by Philip Eliot | May 20, 2026 | Thriller & Suspense |
From an Amazon #1 Bestselling Crime Fiction Series! ?????Over 189,000 copies of the DCI Walker series sold worldwide.Over 7,700 reader ratings averaging 4.3–4.4 out of 5. Three gripping investigations — where the stakes rise, the cases darken, and the truth becomes harder to uncover.Walker has faced killers before. But these cases push him further than ever.Each investigation cuts deeper — exposing secrets, testing loyalties, and forcing impossible decisions.Tense, atmospheric, and relentlessly compelling — these are the cases that change everything.? Three full-length novels in one collection? Over 1,200 pages of dark, immersive crime fiction? The perfect continuation of the bestselling DCI Walker seriesThe deeper you go, the harder it is to stop.————————————————————-Book 4: THE DUNESA body buried in the sand.A pattern no one wants to see.A killer who isn’t finished yet.When a young woman’s body is discovered in the dunes of Lytham St Annes, Walker is handed a case already under intense scrutiny.But when more victims are uncovered, it becomes clear the past isn’t buried — and neither is the truth.With pressure mounting, Walker takes a dangerous gamble that risks everything.It’s not a holiday if you don’t come home.“Well-paced, imaginative, and utterly disturbing.” — The Book Commentary ?????————————————————————-Book 5: THE CASTLEA body staged for all to see.A message no one can ignore.A mystery that refuses to stay solved.When disturbing clues emerge from Lancaster’s oldest institutions, Walker is drawn into a case steeped in history, secrecy, and public outrage.Every lead raises more questions.Every answer tightens the noose.When the hunt begins, you’d better be on the right side.“A timely and intense detective thriller.” — SRP ????½————————————————————-Book 6: THE WETLANDSA body claimed by the landscape.A place where nothing stays still.A truth that refuses to stay hidden.When a man is found dead in the wetlands of rural Lancashire, Walker enters a case where the terrain itself becomes part of the investigation.What begins as routine soon fractures — revealing a disturbing reality shaped by control, obsession, and isolation.In the wetlands, nothing stays hidden forever.Dark, unsettling, and psychologically driven, The Wetlands is a case where certainty slips — and the cost of being wrong is everything.————————————————————-These cases stand alone — but together, they reveal how far things can spiral.Perfect for fans of LJ Ross, Ian Rankin, Peter James, Ann Cleeves, and James Patterson. Continue the series — and discover what Walker faces next.
by Philip Eliot | May 20, 2026 | Horror & Paranormal |
#1 New York Ministry of Witches Official RecordWhen botanist Aleda Vance inadvertently triggers an ancient succession clause, she’s thrust into the role of Minister of Witches – leading New York’s most bewildering magical bureaucracy. Between temperamental elevators, mischievous runes, and staff who defer to enchanted tea trolleys, she must juggle magic and paperwork before the next full moon.But as forgotten spells stir beneath the marble floors of the Ministry, Aleda learns that real power doesn’t come from confidence it comes from care, curiosity, and quiet resilience. The Ministry of Witches is a cozy, whimsical fantasy about unexpected leadership, botanical magic, and finding your voice in places you never expected. Perfect for readers who love: warm, character-driven fantasy, magical workplaces, gentle humor, and stories where kindness changes the world.
by Philip Eliot | May 20, 2026 | Thriller & Suspense |
A dead child. A missing student. A darkness at the heart of Jericho College. When the body of a baby is found wrapped in a swan’s wing deep in the woods, archaeology professor and expert consultant Carla James is brought in to assist on the case. The unusual burial must signify something, but what exactly is unclear. Meanwhile, a student from Jericho College has gone missing. Police say she left of her own accord, but this doesn’t seem right to Carla. The young woman didn’t tell anyone she was leaving. No one has heard from her since. And she’s not the first student to disappear. As Carla delves further into both cases, she finds a rotten history beneath both the college’s and the town’s facade, perpetuated by lies and cover-ups. How deep does the corruption go? A gripping and unsettling crime thriller about privilege and the dark underbelly of institutions we so easily trust. Perfect for fans of Kathy Reichs and Elly Griffiths. Praise for Sarah Ward ‘Carla James is a wonderful creation’ William Shaw ‘Dark, engaging and beautifully written’ Michael Wood ‘Addictive’ Marion Todd ‘Strongly atmospheric’ Crime Time ‘Clever and compelling’ Woman’s Weekly
Review Select Guide Rating About the Author Sarah Ward is a critically acclaimed crime and gothic thriller writer. Her book, A Patient Fury, was an Observer book of the month and The Quickening, written as Rhiannon Ward, was a Radio Times book of the year. Sarah is a former Vice-Chair of the Crime Writers Association, Trustee of Gwyl Crime Cymru Festival and an RLF Fellow at Sheffield University.
by Philip Eliot | May 20, 2026 | Cozy Mystery |
Welcome to Gull Bay — a picture-postcard harbour village in the Channel Islands where the sea sparkles, the cakes are legendary, and secrets lie buried beneath the golden sand.Meet April Hart: new Gull Bay resident, café owner . . . and reluctant amateur sleuth.April has poured every penny she owns into renovating the rundown beachfront café she inherited from her grandma.Moving from the bustling city of Manchester to a close-knit island community was never going to be easy, but she’s beginning to feel at home with her small team. Loyal chef Miguel, bright new hire Rachel, and relentlessly pessimistic Hope, the most inappropriately named woman on the island.Then a freshly baked Toffee Crunch cake vanishes from the café kitchen . . . only to turn up in a harbourside bin. Whole. Uneaten. April can’t explain this crime against cake. She’s just certain none of her staff are to blame. Are they?But the missing cake is only the beginning.As the incidents grow increasingly sinister, April begins to suspect her café is being deliberately targeted. And if she doesn’t find the culprit — and soon — it’s not just her cosy little café that’s at risk.It’s her life.With a dash of mystery, a pinch of gossip and a whole lot of cake, The Channel Islands Mystery is the first in the delightful Gull Bay cozy mystery series — perfect for fans of Faith Martin, Fiona Leitch, the Rev Richard Coles, M.C. Beaton, Lucy Connelly and Ellery Adams.Please note this is a completely revised version of Burned at the Bake.Includes a selection of delicious recipes, for hungry readers who’d like to try some of the café’s mouthwatering menu — including Grandma Ruby’s famous seed cake!Meet the sleuthTwentysomething April Hart never planned to become a café owner — let alone a sleuth. But when her grandma left her a rundown seaside café in her will, she packed up her bags and left her home in Manchester for a new adventure. She soon discovers that running a café in a harbourside village comes with more mysteries than menu specials . . . but she’s always determined to solve the case and make sure justice is served in time for tea.The settingApril lives in Gull Bay in Jersey, the largest of the Channel Islands — even though it’s only five miles wide! A steep, winding lane lined with granite cottages leads down to the golden shore. There you’ll find the beachside Sea Breeze Café, where April’s undoubtedly busy serving tea and cake. Walk further along the harbour, to visit quirky independent shops. Remember to buy some locally-caught fish — and pause to breathe in the fresh sea air! But don’t be fooled by the calm. In Gull Bay, even the quietest streets can be hiding secrets, just waiting to rise with the tide . . .
by Philip Eliot | May 20, 2026 | Teen & Young Adult |
If you live long enough… love (and danger) will find you.
Seventeen-year-old Emily regularly changes her town and her name, with hopes to begin a new life. But it’s impossible to fly under the radar in tiny Telluride, Colorado. When fellow newcomer Link enters her life, her plan to start over with a clean slate unravels. Charity soon realizes that you can never truly leave your past behind, while Link discovers that mortals are not the only beings to walk this earth.
Two time winner of the Paranormal Romance Guild Reviewer’s Choice Award for BEST YA SERIES.
