | Oct 18, 2025 | Cozy Mystery |
Unfortunately for Ike Krane, his parents had a wicked sense of humor.So, early on, he decided to embrace his challenges rather than run from them, which is how he become a ghost hunter and ended up visiting Redemption, Wisconsin.The problem—trouble seems to follow Ike just as it did his fictional predecessor.First, there’s the sound of a horse galloping down the neighborhood streets at night, even though there’s never a horse to be found.Then, Ike’s on-again, off-again girlfriend Kat arrives with an urgent message for him.But before she can deliver it, a journalist shows up, accusing Ike of murdering Abe … Kat’s former lover.Surely, Ike can clear all of this up.Except he’s disappeared.And then, the journalist is found murdered.And through it all, the sounds of endless galloping return, night after night.Things definitely aren’t looking good for Ike, so it’s a good thing Charlie is there to get to the bottom of why a legend has seemingly come to life.Meet Charlie. Better known as “Aunt Charlie” from the award-winning Secrets of Redemption series. She’s back, making teas and solving cases in this funny, twisty, cozy mystery series set in the 1990s in Redemption, Wisconsin.While each book is a standalone, you may find it more enjoyable to read the books in order, which is:The Murder Before ChristmasIce Cold MurderMurder Next DoorMurder Among FriendsThe Murder of Sleepy HollowRed Hot MurderA Cornucopia of MurderArson, Old Lace and Murder (coming 2026)Masquerading as Murder (coming 2026)Other books in the Charlie Kingsley Mystery series include:A Grave Error (prequel)Loch Ness MurderA Wedding to Murder ForThree French Hens and a MurderA Room For MurderMargaritas and Murder (coming October 2025)Secret Santa Murder (coming 2026)
by Philip Eliot | Oct 18, 2025 | Children & Middle Grade |
There’s a Sinister Sound at the beach!Zoey can’t wait to spend the summer at Pebble Beach with her dog Skippy and her cousins Sam and Morgan, but something is wrong this summer.A mysterious rumble in the water is harming the turtles, and there are boxes marked DANGER in the secret cave. The kids rush to figure out what’s really going on, and who is behind the sinister sound at Pebble Beach.The Pebble Beach Mysteries are stand-alone illustrated chapter books for 2nd, 3rd and 4th graders, available as paperbacks or ebooks.
