by Philip Eliot | Jun 6, 2025 | Crime Fiction |
A deadly house fire leads a cynical Newark reporter to a disturbing mystery in this sequel to the Shamus and Nero Award–winning Faces of the Gone.“Enjoyable. . . . Once again, Parks, a former Washington Post reporter, deftly brings the personalities and dynamics of a modern-day city newsroom to life.” —Publishers WeeklyCarter Ross, investigative reporter for the Newark Eagle-Examiner, is reporting on the latest tragedy to befall Newark, New Jersey, a fast-moving house fire that kills two boys. With the help of the paper’s newest intern, a bubbly blonde known as “Sweet Thang,” Carter finds the victims’ mother, Akilah Harris, who spins a tale of woe about a mortgage rate reset that forced her to work two jobs and leave her boys home alone. Carter turns the story into a front page feature, but soon discovers Akilah isn’t what she seems. When Newark councilman Windy Byers is reported missing, Carter must plunge into the murky world of urban house flipping and Jersey-style political corruption, aided by his usual mix of humor and street smarts.“The novel reads like a bit of investigative journalism: told in reporter’s prose, with dollops of humor, suspense, and violence. Like his creator, Ross is aware of the pain in the things he writes about. He’s also aware that that makes for darned good reporting.” —Booklist
by Philip Eliot | Jun 6, 2025 | Action & Adventure |
NOW A MAJOR MOTION PICTURE STARRING NINA DOBREV AND AARON ECKHART“Terrific pace, surprises galore….Move over Jack Reacher, here comes The Bricklayer.” —James PattersonSomeone will kill and kill again if it means he can fool the FBI . . .Ex-FBI agent Steve Vail is more than happy to leave the Bureau behind, but they aren’t through with him yet. A group called the Rubaco Pentad is holding the FBI up for buckets of cash, with an escalating body count as leverage. The Feds are stumped. Some signs point to a corrupt agent while others lead to completely dead ends.Vail has built a reputation for being able to find anybody anywhere. Now, with no official ties, he’s the perfect choice for this under-the-radar investigation. But as Vail well knows, going after people who use killing as a bargaining chip is asking for the worst kind of trouble.The Bricklayer is a gripping debut of an iconic new hero, and is brought to us with the startling authenticity only a real insider can provide. Noah Boyd has created a mind-twisting maze of clues inside a nonstop thrill ride that is guaranteed to keep readers on edge until the final page.”Non-stop action and non-stop authenticity make this a real winner.” —Lee ChildDon’t miss Steve Vail’s next pulse-pounding thriller from Noah Boyd: Agent X, available now!
by Philip Eliot | Jun 6, 2025 | Crime Fiction |
A complex and expertly crafted thriller.’ Reader review ?????’Breathtakingly brilliant’ Reader review ?????TWO DEATHSTommy and Markie Jones are discovered dead at the side of a road in Scotland.TWO RIVAL GANGSDetectives Jazzy Solanki and Annie McQueen are on the scene where the bodies are identified as the nephews of Loanie Gibbs, head of a notable Edinburgh gang.The turf war between the gangs of Glasgow and Edinburgh has existed for years, but these murders signal an escalation in violence.ONE UNFORGIVABLE BETRAYALAs the investigation unfolds, there’s suspicion about a leak within the police force, and to her dismay Jazzy is asked to keep a watchful eye on someone close to her. With distrust on all sides, can the pair uncover the truth before the body count mounts even more?’A violent and dark addition to the series.’ The Sun Don’t miss the next instalment in the Solanki and McQueen Crime Series, perfect for fans of Stuart MacBride, Val McDermid and Marion Todd.Praise for Liz Mistry:’Page-turning and chilling’ The Sun’Riveting’ The Post’The story was full of twists and was intense and immersive. A fantastic start to an intriguing new series’ Angela Marsons‘A harrowing and suspenseful page turner that perfectly encapsulates “Northern Noir”. This is how a police procedural is done’ Nadine Matheson’Packed with humour and grit, The Revenge Pact is a fantastic thriller told at a breakneck pace. Liz Mistry is fast becoming one of my favourite authors, and the Jazz Queens might just be my favourite new detective duo’ Tom Mead‘Northern Noir doesn’t get much better than this! Gripping from start to finish, this is a superb story.’ Reader Review ?????‘Wow, wow, wow Liz Mistry certainly knows how to engage and entertain her readers through her writing. I absolutely loved this book and devoured it in less than two days…’ Reader Review ?????‘Liz Mistry has done it again. This latest book in her series has it all, mystery, suspense, and thriller. Captivating from the start.’ Reader Review ?????‘This was a perfect police procedural book, with everything going for it… The storyline was exciting from the start and the characterisation spot on.’ Reader Review ?????
by Philip Eliot | Jun 6, 2025 | Historical Romance |
Does the past hold the key to her future?Returning to work after a terrible personal tragedy, location scout Neve Ashley visits historic Everly Manor. Touring the elegant Tudor mansion, she’s delighted by the vivid tapestries and intricately carved features, and is intrigued by the local legend of Lord Hugo Everly, who vanished without a trace over three hundred years ago. Neve thinks nothing more of the story until, exploring the ancient church crypt, she discovers a mysterious passageway. Stone steps climb up to a heavy wooden door. Hesitantly, she pushes it open…Suddenly, Neve is in 1685 and directly in the path of Hugo’s galloping horse. But unable to explain how she has arrived here, Neve is seized as a spy by an angry and terrifying Hugo. She is taken away from the passage, and her only hope of returning home…Trapped, and separated from all she knows, Neve needs to figure out an escape. It’s clear Hugo doesn’t trust her, but as they travel together across the English countryside, Neve starts to understand the plot he’s caught up in, and a powerful bond grows between them. When Hugo’s enemies strike, Neve makes a desperate choice to save Hugo’s life, but revealing her secret might risk more than her heart is willing to give…Be transported to a world of danger and passion in this unforgettable, gripping and addictive timeslip novel. Perfect for fans of Diana Gabaldon, Paula Brackston and Susanna Kearsley.Readers love The Passage:“One of the best novels I’ve ever read. I entered into a world of wonderful characters… Joy!” Reader review, ?????“I just finished the first book in this new series, and I love it. I’m actually on the 2nd book… I had a hard time putting the book down… Sensational. I’m addicted.” Reader review, ?????“One of the very best books I have read since the Outlander series!” Reader review, ?????“I just loved this book… It was hard to put this book down and it kept my interest and what a page turner.” Reader review, ?????“Finished this book in less than 6 hours. The writing is just what I was looking for… The storyline was brilliant and the characters well fleshed out… I’m onto book 2!” Reader review, ?????“I absolutely loved this story. I love time travel series and fell in love with this plot and the characters. Can’t wait to see what is in store for everyone. Highly recommended.” Reader review, ?????
by Philip Eliot | Jun 6, 2025 | Cozy Mystery |
A mind-reader, a mob-boss, and a hit-man. What could go wrong? More fun than you can imagine!”One of the best and rarest gems of the indie book market.”~ Matthew LeDrewStopping at the grocery store for carrots shouldn’t be dangerous, but for Shelby Nichols, it changes her life forever. During a bank robbery, she is caught in the cross-fire and grazed by a bullet to the head, leaving her with the ability to read minds.Not only is she hearing what everyone thinks about her, but the gunman who shot her is out to silence her forever. In her fight to stay alive she is saved from certain death by a handsome hit-man with ties to organized crime.This pulls Shelby even deeper into danger, where knowing someone’s thoughts can not only hurt her feelings, but get her killed.USA TODAY and Wall Street Journal Bestselling author Colleen Helme offers a clever mix of mystery, laugh-out-loud humor, and page-turning adventure in the highly acclaimed Shelby Nichols Adventure Series.****Carrots: A Shelby Nichols Adventure is in the same shelf as Stephanie Plum and Betsy Taylor in terms of comedy and hilarity. I love chic-lit plied with mystery and Colleen Helme did not disappoint! Loved it! ~Braine – Talk Supe: A Pop Fiction Book BlogI would recommend this book to people who enjoy a nice, light mystery with hilarious drama. I can’t wait to read more from this author. ~Sizzle & Swoon Books I adored this book. Colleen Helme knows how to combine humor, mystery, and wit, and serve it up on silver platter! ~ After Dark RendezvousPerfect for fans of Dawn Merriman, Amanda M Lee, Wendy Wang, and Lily Harper Hart
