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
by Philip Eliot | Jun 23, 2025 | Contemporary Romance |
Don’t miss this second chance rom-com from million copy bestseller Portia MacIntosh!’Loved this hilariously chaotic rom com.’ Reader review ?????’I laughed non stop. Brilliantly written. I actually couldn’t put it down.’ Reader review ?????Will it be love at second sight? Luca is used to being ‘the single one’ – which is partly why she dreaded going to the wedding of an old university friend. Surrounded by faces she hasn’t seen in 10 years, Luca can feel herself being sucked back into the immature, decade-old gossip that no one seems to have forgotten.But when Tom walks in, Luca’s heart stops. He was her ‘almost boyfriend’, and she had been completely swept off her feet by him… but he’s currently standing next to the girl he broke her heart with at a party all those years ago.As the evening draws on and the champagne continues to flow, it’s clear that Tom can’t take his eyes off her. Will Luca’s luck in love finally take a turn?Praise for Portia MacIntosh’Smart, funny and always brilliantly entertaining, every book from Portia becomes my new favourite rom com.’ Shari Low’I laughed, I cried – I loved it.’ Holly Martin’The queen of rom com!’ Rebecca Raisin‘This book made me laugh and kept me turning the pages.’ Mandy Baggot’A fun, fabulous 5-star rom com!’ Sandy Barker’Loved the book, it’s everything you expect from the force that is Portia! A must read’ Rachel Dove’A heartwarming, fun story, perfect for several hours of pure escapism.’ Jessica RedlandPreviously published as The Time of Our Lives.
by Philip Eliot | Jun 23, 2025 | Horror & Paranormal |
A quirky genius bobcat shifter. A sassy ex-cheerleading vampire. A sweet—but slightly neurotic—witch. They fight crime.Hazel Greenwood’s magical career and love life are finally looking up at twenty eight. Take that, shallow Beige Witch mom and sisters! And everyone else who made her feel like an outcast growing up, just because she inherited Gran’s powerful Green Magic.But when a mean girl from the past goes missing, Hazel’s thrown back into the whirlwind of small town drama, rekindled rivalries, and romantic sparks.High school’s back, witches.To clear each other’s names, three supernatural frenemies must set aside ancient grudges and learn to trust each other.Because in the cozy, sea-swept village of Blue Moon Bay, Oregon, everyone’s guarding a magical secret.Will these three women, who usually can’t stand each other, find love and friendship while cracking the mystery—or are they cursed to fail?Dive into a world of magical intrigue, snarky humor, heartwarming friendship, and slow burn romance. Escape to Blue Moon Bay now!Author’s Note: In addition to gorgeous new formatting, this book has received a second professional proofreading pass, thanks to friendly readers pointing out that the first pass may have missed a few spots.
by Philip Eliot | Jun 23, 2025 | Teen & Young Adult |
From the author of the beloved Royal Wizard of Yurt series, the first book in a brand-new series. Antonia is the daughter of the head of institutionalized wizardry, and she wants nothing more—or so she thinks at fourteen—than to grow up to be a wizard too: the first woman wizard. But then she discovers that her mother has all sorts of unexpected female cousins who intend her to come be a witch with them, at the same time as she realizes that a lot of the male wizards are highly opposed to letting a mere girl learn their arcane secrets… As she tries to find her own way, she hears the legend of the Starlight Raven, a bird rejected by its own kind because it does not fit in anywhere, whose appearance is a marker either of doom or of unexpected triumph.
by Philip Eliot | Jun 23, 2025 | General Nonfiction |
12 True Crime Stories of Murder & MayhemSeventh Book of the True Crime Case Histories Series*** This series can be read in any order ***If you’re familiar with the previous books in the True Crime Case Histories series, you already know that I start each book with a brief warning. Real true crime is not for everyone. The stories in this book represent humanity at its absolute worst. Pure evil. Television crime shows and news articles often skip the gruesome parts of true crime stories. The real details are just too grisly for the average viewer or reader.In my books, however, I do my best to include the details, regardless of how unsettling they may be. Each story requires hours of research. I search through old newspaper articles, court documents, police reports, autopsy results, and first-hand descriptions. Some of the specifics can be disconcerting. I choose to include the details not to shock but to give the reader a deeper view into the mind of the killer. Although it’s unlikely any of us will understand the motives of a diabolical monster, the level of depravity will keep you turning pages.That being said, if you are overly squeamish about the details of true crime, this book may not be for you. If you’re okay with it… then let’s begin.Volume 7 features: Longer stories, more photos, a bonus chapter, and an online appendix with additional photos, videos, and documents. Volume 7 of True Crime Case Histories features twelve new stories from the past fifty years.A sampling of the stories includes:You’ll read about a law enforcement officer that took advantage of the trust associated with his uniform. His brutal reign of terror lasted eight years. It took the bravery of two young women that escaped his grasp to bring him down.There’s the story of the recent law school graduate with a crush on his neighbor. Rather than asking her out on a date, he stalked and spied on his classmate, eventually taking her life. There’s also the heartbreaking story of a single mom, drowning in debt, that did the unthinkable for insurance money.Seven of the stories in this book feature women killers, two of whom took the time to meticulously dismember their victims—a task that can take great strength. Another woman manipulated her two teenage boys into killing for her. Yet another woman staged an elaborate hoax to get rid of her loving husband rather than go through the agony of a messy divorce.You’ll also read of a sadistic group of up to twelve killers that took joy in abducting and torturing young men in Australia. Sadly, only one of the mysterious group has been brought to justice.Plus many more disturbing stories.The twelve stories in this volume are shocking and disturbing, but they’re true. These things really happen in the world. We may never understand why killers do what they do, but at least we can be better informed. You may have heard of a few of the stories in this volume, but there are several I’m almost certain you haven’t.Scroll up to get your copyIncluded in this volume:Stephen McDaniel, Lauren Giddings, Leonard Tyburksi, Dorothy Tyburksi, Cheryl Knuckle, Greg Rowe, Ellen Boehm, Bevan Spencer von Einem, Alan Barnes, Neil Muir, Peter Stogneff, Richard Kelvin, Omaima Nelson, Betty Freiberg, Kimberly Hricko, Steven Hricko, Hilma Marie Witte, Sky McDonough, Leanna Walker, Carol Carlson, Daniel Carlson, Gerard John Schaefer
