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
by Philip Eliot | Dec 14, 2025 | Cozy Mystery |
When Ellison Russell is nearly killed at a benefactors’ party, she brushes the incident aside as an unhappy accident. But when her house is fire-bombed, she’s shot at, and the person sitting next to her at a gala is poisoned, she must face facts. Someone wants her dead. But why? And can Ellison find the killer before he strikes again? Add in an estranged sister, a visiting aunt with a shocking secret, and a handsome detective staying in her guesthouse, and Ellison might need more than cream in her coffee.“This book is fun! F-U-N Fun!…A delightful pleasure to read. I didn’t want to put it down…Highly recommend.” – Mysteries, etc.
