by Philip Eliot | Sep 14, 2025 | Crime Fiction |
A collection of hardboiled crime fiction from the author of Double Indemnity, “one of the greats of American noir” (The Guardian). They call him Lucky—but he’s never had a lucky day in his life. A nineteen-year-old hobo just starting to ride the rails, he is hiding in the coal car when the railroad detective comes through. They get into a scuffle, and Lucky’s hand finds a railroad spike. . . . “Dead Man” is just one of the outstanding stories in this collection by the author renowned for insightful and exciting crime stories. Hailed as a “poet of the tabloid murder” by legendary critic Edmund Wilson and a Mystery Writers of America Grand Master, James M. Cain, understood fear in all its forms—and knew better than anyone the terror of a killer on the run. This volume includes: “The Baby in the Icebox” • “Pay-Off Girl” • “Two o’Clock Blonde” • “The Birthday Party” * “Brush Fire” • “Coal Black” • “Career in C Major” • “Death on the Beach” • “Dead Man” • “The Girl in the Storm” • “Joy Ride to Glory” • “Pastorale” • “Mommy’s a Barfly” • “The Taking of Montfaucon” • “Cigarette Girl” • “The Robbery” • “Blackmail”
by Philip Eliot | Sep 14, 2025 | Crime Fiction |
In a chilling game of cat and mouse, the hunter becomes the hunted.Two corpses are discovered, grotesquely mutilated and frozen solid. It’s clear that a ruthless killer is on the loose, and it’s only a matter of time before they strike again.With no leads and no clues, the local PD is left floundering, forcing them to call in the big guns – the FBI.Enter Chase Adams. An FBI recruit with a background as a Narcotics Officer in Seattle and a NYPD Detective, Chase’s unique insights into the warped minds of killers make her a valuable asset. But as she dives into this chilling case, even Chase, seasoned as she is, finds herself tested to her limits.When the bodies of a third and fourth victim are discovered across the country, Chase realizes she’s not just on the trail of a killer, but a monster whose murderous spree knows no boundaries.What kind of creature could commit such horrific crimes? And why?As she edges closer to the truth, Chase must confront a terrifying possibility – she’s not just hunting the killer; the killer is hunting her.And her family.”Join the millions of readers who can’t put down the Chase Adams series!”This might be FBI recruit Chase Adams’ first case, but if she doesn’t catch the killer soon, it may also be her last.”A heart-pounding thriller that keeps you on the edge of your seat!” – Amazon ReviewerPerfect for fans of Karin Slaughter, Mary Stone, and D.D. Black.
by Philip Eliot | Sep 14, 2025 | Thriller & Suspense |
A high-profile murder case is just part of the job—until it re-opens deep wounds that never healed…Detective Dawn Grave is a career cop—a workaholic, hiding from a tumultuous past. A recent threat on her sister’s life forced Dawn back to the place where her nightmares began.She’s since managed to overcome most of her demons, but a local murder investigation threatens to unearth a secret she’s worked hard to keep buried.When a woman’s remains are found in croc infested waters, mauled and unrecognisable, Dawn finds herself working alongside a ghost from her past.One who could be the lynchpin she needs to solve the case. Or her prime suspect…
by Philip Eliot | Sep 14, 2025 | Historical Romance |
Cable Girls meets Peaky Blinders meets TitanicThe girls had forged a bond together like iron that could not be broken. Claudia, Kiersten, Lina, and Florian were on the brink of making history with their powerful feminist movement, but then they suddenly disappeared without a trace.Alexander was a desperate bootlegger who was willing to risk it all to search for them. Not only were they in cahoots with him to help smuggle feminist contraband and forbidden booze, but Claudia had also unknowingly captivated his heart. He vowed to find them at any cost, but little did he know that their disappearance was part of a much bigger and sinister plot from the upper echelons of society.Set in 1920s Paris of the Plains, Armored Hours is a thrilling tale of love and mystery interwoven with hints of magical realism.*The ebook has been updated from print replica to flowable after discovering artwork could be maintained. If previously purchased, please download updated file to read on all Kindles. Thank you so much for your understanding.
by Philip Eliot | Sep 14, 2025 | Cozy Mystery |
This cosy seaside village may seem picture perfect, but there are sketchy secrets hiding in plain sight…Having left the big city behind, Sarah Vane is fully embracing her calmer life in the quaint coastal town of Merstairs. With more time for hobbies, she joins a very popular life drawing class at the local tea shop. But when their usual model, the ever-punctual Mr Williams, doesn’t turn up, Sarah’s worried. He’d been complaining of a cough just last week so she decides to check up on him.Arriving at his crooked little cottage, it appears the front door isn’t quite shut. Stepping inside, Sarah is shocked to find Mr Williams slumped in his armchair. Casting her eyes down to his coffee table she sees a generous slice of Victoria sponge with one perfectly sized bite taken from it. Is this a case of death by cake?As Sarah hunts around the cluttered cottage for clues, she finds that Mr Williams had a rather peculiar hobby. It seems that he was an avid collector of ladies’ delicates, and from the looks of it, all the washing lines of Merstairs have been raided. But could his quirky collection really be a motive for murder?But then the case takes a darker turn when another elderly resident is found dead after eating a slice of red velvet cake. Sarah starts to wonder – why would anyone target pensioners with a sweet tooth? And in a village known for some of the best cakes in the county, can Sarah find the culprit before another life is taken?A delightfully cozy, utterly compulsive and gripping murder mystery, perfect for fans of Agatha Christie, Betty Rowlands and Katie Gayle who are looking for their next addictive read.Readers love the Sarah Vane Mysteries:‘Wow!!!… I absolutely LOVED this… had me hooked from the start to the end!!… Absolutely gorgeous… brilliant… amazing… incredible … absolutely smashed it out of the ballpark again!!!… completely sucked me in from beginning to end… a page-turner… I felt myself walking around with my kindle in my hand every chance I could get… filled with unexpected twists… absolutely fantastic… addictive… absolutely perfect.’ Bookworm86, ?????‘LOVED!… Many laughing moments!… A real page-turner… once start, you won’t be able to put down until finished.’ Coffeeandpages2021, ?????‘Wow!… fantastic… I enjoyed every page… I loved the vivid scenery… I was chuckling throughout… unputdownable… Captivated me from the first to the last page.’ Goodreads reviewer, ?????‘Fantastic… I can’t wait for this to come out and for y’all to lose your minds… You’re going to want to read this one. I raced through it this weekend … Brilliantly plotted and compelling.’ Goodreads reviewer, ?????‘I read this in one day … laugh out loud… I highly recommend this book! More please!!!’ NetGalley reviewer, ?????‘Kept me glued to my Kindle! I loved the setting, the writing style. The main characters, and the antics of Hamish the Scotty dog.’ Goodreads reviewer, ?????‘A delight… twists and turns from start to finish… brilliant… highly recommended.’ Goodreads reviewer, ?????‘Gripping… The mystery was very intricate, the characters interesting and it took to the very last few pages for all the clues to fall into place… laugh out loud.’ NetGalley reviewer, ?????‘A total delight.’ Goodreads reviewer, ?????‘I love this series… it’s very easy to get sucked in and read the novel in one sitting.’ Thecosymoose, ?????
