by Philip Eliot | Jan 16, 2026 | Thriller & Suspense |
They invited me in. They shouldn’t have… I knew the moment I met Daniel that I would marry him. As I meet his family for the first time, I say a silent prayer. It’s important that I make a good impression… and that they don’t discover why I’m really there. Over a lavish family dinner, I take in their tight-lipped smiles. His mother watches my every move, his brother flirts dangerously with me and his sister maintains her thunderous expression as she carefully avoids any questions about the family. I can tell they’re all hiding something from me. And little do they know, I already know what it is. You see, I’m not the only girl Daniel and his brother Elliott have brought back to meet their mother. Those other girls all disappeared. But I intend to make it out alive. I’m going to uncover the secrets this perfect family home holds. And they’re going to regret ever welcoming me to the family. Fans of The Housemaid, The Perfect Marriage and Gone Girl will absolutely love this addictive page turner packed with nail-biting tension and jaw-dropping twists. What readers are saying about Welcome to the Family : “Wow … Plot twists completely blindsided me … Addictive … Phenomenal… On edge from the start to the finish… Jaw-dropping !” Goodreads reviewer, ????? “ Holy heck!!! I loved, loved, loved this! … Perfection!!!… I couldn’t stop turning the pages .” Travel_thru_books , ????? “ Addictive … Had me gasping … Impossible to put down… Big WTF moments that completely sealed the deal… I was left staring at my e-reader thinking, ‘Wait, WHAT just happened?… Absolutely blindsided me … My heart was racing and my brain was still trying to process the tangled web of lies.” The_blonde_chapter, ????? “ 10 stars … From the very first page, you’re hooked… I was fist bumping because YAAAAASSSSSS … This book was PHENOMENAL .” Goodreads reviewer, ????? “ Wooooooh there a minute. Let’s take a breath. Gather ourselves and then do some applauding because what brilliant kind of read was that!? … This goes to top, top, top, top to a top list of mine… I loved this book.” Goodreads reviewer, ????? “You ever have that tiny voice in the back of your head whisper, “Run, girl,” when things seem a little too perfect? Yeah, that voice was SCREAMING the minute I opened this book. Cathryn Grant doesn’t just invite you into this family—she locks the door behind you, hands you a glass of wine, and dares you to ask what’s really in it … It’s the kind of story where you’re gripping the pages and muttering “don’t eat that” and “girl, leave the house”… keeps the suspense simmering like a pot that’s about to boil over … The tension is top-notch… This was dark, twisty, a little outrageous in the best way .” Goodreads reviewer “ I was immediately hooked … A wild read and I enjoyed every second … A must-read and if you don’t read it, you are missing out! ” arcreviews_by_m, ????? “This book was insane in the best way!! … Makes you want to SCREAM … Absolutely phenomenal .” Jayrah.nicole , ????? “It really blew me off my chair , and I had to keep reading until the last page was turned! ” Goodreads reviewer, ????? “An emotional rollercoaster from start to finish—and I couldn’t put it down … It turned me upside down… I literally stopped and thought, WHAT THE HECK, MAN?! … A must-read .” Robynnbo , ????? “ Wow!!! Just WOW!!! I didn’t, in a million years, see the twists coming.” NetGalley reviewer, ????? “ Absolutely gripping … a must-read .” xeniathebooknerd, ????? “ Gasp-worthy .” Goodreads reviewer, ?????
by Philip Eliot | Jan 16, 2026 | Thriller & Suspense |
Don’t miss this completely gripping psychological thriller from John Nicholl! Perfect for fans of Daniel Hurst, TM Logan and Frieda McFadden and full of twists! Your life is in his hands… Exactly where he wants it When an eminent surgeon is arrested for murder, he knows he didn’t do it. He knows what it’s like to feel a person die on his operating table, but he didn’t inflict the wounds that ended the life of the girl they say he killed. So, when the real perpetrator comes forward, and he is released, he feels vindicated. What nobody knows – not the officer who arrested him, nor the influencer who petitioned for his freedom, nor the girl who escaped a killer years before – is that while he was incarcerated, he was making a plan. Because revenge is sweet. But murder is sweeter… A totally twisty, unhinged and gripping suspense thriller that fans of Daniel Hurst, TM Logan and Frieda McFadden won’t be able to put down. Readers love John Nicholl: ‘ An outstanding piece of work by a truly masterful storyteller .’ Anita Waller ‘The chill is tangible! ’ Owen Mullen ‘ Dark and disturbing . One to really get your pulse racing. This is a story you won’t forget .’ Ross Greenwood ‘A dark, gritty, and compulsive read’ Daily Express ‘A frightening book that lures us into the darkness where monsters live . John Nicholl’s knowledge of this world from his years of police work makes his characters ring true.’ Billy Hayes ‘A thrillingly dark tale of revenge .’ The Western Mail ‘ Incredibly gripping! ’ BBC Radio Wales ‘ Absolutely addictive and gripping . I seriously WOULD NOT even start this book unless you have cleared your schedule because you will not be able to put it down!!! I absolutely blew through it in one sitting and it genuinely was unputdownable!!! A true page turner absolutely rammed with suspense, tension and everything you want when you read a psychological thrille r.’ ????? Reader Review ‘ I was hooked … Will leave you with shivers down your spine and chills in your heart . Some of the twists in this book left my jaw on the floor . And the ending blew me away. Outstanding!’ ????? Reader Review ‘ The hairs on the back of my neck are still up! … Makes your skin quiver… I was well and truly hooked… The twist had my mouth dropping and rereading twice!’ ????? Reader Review ‘ Completely unputdownable … reeled me in right from the very start . [The twists] left me speechless. I did gasp out loud at the ending which I thought was brilliant.’ ????? Reader Review ‘ I had goosebumps on my goosebumps . I found this book impossible to put down and finally turned the last page at 1am. Yes. this book is that good!!! … MUST READ!!!!!’ ????? Reader Review
by Philip Eliot | Jan 16, 2026 | Thriller & Suspense |
An archaeological thriller with a modern twist, where ancient secrets, high-tech gadgets, and moral dilemmas collide. One climb… One secret… One question: what makes a thief… or a hero? When thrill-seeking climber Reed Hascombe stumbles upon a mysterious silver container hidden deep within the cliffs, he sets off a centuries-old quest, marked by cryptic clues and forgotten relics. But Reed isn’t the only one chasing the past. A ruthless artifact dealer will stop at nothing to steal the treasures first, using hackers and skilled enforcers to stay ahead. As Reed races through caves, puzzles, and high-tech encounters with his team, the stakes rise and the line between thief and hero begins to blur. Can stealing ever be justified if it’s done for the greater good? Paradox of The Thief delivers an adrenaline-charged, archaeological thriller packed with action, clever twists, and moral depth. Grab your copy now and discover what it means to steal… for a cause. “This is a great adventure set in places I know and love, so for me it was like a home coming. There are likeable characters that we can’t help but enjoy the company of, and a fun plot that’s both realistic and entertaining” Luke Richardson, author of Eden Black archaeological thriller series.
by Philip Eliot | Jan 16, 2026 | Thriller & Suspense |
A notable archaeologist, close to finding a priceless artifact, meets his untimely demise—Matthew Shane vows to find his murderer Matthew Shane is a law professor in Salem, Massachusetts, where he enjoys a rewarding mentorship with Professor Barrington Holmes, a well-known archaeologist. So when Professor Holmes is found dead in his office and the police rule it a suicide, something doesn’t sit right with Matthew. He becomes determined to find the true cause of Holmes’ death and bring closure to his widow. Matthew soon learns that Professor Holmes belonged to a group of notable archaeologists dubbed “The Monkey’s Paw,” who were all entangled in an expedition to find an unknown object of unprecedented historical and financial value. Each member had been given one piece of the instructions to find the object, but some of the men had encountered horrific twists of fate before the group could reunite to continue in their search. Joining forces with the remaining members, Matthew’s quest for the cause of the apparent curse of The Monkey’s Paw leads him on a global wild goose chase that culminates in a turn of events not even Professor Holmes could have predicted. Perfect for fans of Michael Crichton and Dan Brown
by Philip Eliot | Jan 16, 2026 | Crime Fiction |
“I’m often asked to recommend a detective series readers might have missed. This is it.” ?Harlan Coben A Cold Day in Paradise won both the Edgar and Shamus Awards for Best First Novel and launched Steve Hamilton into the top ranks of crime writers. Other than the bullet lodged near his heart, former Detroit cop Alex McKnight thought he had put the nightmare of his partner’s death and his own near-fatal injury behind him. After all, the man convicted of the crimes has been locked away for years. But in the small town of Paradise, Michigan, where McKnight has traded his badge for a cabin in the woods, a murderer with the same unmistakable trademarks appears to be back. McKnight can’t understand who else would know the intimate details of the old murders. And it seems like it’ll be a frozen day in Hell before McKnight can unravel truth from deception in a town that’s anything but Paradise. Readers of gritty, suspenseful prose everywhere have discovered the Alex McKnight novels. A Cold Day in Paradise is where it all begins. Praise for Steve Hamilton and the Alex McKnight novels “A proven master of suspense.” ?Lee Child “As original as any writer I’ve ever read.” —Michael Connelly “Already one of our best writers.” ?Laura Lippman “Whatever he writes, I’ll read. Steve Hamilton’s that good.” —Don Winslow
