by Philip Eliot | Aug 27, 2025 | Mystery |
Inspired by the remarkable life of Dorothy Peto, the Metropolitan Police’s first female superintendent.During war, death isn’t only found on the battlefield…It’s 1915 and war continues to rage across Europe, but at home in England, the members of the Women Police Volunteers are more accepted and their numbers continue to grow. However, founding member, Dorothy Peto is frustrated at being consigned to office duties and training recruits. Then, early one morning, her friend Margaret finds a dead body in the garden next door.When they discover the wealthy victim’s will is missing, the list of possible suspects grows. Once again, Dorothy finds herself working alongside the inscrutable Inspector Derwent. Determined to prove herself a worthy investigator even as she battles personal loss and feuding friends, Dorothy gains the trust of witnesses, and pits her wits against a killer who may not stop if threatened.
by Philip Eliot | Aug 27, 2025 | Crime Fiction |
Winner of the Los Angeles Times Book Prize for Mystery/Thriller Winner of the Edgar Award for Best First NovelWhen an elderly recluse discovers a corpse on his land, Officer Henry Farrell is drawn into a murder investigation that might tear his sleepy community apart. Tom Bouman’s chilling and evocative debut introduces one of the most memorable new characters in detective fiction and uncovers a haunting section of rural Pennsylvania, where gas drilling is bringing new wealth and eroding neighborly trust.Dry Bones in the Valley is the first book in the Henry Farrell series. Tom Bouman’s Officer Farrell returns in Fateful Mornings.
by Philip Eliot | Aug 27, 2025 | Crime Fiction |
MATTHEW AND WILMA Mason, a married couple from San Francisco on a driving tour of southwest national parks, are found shot to death in the remote and rugged backcountry of southeast Utah. A revolver clutched in Matthew’s hand suggests a murder-suicide, but Deputy Sheriff Manny Rivera thinks otherwise. In his mind, there are too many unanswered questions. Why had the Masons, at age 68, detoured from the planned vacation route shown on their map? Why had they left the comfort of paved roads for rough, gravel back roads that led to nowhere in particular? Why had they driven to the place where they were found, next to an abandoned grass airstrip? And most peculiar of all, why were they dressed like hippies from the 1960s?
by Philip Eliot | Aug 27, 2025 | Paranormal & Fantasy Romance |
Chloe is content in her life as a college senior and part time waitress, even if she does have anxiety. Everything changes when she stumbles on her friend Fox in a secret meeting with other soul hunters and instead of answers, Fox invites her to “just dinner”. After a moment of betrayal, Chloe discovers that her soul is a rare and highly valuable one—she was Cleopatra in a past life, and Fox has been tasked with finding her before other, more dangerous forces can. As she uncovers more about her soul’s history in a race to try and reason with a mad scientist, Chloe is forced to confront her past, her present as an Indigenous woman, her relationship with Fox, and her own self doubt. With suspicion and history between them, can Chloe and Fox learn to trust each other to save the world?
by Philip Eliot | Aug 27, 2025 | Mystery |
A glamorous engagement celebration in an English country manor house… and a local maid dead. Somebody call Kitty Underhay!At home in Devon, Kitty is attending a ball at the very grand Markham Hall. With celebrations in full swing and everyone kitted out in their glad rags, Kitty and Matt enjoy the champagne. But the next morning, the party feels well and truly over when Kitty stumbles across a body while out walking her dog, Bertie. The maid, Agnes, is dead, and everyone at Markham Hall is a suspect…Kitty and Matt set about piecing together the puzzle as the streamers are swept away and empty glasses gathered up. But who could the murderer be? The other maids seem shifty; Lord and Lady Faversham, the hosts, are not without motive, and even Kitty’s grandmother is keeping her cards close to her chest this time…But then a safe filled with precious jewels has its lock broken, and another body is found tangled up in the weeds of the lake in the grounds. Kitty wonders if the poor guest knew their dancing days were almost over when they were merrily sipping punch the night before? And what secrets are the other guests hiding…Can Kitty save the next victim at the eleventh hour? Or will this really be a weekend to die for?Fans of Agatha Christie, T.E. Kinsey or Verity Bright will adore this totally charming murder mystery. The perfect treat for cozy crime fans! What readers are saying about Murder at the English Manor:‘I love!… I stayed up late into the night… A hit!!!!’ Goodreads reviewer, ??????????‘I just loved this book! I just couldn’t put it down. Amazing.’ NetGalley reviewer, ??????????‘Worth more than 5 stars!’ Goodreads reviewer, ??????????What readers are saying about Helena Dixon:‘I LOVED this book!… Just perfection. If I had to sum this book up in three words it would be WOW WOW WOW.’ NetGalley reviewer, ??????????‘Fantastic… I absolutely loved… Unputdownable… Absolutely addictive… Kept me turning the pages late at night!!… I LOVED it.’ Bookworm86, ??????????‘I could not put this down!! I read this in one sitting. I need more than 5 stars for this book! I absolutely loved it!’ NetGalley reviewer, ??????????‘Perfection!… I will be reading Helena’s books for life!… I always go to them when I’m having a good or bad day or in between days lol. Bravo!!!’ Goodreads reviewer, ??????????‘I cannot put it down… I tore through this book!’ Goodreads reviewer‘Excellent… I read it in one sitting.’ Goodreads reviewer, ??????????‘Gripping… I wasn’t able to stop reading… excellent.’ Scrapping and Playing, ??????????
