by Philip Eliot | Oct 15, 2025 | Action & Adventure |
A true Vietnam War saga based on 50 interviews with veterans who were there and relatives of those who didn’t come home.Winner of the 2023 PenCraft Book of the Year Award for Best Nonfiction2024 Amazon Bestseller- History2024 Amazon #1 Bestseller- Vietnam War History“I served in Vietnam and reading Swift Sword is as close as you can get to reliving the terror of personal combat without actually being there.”- Larry D., Vietnam VeteranMonday, September 4, 1967…Eyes peeled and moving quietly, Lance Corporal Jack Swan led 164 of his fellow US Marines from Mike Company, 3rd Battalion, Fifth Marines over the face of a bare, rocky knoll deep in the Que Son Valley of South Vietnam. The men knew every step could be booby-trapped and the enemy might be hiding behind any bush. Carrying unreliable M16 rifles that often malfunctioned, their job was to rescue an isolated company of fellow leathernecks besieged by the Communist North Vietnamese Army.The sight of a serene, shrub-covered rice paddy greeted the Americans as they crested the knoll. “Too serene,” Swan thought as a bush quivered in the corner of his eye. “I think that bush just moved,” he whispered to his squad leader. “If it moves again, shoot it!” The shrub moved, Swan fired, and the bush went down.Then, all hell broke loose…A hailstorm of rocket-propelled grenades, thundering mortars, and AK-47 machine-gun fire strafed the exposed men from all directions. The Marines of Mike Company had walked into an ambush laid by over 2,500 well-camouflaged North Vietnamese warriors.It seemed as if the Angel of Death was swooping down upon the Americans like a swift sword.Instead of rescuing their fellow comrades, the Marines now faced complete annihilation. Outnumbered, out-gunned, and exposed, there was nowhere to hide. Would any of them survive to see the setting sun?Read Swift Sword, a true Vietnam War story of epic courage and brotherhood in the face of insurmountable odds that will leave you on the edge of your seat.They never gave up. We should never forget.
by Philip Eliot | Oct 15, 2025 | Crime Fiction |
In the dark pine forest surrounding the quiet town of Rattlesnake Creek, the body of a young girl lies on the ground. Her angelic blonde hair spills over her shoulders and her unblinking eyes stare up toward the sky… It was Beth Katz’s serial killer father who made her like she is: a successful FBI agent and an unstoppable vigilante dedicated to hunting down murderers who have evaded capture. Beth will push herself to the limits to deliver justice. Even if it means killing those who deserve to die.When the body of missing schoolgirl Brooklyn Daniels is discovered in a secluded patch of woodland on the outskirts of town, Beth and her partner Dax Styles race to the scene. Brooklyn and her best friend left home to pick wildflowers a week ago and vanished without trace.Taking in Brooklyn’s body carefully laid on a blanket and the dress neatly folded next to her, Beth suddenly freezes. She’s seen this before: in the files of a cold case. The perpetrator takes two girls—one vanishes, the other is killed and left with her clothes beside her. Now Beth knows she has a twisted serial killer on her hands, she’ll stop at nothing to catch him. Even if it means going against Dax’s orders…Desperate to find the other missing girl, Beth’s heart pounds as she puts herself up as bait and walks into the secluded forest, knowing evil is lurking nearby. With Dax watching her every move, Beth prays the gamble pays off. Can she outsmart the murderer, or did she just walk into a trap? And when Beth finally comes face to face with the killer, will she hand him over or serve justice of her very own?From USA Today and Wall Street Journal bestselling author D.K. Hood, this thrilling new series is perfect for fans of Robert Dugoni, Lisa Regan and Melinda Leigh.This book was previously published as Dark Angel.What readers are saying about Wildflower Girls:“Wow, wow, wow! What a thrill ride… Fantastic… Twists and turns like no other… And the ending!! EDGE OF YOUR SEAT!!” Sip_andread, 5 stars, 5 stars“An excellent read, Detective Beth Katz is just fabulous… love the premise, love the plot, love everything about this book!… This is not to be missed. Loved it, I am completely hooked!” Tove Reads, 5 stars“I read this one in one nail-biting session. Five-star suspense.” Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars“A page-turner… Absolutely absorbing… Will keep you up late at night.” Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars“High suspense, intrigue, action-packed… and some really crazy twists and turns!… Kept me glued to my Kindle!” Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars“One of those books I just devoured. I read it all in one day… I wasn’t ready for this to be over!” @princessniki131, 5 stars“Explosive!… Hard to set aside!” Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars“A page-turner you won’t be able to put down.” NetGalley reviewer, 5 stars“Amazing.” B for Bookreview, 5 stars
by Philip Eliot | Oct 15, 2025 | Crime Fiction |
“NEW TWIST ON STRANGERS ON A TRAIN” – The Sunday Times A FATHER WHO HAS LOST EVERYTHING IS CAPABLE OF ANYTHING. Respected businessman, Roy Cruise, had the perfect life. Wealth, success, and a loving family…until his daughter was senselessly killed.Now, racked with inconsolable grief and a need for justice, Roy finds himself planning what he thinks is the perfect murder.But his desire for justice may be his undoing as he soon learns that nothing is as it seems and that in the game of revenge only the smartest survive.EYE for EYE is an exhilarating crime thriller about how one man’s grief transforms his need for justice into a meticulous bloodthirsty campaign for retribution, not just on those that have wronged him but upon the legal system itself.
by Philip Eliot | Oct 15, 2025 | Thriller & Suspense |
Nichelle Clarke is known as the best crime reporter in the city. But to the killer she’s hunting, she’s just a loose end.”…five stars out of five.” —Hot Mystery ReviewsWhen two rookie cops are killed in a fiery crash near Richmond, Virginia, crime reporter Nichelle Clarke is sent in to investigate.But as Nichelle digs deeper into the case, she discovers this was no ordinary accident.People and evidence soon begin to disappear. Someone is one step ahead of her. A master criminal with a deadly secret, covering their tracks with ruthless efficiency.The killer will stop at nothing to keep the truth hidden. But as she draws closer to unraveling the mystery of two dead cops, Nichelle realizes that she’s become the next target.Amazon Charts best-selling author LynDee Walker creates authentic plots that only a former crime reporter could write. Recommended for fans of Lisa Jackson, Louise Penny, and Melinda Leigh.????? “I never saw the end coming!”????? “…kept me turning pages late into the night…”????? “Front Page Fatality immediately draws the reader in, provides plenty of twists, and keeps its audience guessing up to the end.” —Style Weekly
by Philip Eliot | Oct 15, 2025 | Cozy Mystery |
Will Dead Week kill Cassandra’s career?VP of Student Affairs Cassandra Sato has a desk full of problems and it’s not even Thanksgiving break.A student’s injury and a deaf advocacy project brings national media attention to underfunded Morton College.Cassandra’s new boss talks to her dead husband. Cassandra’s mentor thinks he’s a superhero in a senior citizen’s body. And Cassandra, recently moved from Hawai’i, can’t crack the code of what to wear during November in Nebraska. Is there more to the Vietnam-era story of a student’s death? Cassandra’s search for the long-buried truth stirs up the wrath of those who want to keep the past forgotten.If you like academic cozy mysteries with funny BFFs, hilarious student shenanigans, and small town drama, you’ll like this series. Get Dead Week now!
