by Philip Eliot | Jan 16, 2026 | Crime Fiction |
“I’m often asked to recommend a detective series readers might have missed. This is it.” ?Harlan Coben A Cold Day in Paradise won both the Edgar and Shamus Awards for Best First Novel and launched Steve Hamilton into the top ranks of crime writers. Other than the bullet lodged near his heart, former Detroit cop Alex McKnight thought he had put the nightmare of his partner’s death and his own near-fatal injury behind him. After all, the man convicted of the crimes has been locked away for years. But in the small town of Paradise, Michigan, where McKnight has traded his badge for a cabin in the woods, a murderer with the same unmistakable trademarks appears to be back. McKnight can’t understand who else would know the intimate details of the old murders. And it seems like it’ll be a frozen day in Hell before McKnight can unravel truth from deception in a town that’s anything but Paradise. Readers of gritty, suspenseful prose everywhere have discovered the Alex McKnight novels. A Cold Day in Paradise is where it all begins. Praise for Steve Hamilton and the Alex McKnight novels “A proven master of suspense.” ?Lee Child “As original as any writer I’ve ever read.” —Michael Connelly “Already one of our best writers.” ?Laura Lippman “Whatever he writes, I’ll read. Steve Hamilton’s that good.” —Don Winslow
by Philip Eliot | Jan 16, 2026 | Crime Fiction |
From an Amazon NUMBER ONE International Bestselling series! ——————————————- A body on display. A message written in blood. And a puzzle that defies logic. DCI Jonathan Walker thought he’d seen it all—until a case in Lancaster forces him to read old crimes anew. When baffling clues surface in the city’s oldest institutions, Walker must navigate a web of secrets, public fury, and a riddle that won’t stay solved. Every answer seems to raise more questions, and the closer he gets, the more the stakes tighten. When the hunt begins, you’d better be on the right side. Atmospheric, propulsive and quietly unsettling, The Castle is a masterful police procedural that blends meticulous detective work with a slow-burn mystery. Perfect for readers who love tense, character-driven thrillers where history casts a long shadow. ——————————————- “A timely and intense detective thriller. Integrating burning contemporary issues with the frenetic energy of a relentless police procedural, this fifth installment of the Lancashire Detective Mystery series is gripping, twisting, and realistic, heightening the tension throughout for a truly page-turning read.” – SRP Editorial Review ????½ ——————————————- Fans of Ian Rankin, JD Kirk, Matt Brolly, Patricia Gibney and LJ Ross will devour this one. Step into Lancaster’s dark heart. But beware what you might uncover. The Castle is the fifth book in the DCI Walker series — it can be read as a standalone. Order your copy NOW and get into this page-turning, unputdownable series!
by Philip Eliot | Jan 16, 2026 | Cozy Mystery |
“…a cozy mystery that will have you laughing and crying, sometimes at the same time!” – Anne-Marie Reynolds, for Readers’ Favorite Three lonely neighbors. Five loyal dogs. One big mystery. What do a retired pharmacist, a quirky church choir director, and a Gen Z gamer have in common? Nothing much—until a cheesy murder mystery party at their apartment complex takes a bloody turn. After sharing front-row seats to an actual murder, Priya Visser, Gloria Williams, and Ryan Hsia form an unlikely team. As they follow a trail of long-buried secrets, the newfound sleuths must rely on each other and their dogs—a stately pug, two cheeky dachshunds, a grieving German shepherd, and an excitable lab puppy—to sniff out a killer hiding in plain sight. As clues (and friendships) pile up, this mismatched trio might just find what they’ve been missing: connection, courage, and the start of a true pack. The Dog Ladies is a laugh-out-loud cozy mystery with just a dash of danger, perfect for fans of second chances, chosen family, and sleuths on four paws. “Watching sweet old ladies and an awkward IT guy try to corner a vicious murderer is as entertaining as it sounds.” – Gabriel Santos, for Readers’ Favorite
by Philip Eliot | Jan 16, 2026 | Cozy Mystery |
The 10th installment in the “laugh-out-loud, fast-paced, and charming” bestselling Haunted Guesthouse cozy mystery series (Kate Carlisle, New York Times –bestselling author). Proprietress Alison Kerby and her ghostly guest detective “auto” know better than to dig into the case of a long-buried sedan and its now-skeletal driver . . . Innkeeper Alison Kerby is determined to keep her mind, body, and soul focused on bringing high-spirited hospitality to her lodgers at the Haunted Guesthouse. She simply has no time for any more murder investigations, no matter what Paul Harrison, her resident ghost detective, says. But this time, the mystery comes looking for Alison. Workers unearth a 1977 Lincoln Continental buried in the sand behind Alison’s guesthouse—and they discover a skeleton still belted in behind the steering wheel. Paul, of course, is on the cold case—to the extent that a ghostly gumshoe can be—but Alison is still determined not to do the incorporeal investigator’s legwork. Not this time. But her new husband Josh is intrigued, and he offers to help Paul poke into the case of the cold Continental. Uh-oh…has Josh caught the investigation bug? It’s a harsh wake-up call for a harried businesswoman who’d thought she’d told the detective life to hit the road. What can go wrong? How about everything? As Alison dodges stray bullets, discovers a gun in the guesthouse, and reluctantly probes a decades-old murder that turns out to be shockingly relevant even today, her specter inspector tries to keep her spirits up. But as she searches for the key to unlock the case, is Alison headed for her final check-out? Make a reservation to find out in Bones Behind the Wheel , the tenth fun-filled Haunted Guesthouse mystery from national bestselling author E. J. Copperman.
by Philip Eliot | Jan 16, 2026 | Romantic Comedy |
The perfect guy. The perfect lie… Princess Philippa Stanley is over being the perfect royal. The world’s got bigger problems than the color of her nail polish, yet the tabloids insist on detailing her every royal faux pas. Like her bold new hairstyle and missing pantyhose. Freaking pantyhose . Things that don’t matter to anyone— except her parents. Their Majesties are desperate for her to settle down. So desperate they invite a dozen overzealous bachelors to compete for her hand in marriage. Now she’s living her own nightmare version of The Bachelorette: Royal Edition with suitors ambushing her at every turn. No way is she participating in this farce of a courtship. Hard pass. But when her father makes her an offer she can’t refuse—take part in exchange for access to her trust fund—it’s the only way to get the money she needs to start her own charitable foundation. Fine. She’ll play the game. There’s zero chance she’ll fall in love until she crashes into a sexy, down-to-earth philanthropist who can help her launch her charity and drive off the unwanted suitors. It’s like she’s met the perfect guy. But what if he’s really the perfect lie?
