by Philip Eliot | Aug 28, 2026 | Crime Fiction |
An ex-car salesman heads to Mexico following a near-death experience, but trouble soon finds him in this “thoughtful” thriller” (Publishers Weekly).In a former life, Nick Lutz, sold cars in the Golden State. He had a wife and a young son, and they struggled along until Nick was shot in the head when a potential customer hijacked the car he was demonstrating. The incident sets off a bad-luck domino fall, and he loses an eye, his job, his family, and, eventually, his self-respect.With nothing left, Nick heads for Mexico, where he sheds his former self among an eclectic group of expats and locals, who fondly name him “Pirata” on account of his eye patch. There on the beaches of Sabanita, Nick and his buddy Winsor drink, surf, and—most of all—escape, buoyed away from their pasts on south swells and Tecate. Nothing epic. That is until Winsor’s girlfriend, Meagan, ends their abusive relationship and flees with her two boys to the safety and solace of Nick’s beachside casita. A monsoon season fling of convenience turns into a torrid love affair as new loyalties and dark secrets are shaped into something like a family. But when the local policía struggle to identify a body that has washed up in the surf, Nick realizes his secrets—and sins—have caught up with him. And there are dangerous new surprises that have yet to roll in with the tide. . . .A gifted storyteller, Hasburgh drops readers into the middle of a gripping, heartwarming, viscerally compelling page turner. At once tender and deadly hysterical, Pirata is a novel readers won’t soon forget.
by Philip Eliot | Aug 28, 2026 | Action & Adventure |
A false mission. A lethal threat.And zero margin for error.Wolfgang Pierce doesn’t play by the rules. As a contract espionage specialist, he operates in any time zone, under any conditions. Subterfuge, shootouts, and high-stakes deception? Just another Monday for Wolfgang and his team.But this job is different. Their client is the U.S. government. Their mission is to protect a vulnerable CIA operative code-named Raven.Raven is deep inside a counter-terrorist mission in Paris, and somebody wants him dead. Wolfgang’s team is hired to run interference—a quick in-and-out job.Or so it seemed. But this mission was built on a lie…And it’s a lie big enough to bury thousands.Sharp, explosive, and lightning-paced, the Wolfgang Pierce thrillers deliver the spy-action punch of Bond and Mission Impossible—all in one tight, heart-racing sitting.
by Philip Eliot | Aug 28, 2026 | Cozy Mystery |
When journalist-turned-therapist Janna Rose is called to identify the body of her old flame Daniel, she has a feeling that something doesn’t add up.Daniel’s death came right after he led an eco-protest against a controversial development. As police drag their feet, Janna investigates the killing herself. Following a trail of cryptic clues from her last conversation with Daniel, she begins to uncover a conspiracy, which reaches all the way into her consulting room.Digging deeper, Janna realizes that she and her dear ones are in peril. With lives at stake, she must risk everything to outwit her ruthless adversary and expose the truth.A gripping mystery set in Oxford, MIND OVER MURDER is the first book in the Janna Rose Mysteries series by Jake Lynch and Annabel McGoldrick.
by Philip Eliot | Aug 28, 2026 | Thriller & Suspense |
FROM THE NUMBER ONE BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF THE WIVES AND THE NURSE! Don’t miss this pulse-pounding psychological thriller from Valerie Keogh Must-read for fans of Freida McFadden and Lisa Jewell! This perfect house on a quiet street was supposed to be my sanctuary, a place to recover. But everything changed the moment I saw that woman in the charity shop. She triggered something dark, buried deep within my memory…Now I’ve started forgetting small things, like locking the front door.And bigger things, like remembering to pick my little girl up from nursery.I feel terrified every time I pass through a particular spot in our living room.And sometimes, when I’m alone, I’m sure I can hear a baby crying…I think the woman knows what happened to me. But if I can’t trust myself to believe she’s real, who else will believe me?One of the most gripping and heart-pounding psychological thrillers you’ll ever read! You won’t be able to put this jaw-dropping thriller down until it’s finished.Please Note: This book was previously published as The HousewifePraise for Valerie Keogh:‘Keogh is the queen of compelling narratives and twisty plots’ Jenny O’Brien’A wonderful book, I can’t rate this one highly enough. If only there were ten stars, it’s that good. Valerie Keogh is a master story-teller, and this is a masterful performance.’ Anita Waller’Keogh is no. 1 for a reason, and this is another perfect slice of domestic noir. A definite 5 stars.’ Keri Beevis’I was blown away with this book!’ ????? Reader Review’I didn’t see the twist coming at all!’ ????? Reader Review’A rollercoaster of a story!’ ????? Reader Review
by Philip Eliot | Aug 28, 2026 | Womens Fiction |
Beatrice Sawyer is flickering out, for what might be the last time.After being laid off yet again, Beatrice returns with her family to her childhood summer home to unwind. And maybe figure out how to move out of her parents’ basement. The town is hosting their inaugural Smallmouth Bass Festival as a last-wick effort to attract tourists, and Beatrice hopes volunteering might shed some light on her future. At first, things seem to be brightening. Beatrice rediscovers the candle shop her grandmother once owned, and a new dream sparks to life.Until she stumbles upon her estranged aunt dragging away the marina owner’s body.When her grandfather insists on his daughter’s innocence, Beatrice must shelve her newfound dream and team up with her brother and childhood best friend to clear her aunt’s name. But as they dig deeper, Beatrice wonders whether their efforts will mend their family ties—or if she’ll fail to save her aunt and have to watch her family go up in smoke.A coming-into-adulting Gen Z cozy mystery for fans of the unhinged humor in Finlay Donovan but with a new adult, firecracker amateur sleuth like Vivien Chien’s Noodle Shop Mysteries.
