by Philip Eliot | Mar 22, 2026 | Thriller & Suspense |
*Book 1 of the COMPLETED psychological thriller series THE ASSISTANT by Winter K. Willis.*A twisted psychological thriller about family, secrets, lies, and revenge. Perfect for readers who enjoy fast-paced, twist-filled domestic suspense with shocking reveals, and characters you can’t stop thinking about.When the body of a local woman is discovered by the lake, the small town of Aldercreek is thrown into chaos. This tight-knit community of successful families and well-kept secrets is suddenly confronted with a dark mystery. Just as the dust begins to settle, a newcomer arrives: Eden, an outsider with quiet intensity and a hidden agenda. She knows more than she lets on, and as she digs into the town’s history, old wounds and dark secrets begin to resurface.Beneath Aldercreek’s polished surface, Eden stirs suspicions, revealing a web of manipulation and mind games among its seemingly perfect residents. Long-buried family secrets and rivalries come to light, threatening to unravel the lives of those involved. Tension mounts as Eden’s search uncovers connections to the dead woman that no one wants exposed. Suspicion shifts from one familiar face to another, while Eden’s own motives remain a mystery, adding layers to an already suspenseful puzzle.In this gripping, edge-of-your-seat thriller, nothing—and no one—is as they seem. As Eden’s investigation digs deeper, the stakes grow higher, forcing the residents to confront the twisted truth hiding in plain sight. This page-turner is filled with dark secrets, mystery, and suspense, promising to keep readers hooked until the final reveal.
by Philip Eliot | Mar 22, 2026 | Thriller & Suspense |
This globe-spanning treasure-hunt adventure is filled with “action, suspense, and excitement . . . Pure escape” (San Francisco Chronicle). Al Colby should never have said yes. When asked to smuggle a package from Chile to Peru, he should have run in the other direction. But he needed money, and he wanted the adventure. Now a man is dead, and two beautiful women seem out to seduce Al or kill him—or maybe both. A handful of gunmen, however, definitely aren’t planning on seducing him first. And it all has something to do with that package, an ancient manuscript that reads like a treasure map . . . From the bestselling author of the classic To Catch a Thief—the basis for the Hitchcock film—this is an entertaining, fast-paced story of international intrigue and danger.
by Philip Eliot | Mar 22, 2026 | Cozy Mystery |
A dead body and a missing sapphire pendant? Lady Poppy Proudfoot is on the case!Scotland, 1924: When Lady Poppy Proudfoot is invited to her friend’s hotel on the Isle of Skye, she is looking forward to a holiday. But all thoughts of relaxing vanish when she discovers the body of a strangled woman in a church.The police believe the widow’s death was a robbery gone wrong, as a pendant was stolen from the scene. But Poppy is sure it’s murder. Ignoring the police’s warnings to keep her nose out, she enlists her friend Inspector MacKenzie, and her loyal Labrador, Major, to unpick the case.Poppy suspects one of the hotel’s guests knows more about the murder than they are willing to admit. Could it be Miss Buccleugh, the avid button collector? Or the travelling guru, who conveniently disappeared just after the murder? Or was it Mr Henderson, so desperate for money he was driven to murder?When Poppy sees the victim’s sapphire pendant on the neck of another guest, she is convinced the killer is targeting widows in the hotel, and luring them in with jewellery. But to prove her theory, she will have to offer herself up as bait. It’s risky, but her only way of catching the killer… Can Poppy con a con-man, and make it out alive? Or will she be the next wealthy widow on the killer’s list?An addictive and gripping whodunnit, this historical cozy crime novel is perfect for fans of the mysteries of Verity Bright, T.E. Kinsey, Helena Dixon and Catherine Coles.Readers love Murder on a Scottish Island:‘Beautiful… I was absolutely tearing through this amazing novel… Wonderful… I love how the mystery all came together at the end.’ (e)Book Nerd Reviews, ?????‘This cozy mystery was such a delight! With serious Agatha Christie vibes it felt like a warm cup of tea on a rainy day… This one kept me guessing until the end!’ diane.likes.to.read, ?????‘I love this series… Fantastic… Beautiful… Charming… I can wait for the next adventure!’ Book After Book, ?????‘So much fun!… Nail-biting… Kept me turning the pages way past my bedtime… A terrific sleuth, a gorgeous setting and plenty of twists and turns to keep readers guessing.’ Bookish Jottings‘What a joy… Pour a cup of tea, pull up your coziest blanket, and get ready to be whisked away to the Scottish Highlands.’ Bookscoffeebrews, ?????‘Loved… I felt as if I was on the Isle of Skye in the 1920s… Makes me want to curl up in a plush chair on a rainy Scottish day and get lost in the story.’ rachel.s.shelf, ?????‘The best kind of cozy mystery!… Charming… Poppy and her team had my heart from the first book!’ Goodreads reviewer, ?????‘I loved it. I would definitely check out more books in this series!’ shainbrit, ?????‘It’s always a pleasure to catch up with one of Lydia Travers’ books… I was immediately hooked.’ Curl up With a Cosy Crime Novel, ????‘Excellent… I didn’t want to stop reading.’ Goodreads reviewer, ????‘Loved it!… A very enjoyable read.’ Goodreads reviewer, ????‘I love a good cozy mystery series, and this one fits the bill!… Kept me grinning… Killers and kilts abound in this entertaining book!’ shelfaware_ia, ?????
by Philip Eliot | Mar 22, 2026 | Cozy Mystery |
“Scraps of Paper is a well-constructed mystery with just the right mix of good guys and bad guys, with a sprinkling of oddballs and misfits thrown in. Kathryn Meyer Griffin does a nice job of allowing the friendship of the book’s two main characters to develop as the story progresses. I would recommend this book to anyone who likes a good who-done-it, set in a picturesque environment with believable characters. This is the first book in a series the author calls ‘The Spookie Town Mysteries’.” 5 Stars Reviewed by Michael McManus for Readers’ Favorite May 17, 2013 (Second in the series: ALL THINGS SLIP AWAY) Snippet of NOVELSPOT Review for Scraps of Paper:”The premise behind this story intrigued me. Old houses have their own history-bad and good. What would you do if, while you were renovating an old house, you found an intriguing mystery, even if it was years old? If you had a chance of solving that mystery, would you? Or would you leave it buried in the past? Would you want someone digging in your past, your tragedies? If someone you loved just disappeared, what would you do?Kathryn Meyer Griffith’s Scraps of Paper is an engaging story of what happens when you go digging into the past and the possible consequences. It also has an underlying story about dealing with what life hands you and finding the strength to move on. Both Frank and Abby are strong characters they have had to deal with the loss of a loved one and to learn to deal with that loss. You find yourself drawn to them and to all the quirky people who live in the little town of Spookie. In the end you want to know what happened in the old house so many years earlier. I’ll be looking forward to more books about this quaint little town.” Reviewed By Theresa at NOVELSPOT © March 2006 (9 out of 10 rating)*****Abigail Sutton’s beloved husband walks out one night, doesn’t return, and two years later is found dead, a victim of an earlier crime. It’s made her sympathetic to the missing and their families.Starting her new life, Abigail moves to a small town and buys a fixer-upper house left empty when old Edna Summers died. Once it was also home to Edna’s younger sister, Emily, and her two children, Jenny and Christopher, who, people believe, drove away one night, thirty years ago, and just never came back.But in renovating the house Abigail finds scraps of paper hidden behind baseboards and tucked beneath the porch that hint the three could have been victims of foul play.Then she finds their graves hidden in the woods behind the house and with the help of the eccentric townspeople and ex-homicide detective, Frank Lester, she discovers the three were murdered. Then she and Frank try to uncover who killed them and why…but in the process awaken the ire of the murderer. ******This book is the first of a series. The second and third books, All Things Slip Away and Ghosts Beneath Us, where Abigail and Frank’s sleuthing adventures continue, are also for sale on Amazon.
by Philip Eliot | Mar 22, 2026 | Romantic Comedy |
What happens when a happy-go-lucky guy’s luck takes a leap off a pier?Answer: Six jillion weddings the same month I get dumped.At least I’m not alone.My best pal got the boot from her boyfriend, which is nuts.Erika’s funny and hot in that I-can-fix-your-transmission way.She’s too good for that guy.Way too good for pity parties from my meddling twin.Protecting us both means telling a little white lie.A fake relationship gives us dates for gobs of giddy, small-town weddings.Someone to laugh with over risqué buffets and only-one-bed fiascos.Someone who knows me better than anyone, which…okay, awkward.I’ve got baggage, you know?But fake dating Erika feels more fun than drag karaoke at my brewpub.We’re just friends—nothing sexy between us.Well, maybe once, but it’s part of the act, right?I’m suddenly not sure what’s real anymore.Because now that I know how perfect she feels in my arms,our whole plan starts to unravel.Then our exes throw us a curveball.Before we know it, our make-believe lovecareens on a collision course to genuine heartache.One click this fake dating, friends-to-lovers romantic comedy with two small-town best friends falling head over heels for real.
