by Philip Eliot | Jul 9, 2025 | Crime Fiction |
Seasoned Detective Chief Inspector Jim Sheehan has spent his life married to his career in the Serious Crimes Unit. No time for love, no time for friends, only time to find the next killer in Belfast.When his newest case introduces him to the life he’s missed — including the lovely widow, Margaret — and reminds him of the early life he left behind, Detective Sheehan’s forced to face more than his job.But his newest case is also his hardest: a series of killings with cryptic biblical undertones.To make matters worse, the only profile Sheehan has for the murderer is someone with trauma in their past. In post-Troubles Northern Ireland, that could be anyone.Originally published by Crimson Cloak as The Doom Murders, Angel of Death is Book 1 of the award-winning The Inspector Sheehan Mysteries series and has been the recipient of three literary awards.?? ?? ?? ?? ?? O’Hare is a master of the genre. (Top Amazon reviewer)?? ?? ?? ?? ?? Chief Inspector, Jim Sheehan, is drawn so deftly and with such genuineness, you can feel him breathing. (Eugene Fournier, novelist and screenwriter, film and TV)?? ?? ?? ?? ??Incredibly addictive page-turner.(Meghan, Amazon Top 1000 Reviewer)?? ?? ?? ?? ?? O’Hare leans toward the human side of his characters, imbuing them with a real-world presence that is in turn witty and passionate. (Roy.T James, for Readers’ Favourite)?? ?? ?? ?? ?? “An absorbing and thought-provoking read.”?? ?? ?? ?? ?? “A great crime thriller and an enthralling read.”?? ?? ?? ?? ?? “A well-written and unusually profound example of the genre.”
by Philip Eliot | Jul 9, 2025 | Crime Fiction |
‘Yorkshire’s answer to Inspector Morse.’ The Bookseller‘Enough to satisfy the most ardent lover of crime fiction.’ Yorkshire Evening PostCharlie Priest isn’t your typical angst-ridden detective with a drink problem. He gets on well with his constables and has an actual sense of humour.Yorkshire isn’t just picturesque villages and sheep stealing. Detective Priest is about to face international art scammers.An exhibition with ten famous paintings, including a Picasso, is touring England. But four of the artworks have been secretly switched with fakes — forged by Priest’s old art teacher, Rudi Truscott.Looks like crime doesn’t take a day off, but neither does Priest.Before Priest can dig deeper, Truscott dies in a suspicious fire — nothing but a pile of ash remains of the poor sod.With his only lead up in smoke, Priest needs to find the crooks . . . before they strike again.This character-driven detective mystery full of wry humour is perfect for fans of Colin Dexter, Reginald Hill, J.R. Ellis, P.F. Ford and Roger Silverwood.Readers love THE PICASSO SCAM:‘Excellent police procedurals, written with good humour, engaging characters, intelligent plots, and an interesting, lovingly-described location.’ Mudskipper Press????? ‘Absolutely superb crime thriller, with subtle comedy throughout.’ Ronald????? ‘A good story, a likeable lead character and a page-turning story.’ Maid Marian????? ‘It was difficult to put this book down and I thoroughly enjoyed it.’ Nigel????? ‘Highly recommend these books to anyone looking for a good read.’ MandaThe DetectiveCharlie Priest’s father and grandfather were both detectives. He is now the longest-serving detective in the small town of Heckley, Yorkshire. After a messy divorce that left him cleaned out, he uses work and his dry humour as an escape. Priest is devoted to finding crooks and watching out for his team of young constables. He hates being called sir or Mr. Priest — it makes him feel old, and don’t ever say a bad word about his old, beat-up Ford Cortina.The SettingHeckley is a fictional town in Yorkshire, England. Locally referred to as The Tops, Heckley has picturesque views over the rugged hills, bleak moors and narrow lanes bordered by dry-stone walls. Residents like to nip to their local pub for a pint and a chinwag about local lore.
by Philip Eliot | Jul 9, 2025 | Historical Romance |
Anything is possible in a town known for unexplainable events, even traveling through time to find true love…“If time travel is your cup of tea, then you will love this story as much as I did.”?????Sophie Jessup has a good life. Staying in GraceTown keeps her close to her parents, and running her antique shop lets her uncover forgotten treasures, like an unusual gold coin romantically inscribed with Love Be Yours, Love Be Mine. Her own love life isn’t perfect, but passion is overrated. Right?When Sophie agrees to volunteer at a local festival, a mysterious tent catches her eye. She enters the tent today and exits in 1916. She thinks she must be dreaming, especially when handsome Josiah Huston comes to her rescue. But her connection to Josiah feels too real to be imagined.Sophie has opened the door to the past–and to a love she never believed possible. But this door won’t stay open forever.Readers like you who love time travel romance rave about The Love Token:“Intriguing, magical, whimsical, heartfelt, and thoroughly wonderful…these are the words that all come to mind when I think of this book.” ?????“Kudos to Kirk, who kept me entertained and intrigued by simultaneous historical events a century apart, a growing, passionate love, and me rooting for the two characters to find true love. And WOW, what a twist at the end, leading to what we all long for—a happily-ever-after.” ?????“I love to read time travel books. This one is at the top of my list.” ?????“I couldn’t put it down because I had to know what happened next.” ?????Don’t miss this delightful story of a love that defies time. Pick up your copy and start reading today. ”
by Philip Eliot | Jul 9, 2025 | Cozy Mystery |
After a body is found in a local farmer’s field, country store and café owner Robbie Jordan suspects that a newcomer in South Lick, Indiana, may not be a stranger to everyone in town . . . Robbie is just weeks away from giving birth. While her husband Abe scrambles to get the house ready for their baby’s arrival, Robbie makes last minute arrangements to keep her shop and restaurant, Pans ’N Pancakes, up and running when she’s on maternity leave. And it seems Robbie and Abe aren’t the only ones grappling with anxiety—a stranger is causing a stir in town and Robbie’s Aunt Adele appears unusually preoccupied at the baby shower . . . But when someone finds a body in the ram field on Adele’s sheep farm, it’s Robbie’s turn to be worried. Especially after Chief Buck Bird uncovers a troubling link between Adele and the possible murder victim. Robbie has no choice but to knit the clues together and solve this mystery before anything else gets flocked up . . . Includes Recipes for You to Try!
by Philip Eliot | Jul 9, 2025 | Contemporary Romance |
Luke Hardcastle has a reputation for being a good guy. Honestly. He takes nice to a whole new level. But no one hurts his little sister and gets away with it. Especially not his most hated enemy.Finally the time has arrived for Luke to exact his revenge. All of his pieces in place—except one. To take his enemy down he’ll need the help of her niece, Claire Morse, the shy, curvy beauty he’s fantasised about for years. But she’s not the girl she used to be. To ensure her cooperation, Luke holds the lease to her bookshop over her head. And should her cooperation also involve pretending to be his girlfriend and participating in some very public displays of affection… perfect.But the more he learns about the real Claire, the harder it is to keep his head in the game and his heart under wraps.Torn between the two, can Luke get the girl and his revenge, or will he have to sacrifice one to keep the other?In this series:The Book Shop Girl and The BillionaireThe Roller Derby Darling and The DelinquentThe Boss Babe CEO and the ScoundrelPreviously published as Revenge and Redemption
