by Philip Eliot | Dec 8, 2025 | Crime Fiction |
‘A well-crafted British mystery.’ Publishers Weekly‘A tautly written puzzler that combines those eccentric British twists with some first-rate sleuthing.’ Dallas Times HeraldThirteen gripping British detective mysteries. 2,400+ pages of crime-solving. One great-value box set.Perfect for fans of Reginald Hill, Colin Dexter, P.D. James, Janet Neel and Ruth Rendell.Meet Detectives Masters and Green — they might hate each other but they have to work together.Detective Chief Inspector Masters is a stickler for order. His desk is immaculate, his pencils always sharpened, his case files meticulously organised. He prefers his alone time over social gatherings, settling down with his daily cup of strong, unsweetened tea and some classic literature in the evening. He values intellect over emotion, and isn’t afraid to cut ties with anyone who doesn’t meet to his standards (like a certain inspector).Inspector Green is a creature of habit. He frequents the same pubs, orders the same meals (a hearty plate of meat and potatoes) and sticks to his routines, a nice pint and footie match on the telly for his evenings. He’s all about tradition and is often found grumbling about the rise of flashy modern techniques and new young ‘hotshots’ like Masters. But beneath his grumpy exterior is a detective who cares deeply about justice.These detectives might be chalk and cheese, but do they make a good team?“Masters has now been saddled with Green as assistant on a major case five successive times. He didn’t like the idea that the pairing was becoming accepted as a permanency. He didn’t like Green, either, and definitely didn’t want a passed-over old has-been tied to his tail forever.Green’s thoughts were equally hostile. Masters had grown too big for his boots. It always happened when young coppers were jammy enough to catch somebody’s eye and get promoted too soon . . .”Don’t miss out on this unforgettable high-quality series.PRAISE FOR THE MASTERS AND GREEN SERIES:‘The many who miss the properly clued inductive detective story will fall on this one with relief.’ Times Literary Supplement‘Very good.’ New York Post????? ‘I highly recommend this book to other police procedural readers.’ Paula C.????? ‘Strong characters, a story line with twists and turns and I was kept guessing until the last few pages.’ Peter D.????? ‘Very different from other books of crime and police that I have read.’ Maureen D.
by Philip Eliot | Dec 8, 2025 | Crime Fiction |
The classic crime novel about a kidnapping scheme gone wrong from America’s “Dimestore Dostoevsky,” the basis for the noir film of the same name (Geoffrey O’Brien, poet, critic author, former editor and chief, Library of America).William “Kid” Collins was once a respected boxer. Now he’s a drifter, on the run after escaping from a mental institution.One afternoon he meets Fay, a beautiful young widow. She is smart and decent—at least when she’s sober. Soon Collins finds himself involved in a kidnapping scheme that goes drastically wrong almost before it even begins. Because the kid they’ve picked up isn’t like other kids: he’s diabetic and without insulin, he’ll die. Not the safest situation for Collins, a man for whom stress and violence have long gone hand-in-hand.After Dark, My Sweet once again displays Jim Thompson as the undisputed master of American noir. The basis of James Foley’s critically acclaimed film of the same name, with the sweep of an epic tragedy, Thompson’s classic limns the dangerous territory of honest people all-too-easily sucked into wickedness, with no way out but down.Praise for Jim Thompson:”The best suspense writer going, bar none.” —The New York Times”My favorite crime novelist—often imitated but never duplicated.” —Stephen King”If Raymond Chandler, Dashiell Hammett and Cornell Woolrich would have joined together in some ungodly union and produced a literary offspring, Jim Thompson would be it . . . His work . . . casts a dazzling light on the human condition.” —Washington Post”The master of the American groin-kick novel.” —Vanity Fair”The most hard-boiled of all the American writers of crime fiction.” —Chicago Tribune
by Philip Eliot | Dec 8, 2025 | Cozy Mystery |
MAY YOUR CHRISTMAS BE CHERRY AND ALBRIGHT…From The Wall Street Journal bestselling author Larissa Reinhart, a Rashomon-styled Christmas mystery starring two of her best-selling heroines. While Cherry Tucker suffers from flu-induced visions of murder, Maizie Albright’s on the hunt for a missing granddaughter whose criminal stockings have long been filled with coal.“It was fun watching Maize and Cherry do what they do best, helping each other, indirectly, along the way in this engagingly entertaining drama. I look forward to more adventures together or separately with these lovable characters.” — Dru Ann Love, Agatha, Anthony, and MWA Raven award-winning author and blogger of Dru’s Book MusingWhen Halo, Georgia’s most notorious artist, Cherry Tucker, thinks she sees a crime through her bedroom window, her feverish claims are ignored by her family. Trapped in bed, influenza is the least of her problems. Deputy Luke Harper can’t be found. She can’t tell fevered dream from reality. And a very bad Santa knows Cherry’s spotted his Christmas killing. It’s going to take a Christmas miracle for Cherry to recover.Meanwhile, ex-celebrity and #WannabeDetective Maizie Albright’s determined to help an elderly woman find her missing granddaughter despite her private investigator boss (and not-so-secret crush) Wyatt Nash’s claims that the grandmother’s annual plea is nothing but a dangerously wild goose chase. This holiday, Maizie’s search takes her away from her family and Nash to Halo, where a storm threatens her nerves and her quest. When a deviant Santa learns Maizie’s looking for the granddaughter, he puts Maizie on his naughty list. This Santa get his holly jollies from murder.A VIEW TO A CHILL, by Wall Street Journal bestselling author Larissa Reinhart, is the fourth book in the highly rated Maizie Albright Star Detective romantic comedy mystery series and the ninth book in the award-winning Cherry Tucker Southern humorous mystery series. If you like quirky characters, fast-paced comic capers, witty dialogue, and a twist of romance, then you’ll love these engaging series. “If you love southern settings with plenty of sweet tea and eccentric characters, the meetup of these two heroines is epic. Not only did I race through the pages, but I immediately headed over to Amazon to download the first book in the series.” — Barb Taub, humor writer and author of the Null City series“I love the characters Cherry Tucker and Maizie Albright and this mystery brings the two of them together in the same book. Everything I love about both series is here.” — Michelle, Michelle’s Romantic Tangle”Laughs and reflections on life and the holidays. Well-written. Although pulling the main characters from two series, this is easily read as a stand-alone mystery.” — Christa Nardi, Christa Reads and WritesFirst published in The Wall Street Journal bestseller, The 12 Slays of Christmas.Related subjects include: cozy mysteries, women sleuths, murder mystery series, whodunit mysteries (whodunnit), humorous murder mysteries, book club recommendations, amateur sleuth books, small-town humor, Southern humor, comic (humorous) crime and mystery, Christmas, small town and rural.Books in the Cherry Tucker Mystery series:A CHRISTMAS QUICK SKETCHPORTRAIT OF A DEAD GUYSTILL LIFE IN BRUNSWICK STEWHIJACK IN ABSTRACTDEATH IN PERSPECTIVETHE BODY IN THE LANDSCAPETHE VIGILANTE VIGNETTE A COMPOSITION IN MURDERA VIEW TO A CHILLA MOTHERLODE OF TROUBLEBooks in the Maizie Albright Star Detective series:15 MINUTES16 MILLIMETERSNC-17A VIEW TO A CHILL17.5 CARTRIDGES IN A PEAR TREE18 CALIBER18 1/2 DISGUISES19 CRIMINALS20 CARATS21 GUNS
by Philip Eliot | Dec 8, 2025 | Cozy Mystery |
Fiendishly clever and highly addictive.’ Ian MooreThe perfect Christmas gift for armchair detectives – Agatha Christie meets Murdle?. 12 murderous mysteries to read.20 perplexing puzzles to solve.1 mystifying murder to unravel…Mastermind Puzzlemaster Sarah Dunnakey cordially invites you to crack the code of who killed Edward Luddenham.It’s the first anniversary of the mysterious death of Edward Luddenham, found dead at his home on the Yorkshire moors one frosty Christmas Eve.Now nine people gather at his manor house for the reading of the Will. Each has their own motivations for coming: curiosity, duty, unrequited love, desperation, greed.They have been instructed to bring a “festive mystery story” to share.But all you need is a pencil.Safe from the biting cold and the relentless snowfall outside, settle in with your favourite tipple in hand, as the storytelling begins.Though you’ll need to keep your wits about you – for among those present is Edward’s killer…Can you solve the puzzles and unmask the murderer before they strike again?Agatha Christie meets Murdle with these twelve puzzling whodunnits from renowned professional puzzler Sarah Dunnakey, that will test even the most seasoned of sleuths this Christmas.Perfect for fans of BBC’s Ludwig, Robert Thorogood and Alexandra Benedict.Praise for The Twelve Murders of Christmas:’Fiendishly clever and highly addictive reading. Perfect for a quiet Christmas corner by the fire.’ Ian Moore, author of Death & Croissants’An inventive combination of gripping read and fiendish puzzles. If you liked BBC’s Ludwig, you’ll love this.’ Paddy Duffy, panellist on Radio 4’s Round Britain Quiz’Wonderfully well crafted and delightfully devilish at every turn – it’s Christmas crime with a head scratchingly fantastic twist.’ Jonathan Whitelaw, author of Murder in Tinsel Town’Such a treat – fiendishly clever murder mysteries along with puzzles that will keep you guessing for ages … I can’t think of a better present for everyone you know. Just remember to keep a copy for yourself.’ Amanda Lees, author of The Dictionary of Crime’Very, very clever and like nothing I’ve ever read before,’ Alex Pine, author of The Killer in the Cold’A perfect stocking filler this Christmas for anyone who enjoys a good yarn and is an enthusiastic puzzler.’ Liz Fielding, author of Murder Under the Mistletoe’Utterly addictive – never has the phrase “one more chapter before bed” been so literarily appropriate.’ G.D. Wright, author of Into the Storm’A totally unique book, combining great murder mysteries with proper brain-teasers. I loved it, and I’m sure other puzzle fans will too.’ Antony Johnston, author of The Dog Sitter DetectiveMystery lovers and puzzle fanatics can’t get enough of The Twelve Murders of Christmas:’Challenging and fun. It’s a joyful book and an ideal gift or an emergency boredom break-glass for yourself.’ Netgalley review’Engrossing and enjoyable throughout, with surprises and a brilliantly done build up.’ Netgalley review’An enthralling blend of classic mystery and challenging puzzles that will delight fans of both genres.’ Netgalley review
by Philip Eliot | Dec 8, 2025 | Horror & Paranormal |
2021 Annie McDonnell Memorial Literary Award Finalist2020 Chanticleer International Book Awards Finalist for Paranormal Division2020 Publisher’s Weekly BookLife Prize Quarter Finalist for Fiction 2020 Readers’ Favorite Book Awards Silver Medalist for Paranormal Fiction“I am always on the lookout for exciting new writers, and once I started reading Charleston Green by Stephanie Alexander, I was captivated. This novel leaves the reader entranced; the writing is skillful and clever and funny. I highly recommend this book.” —New York Times Bestselling Author Elin Hilderbrand“With humor, heart and a heaping helping of Southern Charm, Charleston Green brings an entirely new meaning to the term ‘unwanted house guests.’ Tipsy is a lovable, flawed, complex heroine that readers will root for from the first page to the last—and pitch-perfect storytelling will leave fans begging for a sequel. This is Stephanie Alexander at her best!” —USA Today Bestselling Author of Feels Like Falling, Kristy Woodson Harvey If Tipsy Collins learned one thing from her divorce, it’s that everyone in Charleston is a little crazy—even if they’re already dead.Tipsy, a gifted artist, cannot ignore her nutty friends or her vindictive ex-husband, but as a lifelong reluctant clairvoyant, she’s always avoided dead people. When Tipsy and her three children move into the house on Bennett Street, she realizes some ghosts won’t be ignored.Till death do us part didn’t pan out for Jane and Henry Mott, who’ve haunted the house for nearly a century. Tipsy’s marriage was downright felicitous when compared to Jane and Henry’s ill-fated union. Jane believes Henry killed her and then himself, and Henry vehemently denies both accusations. Unfortunately, neither phantom remembers that afternoon in 1923. Tipsy doesn’t know whether to side with Jane, who seems to be hiding something under her southern belle charm, or Henry, a mercurial creative genius. Jane and Henry draw Tipsy into their conundrum, and she uncovers secrets long concealed under layers of good manners, broken promises and soupy Lowcountry air. Living with ghosts, however, takes a toll on her health, and possibly even her sanity. As she struggles to forge a new path for herself and her children, Tipsy has a chance to set Jane and Henry free, and release the ghosts of her own past.
