by Philip Eliot | May 24, 2026 | Womens Fiction |
Rosalind Stopps is a born storyteller with a gift of balancing the gritty and dark with humour … a blooming marvellous page turner’ Reader review ?????‘Warm, wise and compelling’ Daily Mail’This story is fantastic’ Reader review ?????‘A heart-warming tale of courage and friendship’ The Sun’An outstanding read’ Reader review ?????‘This standout read is both dark and uplifting’ Fabulous* * *Ever since her beloved Jed died, all Virginia wants is to be left alone. But the little girl who lives down the street is so sweet, that even in her grief-fuelled state Virginia’s heart softens whenever she sees her.And that’s why Virginia knows there’s something wrong in the little girl’s house. So when the mother asks Virginia to take her child far away, somewhere safe, Virginia says yes.The last thing Virginia would call herself is a hero. She’s just doing what anyone else would do, right? But when she realises how much danger the child is in, she knows she needs to do everything she can to keep her safe … Because sometimes it’s the most ordinary people who do the most extraordinary things.* * *Perfect for fans of Jennie Godfrey, Rachel Joyce and Liz Nugent.
by Philip Eliot | May 24, 2026 | Cozy Mystery |
A cozy mystery so delicious you can almost taste the tang of the salt and vinegar!’ Reader review ?????’A brilliant series starter, one of the best I’ve read in a long while’ Reader review ?????Don’t miss this quirky and charming British cozy crime mystery series, perfect for fans of Clare Chase and Peter Boland! There’s some fishy business happening in the idyllic Cornish village of Mousehole. As a killer begins to make waves, can these new amateur detectives solve the mystery? Maggie Tyson loves living in the utterly charming village, Mousehole. She spends her days walking the local coastal paths, solving the latest crossword puzzle, and working in the small town’s only fish and chip shop.Looking for a fresh start, Ryan Stepney is in desperate need of a job, and stumbles across a vacancy at the chip shop.When a body is found by the harbour, shock ripples through the village. And as Ryan was the last person seen talking to the victim, he becomes the number one suspect in the investigation.Maggie is certain that her new colleague had nothing to do with the murder, so swaps her apron for a magnifying glass, and starts to investigate herself.Can Maggie prove Ryan’s innocence and reel in the killer, before they strike again? Praise for the Fish and Chip Shop Detective Agency series:’Well this was simply fantastic. It was everything I was looking for in a small town cozy murder mystery’ Reader review ????? ‘Had me hooked from the first page’ Reader review ????? ‘Quirky, heartfelt, exciting, sad, shocking… an absolutely brilliant start to a new series’ Reader review ?????’An absolute treat for cozy mystery fans! The setting was atmospheric, the mystery intriguing, and the ending tied everything up beautifully’ Reader review ?????’I LOVED this book. It’s clever, fun and a great cozy’ Reader review ?????’A brilliant series starter, one of the best I’ve read in a long while’ Reader review ?????Meet The Fish and Chip Shop DetectivesForty-eight-year-old Maggie is a lover of puzzles. When she’s not working at Robbins’ Fish and Chip Shop, she can be found on her sofa, nursing a cup of tea and solving the latest mystery thrown at the detectives in Death in Paradise, Midsomer Murders and more. Maggie finds an unlikely friend in Ryan, a recent graduate who has just moved to Mousehole and is trying to figure out what to do with his life. Together, they serve up the best fish and chips Cornwall has to offer, with an occasional helping of mystery solving on the side.The SettingMousehole is a picturesque fishing village in Cornwall, known for its scenic harbour, winding streets, and tiny sandy beach. It’s also home to Robbins’ Fish and Chip Shop, the only chippy in town. Tourists and locals alike enjoy a battered cod whilst admiring the calm waterfront. Mr Robbins, the owner, is notoriously private – no one knows much about him. Perhaps that’s another mystery for our Fish and Chip Shop Detectives to solve…
About the Author From the corner of a café in Devon, former archaeologist and historian, Jenny Kane, is currently having a wonderful time writing a brand new, cosy crime, series: The Fish and Chip Shop Detectives, for Hodder & Stoughton.Jenny Kane has been writing professionally for the past 20 years. With over 40 novels published to date (including Misty Mornings at The Potting Shed, Midsummer Dreams at Mill Grange and A Cornish Escape as Jenny Kane, and The Folville Chronicle series as Jennifer Ash), she has also written 20 plus audio scripts and novellas for ITV’s popular 1980’s television show, Robin of Sherwood. (Released by AUK Ltd and Spiteful Puppet from 2017-2025.)Jenny teaches creative writing via her tutoring business, Imagine. All Jenny Kane’s news can be found at www.jennykane.co.uk
by Philip Eliot | May 24, 2026 | Contemporary Romance |
A Texas detective and his former neighbor reunite in this heartfelt romance novel from New York Times bestselling author Diana Palmer One night in his arms changes everything…For Amelia Rose Grayson, there was only ever one love: Cal Hollister. When Cal, a police captain, is wounded, she’s there for him and helps nurse him back to health. After he shrugs off their undeniable chemistry, Amelia knows she needs to cut all her old ties. She escapes her small-town life and forges a new path, trying to leave Cal behind. But Amelia can’t break free of Cal’s orbit. Emotion—and an unrelenting passion—takes over when they reconnect, sending them both into dangerous territory. Can the two of them move past their previous hurt and make peace? And will they finally face the reason they keep finding each other?Free Bonus Story Included: GuyFrom Harlequin Special Edition: Believe in love. Overcome obstacles. Find happiness.
by Philip Eliot | May 24, 2026 | Crime Fiction |
A team of police detectives investigate the murder of man with a complicated family history in the English countryside. When the body of a man killed by a point blank shot to the head is found in Crooked Man Woods, it appears to be a suicide. But when Inspector Jess Campbell and Superintendent Ian Carter begin to investigate, it soon becomes clear that not all is as it seems.The victim, Carl Finch, had been causing quite a stir in the small-town community. With rising debts and complicated relationships, the suspects are beginning to mount up . . .Fans of Midsomer Murders, T. E. Kinsey, and M. C. Beaton will love Rooted in Evil.Praise for the writing of Ann Granger: “Characterisation, as ever with Granger, is sharp and astringent.” —The Times”Set in the familiar more of traditional country crime stories, there is nothing old-fashioned about the characters . . . Granger is bang up to date.” —The Oxford Times”Lovely characterisation and a neat plot.” —The Yorkshire Post
About the Author Ann Granger has worked in British embassies in various parts of the world and is now permanently based in Oxfordshire. She writes the Fran Varady series, as well as the noted Mitchell and Markby series.
by Philip Eliot | May 24, 2026 | Thriller & Suspense |
On their second case, Qigiq and Kandy are loaned to the Traffic Division to investigate an early morning accident. Hit and run. By a motorcycle. The victim is an elderly Asian woman. A young witness in a nearby dry cleaner and a truck driver suggest all “accidents” aren’t created equal. Then the Captain drops a new assignment on their desk: an affluent Bay Area lawyer is missing. The man’s wife stomps into their office screaming about a contract she found hidden in the backups of their home computer. A contract with a seven-figure payout, and an incriminating Exhibit A.
Following the trail of both the motorcycle rider and the lawyer with Kandy complaining, “We’re homicide detectives, there should be a body,” leads to a vintage motorcycle club called the Ton Up where lips are sealed, a yacht harbor on the coast where riddles run deep, and a midnight roadside confrontation that ends with a splash. As the trails twist they soon find that these people and places have one thing in common:
A violist named Mylin. Who plays in an all-female orchestra called The Girls of the Orient. And, unbeknownst to her, is the subject of a fine-art photographer’s latest collection.
From San Francisco to Mexico, the treacherous cliffs of the Pacific coast to the desolation of Nevada’s high desert, Tune Up moves like Kandy’s turbocharged Mini through a foggy landscape of false identities, fake romance, and frenzied chases, as Qigiq realizes one picture really can reveal more than 1,000 words.
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