by Philip Eliot | Aug 13, 2025 | Crime Fiction |
‘Love, love LOVED this!!!!… My heart was in my throat… I just could not believe what I was reading… Absolutely gobsmacked… I absolutely LOVED IT!!!… Had me hook, line and sinker!!!!… Absolutely page-turning must-read!!… Seriously what are you waiting for, guys??? Stop reading this and get your copy now!!!!… One of the best books I have ever read!!!!’ bookwormwhitlock86, ?????Kim clutches the note tightly as her pulse starts to race. You have 36 hours. If you follow the instructions, no one will get hurt… When Detective Kim Stone is woken before dawn because local journalist Tracy Frost wants to show her a message, she’s not impressed. But her blood turns cold when she reads the note. She has 36 hours to follow a trail set by an anonymous challenger. If she fails, people will die.Kim’s gut tells her this is no hoax. She summons her team, desperate to prevent what lies ahead. With minutes to spare, they solve the first cryptic clue. It leads to a box hidden deep in the woods, containing a second clue and a tape. As she listens to the recording of a heart-wrenching scream, Kim knows her enemy will go to any lengths to achieve his goals… and that she must draw on all her experience of evil men to understand what is driving him.Refusing to blindly follow orders, Kim and the team turn the killer’s clues against him, using evidence buried deep in the tapes to find where he’s hiding his victim. But they are too late… And then, as the sun rises on the second day, someone else goes missing. This time, it’s a skilled surgeon, and if they don’t save her, an eight-year-old girl will die. Exhausted and enraged, with her bosses watching every step she takes, Kim realises the only way to win is to break the rules. But with the clock ticking, can she find the twisted mind behind this murderous game before her time runs out? From the no.1 bestselling author Angela Marsons, 36 Hours is a pulse-pounding race against time that will not let you stop reading for a second. Perfect for fans of Karin Slaughter, Robert Dugoni and Val McDermid. Can be read as a standalone.See what everyone is saying about 36 Hours:‘I DEVOURED this book in one afternoon!… the most nail-biting Kim Stone book yet like wtf?!… keeps you racing through the pages! Do NOT miss this!!’ NetGalley reviewer, ?????‘Amazing, gut-gripping, edge-of-the-seat… I absolutely loved it! Huge 5 stars!!’ Goodreads reviewer, ?????‘Wow!… had me hooked, amazed, enthralled, hooked, astounded, open-mouthed and did I mention hooked?!… I was totally oblivious to the world around me… addictive, amazing… I totally loved it!’ Rachel’s Random Reads, ?????‘Absolutely brilliant… I simply couldn’t stop reading… I stayed up late just so that I could discover how it would all end… will take you on a rollercoaster ride and there is no time to stop for a breather!’ Me Love Books, ?????‘Oh wow. What. A. Book. Absolutely brilliant… I wanted to devour this book in one sitting but made myself read slower so I could savour it. Loved it!!!’ Goodreads reviewer, ?????‘Had me rushing through it… totally on the edge of my chair, no time to put it down and get on with all the things I should have been doing, in fact I woke up in the night to read another couple of chapters!… Utterly perfect!’ Goodreads reviewer, ?????‘Oh my God!!!… I was instantly hooked… absolutely brilliant.’ Goodreads reviewer, ?????‘Absolutely brilliant!… incredible!… Kim Stone is the best character… ever!’ Stardust Book Reviews, ?????
by Philip Eliot | Aug 13, 2025 | Historical Romance |
A love that bridges the divide between centuries.1911, Cornwall. The year has been marked by a scandal during a midsummer costume ball. Arriving from America, spirited Viola Arthur is eager to spend some long-awaited time with her dear sister.But before the day is over, an encounter with the insufferable Laurie Teague will have consequences that will affect the lives of those yet to come . . .Present day. When Tegan Burton arrives at Pencradoc House on the edge of Bodmin Moor, the first thing she does is drop her well-travelled suitcase and take in the grand old building.Inhabited by the Pencradoc family, who have lived and loved behind its walls for generations, the ancestral home is still steeped in stories waiting to be discovered.Tegan is captivated by a mystery surrounding a young woman from over a century past. She works with the tall, dark and moody Ryan to unravel long-forgotten secrets and begins to feel a powerful bond to the house that she doesn’t understand.But echoes of love and loss soon come to light, and Tegan must navigate a path between the past and the present, facing choices that could alter her future — and that of Pencradoc — forever.This breathtaking and enchanting historical timeslip romance where the past and present collide is perfect for fans of Jenni Keer, Rachel Burton, Irina Shapiro, Christina Courtenay, Kate Ryder or Callie Langridge.READERS LOVE MIRRORS OF THE PAST:????? ‘A must-read . . . I loved everything about this story.’????? ‘I loved the timelapse in this book and am now looking forward to reading the books that came before this.’???? ‘I enjoyed both the historical aspects and the present day story. A solid read!’ALSO BY KIRSTY FERRYSCHUBERTBook 1: EVERY WITCH WAYBook 2: A CHRISTMAS SECRETBook 3: IT STARTED WITH A GIGGLEBook 4: IT STARTED WITH A PIRATEBook 5: IT STARTED WITH A WEDDINGBook 6: BEA’S MAGICAL SUMMER GARDENCORNISH SECRETSBook 1: ECHOES OF THE PASTBook 2: WHISPERS OF THE PASTBook 3: SHADOWS OF THE PASTBook 4: PROMISES OF THE PASTBook 5: MIRRORS OF THE PASTPADCOCK VILLAGEBook 1: CHRISTMAS OF NEW BEGINNINGSBook 2: EDIE’S SUMMER OF NEW BEGINNINGSBook 3: FLORA’S CHRISTMAS OF NEW BEGINNINGSBook 4: MATILDA’S SUMMER OF NEW BEGINNINGSHARTSFORD MYSTERIESBook 1: WATCH FOR ME BY MOONLIGHTBook 2: WATCH FOR ME BY CANDLELIGHTBook 3: WATCH FOR ME BY TWILIGHTBook 4: WATCH FOR ME AT CHRISTMASTEMPEST SISTERSBook 1: SPRING AT TAIGH FALLONBook 2: CHRISTMAS ON THE ISLE OF SKYEBook 3: JESSIE’S LITTLE BOOKSHOP BY THE SEABook 4: SUMMER AT CARRICK PARKTHE ROSSETTI MYSTERIESBook 1: SOME VEIL DID FALLBook 2: THE GIRL IN THE PAINTINGBook 3: THE GIRL IN THE PHOTOGRAPHBook 4: A LITTLE BIT OF CHRISTMAS MAGIC
by Philip Eliot | Aug 13, 2025 | Cozy Mystery |
Before there was THE THURSDAY MURDER CLUB, there were THE FOG LADIES. Fans of Richard Osman will enjoy them.“Glued to the pages” Dru’s Book Musings“A very specially crafted ‘whodunit’ style mystery by an author with an impressive flair for originality.” Midwest Book Review“Colorful characters sure to enchant the reader… A suspenseful whodunit.” New York Journal of BooksBook 1 in this award-winning, endearing cozy murder mystery series.Young, overworked medical intern Sarah James has no time for sleuthing. Her elderly neighbors, the spunky Fog Ladies, have nothing but time. When old ladies start to die in their elegant apartment building in San Francisco, Sarah assumes it is the natural consequence of growing old. The Fog Ladies assume murder.Mrs. Bridge falls off a stool cleaning bugs out of her kitchen light. Mrs. Talwin slips on bubbles in the bath and drowns. The Pacific Heights building is turning over tenants faster than the fog rolls in on a cool San Francisco evening.Sarah resists the Fog Ladies’ perseverations. But when one of them falls down the stairs and tells Sarah she was pushed, even Sarah believes evil lurks in their building. Can they find the killer before the killer finds them?
by Philip Eliot | Aug 13, 2025 | Contemporary Romance |
Read Between the Lines is so much fun! Emily Kerr writes really likeable and funny characters and I loved every minute with them’ ????? NetGalley Reviewer A brand new escapist Oxford-set bookish romance from award-winning author, Emily Kerr! Romance might be closer than she thinks… Kat Fisher wishes her parents had thought harder before they chose her name. A self-confessed romantic, she dreams of finding a guy who can live up to her book boyfriends.Former police officer Leo Taylor is trying to decide his next step following his departure from the force. His habit of spreading his belongings around the library where she works has been niggling at Kat for days, and his joke about her name is the final straw.Kat and Leo might not seem like the perfect match, but romance might be closer than they think. If only they could read between the lines…Praise for Read Between the Lines’All the hearts! Such an enjoyable read and quite funny at times. I loved the chemistry and banter between Kat and Leo and going along on their adventures searching for the scammer. There are plenty of twists to keep you engaged and fabulous supporting characters’ ?????’What a wonderful five-star read. This was great, I loved the setting of Oxford…I really enjoyed the whole [story]’ ?????’I absolutely adored this story! The chemistry between Kat and Leo was perfection. So much cute banter’ ?????‘A fun read with a few bittersweet moments that kept the plot going smoothly’ ?????‘The chemistry between the MCs was perfection. Really cute and funny read’ ?????’Leo is a sweet hero who cares too much and there’s satisfying character development for both him and Kat’ ?????‘A charming and witty romcom set in the picturesque city of Oxford, blending humour, heart, and just the right touch of mystery’ ????’This was a great read! It had a little mystery, a little humour and a little romance!’ ?????’Perfect holiday reading’ ????
by Philip Eliot | Aug 13, 2025 | Children & Middle Grade |
? Sketch, paint, and SCRIBBLE in this delightful rhyming book about embracing mistakes. Meet Scribbaloo. He loves art, but hates mistakes. Scribbaloo, the creative artist of Color Island, makes drawings that pop to life with magic! But when a grumpy scribble unleashes the Color Cruncher, Scribbaloo is terrified he’s ruined everything!Can Scribbaloo turn his oops into a dazzling win?? Why kids and parents LOVE Scribbaloo and the Color Cruncher:? Boosts Confidence: Teaches kids ages 3–8 to embrace mistakes and build self-esteem through social-emotional learning (SEL), perfect for little perfectionists.? Sparks Joyful Read-Alouds: Catchy rhymes and playful humor make this 5-minute story a bedtime and classroom favorite.? Inspires Young Artists: Dazzling, whimsical illustrations ignite creativity and celebrate the magic of art.? Encourages Emotional Growth: Fun worksheets spark conversations about feelings and resilience, ideal for SEL lessons and family bonding.Perfect for fans of The Girl Who Makes a Million Mistakes and The Magical Yet, this inspiring picture book is a must-have for parents, teachers, and librarians nurturing resilience and imagination in young readers.Will Scribbaloo’s mistakes paint a brighter future? Grab your copy of Scribbaloo and the Color Cruncher today and dive into a rainbow-filled adventure that proves every “oops” is a chance to shine!Ideal for boys and girls ages 3–8, kindergarten through fourth grade, and especially artistic kids learning to embrace their imperfections. A perfect gift for birthdays, classrooms, or art lovers!
