by Philip Eliot | Dec 14, 2025 | Mystery |
GET *THREE* BRITISH COZY MYSTERIES SET BETWEEN THE WARS IN THIS SUPERB-VALUE BOX SET.From a three-time CWA Dagger shortlisted author.READERS LOVE THE BLACK AND DOD COZY MYSTERIES:????? ‘Quintessentially English. An excellent whodunnit which is full of twists and turns.’ Mary????? ‘Once started, you won’t want to put it down.’ Goldy Locks????? ‘Love these mysteries. Looking forward to seeing the next.’ Ejstancliffe‘The delightful interplay between sleuth and suspects makes this an all-around winner.’ Kirkus Reviews‘Unexpected twists, well-drawn period ambience . . . and a satisfyingly tricky plot.’ BooklistFans of Verity Bright, Dolores Gordon-Smith, Benedict Brown and Faith Martin will love these cozy mysteries.IN THIS THREE-BOOK BOX SET:BOOK 1: THE MAGIC CHAIR MURDER1929. The Robert Barnaby Literary Society’s annual conference does not go to plan. The key-note speaker doesn’t show up. Her battered body is found spreadeagled across railway tracks three days later. Amateur sleuths and society members Frances Black and Tom Dod suspect foul play. Could one of their fellow society members be a cold-blooded killer?BOOK 2: THE POISONED CHALICE MURDERTom gets a plea for help from his Aunt Hetty. Three of her fellow parishioners have been found dead in suspicious circumstances. The new vicar has upset many of the villagers with his non-traditional practices, but could that really be a motive for murder? Tom and his friend Fran head to the quiet village of Durley Dean to get to the bottom of the matter.BOOK 3: THE MISSING DIAMOND MURDERFran is called to Devon to investigate the strange death of wealthy widower Frederick Edgerton. It looks as though his wheelchair rolled off a cliff, but how did it get there? Frederick made his money in African gold mines, and his family’s suspicions are aroused when they discover his most precious possession, an exquisite diamond, is missing. Fran soon discovers the Edgerton family all have secrets to hide. Is one of them a ruthless killer?MEET THE SLEUTHSFRAN BLACK did the ‘expected thing’ by getting married. With no children and a husband who has abandoned her for another woman, she has disappointed her mother, who believes Fran has tarnished the family image. Fran is less concerned with appearances, but her friendship with Tom Dod, a fellow member of the Robert Barnaby Society, sets tongues wagging.TOM DOD is trapped in a loveless marriage with his brother’s widow. United by their shared love of poetry, he and Fran strike up a successful sleuthing partnership.GET ALL THREE OF THE ABOVE BOOKS IN THIS ADDICTIVE COZY MURDER MYSTERY SET. MEET YOUR NEW FAVOURITE AMATEUR SLEUTHS.
by Philip Eliot | Dec 14, 2025 | Crime Fiction |
On the run from a double-cross, Las Vegas private investigator Gypsy Moran shows up unexpectedly at his sister Rhonda’s house in Wink, Texas. She introduces Gypsy to one of her former students, 12-year-old Tatum McCallen, who is in need of Gypsy’s services. Tatum wants to hire Gypsy to investigate his father Ryce’s alleged suicide. His dad was a deputy with the Sheriff’s department and was found hanged in their backyard. Tatum believes his father was murdered after he went inquiring after the disappearance of several teenage girls, all undocumented immigrants. Against his better judgment, Gypsy agrees to snoop around to see what he can find. Between dealing with his now married high school sweetheart, a sexy reporter, and hostile police officers, Gypsy has his work cut out for him.Lynn Chandler Willis’ Wink of an Eye is a strong addition to a long list of The Private Eye Writers of America (PWA) Competition winners that includes Steve Hamilton and Michael Koryta.
by Philip Eliot | Dec 14, 2025 | Crime Fiction |
An Eccentric Aunt, A Hoarder’s Estate, & A Web of DeceitAttorney Sabre Brown’s latest case seems routine at first: four children left traumatized after their five-year-old brother is mysteriously smothered at home. But as she delves deeper, Sabre quickly realizes this is no ordinary day at the office. The case takes a dark turn, pulling her into a web of secrets and lies.Meanwhile, Sabre’s eccentric, hoarding Aunt dies suddenly, and Sabre finds herself drowning in a sea of garbage and greed. Sorting through her aunt’s chaotic estate becomes a nightmare, with grasping relatives vying for a piece of the inheritance. Amidst the clutter, Sabre uncovers shocking treasures, hidden fraud, and her aunt’s chilling suspicions that someone was out to kill her.With her PI boyfriend, JP, by her side, Sabre navigates a labyrinth of familial deceit, murder, and duty. As they unearth disturbing truths, Sabre must keep her wits about her to solve the child’s murder, safeguard his siblings, and fulfill her aunt’s peculiar final wishes.The Advocate’s Labyrinth is Book 12 of The Advocate Series. Join Sabre trapped in a maze of treachery, as she races against time to untangle the mysteries before they consume her.
by Philip Eliot | Dec 14, 2025 | Crime Fiction |
Iris is watching Bronze. Bronze is following Carolyn. Carolyn is sleeping with Billy. Now Billy is dead and a killer is coming for them all.Washington, DC, 1997:A city stumbling toward recovery after a decade of violence, drugs, AIDS, and exodus. Bronze Goldberg—a soft-boiled private detective in a hard-boiled world—scrapes out a living stalking the steps of cheating spouses while bearing the trauma of the past like an open wound. But his latest assignment, surveilling the indiscretions of a stunning femme fatale, has entangled him in the murder of an up-and-coming congressman and made him the target of an unstoppable assassin. Meanwhile, the spiraling chaos of Bronze’s dangerous adventures has attracted the obsessive attention of his landlord, Iris Margaryan, a brilliant romance novelist who may hold the missing piece in the puzzle of Bronze’s fatal past. Can Bronze survive long enough to reach the ultimate truth?A gripping noir mystery—both intensely provocative and darkly thrilling—Blood and Mascara descends into the depths of the human soul before exploding in an ending too shocking to ever forget.
by Philip Eliot | Dec 14, 2025 | Cozy Mystery |
All aboard the Orient Express! Love Agatha Christie and Dorothy L. Sayers? READ THIS GRIPPING MURDER MYSTERY! Don’t miss the BRAND NEW installment in Kelly Oliver’s brilliantly addictive Detection Club cozy mystery series!Paris, 1928: Agatha Christie and fellow writer Dorothy L Sayers board the Orient Express, bound for Constantinople. Christie in particular is looking forward to a break from recent dispiriting events in both her work and private life – the finalisation of her divorce from her philanderous husband Archie, and the miserly reception of her latest book.But before the duo can settle in to enjoy the luxuries of their first-class journey, their journey is derailed when a fellow guest drops dead during the dinner service. And as the last person to speak to the victim, Dorothy finds herself a prime suspect in his murder.As the train hurtles East, Sayers’ resourceful assistant Eliza and her friend Theo must navigate a maze of suspects. But with each passing mile, the stakes rise, and when another body is discovered, their search to find the killer before they reach their destination becomes increasingly complicated.Can Eliza and Theo stay one step ahead, crack the mystery and clear Dorothy’s name? Or will this be one journey too far for the amateur sleuths?Praise for Kelly Oliver:’Sharp, witty and full of surprises!’ Clara McKenna’A fast and fun-filled mystery that checks every box. If you’re new to the series, it stands on its own as an action-packed novel that’s leavened with the dry wit of its indomitable heroine. A 2024 must-read.’ Lori Robbins’A fun, mix of whodunnit and thriller!’ T. A. Williams’Fast-paced, tongue-in-cheek spy romp. Enjoy the ride!’ Frances Evesham’Will keep you turning the pages and laughing all the way!’ Dianne Freeman’Perfect for fans of Downton Abbey and Maisie Dobbs.’ BookTrib’A pure delight! A bold, original sleuth, a devilishly charming adversary and a plucky Pekingese.’ Mariah Fredericks’Tantalizing and riveting with a good dose of humor.’ The Los Angeles Post’Fiona reminds me so much of Miss Fisher. Humor, action, and intrigue.. thoroughly entertaining.’ Urban Book Reviews’A perfect blend of wit, fun, and intrigue.’ Debra Goldstein ? ‘Smart, sneaky, and full of surprises… A fun whodunit that will keep you turning the pages!’ Cathi Stoler’Rich with historical details, and perfectly laced with humor and high jinks. Brilliant!’ Margaret Mizushima’Lushly layered in period detail, this mystery delivers twists in a lighthearted tale of suspense and derring-do.’ Muddy Rose Reviews’A delightful English countryside mystery with two handsome suitors and twists and turns worthy of Agatha Christie herself!’ Amanda Flower
