by Philip Eliot | Jul 16, 2026 | Fantasy |
A young Arthur Conan Doyle confronts an occult conspiracy in “a ripping good tale” by the New York Times–bestselling author and co-creator of Twin Peaks (The Washington Post Book World).As the city of London slumbers, there are those in its midst who conspire to rule the world through the darkest and most nefarious means. These seven, seated in positions of extraordinary power and influence, marshal forces from the far side to aid them in their fiendish endeavor.In the aftermath of a bloody séance and a terrifying supernatural contact, a courageous young doctor named Arthur Conan Doyle finds himself drawn into a malevolent conspiracy beyond human comprehension, and into the company of a mysterious genius named Jack Sparks.The future is not safe, as a thousand-year reign of pure evil is about to begin—unless a small group of stalwart champions can unravel the unspeakable mysteries behind a crime far more terrible than murder . . . “Exhilarating . . . Sparks and Doyle race from one cliffhanger to the next, mixing it up with zombies, villains, giant leeches, and femmes fatales; exploring secret tunnels and a walled castle; crossing paths with Bram Stoker, Madame Blavatsky, Jack the Ripper, and Victoria Regina.” —Kirkus Reviews”Scary and compulsive, with a chilling twist.” —Vogue”A knockout . . . engrossing, strange and terrifying.” —Booklist”Plenty of detail and fast-paced action.” —The Denver Post”Compelling . . . bizarre . . . will linger long in the reader’s memory.” —San Francisco Chronicle
by Philip Eliot | Jul 16, 2026 | Crime Fiction |
In this “powerful and frightening” British thriller, two estranged sisters confront a crime that exposes the nightmares that lurk at the edges of domesticity (Irish Independent). On a picture-perfect morning in Bath, England, a teenage girl’s body is found on the towpath of a canal. Police detective Zoe Benedict is convinced the department head should look beyond the usual domestic motives to solve the brutal murder case. But no one wants to hear any far-fetched ideas from the department’s black sheep. Meanwhile, Zoe’s sister, Sally, has started working as a housekeeper for a wealthy entrepreneur whose eccentricities are beginning to seem increasingly repugnant, and possibly dangerous. As Zoe digs into the case and Sally’s suspicions grow, all signs point to one conclusion: There’s something very wrong at the house on Hanging Hill. “A chiller to the very end. Hayder deals with Britain at its grittiest.” —Peter Millar, The Times (London) “Mo Hayder has crafted a powerful and frightening thriller that grips the reader from page one to the blood-freezing shock of the final page. Utterly compelling.” —Irish Independent “[A] superbly plotted tale [with] an end more alarming than anything that comes before.” —New York Daily News
by Philip Eliot | Jul 16, 2026 | Fantasy |
Harnessing the power in her blood could turn the tides of war—if it doesn’t destroy her first.It’s been fourteen years since Prince Gaeren lost Aeliana, the childhood friend he’d sworn to protect. Haunted by the unfulfilled promise, he searches for a way to bring her home. But with threats against the kingdom from both a rebel faction in the south and Mayvus, a power-hungry priestess in the east, he only has time to follow one last clue across the seas.Kidnapped as a child, Aeliana is desperate to be rid of the chaotic magic in her blood, magic her captors use to ravage the land. When she’s found by Gaeren’s rebel enemies, she joins their fight to rescue her mother from Mayvus, but her unwieldy power only serves to attract Mayvus’ attention. Aeliana must learn to control her magic before they reach her mother, or risk becoming the weapon Mayvus needs to take complete control of the kingdom.Blood of the Stars is the first book in an epic fantasy series full of magic, intrigue, found family, reluctant royalty, & descendants of Stars on the brink of war.
by Philip Eliot | Jul 16, 2026 | Thriller & Suspense |
“Full of clever twists and turns, this book kept me glued until the last page!” ?Freida McFadden, New York Times-bestselling author of The Housemaid”A must-read for any thriller lover.” ?A.R. Torre, New York Times-bestselling author of The Good LieWhen his wife and child are abducted, Grant Wilson races against the clock in this pulse-pounding thriller packed with riddles, danger, and the desperate fight to save his family, perfect for fans of Adrian McKinty’s The Chain.They took his wife. They took his child. He only has hours to find them … or they’re dead.Grant Wilson has never been happier. He has a wife he loves, a home in the country, and a brand-new baby on the way. But all of that shatters when two masked men abduct his wife, Avery, in broad daylight.The instructions Grant receives are bizarre: If he wants Avery back, he must solve a series of riddles that arrive one after another—and the clock is ticking.With every piece of the puzzle more outrageous and complex than the last, Grant knows he’s playing a dangerous game. But he’s determined to do whatever it takes to save Avery’s life … even if it kills him.Readers are absolutely DEVOURING You’ll Never Know:????? This one grabs you from the start and doesn’t let go. Amazingly clever plotting! Michelle????? This is easily the best book I’ve read all year. Victoria W.????? Excuse me while I still try to pick my jaw up off the floor for this one, guys. Holy sh*t. Megan P.????? One of the best thrillers I’ve read. It’s so freaking good. Akanksha B.????? Jaw-dropping twists, emotional depth, and characters who feel real from start to finish — this is easily one of my favorite thrillers of the year. Abby?????Smart, savage, and utterly unputdownable—this is psychological suspense at its finest! Mandy????? WOW, this one blew me away! I wish I could give this more than 5 stars! Kim S.????? A gripping, fast-paced thriller that earns a well-deserved spot in my top 5 reads. Stephen L.????? Honestly, all I can say is PICK UP A COPY OF THIS BOOK ASAP! Is there an option for more stars, because I need more stars! Madame S.????? If you enjoy reading thrillers, this is a must-read! If you like Freida McFadden books, this is a must-read. I devoured this book!!! Samantha F.
Review “Full of clever twists and turns, this book kept me glued until the last page!” ?Freida McFadden, New York Times-bestselling author of The Housemaid “A must-read for any thriller lover.” ?A.R. Torre, New York Times-bestselling author of The Good Lie”Thrilling, reckless, and packed with twists and turns that are so sharp you’ll feel the whiplash. Cancel your plans, buckle up, and hang on tight!” ?Noelle W. Ihli, USA Today-bestselling author of Ask for Andrea “Riveting and relentlessly twisty, this fast-paced thriller had me hooked from the first page and gasping by the last. Fans of Gillian Flynn and Freida McFadden will tear through it in one sitting.” ?Faith Gardner, author of The Mirror House Girls “Dark, twisty, and totally addictive, this thriller will have you frantically turning the pages until the very end. Brilliantly plotted with haunting prose and brisk pacing, Caleb Stephens has outdone himself. Don’t miss this one!” ?Bonnie Traymore, author of The Rich Guy’s Wife”Well that was a wild ride from start to finish!” ?Syyydney Books About the Author Caleb Stephens is a dark fiction author writing from somewhere deep in the Colorado mountains. His short stories have appeared in multiple publications and podcasts, including The NoSleep Podcast, Chilling Tales for Dark Nights, MetaStellar, The Dread Machine, Tales to Terrify, and more. His dark fiction collection If Only a Heart and Other Tales of Terror is available through Salt Heart Press and includes the short story “The Wallpaper Man”, which was adapted to film by Falconer Film & Media. You can join his mailing list (and receive a free story!) and learn more at www.calebstephensauthor.com.
by Philip Eliot | Jul 16, 2026 | Contemporary Romance |
While battling to save his family’s ranch, Baker finds himself falling for a man as unrestrained as the Oklahoma winds. For as long as he can recall, Baker Bastian has been the backbone of Bastian Acres Ranch. He’s carried a heavy load, trying his best to keep his family legacy from being swallowed up by corporate farming while battling a fondness for the bottle, a messy divorce, and a grandmother who’s set on becoming the next Annie Oakley if she could just get a gun that shoots straight. It’s not been an easy road. Now, with his worthless philandering father’s death, the deed to the ranch is to be split four ways with three half-brothers he never wanted to get to know better.As the ranch is tossed into chaos, Baker is driven to open the gates to strangers, and not just his brothers and their traveling companions. In order to turn a buck, the once proud owner of prime cattle is reduced to calling his farming legacy a guest ranch. The first client to show up is Hanley Welsh, a world-renowned wildlife photographer. Baker should be too busy to notice how rugged Hanley is, or how his eyes crinkle with his easy smile, or how well his jeans fit, but notice he does. Will Baker’s lonely existence end with the arrival of a man who carries the song of the indigo bunting in his heart?Baker (Bastian Brothers #1) is a first in series grumpy/sunshine M/M contemporary western gay romance with a lonesome cowboy, a globetrotting wildlife photographer, unwanted family arrivals, a not-so-straight shooting octogenarian, and a picture-perfect happy ending. Content warning: This story has references to past substance abuse.
