by Philip Eliot | Oct 6, 2025 | Crime Fiction |
Death of an influencerThe tranquillity of the picturesque old town of Saint-Malo is shattered by a gruesome murder. The dead woman is a well-known influencer and radio presenter who has made many enemies in the region with her controversial opinions and themes. The killer has not only professionally staged the body and crime scene, but also meticulously recorded the crime.Will she find the perpetrator in the dead woman’s private surroundings, or will she have to dig deep into the victim’s past?
by Philip Eliot | Oct 6, 2025 | Cozy Mystery |
You’re not supposed to fall in love when investigating your aunt’s disappearance.When Maisie Bloom inherits her aunt’s cottage in Yorkshire, life is perfect, including her two love interests. But when mysterious mail and blog posts arrive, she discovers Aunt Ada was investigating the disappearance of a prolific author in Paris. Was it murder? Soon Maisie is hot on the trail.But can you sleuth in Paris without falling in love?Perfect for fans of Death in Paradise, Beyond Paradise, Madame Blanc Mysteries and Marlow Murder Club.REVIEWS:’Maisie Bloom is Bridget Jones meets Miss Marple in a highly original cosy-mystery romance …’ Reviewer ?????The novel is sprinkled with witty dialogue and laugh-out-loud moments and while the romance is light and charming, the mystery keeps things engaging, culminating in a surprisingly satisfying twist. Maisie felt like the girl next door—relatable, warm, and someone you can’t help but root for.’ Reviewer ?????‘This wonderful mystery is a gift for readers who enjoy cozy crime, intrigue and romance. Loved Maisie and I want to solve more mysteries with her. More Please!’ Lizzie Lamb – RNA Indie Author Champion ?????‘Refreshingly different! Laugh-out-loud humour laced with whimsy, eccentric characters and delightful glimpses of the Yorkshire countryside and romantic Paris. Will Maisie find what she is searching for? I so enjoyed the journey. I love the pearls of wisdom sprinkled in this lovely story.’ Reviewer ?????‘Maisie is quite a unique character- a fascinating blend of innocence, creativity, joy, even zaniness. Loved her in this book and looking forward to seeing how her life and world evolve in future books. Congratulations! Readers are going to fall in love with Maisie. There are many other delightful characters, too. And we all love to read about small villages in Yorkshire!’ Jena Henry – Award winning US podcaster and reviewer ?????‘A Gift for Maisie Bloom is all things delicious… Not one but two handsome heroes present themselves for your (and the heroine’s) approval. I defy you not to laugh out loud at the antics of the nosy neighbours. Do you like a glamorous background? Take a trip to Paris with Maisie in search of her errant aunt, dead – or not? – in a tragic accident while pursuing a mystery of her own.’ P. Stoner – Author and journalist ?????
by Philip Eliot | Oct 6, 2025 | Fantasy |
It began at the Inn.Five strangers.And a town in peril..When a Dwarf, Elf, Rogue, Ex Sailor and a Dragon Born Sorceress all find themselves stranded in an Inn during a snow storm, they expect to be leaving as soon as the snow melts and the pass reopens. But then the supply wagon goes missing, and farmers complain of vandalism and slaughtered herds.Can these five adventurers find some common ground to work together and help the town? Will they rise to the challenge? Or are some differences too much to overcome?Find out now in this story of five unlikely heroes stumbling into something worth fighting for, and the sentient fireball they find along the way.
by Philip Eliot | Oct 6, 2025 | Science Fiction |
From the Edge of Apocalypse: Deception Well is a world on the edge, home to an isolated remnant surviving at the farthest reach of human expansion. All across the frontier, other worlds have succumbed to the relentless attacks of robotic alien warships, while hundreds of light years away, the core of human civilization—those star systems closest to Earth, known as the Hallowed Vasties—have all fallen to ruins. Powerful telescopes can see only dust and debris where once there were orbital mega-structures so huge they eclipsed the light of their parent stars. No one knows for sure what caused the Hallowed Vasties to fail, but a hardened adventurer named Urban intends to find out. He has the resources to do it. He commands a captive alien starship fully capable of facing the dangers that lie beyond Deception Well. With a ship’s company of explorers and scientists, Urban is embarking on a voyage of re-discovery. They will be the first in centuries to confront the hazards of an inverted frontier as they venture back along the path of human migration. Their goal: to unravel the mystery of the Hallowed Vasties and to discover what monstrous life might have grown up among the ruins.Edges is a new entry point into the classic story world of Linda Nagata’s The Nanotech Succession.From Karl Schroeder, New York Times Notable author of Ventus, and of Stealing Worlds: “In the Nanotech Succession, Linda Nagata crafted one of the great sagas of galactic-scale science fiction. Yet for every revelation and discovery we found another mystery—none so great as what destroyed the supposedly omnipotent, star-spanning civilization of the Hallowed Vasties. At last, in Edges, Nagata teases at an answer, while simultaneously upping the stakes. Edges is a taut story that asks how far you might push yourself, and how much of your own humanity you might have to sacrifice to save those you love. Edges bursts with ideas and proves once again that Nagata is one of SF’s great worldbuilders.””Edges runs on a lot of brain power, and it’s an intellectually stimulating read that posits some truly intriguing questions and ethical dilemmas […] While the bulk of Edges is interested in more heady affairs and the nature of mankind’s place in the cosmos, Nagata’s proficiency in writing action beats is certainly on strong and regular display […] as this book ramps up to its dizzying, frenetic climax….” —High Fever Books
by Philip Eliot | Oct 6, 2025 | Literary |
It’s 2004 in Minneapolis, and Hazel Ford is an English teacher at a diverse urban high school, where she loves discussing The Great Gatsby with her Advanced Placement students. Plus, she’s crazy about her fiancé/fellow high school teacher, Vance. But when the two of them are involved in a horrific car accident, everything comes crashing down, leaving Hazel with a traumatic brain injury and no memory of the accident – or of her supposed breakup with Vance.When Hazel’s brilliant but troubled student Febe reveals dark secrets about Vance, Hazel must navigate through the twists and turns of self-discovery, risking everything – even her own safety – to protect those she loves most and uncover disturbing truths that were buried deep.Beautiful Little Furies, Laurel Osterkamp’s stunning new novel of redemption, reinvention, and female empowerment, reminds us that secrets can change lives forever and some chances must be taken, no matter the cost.
