by Philip Eliot | Jul 14, 2026 | Cozy Mystery |
A perfect easy reading escape that transports you to Cornwall, with lush descriptive writing that keeps you hooked to the end’ Reader review ?????’A fabulous cosy crime read with everything you would expect from the genre… I highly recommend it’ Reader review ????? It’s been a busy summer for the Fish and Chip Shop Detectives as they get drawn into their next investigation, hook, line and sinker… The bustling streets of Mousehole are home to Robbins’ Fish and Chip Shop, where Maggie and Ryan dish up the best fried goods Cornwall has to offer – and solve a crime or two. When a villager is found dead, Maggie and Ryan rapidly find themselves deep in a new mystery. But as the case unfolds, it becomes clear that something strange is simmering beneath Mousehole’s serene surface. The enigmatic owner of the chip shop, Mr Robbins, is nowhere to be found. And when Maggie and Ryan search his campervan home, they find it already unlocked and completely ransacked… Where is Mr Robbins? Is his disappearance linked to the murder? As the fish and chip shop detectives face a boatload of questions, can they catch the killer before someone winds up dead? Don’t miss the next instalment in the Fish and Chip Shop Detective Agency Series, perfect for fans of Peter Boland and Clare Chase!Readers are obsessed with The Fish and Chip Shop Detective Agency Series:’An instant must-read series’ Reader review ?????’Well this was simply fantastic. It was everything I was looking for in a small town cozy murder mystery’ Reader review ????? ‘Had me hooked from the first page’ Reader review ????? ‘Truly addictive’ Reader review ????? ‘I’m eagerly awaiting the next book in this series. It will go to the top of my To-Be-Read pile!’ Reader review ????? ‘I LOVED this book. It’s clever, fun and a great cozy’ Reader review ????? ‘Well written and compelling, it kept me guessing and having fun’ Reader review ?????The Fish and Chip Shop Detectives Forty-eight-year-old Maggie is a lover of puzzles. When she’s not working at Robbins’ Fish and Chip Shop, she can be found on her sofa, nursing a cup of tea and solving the latest mystery thrown at the detectives in Death in Paradise, Midsomer Murders and more. Maggie’s found a firm friendship with Ryan, a newcomer to Mousehole. When he’s not busy sleuthing, Ryan enjoys nursing a pint at The Mariner pub. Together, Maggie and Ryan serve the best fish and chips – and solve crimes as The Fish and Chip Shop Detectives. The Setting Mousehole is a picturesque fishing village in Cornwall, known for its scenic harbour, winding streets, and tiny sandy beach. It’s also home to Robbins’ Fish and Chip Shop, the only chippy in town. Tourists and locals alike enjoy a battered cod whilst admiring the calm waterfront. And if you want a side of gossip with your food, make sure you get to the chip shop at exactly 6 o’clock, where you’ll find local pensioner Harry, who is always up for a natter…
by Philip Eliot | Jul 14, 2026 | Crime Fiction |
“Fast pacing, clever plot twists, and intercontinental flavor make A Long Time Dead difficult not to finish in one sitting. 5/5 Stars.” -Chanticleer Book ReviewsA decade ago, it had been unthinkable when Joe Turner’s life-long friend, Owen Prescott, was charged with a grisly murder. Then Owen disappeared, leaving behind a brilliant career and budding romance to live as a fugitive from justice.Now, haunted by the memory and clinging to a belief in Owen’s innocence, Joe dives in to solve the cold case as the FBI closes in on his friend.The award-winning Joe Turner Mystery series returns with a haunting, serpentine tale that pushes the snarky defense attorney to the brink.Bequette has penned another riveting thriller that rewards the reader with a signature twist at the finale. Unlock the mystery to the latest Joe Turner thriller today.
by Philip Eliot | Jul 14, 2026 | General Nonfiction |
Are you investing in apartment deals but quietly wondering… “Is this actually a good deal – or am I missing something?”
If sponsor presentations feel polished but hard to trust, and you do not have hours to dissect every opportunity, you are not alone. Most passive investors do not fail because they lack access to deals. They fail because they lack a clear framework to evaluate them.
The Busy Professional’s Guide to Passive Apartment Investing gives you that framework.
Written by Vessi Kapoulian, a former commercial lender who managed a $1B+ credit portfolio and underwritten thousands of deals, this book brings an institutional, risk-first approach to passive real estate investing. In addition to her investing work, she advises family offices and family enterprises at the board level, helping them protect capital, evaluate risk, and make sound investment decisions across generations.
You will learn how to cut through the noise and evaluate opportunities with clarity, discipline, and confidence – without getting buried in spreadsheets.
Inside, you will discover:
A step-by-step framework to evaluate multifamily deals efficiently
How to assess sponsors beyond the polished pitch
The key drivers of risk most investors overlook
How deal structure impacts your downside protection
Market analysis fundamentals to avoid costly timing mistakes
Red flags that may signal misalignment (or worse)
A practical system designed specifically for time-constrained professionals
You do not need more time. You need a better lens.
If you want to build passive income through real estate, without relying on guesswork, this book will help you invest with clarity, discipline, and confidence.
Stop relying on guesswork.
Start investing with a framework.
Your capital deserves it.
Read more
by Philip Eliot | Jul 14, 2026 | Business, Money & Jobs |
Are you investing in apartment deals but quietly wondering… “Is this actually a good deal – or am I missing something?”
If sponsor presentations feel polished but hard to trust, and you do not have hours to dissect every opportunity, you are not alone. Most passive investors do not fail because they lack access to deals. They fail because they lack a clear framework to evaluate them.
The Busy Professional’s Guide to Passive Apartment Investing gives you that framework.
Written by Vessi Kapoulian, a former commercial lender who managed a $1B+ credit portfolio and underwritten thousands of deals, this book brings an institutional, risk-first approach to passive real estate investing. In addition to her investing work, she advises family offices and family enterprises at the board level, helping them protect capital, evaluate risk, and make sound investment decisions across generations.
You will learn how to cut through the noise and evaluate opportunities with clarity, discipline, and confidence – without getting buried in spreadsheets.
Inside, you will discover:
A step-by-step framework to evaluate multifamily deals efficiently
How to assess sponsors beyond the polished pitch
The key drivers of risk most investors overlook
How deal structure impacts your downside protection
Market analysis fundamentals to avoid costly timing mistakes
Red flags that may signal misalignment (or worse)
A practical system designed specifically for time-constrained professionals
You do not need more time. You need a better lens.
If you want to build passive income through real estate, without relying on guesswork, this book will help you invest with clarity, discipline, and confidence.
Stop relying on guesswork.
Start investing with a framework.
Your capital deserves it.
Read more
by Philip Eliot | Jul 13, 2026 | Crime Fiction |
A GRIPPING SMALL TOWN MURDER MYSTERYFor fans of, Defending Jacob and Anatomy of a ScandalIn the quiet coastal town of Keansbury, reputation is everything.When eighteen-year-old Peter Keans—the heir to the town’s most powerful family—is found murdered, shock quickly turns to certainty. A young woman is arrested, and for all residents the case appears simple.Justice, they believe, will be swift.Attorney Katie Russo isn’t so sure.Invited to review what seems like an open-and-shut prosecution, Katie begins to notice small inconsistencies buried beneath the surface of the investigation. As she looks deeper, she discovers a community bound by loyalty, economic dependence, and an unspoken understanding that some truths are better left alone.With the trial approaching and tensions mounting, long-held assumptions begin to fracture. In a place where reputation defines identity and silence protects power, the search for truth threatens far more than a single verdict.TRIAL BY TOWN is a gripping small town murder mystery about justice, moral ambiguity, and the quiet pressure of a town determined to protect its own.Perfect for readers who enjoy small town suspense, courtroom drama, and mysteries where the truth hides behind reputation and power.
