by Philip Eliot | Jan 14, 2026 | Cozy Mystery |
The third charming instalment in the page-turning cosy mystery series from MILLION COPY bestseller Fiona Walker, perfect for fans of Richard Osman, Janet Evanovich and Rev. Richard Coles! ???? Matchmaking has never been so murderous… Juno is feeling ready – at last – to start dating again, after losing her husband some years ago. She is sure she can make time from being a Village Detective, indeed it might help distract her from her crush on hunky (but far-too-young!) pub landlord – Mil. So she’s signed up to an exclusive new dating app and cannot wait. But when one of the founding investors in that same dating app drops dead in front of fellow Village Detective Phoebe in a nearby hotel – and then a second investor is found hanging in the local cricket pavilion just days later – Juno knows she’ll have to put her love life on hold. Teaming up once more with Phoebe, Felix and Mil… the Village Detectives are back. And this time Juno – who’d thought she was getting under the covers with a new lover – is going undercover to catch a killer… Wickedly funny cozy crime, from million-copy bestselling author Fiona Walker! Fans of The Thursday Murder Club and A Death on Location will love the Village Detectives! Readers love The Village Detective series: Engrossing … Reminds me of a cross between the Agatha Raisin TV series and Janet Evanovich’s Stephanie Plum books , both of which I love. This is the perfect, lighthearted summer read for anyone looking for some fun escapism .’ Reader Review ????? ‘A crossover between a witty romcom and a cosy crime .’ Reader Review ????? ‘ I woke up early to read it and I struggled to put it down. The best book I’ve read this year. The characters were great, I got really invested in them and the storyline was gripping . Please write more!’ Reader Review ????? ‘ An outstanding cozy mystery based in the idyllic village of Inkbury, a beautiful location famous for its glittering river, unspoilt and clear… A briliant cozy that has the perfect balance of mystery and comedy, loved it! ’ Reader Review ????? ‘ A great cosy mystery! ’ Reader Review ????? ‘ Loved this! Very clever cosy with great, diverse characters … Thoroughly engaging, and very much looking forward to the next in the series .’ Reader Review ????? ‘ A delightfully cosy read, the main characters are fun and engaging . Having read the author’s back catalogue to be reunited with Juno, Phoebe and Felix is absolute fabulous! The mystery at the centre of the book foxed me until the very end and unfolded in a very natural way. I really hope there is more to come from the Village Detectives. An entertaining read! ’ Reader Review ?????
by Philip Eliot | Jan 14, 2026 | Cozy Mystery |
?????????? From USA Today Bestselling Author Diana Orgain ?????????? The only thing harder than solving a murder…giving birth! A body has been dredged from the San Francisco Bay. Kate Connolly, pregnant and ready to pop, has reason to fear that the it may be her long-lost brother-in-law. When a private investigator begins nosing around, Kate decides on a new career path. Battling sleep deprivation, diaper blowouts, and breastfeeding mishaps, she muddles through her own murder investigation, ‘Mommy style’. To do: 1. Find Killer 2. Figure out hideous breast pump. 3. Avoid cranky cop. 4. Buy pink paper for the birth announcements. 5. FIND KILLER Bundle of Trouble is USA Today bestselling author Diana Orgain’s fun and witty debut cozy mystery novel, introducing female detective fans to their favorite multi-tasking, crime-fighting mom, Kate Connelly. Now with over 3,500 raving 5-star ratings, this fast-paced, addictive crime thriller launches the Maternal Instincts mystery series with a screaming start… or was that a tired, crabby baby wailing for a bottle? “Engaging…[A] charming debut thriller.”–Publishers Weekly “If you were expecting warm and cute you’ll be mistaken. Fast-paced and fun, this book gives a true feel of the modern mom, trying to juggle motherhood and career (when that career happens to be solving crimes).”–Rhys Bowen, New York Times Bestselling Author Clean, family-oriented murder mystery novel – No graphic violence, sex, or strong language. Genre: fast-paced, fun, humorous culinary cozy mysteries, cat cozy mystery series / women amateur sleuth / detective mystery MATERNAL INSTINCTS MYSTERIES Bundle of Trouble (Book 1) Motherhood is Murder (Book 2) Formula for Murder (Book 3) Nursing a Grudge (Book 4) Pampered to Death (Book 5) Killer Cravings (Book 6) A Deathly Rattle (Book 7) Rockabye Murder (Book 8) Pram & Poison (Book 9) Lethal Lullaby (Book 10) Cereal Killer (Book 11) Double Trouble (Book 12) Murder Comes Crawling (Book 13) Dying for a Nap (Book 14) Scroll up and order now!
by Philip Eliot | Jan 14, 2026 | Cozy Mystery |
Claire Caldwell has finally found her footing. Six months after solving her first murder, she’s turned Whispering Saguaro Ranch into a thriving animal sanctuary and embraced her ability to see the dead. But the desert has more secrets to reveal. When volunteers preparing for the Cactus Bloom Festival unearth human bones that have been hidden for thirty-five years, the whole town starts whispering about old scandals and vanished souls. Then one of the most powerful man in Perdido Springs turns up dead in his office, and everyone Claire knows had a reason to want him gone. The man who foreclosed on half the town… dead. The festival meant to save local businesses… in chaos. The ghosts in Claire’s kitchen… warning her that death isn’t finished yet. As Claire digs into both the old bones and the fresh corpse, she discovers the two deaths are connected by threads of family, loss, and long-buried grievances that someone would kill to keep hidden. With her fox, Rusty, bringing ominous warnings, the ghost of a long-dead librarian helping her research, and her relationship with Sam strained by family obligations, Claire must navigate a town full of desperate people harboring deadly secrets. In Perdido Springs, old wounds never heal… and some debts can only be paid in blood. Welcome back to the desert, where the past never stays buried.
by Philip Eliot | Jan 14, 2026 | Fantasy |
Discover the adventure that launched the Giftedverse series in Prophecy a supernatural coming-of-age novel from YA author Amanda Lynn Petrin. Dubbed ‘that weird Owens girl’ since grade school, Lucy can’t wait for her fresh start at college in the Fall. Instead, a mysterious threat forces her into hiding, where she is haunted by memories of her ancestors, to whom Lucy bears a striking resemblance, down to the crescent moon birthmark on the back of their necks. As Lucy uncovers the secrets of her past, she is unwittingly thrust into a game of cat and mouse against an army of Gifted (people with supernatural abilities who can’t die until their purpose is achieved). A game her family has been failing for centuries. Luckily, Embry and Gabriel, two mysterious family friends, are also Gifted, and claim their purpose is to protect Lucy’s line. But as she gets to know them and her family’s history better, she wonders if their ultimate goal is to keep her safe…or to stop the man who’s after her? Prophecy is the first book in this complete trilogy by Amanda Lynn Petrin. If you like urban fantasy series with strong heroines and a touch of history, you’ll love this absorbing paranormal read. Read all the books in the Giftedverse! The Owens Chronicles (Trilogy) Prophecy Destiny Legacy The Gifted Chronicles (Trilogy) First Life Second Chance Third Eye
by Philip Eliot | Jan 14, 2026 | Fantasy |
In a war-torn kingdom, a young boy’s path to manhood is forged in violence, loss, and a mysterious power that may be his only hope. Tomi is a boy when his father, a hunter, leaves their village, entrusting him with their home’s protection. In a land ravaged by war, Tomi bears responsibilities far beyond his years. As the Three Prince War looms, he’s thrust into a world of brutal choices and deadly encounters, where his innocence is lost to bloodshed and treachery. From defending his family to surviving in the wild, Tomi learns life’s harshest realities. Amid the darkness, he discovers Pathos—a mysterious gift from his father that sharpens his connection to the world around him and may be his key to enduring the trials ahead. As the kingdom’s fate hangs in the balance, Tomi’s journey will shape him into the man he’s destined to become—if he can survive long enough. Read the complete Path of Pathos box set today.
