by Philip Eliot | Oct 12, 2025 | Historical Fiction |
A classic historical western of the eighteenth-century American frontier by the celebrated author of Riders of the Purple Sage.First published in 1906, The Spirit of the Border is a vivid and brutal tale based on true events as chronicled in the journals of Zane Grey’s ancestor Col. Ebenezer Zane. It tells the story of Moravian Church missionaries and their efforts to bring peace to the Ohio Valley—efforts that met a tragic end in the destruction of a Christian Indian settlement known as Gnaddenhutten, or Village of Peace. Set in the midst of the American Revolution, the novel also recounts the brutal exploits of Lewis Wetzel, the infamous hunter known as Deathwind who viewed all Native Americans as his mortal enemies.The Spirit of the Border is the second book in a trilogy based on Zane Grey’s family history, preceded by Betty Zane and followed by The Last Trail.
by Philip Eliot | Oct 12, 2025 | Thriller & Suspense |
The national bestselling legal thriller from the O. J. Simpson prosecutor. “Clark’s pace, plot, and dialogue are as sharp as they come.” —David Baldacci, #1 New York Times–bestselling authorLos Angeles D.A. Rachel Knight is a tenacious, wise-cracking, and fiercely intelligent prosecutor in the city’s most elite division. When her colleague, Jake, is found dead at a grisly crime scene, Rachel is shaken to the core. She must take over his toughest case: the assault of a young woman from a prominent family.But she can’t stop herself from digging deeper into Jake’s death, a decision that exposes a world of power and violence and will have her risking her reputation—and her life—to find the truth.With her tremendous expertise in the nuances of L.A. courts and crime, and with a vibrant ensemble cast of characters, Marcia Clark combines intimate detail, riotous humor, and visceral action in a debut thriller that marks the launch of a major new figure on the crime-writing scene.”Clark’s plot is gritty and intriguing, but it’s the hilariously potty-mouthed characters that make this debut sing.” —Ellen Shapiro, People”There’s a new voice in L.A. crime fiction . . . the plot races along, and Clark adds just enough smart lawyer talk to keep us edified. It’s sure to satisfy Law & Order fans.” ?Wendy Witherspoon, Los Angeles Magazine”Clark, lead prosecutor in the O. J. Simpson trial, pairs her knowledge of the L.A. judicial scene with a surprising flair for fiction in a remarkably accomplished debut novel . . . A top-notch legal thriller that will leave readers wanting more.” —Booklist (starred review)
by Philip Eliot | Oct 12, 2025 | Crime Fiction |
Victoria’s life isn’t as perfect as it seems. But with two homicide detectives on her doorstep, it’s about to get a lot worse.Still reeling from the shocking discovery that her husband is having a passionate affair with his real estate client, Victoria struggles to process the mind-blowing news that Nick’s lover is dead—brutally murdered in cold blood on the very same evening she uncovered the truth.And now two detectives are on her doorstep, waiting to question both of them. Is she a suspect?With little hard evidence and no shortage of suspects with “killer motives,” Detectives Jack Stark and Lexi Sanchez are under intense pressure to solve the high-profile murder case that rocks the picturesque village of Tarrytown just as the town is gearing up for the area’s annual Halloween festivities and an influx of tourists.As Victoria sets out to clear herself and find out the truth, she’s faced with two terrifying possibilities—either her husband is a murderer or someone is out to get them.Conflicted about her marriage and emotionally raw, she sets out to find the truth about what happened that night.But does she really want to know?”A riveting, pulse-pounding, adrenaline rush of a thriller. Do not miss this book!” – Noelle W. Ihli, bestselling author of Gray After Dark”This book was great! Everytime I thought I had it figured out, another twist would happen. I highly recommend this book if you’re looking for a great thriller.” Amazon reviewer, 5 stars Readers’ Favorite 2023 Silver Medal Winner Audiobook Reviewer 2023 Best Mystery Award
by Philip Eliot | Oct 12, 2025 | Crime Fiction |
A missing provost. A murdered president. A fired professor found dead. At Churchville University, the only thing deadlier than the politics… is the truth.When Isabel Helms, the ambitious new provost of a struggling liberal arts college, vanishes after a secret rendezvous, the campus reels. Days later, the university president is found savagely murdered—and a recently fired professor turns up dead in an apparent suicide. But nothing is what it seems.Enter Don Weston: a widowed former Philadelphia detective, now Chief of Police at Churchville University. He thought he’d traded high-stakes homicide for campus hijinks. Instead, he’s facing a chilling investigation tangled in scandal, betrayal, and secrets buried deep in the school’s leadership.With a methodical mind shaped by personal loss, Weston navigates academic rivalries, hidden affairs, and small-town suspicion. And while readers know more than he does—thanks to haunting vignettes from each victim’s final moments—the question remains: Will Weston catch the killer before the next name is crossed off the list? Dark, cerebral, and disturbingly intimate, Final Exam delivers gut-punch twists and one unforgettable investigator.? For fans of Michael Connelly, Louise Penny, and Tana French. Final Exam is the prequel to Blame It on the Moon but stands alone as a complete and compelling mystery.
by Philip Eliot | Oct 12, 2025 | Cozy Mystery |
Welcome to the Historic McMurphy Hotel and Fudge Shop–where life is sweet, revenge is sweeter, and murder is here to stay. . .You Can’t Fudge An Alibi Allie McMurphy is up to her neck in renovations at the grand old hotel that’s been in her family for generations. With its quaint Victorian charm–and world-famous fudge shop–the place is one of Mackinac Island’s most beloved landmarks. Sure, every family has a skeleton or two in the closet. But Allie didn’t expect to find an actual corpse inside hers, especially one Joe Jessup, who had a long-running feud with her dear departed grandfather. Which makes Allie the number-one suspect. Can she sniff out the culprit before another victim checks in? “A sweet treat with memorable characters, a charming locale, and satisfying mystery.” –Barbara Allan, author of the Trash ‘n’ Treasures mysteries
