by Philip Eliot | Jun 23, 2025 | Contemporary Romance |
A man she never thought she’d see again–a child he didn’t know he had. What could go wrong when Justin Thorne returns to Aspen Ridge, Colorado?Riley Beckman has spent the last six years trying to be the perfect single parent to her daughter, Ava. The result of a one-night-stand with a handsome cowboy, Riley didn’t even know his last name when he rode off into the morning sunrise. By the time she discovered she was pregnant, all she could do was make the best of the amazing gift she’d been given.She hadn’t needed a man to establish a happy home for herself and her daughter.Justin Thorne, known to his friends as JT, has been a nomad since leaving home at eighteen. A cowhand, he’s traveled ranch to ranch and state to state, never staying in any one place long enough to put down roots. Still there was that one night and one girl he could never quite forget. When fate brings him back to the tiny Colorado Mountain town of Aspen Ridge, will he get a second chance?And what happens when he discovers he left behind more than just a girl? While JT struggles with the fact that he’s been an absent father for six years, Riley fears the worst. Will he try to take her child? Or can the three of them find the family they’ve only dreamed of?REDISCOVER ROMANCE IN ASPEN RIDGE. A SMALL TOWN WITH AN OPEN HEART.
by Philip Eliot | Jun 23, 2025 | Action & Adventure |
A hostage rescue specialist is on the trail of a homegrown terrorist organization in this thriller by the New York Times bestselling author. When a cult-like paramilitary group decides to make its deadly presence known, the first victims are random. Ordinary citizens going about their lives in Washington, D.C., are suddenly fired upon at rush hour by unseen assassins. Caught in the crossfire of one of the attacks, rescue specialist Jonathan Grave spies a gunman getting away—with a mother and her young son as hostages. To free them, Grave and his Security Solutions team must enter the dark heart of a nationwide conspiracy. But their search goes beyond the frenzied schemes of a madman’s deadly ambitions. This time, it reaches all the way to the highest levels of power…
by Philip Eliot | Jun 23, 2025 | Crime Fiction |
‘His patient was ready. He stood for a moment, staring down at her, his mind working out the correct incision. Then the first cut…’ A body has been discovered in undergrowth in the grounds of Birmingham hospital, wrapped in a clinical waste bag and, even more bizarrely, wearing little but a garish Disney tie.
The scar and stitches evident on the dead man’s groin suggest he may recently have been a patient at the hospital.
But when pathologist Karys Harper is brought in to examine the body she makes a discovery that is more grotesque still.
For the surgery wound was inflicted after death.
Clearly this is no ordinary killer – and he’s about to strike again.
As the ‘surgeon’ continues to carry out his operations, can frustated Detective Inspector Forrest piece together the clues – which are few and far between – and track this medical murderer down?
Or will his next patient be someone close to Forrest’s heart?
‘A Fatal Cut’ is a chilling medical thriller that is perfect for fans of Patricia Cornwell and Kathy Reichs.
Praise for Priscilla Masters: ‘More than a match for Rendell and Christie’ – Hampstead and Highgate Express ‘It is always a joy to discover a crime writer with a sure touch and the capacity to shock.’ – Peter Lovesey Priscilla Masters lives in Shropshire with her husband, a GP in the Potteries. ‘A Fatal Cut’ is the second of her medical mystery novels, following ‘Night Visit’. She also writes the Joanna Piercy police series.
by Philip Eliot | Jun 23, 2025 | Cozy Mystery |
Magician Eli Marks is the top suspect in a series of murders.His greatest trick? Not becoming the next victim. ?????Psychics are being murdered and all the clues point to magician Eli Marks: one of his playing cards keeps turning up at every crime scene. What begins as a simple Halloween magic show turns into a deadly cat-and-mouse encounter as the body count rises while Eli frantically attempts to clear his name.It doesn’t help that his ex-wife’s new husband is the lead Homicide Detective on the case. Or that Eli appears to be the only thread tying all the murders together.Then things get really complicated when romance blooms with a beautiful psychic who may—or may not—hold the final clue to this murderous mystery. Eli can’t help but be drawn to her, even though falling in love in the midst of a murder spree is never a good idea. As all the pieces of this deadly puzzle begin to fall into place, Eli must use every trick he knows to uncover the true killer … before he becomes the final victim.“This is a hugely entertaining crime novel, packed full of comedy….Warm, funny and well-plotted—a book to brighten any grey day. Do read it!”—FictionFan’s Book Reviews“The Ambitious Card is intelligently written and … entirely engrossing.” – Ellery Queen Mystery MagazineGrab your copy and get started on this fantastic and funny series right now!?????“The Ambitious Card is a must read!” —Books and Looks“Before I had even finished the first chapter I had fallen in love with Eli. He is intelligent, sensitive, witty and, suddenly, the main suspect in a series of murders…well written, fast paced and exciting.”—The Frugal Mennonite“The deftly-plotted mystery is enriched by Eli’s relationships with his ex-wife, her new husband, his old-school stage magician Uncle Harry, and an interesting collection of people and places in and around St. Paul…This stylish novel is filled with interesting details, snappy dialogue, and appealing characters.”—More Than a Review“This story is very well written and fun to read. I would definitely read another Eli Marks Mystery!” —A Simple Taste for Reading“I had a great time reading The Ambitious Card. I don’t read many series, but I’m definitely willing to go on another adventure with Eli.” —The Writerly Reader“Well, Dear Reader, would I recommend The Ambitious Card? Would I read another Eli Marks mystery? Yes, I would do both.”—Charlie Britten, Write On?????Books in the Eli Marks Mystery Series:THE AMBITIOUS CARD (#1)THE BULLET CATCH (#2)THE MISER’S DREAM (#3)THE LINKING RINGS (#4)THE FLOATING LIGHT BULB (#5)THE ZOMBIE BALL (#6)THE MAGIC SQUARE (#7)THE INVISIBLE ASSISTANT (Short Story)THE LAST CUSTOMER (Short Story)
by Philip Eliot | Jun 23, 2025 | Cozy Mystery |
If there was one piece of advice Olive Crisp always followed, it was that “one should never attempt to solve a crime on an empty stomach…”1970s. Cambridge, England.A LIZARD, A MONKEY & A MURDER:When a tyrannical businessman is murdered Olive discovers that half the citizens of Cambridge wanted him dead. And finding which one actually killed him is like trying to find a poisonous needle in a murderous haystack.A COSY COMMUNITY:Events take a turn for the bizarre when the victim’s son begs Olive to rescue his kidnapped lizard. Are the two crimes connected? As Olive delves deeper into the case, discovering just how monstrous the victim was, she starts to question whether or not she wants to solve the case at all.A TRAIL OF CAKE CRUMBS:Meanwhile, Hugo is falling in love with her and Olive is struggling with her own deepening feelings and her fears of loving him back…A charming cozy culinary crime series set in sleepy 1970s Cambridge, England, The Biscuit Tin Murders is a sweet recipe for a delightfully comforting read, containing far too many slices of cake, along with several servings of crime, plenty of sugar and just a sprinkling of magic…The 3rd in The Biscuit Tin Murders cosy culinary mystery series. If you enjoy stories set in sleepy English towns with warmth, wit and whimsy as their main ingredients, along with twists to keep you guessing and subplots to make you smile, if you love Agatha Christie, Richard Osman & the Reverend Richard Coles then you’ll love these delicious tales…WHAT READERS ARE SAYING:‘It’s rapidly becoming my new favourite thing to devour a Biscuit Tin Murder on a Sunday afternoon while wrapped in a blanket on my sofa with a big slice of cake and a coffee. More please!’ Reader Review ‘The best plot in the series so far, are the missing lizard and monkey relevant or are they just red herring? How does the battle between legal justice and moral justice proceed? Will anybody ever die from over consuming cakes!? As usual opening the Biscuit Tin offers some tasty rewards.’ Reader Review ‘More crime, more cake: what’s not to love? Bring on the next one! More Olive Crisp, please.’ Reader Review ‘A great series, reminding me of Ludwig (highly recommend that too!) and Miss Marple and Whitstable Pearl. I love Olive Crisp as much as these others and can’t wait to see what she gets up to next!’ Reader Review ‘The third in this charming cozy crime series featuring Olive Crisp as the amateur detective … The setting is charming, the characters endearing and the crimes just complex enough to keep the reader engaged without being too taxing. The perfect Sunday afternoon read!’ Reader Review ‘Each book is short and sweet (in every way) with great characters … I enjoy following the continuing storylines … and a compelling crime that is cozy but not too easy to guess.’ Reader Review ‘So far, this is my favourite in this series, and I liked all of them. The writing just keeps getting better, the plot is original and fun, and the characters feel as real as they get. This is a perfect read to just soak in and forget about the world for a while.’Reader Review ‘This episode at The Biscuit Tin begins with love. And murder of course as well, but I was delighted to find romance in the air from the very first line. Olive and Hugo are getting closer, to each other and to solving Cambridge’s latest murder. Delightful as usual.’ Reader Review
