by Philip Eliot | Mar 15, 2026 | Thriller & Suspense |
Two Young Lives. One Devastating Decision. Can past horrors ever really be left behind, or do they demand reckoning?In the shadowed hours of Christmas Day 1986 in Sydney, a 70-year-old widow’s body is discovered inside a wheelie bin—mysteriously left without motive or suspect, her death relegated to a cold case. Decades earlier, amid the terror of Nazi Germany, two young girls are divided by fate: one is deported to Auschwitz, enduring unimaginable horrors, while the other escapes.Their intertwined destinies stretch from the atrocities of the past to a seemingly unrelated crime in Australia, suggesting that the roots of present mysteries may lie buried in war-scarred memory. These two timelines, woven together with a haunting grace, oscillate between the grim reality of life under the Third Reich and the unsettling calm of suburban Sydney.EVOLVED PUBLISHING PRESENTS a deeply moving, complex, and emotionally intense crime thriller from Down Under, evoking tears and empathy as characters navigate tragedy and revenge. One reviewer called it, “a tale of love and loyalty, of unravelling secrets and confronting the ghosts of the past.””Dramatically examining the haunting experiences of survivors, accomplices, and casualties of the Third Reich, The Madness Locker is a powerful narrative exploration of the grim past and its ominous echoes today. This is an unpredictable drama of survival at all costs that is both touching and timely.” ~ The Independent Review of Books
by Philip Eliot | Mar 15, 2026 | Thriller & Suspense |
When Secret Service agent Rob Stone helps a stranger in an isolated Oregon mountain town, he makes a dangerous enemy. Rob is outnumbered and targeted, but he thrives in the wilderness — and the community’s tormentors have no idea what they are getting into…”A page-turner filled with action and intrigue!” – Bookbub
by Philip Eliot | Mar 15, 2026 | Mystery |
Get ready for the first adventure in the fabulous Thomas the Falconer Tudor mystery series from John Pilkington. A must-read for fans of C. J. Sansom and Andrew Taylor. ‘A truly fine historical series’ – Library JournalBE YE HUNTER OR PREY?Introducing Thomas Finbow – falconer to Sir Robert Vicary and Lady Margaret of Petbury, Berkshire. He keeps his mind sharp and his body primed as he goes about his duties with the diligent confidence of one who once served Queen and country.When Nathaniel Pickering, Lady Margaret’s older brother is found murdered, Thomas takes her away to London, in search of gryfalcons. Lady Margaret being a keen lover of the sport of falconry herself, Thomas hopes it will help distract his mistress from her grief, however once they reach the city it becomes apparent that much bigger things are at play – and the murder of Master Pickering was just the beginning…Thomas’s astute mind is unable to ignore the clues, and in uncovering some dark secrets, he places himself – and his mistress – in grave danger. Now a target himself, Thomas must face some of London’s most notorious criminals, in a battle of both brain and brawn.Perfect for fans of Andrew Taylor and S. J. Parris.Praise for the Thomas the Falconer series:‘Larger-than-life characters and authentic 16th-century ambience… Pilkington successfully draws readers into his world and keeps them turning the pages.’ – Booklist’The story moves at a great pace … it made a welcome change to discover Elizabethan England through the eyes of a lesser mortal.’ – The Historical Novels Review‘A sturdy and entertaining historical for fans of Elizabethan mysteries’ Library JournalPraise for The Ruffler’s Child:’The quality of the writing and evocation of the Elizabethan Age is right up there with C J Sansom – and that could be no higher recommendation. I devoured it with relish and a buzz of contentment! ????? Reader ReviewBrilliant! A master of descriptive prose! ????? Reader ReviewInteresting tale of intrigue, murder and mystery. ????? Reader ReviewI was gripped from start to finish. A very well crafted read which was unputdownable. ????? Reader ReviewWell-drawn characters in a colourful and dangerous world, drawn into a plot that will keep you guessing (and keep the pages flying by). Thoroughly recommended. ????? Reader Review
by Philip Eliot | Mar 15, 2026 | Humor & Entertainment |
“If Alfred Hitchcock could remake Fargo, it might feel something like Carkeet’s comic-absurd latest” (Publishers Weekly).Denny Braintree, a wisecracking loner devoted to model trains, has found himself stranded in Vermont. His night at the hotel begins promisingly—until his prospective one-night stand walks out on him.As he prepares to leave town, someone mistakes Denny for Homer Dumpling—a local man who mysteriously disappeared three years earlier, and who apparently looks a whole lot like Denny. Instead of correcting the mistake, Denny slips into his new identity as easily as a winter fleece. And it’s a good thing too, because the woman he’d hoped to sleep with has turned up dead, and the chief suspect is the out-of-towner who was pursuing her at the hotel . . .As Denny tries to unravel the mystery, he struggles to hide his true identity from Homer’s increasingly suspicious circle of family and friends, including Homer’s prickly girlfriend. The adventures of this fast-talking bumbler as his survival instincts are put to the test make for a rollicking novel by an author who has produced “some of the funniest writing since Mark Twain” (Jonathan Kellerman, New York Times–bestselling author of Night Moves).”Imagine Preston Sturges and Ruth Rendell collaborating and you’ve got From Away. Beautifully plotted, emotionally resonant and, most of all, hilarious.” —Jonathan Kellerman”A deftly funny book.” —Carl Hiaasen”Fresh and unafraid. Enjoyment guaranteed.” —T. Jefferson Parker
by Philip Eliot | Mar 15, 2026 | Crime Fiction |
Heath Overton is missing, and his wives want him back…When the Overton clan—one husband, three almost-sister-wives, and their eleven children—arrive in Mallard Bay, summer on the Eastern Shore heats up. The Overtons and their television show are ready for prime time until the family patriarch disappears. Lightning Strike Films wants their leading man in front of the cameras in two weeks, and Heath Overton’s wives want him home yesterday. Everyone’s upset, even before the murders start.It’s been nearly two years since attorney Grace Reagan landed in the touristy little town on Maryland’s Eastern Shore, and so far, every one of her plans to leave has backfired. This time it’s Grace herself who’s holding up progress. She may, or may not, be getting married. Or going to France for her dream vacation. Or starting over somewhere on the far side of The Bridge. She has big decisions to make, but first, her new clients need help. As the body count rises, Grace is torn between her duties and the fast-moving changes in her own life. Can she stop the killings before she becomes the next victim?BAD INTENT is the third book in the Eastern Shore Mystery series.
