by Philip Eliot | May 27, 2025 | Crime Fiction |
A shadow walks the streets at night. Stalking couples in their cars. Flashlight in one hand. Gun in the other. Killing people is so much fun.When multiple murders terrorize a small town college campus, FBI profiler Violet Darger heads to rural Michigan to investigate. As soon as she arrives, a grim history begins to emerge.The crimes have progressed steadily over a period of 18 months.Indecent exposure to stalking.Stalking to rape.Rape to murder.The UNSUB’s emphasis on power and control rapidly verges toward full blown sadism. He grows ever bolder, ever more vicious.What could be more dangerous than a killer aroused by expressions of rage? Increasing brutality. Overkill.Understanding his psychological motivations will guide the efforts to stop him.Darger digs into the history. Tries to figure out how the perpetrator advanced unchecked to graver and graver trangressions.What she finds buried in the police records unsettles her as much as the murders themselves.While a faceless killer terrorizes the campus, the school administrators remain focused on burying the story.The revelation creates another complication: The students feel disenfranchised. Angry.Prostesters gather on lawns. Ignore the citywide curfew. An uprising brewing all over campus.Darger must navigate an uncooperative administration, a powder keg of a campus, and a killer as savage and dangerous as any she’s ever faced.When it all boils over, chaos descends on the townspeople. And the killer walks among them.The novels in the Violet Darger series can be read as stand-alones. Scroll up and grab Couple Killer now.Praise for the Violet Darger series:”The Violet Darger books are honestly the best detective novels I’ve ever read.” — Devin”Wow, just wow! If you like scare-you-half-to-death mystery books this is the one for you. It starts with a bang and just doesn’t stop.” — Ada Lavin”Un-put-downable! I cannot wait for this series to grow. If you love Sandford, Slaughter, Kava, Stelljes and Deaver, you’ll LOVE Vargus & McBain!” — Melody M”Vargus and McBain have, in Violet Darger, created a character that absolutely stands up with some of the greats — Phillip Marlowe, Dave Robicheaux, Elvis Cole, Charlie Parker, August Dupin, Jack Reacher, Harry Bosch, etc.” — Lucinda E. Snyder”If you liked Silence of the Lambs, you’ll love Dead End Girl… At the same time, there’s so much attention to detail and organic storytelling that this could easily compete with any of Stephen King’s longer works. I found myself completely invested in every character, from the authorities to the killer to the victims themselves.” — eden Hudson”This book reminds me of some of my favorite books in the crime thriller genre – Dark Places by Gillian Flynn, The Collector by John Fowles, the Mr. Mercedes trilogy by Stephen King, and of course Silence of the Lambs. It’s not a glimpse…it’s a good long look inside the mind of a killer. It’s fast paced, it’s scary, and it’s satisfying.” — Rain”I devour each installment in this series the instant it is available.” — Shelley R. Klouzal
by Philip Eliot | May 27, 2025 | Crime Fiction |
THE 12 MILLION COPY BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF THE LEWIS TRILOGY, THE ENZO FILES AND THE CHINA THRILLERSAWARD WINNING AUTHOR OF THE CWA DAGGER IN THE LIBRARY 2021A stunning standalone thriller from Peter May, alternating between the glamorous fashion world of Paris and the rugged beauty of the Isle of Harris.WHATEVER HAPPENSNiamh and Ruairidh Macfarlane co-own the Hebridean company Ranish Tweed. On a business trip to Paris to promote their luxury brand, Niamh learns of Ruairidh’s affair, and then looks on as he and his lover are killed by a car bomb. She returns home to Lewis, bereft.I’LL ALWAYS BE THERE FOR YOUNiamh begins to look back on her life with Ruairidh, desperate to identify anyone who may have held a grudge against him. The French police, meanwhile, have ruled out terrorism, and ruled in murder – and sent Detective Sylvie Braque to shadow their prime suspect: Niamh.I’LL KEEP YOU SAFE, NO MATTER WHATAs one woman works back through her memories, and the other moves forward with her investigation, the two draw ever closer to a deadly enemy with their own, murderous, designs.’Peter May is one of the most accomplished novelists writing today.’ Undiscovered Scotland’No one can create a more eloquently written suspense novel than Peter May.’ New York Journal of Books
by Philip Eliot | May 27, 2025 | Mystery |
A traveling peddler searches for two missing brothers in medieval England in this colorful historical mystery.“Roger the Chapman, an itinerant peddler of uncommon insight and intelligence, returns to solve another spine-tingling medieval mystery cloaked in greed, treachery, and suspense. . . . An evocative and authentically detailed historical whodunit.” —BooklistRoger the traveling chapman should be on his way home to medieval Bristol after a nice summer’s peddling. But a request from his duke to escort a bride en route to her betrothed takes him toward Wells, where the groom and his brother have vanished.Roger links the disappearances to the discovery of ancient scrolls written in a strange language. But as he deciphers the archaic tongue, he concludes that a still-greater mystery lies at the heart of the brothers’ disappearance, in The Brothers of Glastonbury by Kate Sedley.“Those who have enjoyed the sleuthing of Sedley’s 15th-century peddler Roger the Chapman know what a feast of storytelling, historical detail and clever crime solving awaits. Those who haven’t should give the series a try. . . . Using local legends and myths as a foundation, Sedley portrays late medieval England with remarkable clarity and vividness.” —Publishers Weekly
by Philip Eliot | May 27, 2025 | Cozy Mystery |
Everything is not harmonious in the village of Harmony!Nestled along the scenic banks of the Wisconsin River and reaching into the picturesque, wooded hills and bluffs, the charming community of Harmony seems like the perfect place for peace and tranquility. But beneath its serene exterior lies a hotbed of secrets, scandals, and suspense. Dive into the Parker Photography Cozy Mystery Series by Suzanne Bolden and be whisked away on a delightful, cozy mystery escape with every book in this captivating box set.#1 Captured on CameraWhen baby boomer Jackie Parker arrives in Harmony to help her Aunt Ruth photograph the wedding of matriarch Eleanor Harmony, she expects a joyful celebration. But the festivities are abruptly halted when the groom’s body is found at the scene of a mysterious car accident. As the community reels from the tragedy, Jackie’s natural curiosity leads her to team up with the police investigation, unraveling a shocking truth that shakes the village to its core.#2 Murder in a Dark GloomThe Harmony Historical Society Gala is the event of the season, with champagne flowing and high spirits all around. However, tension spikes when local realtor Kim Walters and Luella Hagge, the head of Building and Zoning, clash publicly over project delays. The night takes a deadly turn when the lights go out, and a woman in a stunning red dress is found murdered. In a town where appearances are everything, Jackie must sift through layers of deceit to expose the killer lurking in their midst.#3 Focus on Fraud The promise of a new resort complex brings hope and excitement to Harmony, but the project is thrown into chaos when the construction foreman is found dead. Rumors of fraudulent dealings, disgruntled protestors, and a dangerous love triangle begin to circulate, casting a dark shadow over the project. As another body turns up, the whispers of a jinx grow louder. Determined to support a friend caught in the turmoil, Jackie dives deep into the mystery, determined to unmask the culprits and restore harmony to the hills.Join Jackie Parker in uncovering the secrets, solving the mysteries, and bringing justice to the quaint village of Harmony. This box set is perfect for fans of cozy mysteries, featuring engaging plots, charming characters, and an enchanting small-town setting that will keep you guessing until the very end!Reader reviews of Parker Photography mysteries!?????????? “Almost like Agatha Christy, the “who’s guilty” keeps changing up to the very last. Great descriptions of the areas make the reader really see the beautiful land and buildings. The characters are developed and their interplay is perfect.”?????????? “I hope it goes on forever…great murder mystery with some romance thrown in. I love that they are on Kindle Unlimited so I can easily move from one to another.”?????????? “I really enjoyed this book, very refreshing wonderful line, and a surprise ending of course made it more fun. I can’t wait to read the next book.”?????????? “Ms. Bolden has written another wonderful complex cozy mystery that kept me on my toes as I read. I enjoy having a mature female sleuth who is smart, capable, and works with the local police to uncover the truth. With a few deft twists, a couple of red herrings, that I followed until I realized that those clues just didn’t fit and characters that I like and find relatable, my attention was captured by the story from the first page until I reached the end.”
by Philip Eliot | May 27, 2025 | Historical Romance |
A spellbinding historical page-turner from bestselling author Jenni Keer! Perfect for fans of Frances Quinn, Eve Chase and Lucinda Riley What if another world existed… where the Titanic had never sunk?When the ill-fated maiden voyage of the Titanic leaves Olivia Davenport orphaned, she’s sent to live with her guardians, the Fairchilds, in their huge Jacobean mansion. But the Fairchilds have more to worry about than a grieving young girl – with war in Europe imminent and four sons to protect.Olivia feels alone and friendless. Until she hears a voice from behind the wall in her tower bedroom. A voice from a man called Seth. Convinced he’s merely a product of her grieving imagination, it’s not until after the heartbreak of war that Olivia discovers that he exists in an overlapping world, just a shudder in time away from her own. A world where the Titanic never sank… Where everything since has been just slightly… different.All Olivia wants is to find a way into his reality. And not just to see the faces of her beloved parents once again. But also to meet Seth. Who might just be the love of her life…A totally unforgettable romantic historical novel, perfect for reading groups and fans of Titanic and Outlander, from the bestselling author of No. 23, Burlington Square.Readers love Jenni Keer:‘To sum this book up in one word… Absobloodymazing!!!… I am in love with the way [the author] writes historical fiction, timeslips, mysteries and romance all in one book. She really is clever, the way she hides her clues throughout the book and gives her readers so many ‘aha’ moments throughout. The sheer amount of twists leaves you feeling seasick in the best possible way.’ ????? Reader Review‘A fantastic read!… The puzzle, once solved, is staggering… I’d recommend this to anyone who loves historical fiction with a mystery and a dash of the unexplainable thrown in. Brilliant imagination!!!’ ????? Reader Review‘Wow! I loved this! It’s such a clever book, beautifully written with such wonderful detail and amazing characters. I give this a very rare 10 out of 10 and will be adding Jenni Keer to my list of authors I must read everything they ever write. Superb!’ ????? Reader Review‘Wow!!… It’s like no other book that I have read, it’s unique and clever and I enjoyed every single page!’ ????? Reader Review‘Creative, unusual and brilliant! This book is nothing like anything else I’ve read and I loved it!… Wonderful!’ ????? Reader Review‘I was hooked from the first page… It seemed to get into my head and when I wasn’t reading it, I was thinking about it. Highly recommend.’ ????? Reader Review‘I cannot tell you have much I loved this book. I was totally captivated… I devoured it in a day.’ ????? Reader Review‘I couldn’t let this one go… These characters are all so superbly drawn. They feel real, like they might jump out of the pages of the book and wrap their arms around you… Quite simply, had me enthralled.’ ????? Reader Review
