by Philip Eliot | Aug 3, 2025 | Crime Fiction |
????? “This book kept me up late as I had to finish it reading all in one go and only stopped for dinner!” Robert????? “Perfect combination of intrigue, hope, teamwork and relationships. So well written I could almost smell the winter air.” Tom????? “It’s fast-paced, enjoyable, entertaining and unputdownable reading. What a terrific first book for Biba Pearce.” Peggy????? “This could make a great serial killer murder mystery movie, or better yet a mini TV series.” Tony????? “A fast-paced story with surprises coming all the time to keep the reader’s interest. It is a hard one to put down.” ElouiseA SCINTILLATING DEBUT MYSTERY FROM YOUR NEW CRIME FICTION OBSESSION: BIBA PEARCE.Please note this book is a completely revised edition of THE SURREY STALKER.A deranged serial killer targeting brides-to-be. An ambitious young detective. A case that could destroy everything.A young woman is brutally attacked on her way home. It looks like she was the victim of a jilted — and twisted — ex-lover.But then two more women, also engaged to be married, are found dead.The press call the killer the ‘Surrey Stalker’. And there’s a stack of similar cold case files.The pressure is on for young, ambitious DI Rob Miller.But with all the time he’s spending at the office, Rob’s also running a fine line trying to keep his fiancée, Yvette, onside as they try to plan their wedding . . .AN UNSTOPPABLE CRIME MYSTERY THAT YOU WON’T BE ABLE TO PUT DOWNThis page-turning debut is perfect for fans of Helen H. Durrant, James Oswald, Joy Ellis, Angela Marsons, L.J. Ross, Alex Smith and J.M. Dalgliesh.MEET THE DETECTIVEDI ROB MILLERDetective Inspector Rob Miller of the Met is finally given his first case as Senior Investigating Officer. For an ambitious, young detective, this is a dream come true. He’s gunning for promotion, and will do anything for his job, but can he also keep his personal life in check?THE SETTINGThe Murder Investigation Team is based out of leafy Putney, with its overgrown often-flooded riverbanks. One way the river leads into central London, the other out into the countryside. It’s an idyllic setting that masks a criminal underworld.PRAISE FOR THE THAMES PATH KILLER:????? “A very well written police murder mystery with a great plot and well developed, believable characters.” Pete????? “I love the plot and found it very interesting, it kept me guessing throughout.” Sharon????? “It pulled me in and keep me turning the pages. DI Miller is likeable and I look forward to reading more of this series.” Yvonne????? “The beginning of an awesome new thriller/police procedural series. I am so pleased to discover this new author.” Saundra????? “This is a gripping story you won’t want to put down. Twists keep you turning pages.” Sharon????? “I thoroughly enjoyed this book — my first read by this author and I am pleased to find out there are more in this series.” Catherine????? “This story will grip you from the beginning and keep you reading!” PatALSO BY BIBA PEARCEDETECTIVE ROB MILLER MYSTERY SERIESBook 1: THE THAMES PATH KILLERBook 2: THE WEST LONDON MURDERSBook 3: THE BISLEY WOOD MURDERSBook 4: THE BOX HILL KILLERBook 5: THE SOUTH BANK MURDERSBook 6: THE SOHO KILLER
by Philip Eliot | Aug 3, 2025 | Historical Romance |
Lose yourself in the spellbinding tale of two women from the same family, separated by 600 years, but their fates no less intertwined.A love that echoes through the ages . . .After genealogist Melissa Grantham’s marriage falls apart, she escapes to her family’s ancestral home in Kent.But from the moment she arrives at Ashleigh Manor, vivid dreams of a young couple in love from the fourteenth century haunt her.Before she can dismiss them as nothing more than her imagination, Melissa meets a handsome stranger who lives in a nearby cottage. The same man from her dreams.Melissa feels a burning attraction to Jake, but can she really trust her feelings, or are they merely caused by a love so strong it has echoed through generations . . .And how are they tied to the 600-year-old tragedy locked away within the looming shadow of Ashleigh Manor?Winner of the 2012 Best Historical Read award from the Festival of Romance.Fans of Barbara Erskine, Susanna Kearsley, Irina Shapiro or Kirsty Ferry will be utterly spellbound by this absorbing and addictive timeslip romance with rich and vivid historical detail, set between the present and the Wars of the Roses.Praise for Christina Courtenay:‘Sometimes, you read a book and feel that it touches you so deeply. This is what The Silent Touch of Shadows did for me.’‘I was thinking about them when not reading the book, this is how much the characters got inside my head.’‘The characters jumped out of the page.’‘I unhesitatingly recommend A Silent Touch of Shadows on every front.’‘Will stay with me for a long time.’‘Courtenay draws the reader in with her vivid storytelling.’ALSO BY CHRISTINA COURTENAYSHADOWS FROM THE PASTBook 1: THE SILENT TOUCH OF SHADOWSMore from Christina Courtenay’s spellbinding Shadows of the Past series coming soon!
by Philip Eliot | Aug 3, 2025 | Romantic Comedy |
February the fifteenth is a very special day for me. It is the day I gave birth to my first child. It is also the day my husband left me…I can only assume the two events weren’t entirely unrelated.Claire has everything she ever wanted: a husband she adores, a great apartment, a good job. Then, on the day she gives birth to their first baby, James informs her that he’s leaving her. Claire is left with a newborn daughter, a broken heart, and a postpartum body that she can hardly bear to look at.She decides to go home to Dublin. And there, sheltered by the love of a quirky family, she gets better. So much so, in fact, that when James slithers back into her life, he’s in for a bit of a surprise.
by Philip Eliot | Aug 3, 2025 | Horror & Paranormal |
From beyond the grave comes a certain truth. With a wolf by her side and a spirit for backup, a young psychic hunts the killer who stalks her.In the shadowy world of the Texas bayou…The lines between predator and prey blur when a psychic hunted by a killer turns the tables. Protected by a wolf, Hailey Arquette gets help from both sides of the grass.Her touch reveals a victim’s last moments. To hide her gift, she uses ancestry rooted in the occult and ignores the whispers of spirits and magic. When a serial killer sets his sights on her, she enters a world where betrayal walks hand in hand with a smile.A threat against family forces Agent Trenton Briner back to Texas and into a mystery steeped in magic. At each turn, he finds the raven-haired woman who’s haunted his dreams since leaving the south in his rearview.Their chemistry ignites as they join forces to solve a teen girl’s murder. But Hailey holds secrets… and so does her mysterious guardian, a spirit with connections.Get ready for a bone-chilling supernatural mystery series with ghosts, shifters, psychics, & a slow-burn romance!
by Philip Eliot | Aug 3, 2025 | Horror & Paranormal |
A twisted tale of murder, magic and salvation.
Heather Keynes’ teenage son died in a tragic car accident.
Or so she thinks.
However, deep in the countryside, an ancient evil has awoken … intent on hunting local residents.
No-one is safe.
When Heather takes a closer look at a series of coincidental deaths, she is drawn reluctantly into the company of an odd group of elderly Guardians. Who are they, and what is their connection to the Great Oak?
Why do they believe only Heather can put an end to centuries of horror?
Most important of all, who is the mysterious old woman in the forest and what is it that feeds her anger?
When Heather determines the true cause of her son’s death, she is hell-bent on vengeance.
Determined to halt the march of the Crone once and for all, hatred becomes Heather’s ultimate weapon and furies collide to devastating effect.
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Crone – winner of a Chill with a Book Readers’ Award (February 2018) and an Indie B.R.A.G Medallion (November 2017).
Praise for Crone
‘A real page turner, hard to put down.’
‘Stunningly atmospheric! Gothic & timeless set in the beautifully described Devon landscape …. Twists and turns, nothing predictable or disappointing.’ – Amazon reviewer
‘Atmospheric, enthralling story-telling, and engaging characters’ – Amazon Reviewer
‘Full of creepy, witchy goodness’ – The Grim Reader
‘Wycherley has a talent for storytelling and a penchant for the macabre’ – Jaci Miller
