by Philip Eliot | May 29, 2026 | Teen & Young Adult |
Antuna should have died the day she arrived in this barren land. Her heart stopped. A spider’s venom brought her back. That spider, Spifry, becomes her first real friend. She then rescues a drowning termite named Dinomite. Together with two brave honeybees, Beegan and Beebie, they form a bond that defies every rule of nature. But their world soon changes. Termites are banished. Spiders are hunted. And the military is brainwashing soldiers to hate anyone different.When war erupts, Antuna must choose between loyalty to her colony and the friends who saved her life. Can love survive when society demands hate?Find out in Antuna’s Story, a heartbreaking science fiction tale featuring found family, star-crossed friends, and the devastating cost of prejudice.Discover the power of friendship that transcends species today!TropesPolitical allegory, war is hell, science gone wrong, star-crossed friends, coming of age, found family, post-apocalyptic, loss of innocence, corrupting influence of power.MicrotropesUnlikely allies, military indoctrination, childhood friendships torn apart, runt with a big heart, friends become enemies.It’s an award winner:** Readers’ Favorite International Book Awards – Gold Medal: Young Adult Sci-Fi **** Firebird International Book Awards – First Prize: New Fiction **** Entrada Incipere Awards – First Prize: Young Adult Science Fiction (clean) **** The Wishing Shelf Book Awards – Finalist: Young Adult/Teen Fiction **** Chanticleer International Book Awards – Top YA Fiction Series & Finalist for Best Genre Fiction Series **** BookFest – Silver Medal for Young Adult Fiction Series **And a hit with reviewers:absolutely riveting, blew-me-away, keeps you on the edge of your seat, literary gem, one-of-a-kind-read, soon-to-be a bestseller, 10-stars, thorough page-turner, tugs at your heartstrings, will have you spellbound, and deserves to be on the shelf with Animal Farm.
by Philip Eliot | May 29, 2026 | Crime Fiction |
She reads the dead for a living. The one person she can’t read is still breathing.Washington D.C.’s Chief Medical Examiner shares nothing from her lab.Not with the mayor’s office — she hangs up on them mid-sentence.Not with the press.Not with anyone.But this caller knows her findings detail by detail, describing things that never left her table. And he keeps being right. FBI Agent Andre Winters tells her to stop answering. She knows she should. Every time she tries, something the caller said turns out to be true — and the next lead gets harder to walk away from.She is either following her most dangerous lead. Or she is being led.Can she trust the one person she’ll never be able to read?Time of Death is Book 1 of the Giselle Norwood forensic thriller series. For fans of Patricia Cornwell, Tess Gerritsen, and Karin Slaughter.
by Philip Eliot | May 29, 2026 | Contemporary Romance |
You’re going to be a daddy!Wealthy entrepreneur Dylan Montgomery is the kind of man who can take anything on the chin and give as good as he gets in business and in life. But when he finds a note in his tux pocket that says he’s going to be a father, he’s stunned, remembering one impulsive night with the only woman who made him want to give up his bachelor status—his best friend, Whitney Emerson.Fashion designer Whitney knew immediately she’d made a huge mistake sleeping with Dylan, the one man she will not allow herself to have. His friendship is too important to her to jeopardize. After she insists on putting that fateful night behind them, Whitney learns she is carrying his baby. But the timing couldn’t be worse—she can’t bring herself to tell him now that he’s obligated to an upcoming, prearranged marriage that will cement a business merger he’s dreamed about for years. How long can she keep her secret from showing?“Strong, stubborn, lovable, wonderful characters that make for a terrific not-to-be-put-down read.” –Rendezvous“A charmer…absolutely delightful!” –Romantic Times Magazine
by Philip Eliot | May 29, 2026 | Science Fiction |
The aliens have arrived, and they’re not friendly.A series of events begins a shocking revelation that will change everything. Strange lights in the night sky, the disappearance of scientists on the verge of a breakthrough -a growing threat emerges from an unknown enemy- and the chosen few who will decide the fate of humanity…Piper never wanted this, but now she’s hearing voices- the pleas of her dead brother, telling her to run. Elsner, already down and out, risks destruction investigating a UFO cult. Perry once envisioned a doomsday emergency no one expected, but actually comes true. Thorne, a treacherous spymaster, plays both sides in his quest to survive the coming onslaught.For Earth’s inhabitants there remain many possibilities, yet one devastating reality: we are not alone.
by Philip Eliot | May 29, 2026 | Romantic Suspense |
Passion might be the answer for a good girl and her firefighting bad boy.Ava Remley’s picture-perfect life crumbled to pieces last year. Her ex-husband took everything—the house, her job, and even their friends. But the silver lining was their precious daughter, a constant reminder of the love they once shared. Though Ava has always played by the rules, grumpy firefighter Rafe is about to shatter her inhibitions.Rafe Falcon, a rugged firefighter with an edge, is caught off guard by Ava’s vibrant optimism. She finds him swearing up a storm over The NY Times crossword puzzle, yet her sunny disposition remains unaltered. Unlike other women, she embraces his tattoos and rough exterior, leaving Rafe helpless to resist her allure.As their connection intensifies and Rafe plunges headfirst into love, the haunting sins of the past threaten to tear them apart. Will their passion be enough to withstand the trials ahead?WARNING: Prepare to ignite as this grumpy, tattooed protector falls for the sunshiny single mom with a HEA guaranteed full of drama, hot scenes, and plot twists. Perfect for readers who want their Grey’s Anatomy and Chicago Fire all year round in this stand-alone MetroGen After Hours romance – written by a real-life ER doctor.
