by Philip Eliot | Jun 24, 2026 | Crime Fiction |
They came to Dumont for a week off. They found a body instead – and a town convinced they’re the killers.Detectives Daniels and Remalla have walked into a nightmare. A body on the Black River. A cold case decades old – a murdered woman whose ghost still walks the bank, whose killer was never caught. And now a second victim, behind Daniels’ cabin, same spot as the first. The sheriff is watching. The town is watching. And someone is willing to kill again to make sure the past stays buried.Daniels has a personal reason to find the truth: his late grandfather knew something about this town. He never talked. Now he can’t.To crack the case, the detectives will have to navigate a web of small-town lies, a cast of suspects with everything to hide, and something stranger – paranormal activity that can’t be explained and won’t be ignored. The dead aren’t staying quiet. And when the killer finally comes for them, they’ll need every skill they have – including help from the other side.Detective duo. Cold case. Paranormal investigation. Small-town secrets. For fans of John Connolly’s Charlie Parker series, the Agent Pendergast books, and Odd Thomas – grounded crime meets genuine ghost story.From Amazon reviews…”Characters are believable, and I completely enjoy the touch of the paranormal that is woven into each of the stories I have read so far. No overkill on the violence, or romance.””The murder-mystery plot was solid, with the added bonus of legit paranormal ghost activity.””Riveting, spooky, drama and hilarity all at the same time! Couldn’t put it down.””This was such a refreshing change from the usual crime book. Great characters and an ending that will make you want to read more from this author.”Follow J.T. Bishop on her Amazon page to be notified of new releases.
by Philip Eliot | Jun 24, 2026 | Children & Middle Grade |
?????- I Love You So is a heartfelt story that centers on love and family bonds. It’s an excellent addition to a child’s library to read time and again as they grow.-Carol Thompson for Readers’ Favorite Childhood passes in the blink of an eye, but the love that surrounds it lasts forever.I Love You So is a gentle, poetic story that follows a child from the very first moments of life through the many small, meaningful milestones that make up growing up.Told in warm, flowing verse, the book lingers on everyday moments—first steps, scraped knees, bedtime talks, school days, and dreams still forming. It captures the way time passes quickly, how childhood unfolds in flashes both ordinary and extraordinary, and how a parent’s love remains steady through it all.This is a story meant to be read slowly, held close, and returned to again and again. It speaks to babies being rocked to sleep, children finding their way, and the quiet reassurance that no matter how much the world changes, love stays the same.Perfect for baby showers, birthdays, graduations, and life’s many milestones, I Love You So is a timeless keepsake for families—a book to celebrate beginnings, honor growing up, and remind every child that wherever life leads, they are deeply and forever loved.
by Philip Eliot | Jun 24, 2026 | Cozy Mystery |
Kate’s new case forces her to wonder: Who in her hometown will stop at nothing to get what they want?The peace of an early summer morning in Eagle River is shattered by shocking news: A house on a quiet side street was burglarized the night before, and a beloved resident was injured during the home invasion.In an unusual move, the police chief recruits the mail carriers to look for leads in the case. Kate was already on it, of course, even though the circumstances could put her now-steady relationship on the rocks. After a route through the neighborhood nets more questions than answers, she suspects nothing is what it seems.When the case veers wildly off course, Kate must dig deep to discover who is behind the betrayal … and deliver justice for an elderly victim before it’s too late. Don’t miss the next installment in this cozy mystery series filled with seasonal settings, supportive friends, and lots of small-town suspense! Look for book 6 in fall 2026.The “Mailbox Mysteries” series is your next cozy read if you love:Mystery served with a sprinkle of humor (and history)A web of gossip-fueled secrets to unravelHeartwarming moments and small-town charmQuirky characters of all ages who feel like old friendsAdorable animals … even if they are too lazy to solve crimes
by Philip Eliot | Jun 24, 2026 | Science Fiction |
On planet Turaset, droughts ravage farmlands, cyclones rip through coastal cities, and with every barrel of oil the combustion industry pumps from the ground, the climate worsens. Alphonse has just refused a council seat because taking it means serving that rapacious industry. He leaves the city to seek solace in the wilderness, and there, a power to live the past awakens within him. Alphonse walks the steps of his distant ancestors on long-dead Earth, soon growing plagued with memories of its collapse, and he’s left with a troubling certainty: he must infiltrate the combustion industry to secure proof of its treachery, or Turaset will be next to fall.Alphonse finds an ally in Myrta, a farmgirl who sees air, every molecule in every pulse of breath or blast of exhaust. With her talent, she can evade the patrols on the industry’s grounds. Together, Alphonse and Myrta can prove the industry lies about emissions. They can convince the councils to shut down fossil fuel use permanently.But people in the industry have grown wise to Myrta’s power—and now she’s marked for death.About the author:P. L. Tavormina is a North American middle-aged mammal living during Earth’s Anthropocene. Dr. Tavormina has identified human disease genes at the University of California and catalogued ecological changes in the wake of petroleum disasters at Caltech. Now, she’s writing fiction to make climate science more broadly accessible. Additional short stories from the world of Turaset are freely available at pltavormina.com.
by Philip Eliot | Jun 24, 2026 | Romantic Suspense |
In a world where loyalty is bought, lives are expendable, and love is the ultimate vulnerability, some truths are worth dying for—and some are worth killing to protect.Three years after her fiancé’s murder, Harper Vale is still chasing the truth—and punishing herself for wanting out of a love that ended too violently, too soon. Once a fearless investigative journalist, she’s now hiding behind a bar, until one reckless decision pulls her back into the gilded world that almost destroyed her life.A single stolen flash drive.A warning buried in code.And someone powerful who wants her silenced.Cole Maddox knows what it means to be marked for death. A former special ops soldier disgraced for refusing to follow illegal orders, he’s been hunting the shadow network that ruined him—ex-military contractors, corrupt politicians, and men who erase their mistakes with bullets. When his investigation collides with Harper’s, he sees her first as a liability…then as a target.And then as something far more dangerous.As assassins close in and secrets unravel, Harper discovers that the man she loved may not have been who she thought. Is the truth behind his death is tied to a covert operation known as Project VIGILANT?Forced into an uneasy alliance, Harper and Cole navigate betrayal, buried guilt, and a magnetic attraction neither can afford.Because trusting each other could get them killed. But walking away will cost them everything.This is Book 1 of the dark, high-stakes romantic suspense series, Love’s Labyrinth.Love’s Labyrinth Series:Book 1 –Love’s Last StandBook 2 –Love’s Tangled WebBook 3 –Love’s Fiery Trial
