by Philip Eliot | May 24, 2025 | Crime Fiction |
Morgan kneels beside the fluttering crime scene tape. Their hands clasped, the couple’s embrace looks loving and warm, but an icy chill grips the air. Their lips are blue, and blood is dripping on the floor. They have been silenced forever…When sweet-natured teaching assistant Rosie Waite, and her boyfriend Matt, are found dead in their quaint family home in the Lake District, Detective Morgan Brookes is horrified. Sleeping just two doors down, she heard no screams for help, no slamming doors, or alarms in the night. A twisted killer nailed the couple’s lips shut, and Morgan vows to keep watch over every innocent family in Rydal Falls until this monster is brought to justice.Climbing the narrow attic staircase as she searches every inch of the property, Morgan finds a mattress on the floor, empty food wrappers, and a letter that reads: if you’ve found this, you’re next to die. Fear washes over Morgan’s team; the killer was watching his victims, and now her life is at risk.Ignoring pleas that she take a step back, Morgan throws herself harder at the case discovering that the nails used to bind the victims’ lips were pierced with expert equipment. And Matt had been asking questions at a local tattoo parlour. Everyone thought he and Rosie were a quiet, kind-hearted couple, but was Matt hiding a dangerous secret? Did he betray the woman he loved?It’s the break Morgan desperately needs, until one of her closest friends is attacked. His lifeless body abandoned, crimson with blood, and Morgan believes the chilling crime scene is linked to Matt and Rosie. The killer has been watching from the shadows again. Morgan’s used to putting her life on the line to protect the innocent, but what must she sacrifice to save the people she loves most? And how many precious lives will be lost before she can stop this killer?A must-read and an unstoppable thrill-ride. Fans of Lisa Regan, Melinda Leigh and Rachel McLean will be blown away by the heart-racing tension in this absolutely unputdownable crime thriller.What readers are saying about Their Dying Embrace:‘I absolutely devoured the book in 1 day as I couldn’t put it down!… Had twists I didn’t see coming that blew my mind! What a fantastic thriller!… You won’t be able to stop reading it… Incredible.’ Goodreads reviewer, ?????‘Wow!!! Literally amazing!!… This blew my mind. I couldn’t put it down… Gripped me from the first page.’ Goodreads reviewer, ?????‘I just wanted to take a peek at the story and now, hours later I read the last page… Literally unputdownable… Incredible.’ Goodreads reviewer, ?????‘Just wow!… Sucked me in and I was on a rollercoaster that I couldn’t get off of until I finished the book. Well deserving of five stars!’ Goodreads reviewer, ?????‘Had me absolutely gripped from start to finish… Had me gasping and getting up to make a cup of tea to calm myself down… Then coming in with the PLOT TWIST.’ Goodreads reviewer, ?????‘I devoured this book in one sitting… Full of twists and turns, packed to the rafters with tension and suspense and a twist I never saw coming. Fantastic.’ Goodreads reviewer, ?????
by Philip Eliot | May 24, 2025 | Action & Adventure |
“Alex King is unstoppable, a force to be reckoned with…” Stephen Leather – Sunday Telegraph bestselling author*From the editor: New to Alex King? Don’t worry, this prequel novel is a great place to start.Timeline: Twenty years ago. A delegation of OPEC executives and intelligence operatives working deep undercover are taken hostage in Angola and moved across the border into the Congo. The region is recovering from thirty years of civil and tribal war and international oil contracts are up for grabs, but only if the area can be deemed stable. The standoff must be ended quickly but the newly appointed Angolan government will not grant Britain permission to deploy the SAS and has charged the woefully under-skilled defence force with rescuing the hostages.Alex King has much to prove. His first mission to halt a coup by a splinter cell of the IRA and London criminals was deemed a failure and his mentor Peter Stewart is having second thoughts about training him for the field. The brief is simple: Avoid an international incident and bring home the hostages. The reality is altogether more deadly. A small force of mercenaries led by Stewart and King must cross into the Congo and take on the Southside Boys – a gang of tribal rebels and boy soldiers, high on drugs and violence, who have made kidnapping, rape and murder their way of life.
by Philip Eliot | May 24, 2025 | Crime Fiction |
‘Suspenseful, exciting, atmospheric rural crime; a riveting debut.’ – Michaela Lobb, Sisters in Crime AustraliaWhat will they risk for answers?Picturesque Daylesford has a darker side. Melbourne writer Georgie Harvey heads to the mineral springs region in central Victoria to look for a missing farmer, and soon links the woman’s disappearance with the unsolved mystery surrounding her husband.Meanwhile, maverick police officer and solo dad John Franklin is working a case that’s a step up from Daylesford’s usual soft crime: a stalker targeting single mothers.Georgie’s investigation stirs up long-buried secrets, and attracts enemies. When she reports the missing person to local cops, sparks fly between her and Franklin.Has he dismissed the writer too quickly? And what will the truth cost?‘Worthy debut.’ – Herald-Sun‘The police aspect of this novel has depth and believability…this debut is a cracker.’ – J.M. Peace, serving QLD police officer and author of award-winning A Time to Run
by Philip Eliot | May 24, 2025 | Crime Fiction |
“A dynamic story line that grips from the first chapter and doesn’t let go.”–Midwest Book Review, Diane Donovan (regarding Once Gone)“A masterpiece of thriller and mystery! The author did a magnificent job developing characters with a psychological side that is so well described that we feel inside their minds, follow their fears and cheer for their success. The plot is very intelligent and will keep you entertained throughout the book. Full of twists, this book will keep you awake until the turn of the last page.”–Books and Movie Reviews, Roberto Mattos (re Once Gone)Women are turning up dead in the rural outskirts of Virginia, killed in grotesque ways, and when the FBI is called in, they are stumped. A serial killer is out there, his frequency increasing, and they know there is only one agent good enough to crack this case: Special Agent Riley Paige.Riley is on paid leave herself, recovering from her encounter with her last serial killer, and, fragile as she is, the FBI is reluctant to tap her brilliant mind. Yet Riley, needing to battle her own demons, comes on board, and her hunt leads her through the disturbing subculture of doll collectors, into the homes of broken families, and into the darkest canals of the killer’s mind. As Riley peels back the layers, she realizes she is up against a killer more twisted than she could have imagined. In a frantic race against time, she finds herself pushed to her limit, her job on the line, her own family in danger, and her fragile psyche collapsing.Yet once Riley Paige takes on a case, she will not quit. It obsesses her, leading her to the darkest corners of her own mind, blurring the lines between hunter and hunted. After a series of unexpected twists, her instincts lead her to a shocking climax that even Riley could not have imagined.A dark psychological thriller with heart-pounding suspense, ONCE GONE marks the debut of a riveting new series—and a beloved new character—that will leave you turning pages late into the night.Books #2-#17 are also available!“This GRIPPING THRILLER is indeed a MYSTERY you will not soon forget. I RECOMMEND!”–Amazon reviewer?????“I read this book in one sitting. It was like watching an excellent movie but much better. The writing was crisp and dramatic…I am very much looking forward to the next part in this series. I highly recommend this book to anyone who enjoys mysteries, thrillers, horror and drama.”–Amazon reviewer?????“Heart pounding… Every page of this book will make your heart beat a little faster and have you making sure your doors are locked.”–Amazon reviewer?????“Try this series–you won’t be disappointed!!…I was instantly hooked. I loved the lead character, her strengths and weaknesses and her tenacity. I spent the next few days reading the series…I recommend this series.”–Amazon reviewer?????“This was a nail biting book! This book was so intense, I couldn’t put it down. I couldn’t go to bed. I want to start the second book, but I really need the sleep!”–Amazon reviewer?????“Tense! Excellent!…It has a good storyline, great characters, high emotion, and great writing…I read it straight through! It was that good. A 5 star read, treat yourself and see if you don’t agree.”–Amazon reviewer?????
by Philip Eliot | May 24, 2025 | Horror & Paranormal |
You’re invited to this magical world full of supernatural neighbors. Meet the quirkiest found family set against a nostalgic 1990s backdrop in Bewitcher’s Beach. This cozy series has romance, magic, and mystery!Despite the rumors, I’m definitely not a witch, my VHS tapes are not cursed, and renting one absolutely will not hurt anyone. Unless they forget to return it on time – late fees are killer. Kidding!As a werewolf, I can smell everyone’s emotions. Guilt stinks like rotten fish, happiness is citrusy, and buttery popcorn…well, that’s just my snack. But it’s all too overwhelming. To make matters worse, a visitor ends up dead in front of my video rental shop and rumors spread fast. Gossiping ghosts and busybody vampires claim my movies magically murdered him. Now I have to sniff out the killer to prove my VHS tapes aren’t cursed before my shop goes out of business.At least working with the sheriff isn’t so bad. The gargoyle cop is stoic, protective, and kind of hot. Plus, I can’t smell a single one of the his emotions…until I break the law.Box Set includes:Magic, Movies, and MurderSummoning, Skating, and SkullsApparitions, Aerobics, and ArsonEach book comes with recipes!THE SERIES CONTINUES – OUT NOW: Book 4 – Banshees, Boomboxes, and BonesPRE ORDER: Book 5 – Vampires, VCRS, and ViolencePRE ORDER: Book 6 – Witches, Walkie Talkies, and WarningsPraise for Bewitcher’s Beach -“I loved how cozy and sweet this mystery was. The nostalgia of video stores and roller rinks was perfect I felt like I was there.”
