by Philip Eliot | Feb 5, 2026 | Cozy Mystery |
A brand new Golden Age cosy crime mystery from the multi-million-copy bestseller Faith Martin. ‘Hugely entertaining with an ingenious solution! I loved it!’ Clare Chase ‘A wonderful book with which to cosy up’ The Belfast Telegraph ‘A masterfully constructed pageturner of a murder mystery. Clever, compelling, and intriguing. An excellent read’ T.A. Williams ***** Yorkshire, 1926. Gentleman ghost-hunter Arbuthnot ‘Arbie’ Swift and his old friend Val arrive at Cleeves Lea Manor, looking forward to the promise of a lavish weekend party. The lady of the house, an avid reader of Arbie’s books, is eager to show him off to her distinguished guests. Amidst the festivities, Arbie is also tasked with investigating rumours of a ‘ghost train spitting fire’ for the third instalment of the increasingly popular (to Arbie’s great surprise) Gentleman’s Guide to Ghost-hunting. But when the guests start dying, Arbie instead finds himself thrust into the middle of a murder investigation. With time running out, will he and Val be able to uncover the truth? Praise for A Dangerous Train of Thought ‘ Suspicious notes, a lethal hat pin and a body in the library … As far as I’m concerned Faith Martin is the Grand Dame of Country House Crime!’ J. M. Hall ‘A charming, cleverly-constructed caper, chock-full of captivating characters. I loved it’ Matt Dunn ‘There’s much to love about this dazzling new date with Arbie and Val’ The Lancashire Post ‘Brilliant characters and a well-constructed mystery’ Yours ‘The conclusion to this story is startling, surprising, and very clever. I never stood a chance of guessing this one!’ Reader review ????? ‘It was entertaining, full of twists and turns with a few red herrings, suspenseful and unputdownable’ Reader review ????? ‘This book delivers exactly what cosy crime fans hope for’ Reader review ????? ‘This is a golden age style mystery that was a pleasure to read’ Reader review ????? ‘Another engaging story, that will keep you guessing from start to finish’ Reader review ?????
by Philip Eliot | Feb 5, 2026 | Crime Fiction |
Death Walker is the “suspenseful and appealing” ( New York Times bestselling author Diana Gabaldon) second mystery in award-winning authors Aimée and David Thurlo’s Ella Clah series. Returning to the Navajo Reservation and solving her father’s murder taught former FBI Agent Ella Clah a great deal about herself and her people, the Dineh. She has begun to accept that that there is more to the world than can be explained by FBI training and forensic science. Newly hired as a Special Investigator with the tribal police, Ella investigates the brutal murders of several of the Dineh’s “living treasures,” Navajos esteemed for their knowledge of the tribe’s religious and cultural wisdom. Illusion and ritual duel with police procedures and science as Ella strives to find out who is destroying the heart of the tribe. At the Publisher’s request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.
by Philip Eliot | Feb 5, 2026 | Thriller & Suspense |
A police detective struggles to outwit a twisted killer in this “breathless” crime novel by the New York Times –bestselling author of Undercurrents ( Chicago Tribune ). Carmel, California is a scenic, peaceful tourist haven where James Dewitt is the police force’s only detective. His usual caseload is stolen bicycles and the occasional burglary—but things are about to change with frightening speed. A series of apparent suicides—which soon prove to be murders—shocks the community. Dewitt, a former forensic scientist, struggles with the smallest of clues in his quest for the killer, while departmental turf wars and local politics increase the pressures on his investigation. His steps are further dogged by renegade ex-cop Howard Lumbrowski—the man Dewitt blames for his wife’s death. How is Lumbrowski connected to the killings? And why does he have information from Dewitt’s confidential files? Dewitt finds himself playing a dangerous game, breaking his own rules in a desperate search for answers . . . “A natural storyteller . . . He keeps the thread going, twisting the details . . . Dancing the forensic shuffle without missing a step.” — Richmond Times-Dispatch
by Philip Eliot | Feb 5, 2026 | Cozy Mystery |
Hallmark TV show in development Welcome to Happy Trails Campground—where small-town gossip travels fast, friendships run deep, and murder has a habit of ruining the view. When Mae West inherits a rundown campground in the heart of the Daniel Boone National Forest, she plans to sell it and start over. What she doesn’t plan on is becoming the prime suspect in her ex-husband’s murder—or being forced to stay put until the truth comes out. With no money, no backup plan, and a campground full of opinionated neighbors, Mae teams up with a tight-knit group of locals who are more than willing to help uncover what really happened. As secrets surface and suspects multiply, Mae learns that starting over sometimes means digging into the past—and trusting the people standing beside you. This fast-paced cozy mystery collection delivers small-town Southern charm, amateur sleuthing, and twist-filled investigations set against campfires, cabins, and campground life. This Cozy Mystery Box Set Includes 10 Full-Length Novels: Beaches, Bungalows, & Burglaries Desserts, Driving, & Derelicts Forests, Fishing, & Forgery Christmas, Criminals, & Campers Motorhomes, Maps, & Murder Canyons, Caravans, & Cadavers Hitches, Hideouts, & Homicide Assailants, Asphalts, & Alibis Valleys, Vehicles, & Victims Sunsets, Sabbatical, & Scandal Over 2,000 pages of clean, cozy mystery fun featuring found family, Southern humor, red herrings, and satisfying whodunits. Perfect for readers who love: Cozy mysteries with strong female leads Small-town Southern settings Amateur sleuths and close-knit communities Humor, heart, and layered mysteries Clean reads with no graphic content Spend some time at Happy Trails Campground—you might never want to leave.
by Philip Eliot | Feb 5, 2026 | Contemporary Romance |
His perfectly planned life is about to go wild. By-the-numbers Bo Ferguson has his future all planned. Then his archaeologist fiancée dumps him. Via text. From Belize. Navigating the rainforest to win her back is way out of Bo’s comfort zone, but so is the idea of starting over. Fortunately, he’s secured a tour guide willing to lead him into the unmapped jungle. Unfortunately, she’s annoying, impulsive—and attractive as hell. Jungle expert Alexandra Stone is in no position to turn down a job after her regrettable ex stole everything from her family business and ran. Sure, Bo might be frustratingly uptight, but Alex needs the money. And besides, there’s something…fun about pushing the guy’s adorably rigid buttons, especially when it clearly gets a rise out of him. But the close confines of their shared camp make it hard to ignore the tension beneath the bickering, prompting the sweltering heat between them to erupt into sweaty, wild passion. Bo can’t deny his brief time with Alex has been the most exciting of his life. But the journey they’re on still leads to one place—his ex-fiancée—forcing Bo and Alex to confront their pasts, their fears and the question of just where this adventure will take them… Romancing Miss Stone is a spicy, fast-paced romance you can read in one sitting.
