by Philip Eliot | Sep 3, 2026 | Thriller & Suspense |
“A private investigator, a mysterious hitchhiker, dancers, gangsters, a mysterious bag …and twists and turns that will have the reader unable to put it down, Missing Mona by Joe Klingler has it all.” — San Francisco Book Review (5 of 5 stars)
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As Tommy looks squarely at his next decade his smartphone convinces him time is ripe for change. So he hits the road.
He immediately meets a damsel in hitchhiking distress named Mona. She persuades him that the bright lights and dark clubs of Chicago might be his kind of town. On a summer Saturday night they settle into a fancy hotel.
On Sunday…Mona disappears.
After truth and lies are stirred like a blue martini, and Tommy is assaulted, and witnesses a shooting-Tommy is desperate to find Mona.
See if you can figure out the mystery before Tommy does.
by Philip Eliot | Sep 2, 2026 | Horror & Paranormal |
Seeking a quiet escape, Rick and Jules retreat to the vast, deceptive shores of Lake Okeechobee. But Florida’s inland sea harbors secrets darker than they imagine: whispers of an ancient underwater ghost town, skeletal remains from past tragedies, ghostly apparitions drifting across fog-shrouded waters, and phenomena that have tormented locals for generations.The terror grows when they hear a chilling rumor: under the lake’s murky surface lies the sunken ruins of a forgotten bank, once tied to Hoeffner’s Orange Grove. Local tales claim a wealthy heiress stashed priceless jewels there in the early 20th century, hiding her fortune during a storm, scandal, or something more sinister. The vault supposedly still holds its treasure, guarded by restless spirits who let no one claim it alive.As unexplainable events spiral-shadowy figures on the horizon, voices in the shallows, visions that erode reality-Rick and Jules are pulled into the heart of this macabre mystery. What curse binds the jewels to the lake? What drives the apparitions to madness? To survive, they must unravel the lake’s deadly truths before the hauntings shatter their sanity or drag them beneath the waves forever.In Haunted Waters, hidden treasure is a lure to inescapable horror. Perfect for fans of supernatural suspense, atmospheric dread, and Florida’s legends.
by Philip Eliot | Sep 2, 2026 | Fantasy |
Sometimes, the world doesn’t need a hero. Sometimes it needs a caretaker.Despite being called the Cloud-Maker, Nuvem’s rain spells almost never work.He lives quietly on a garden-raft along the Whisperbend River, helping where he can, and trying not to believe the whispers that say he simply isn’t very good at magic.Then the rain begins.After Nuvem uncovers an ancient relic in the marshlands, the river rises. Strange winged Watchers take to the skies, and secrets buried beneath the bog begin to stir. The people of Silverfern Hollow adapt with cheer and warmth, but something old has awakened, and it seems to be following him.Why does the rain answer Nuvem now, when it never did before?Why do the spirits of the river watch his every step?And why do forgotten voices call him Keeper?At his side are Ludovic, a merchant and scholar who sees worth where Nuvem sees only doubt, and Andy, his sharp-tongued axolotl familiar. Together, they set out into the marshlands in search of answers. There, among mushroom circles and lost villages caught between moments, he understands that magic does not always come from power.Sometimes, it comes from care.This is a story about being chosen not for strength, but for kindness.About found family, slow rainy days at home, and a gentle LGBTQ romance that finds you perfect just the way you are.About learning to trust the quiet work of tending, listening, and letting things unfold.Perfect for those who loved A House in the Cerulean Sea, Legends and Lattes, and Studio Ghibli masterpieces like Spirited Away, and Ponyo.This is book 3 of Tales of Silverfern Hollow series, but can be read as a standalone.
by Philip Eliot | Sep 2, 2026 | Horror & Paranormal |
Glenn Rolfe, author of the acclaimed horror novel, Until Summer Comes Around, is back with When The Night Falls, a darker, action-packed, spookfest where blood will spill, and death will reign.”Rolfe’s writing is a wonderful throwback to the fun and bloody days of paperback horror glory.” — Richard Chizmar, New York Times Bestselling Author”Rolfe is a vital part of this horror generation.” — Brian KeeneRocky Zukas lives with the ghosts of what happens when you fall in love with a monster. Lucky to be alive, Rocky roams his beachside hometown living on autopilot, waiting for life to start again.November Riley has never been far from the boy that stole her heart. She watches from the shadows, knowing she can never make things right between them, but never giving up on the chance they could try one more time.A new documentary is bringing Gabriel Riley, the Beach Night Killer, back to national consciousness. The dead serial killer has a trio of new fans that are ready to make Old Orchard Beach, Maine their home for the end of the summer season.When the new strangers in town discover Rocky’s relationship to the past of one of their own, he becomes their number one target. Can November protect him, or will these other vampires prove too strong?When the night falls, blood will spill, and death will reign.
by Philip Eliot | Sep 2, 2026 | Fantasy |
“Ridge: Day One is a startling adult debut written with excellent style and stunning precision. Not a mark is missed, not a page lets you down.” Nathaniel Luscombe, hecticreadinglifeA nation built on honor stands at the edge of a vicious threat.General Rezin Hamel serves a people known for discipline, mercy, and an unwavering moral code. As deadly beasts press against their borders, he makes an unthinkable choice—he disgraces himself and leaves behind everything he has sworn to protect.Beyond the empty wilderness lies a civilization hidden behind walls of secrecy, a nation built on cruelty. Slavery is common. Violence is celebrated. Power rules without conscience.Alone and operating in secret, Hamel enters this hostile world to uncover what is truly moving against his people. What he discovers will test his resolve and the limits of his strategy.Failure means extinction for his people.Success could reshape nations.Ridge: Day One begins a heroic epic fantasy series of honor, infiltration, and strategic war against hidden evil.
