by Philip Eliot | Mar 13, 2026 | Crime Fiction |
HOME IS WHERE THE SECRETS ARE BURIED’Gripping’ Jeanine Cummins’Original’ Andrea Carter’Compelling’ Sheila O’Flanagan’A page-turner’ Ryan Tubridy’This perfectly paced slice of rural noir is extremely addictive’ Business PostWhen two bodies are found on Glenbeg Farm, the local community is reeling.Wealthy matriarch Ursula Kennedy and her farmer husband Jimmy seem to have died in a tragic accident. But who knows what happens behind the closed doors of a family home?Rob, the Kennedys’ eldest son, gave up a high-flying legal career to help with the family business. Given the recent tensions with his parents about money, is he really as distraught as he seems?Rob’s wife Kate struggled with Ursula’s controlling nature – it must be a relief to have her out of the picture now.And Christina, the victims’ fragile daughter, has been struggling to keep a long-buried secret.Police suspicions begin to grow. And before long, the Kennedys’ many toxic secrets start to come to the surface . . .’Cleverly plotted and unpredictable with a fantastic cast of characters’ Rachael English
by Philip Eliot | Mar 13, 2026 | Crime Fiction |
THE SECOND SHADOW BAY THRILLERA longtime Shadow Bay resident is found dead in his garage.The scene is too clean. Too controlled. And Chief of Police Shauna Peterson knows a staged murder when she sees one.The investigation drags her back to a summer the town refuses to face—a teenage girl who vanished, a night built on lies, and a secret that never stopped shaping the people who survived it.As Shauna pushes deeper, Shadow Bay tightens around her. Council members dodge her questions. Business owners look the other way. And powerful people work hard to keep the past buried.But someone else remembers exactly what happened that summer.Someone who has been waiting for the storm to roll in.And they know every one of Shauna Peterson’s weaknesses.Perfect for fans ofHarlan CobenKarin SlaughterFreida McFaddenJames PattersonFrom the bestselling author of Secrets From A Serial Killer
by Philip Eliot | Mar 13, 2026 | Crime Fiction |
A bloody past has long claws, and no one is safe…With the ink still drying on her Quantico diploma, FBI Special Agent Allie Bishop finds herself thrust into her very first case. A series of gruesome murders has rocked her hometown community of Gig Harbor, WA, and Allie has been entrusted with finding the villain.She’s spent years clawing her way out of her father’s evil shadow. No longer the frightened young girl who stumbled onto his brutal crimes, Allie must uncover a sinister evil lurking within the corridors of her old high school.But it quickly becomes clear that her new partner isn’t interested in having a rookie around, and soon enough he leaves her to sink or swim on her own. Meanwhile, the mutilated bodies of beloved students continue to pile up, and no one seems all too interested in helping.As Allie navigates the challenges and pitfalls of a new career, her past rears its dark and malicious head, threatening to swallow her whole.The past does not easily forgetAnd family is forever…Don’t miss this much-anticipated series from bestselling author Eva Sparks. Order your copy of The Devil’s Daughter now and join FBI Special Agent Allie Bishop on a thrilling ride, where darkness lurks around every corner, and danger is just a heartbeat away…
by Philip Eliot | Mar 13, 2026 | Cozy Mystery |
In the heat of a Berkshires summer, drought reveals a grim secret. A perfectly preserved body surfaces in Wolf Bog, discovered by a group of hikers including amateur sleuth Kathryn Stinson and her close friend Charlotte Hinckley.Kathryn’s investigation draws her into a tangled case of privilege and hidden desires. In the once-glamorous mansion up the hill from Kathryn’s rental house, lavish parties were held by the town’s youthful elite. But those who worked hard to bury the past don’t rest easy.Complicating matters, a stranger arrives claiming to be the daughter Charlotte gave up for adoption. Is she truly family—or playing a dangerous game? As Kathryn uncovers one secret after another, her pursuit of the truth could cost her dearly.An atmospheric mystery set in rural New England, WOLF BOG is the third book in the Berkshire Hilltown Mysteries series by Leslie Wheeler.
by Philip Eliot | Mar 13, 2026 | Cozy Mystery |
The perfect English village…isn’t in England. And it’s far from perfect.Welcome to Maidenwell—an immaculate replica of a storybook English village tucked into Oregon’s high desert. Cobblestone streets, ivy-covered cottages, a charming tea shop…and more murders than you can shake a forensics kit at.In this exclusive box set, dive into the first three novels of The Murderwell Mysteries—the bestselling series that blends classic whodunit charm with sharp humor, modern female friendships, and a heroine deep in her Second Act.Meet Gina Biletti: a forty-something, recently divorced, laid-off New Yorker who copes with her life imploding by moving to a secret billionaire village and accidentally becoming its resident chaos-cozy sleuth. She’s sharp-tongued, wildly curious, great with people, and just messy enough that her love life looks almost as dangerous as her murder cases.Smart, funny, and full of heart, The Murderwell Mysteries deliver modern mystery for readers who love intelligent heroines, atmospheric settings, and stories where reinvention is the ultimate act of courage.For readers who love the chaotic energy of Elle Cosimano’s Finlay Donovan books, the heartfelt humor of Jesse Q. Sutanto (Vera Wong, Dial A for Aunties), and the community-driven mystery of Richard Osman’s The Thursday Murder Club.Step into Maidenwell—and get ready to stay awhile.INCLUDED IN THIS THREE-BOOK SETBook 1: A Floof to a Kill“An Oregon adventure that combines Harry Potter vibes with Miss Marple–type murders and a champion alpaca! A brisk, fun read!” — Kirkus ReviewsGina Biletti, a forty-something New Yorker fresh off a divorce and layoff, tags along on a girls’ weekend to the mysterious new village of Maidenwell. When an alpaca auction turns deadly, her knack for reading people becomes her greatest survival skill.Book 2: And Then There Was NunThe snow is falling, the eggnog is spiked—and a killer is among them. As an engagement party unravels into chaos, Gina finds herself snowed in with suspects, secrets, and a past that won’t stay buried. Christmas in Maidenwell has never been deadlier—or more entertaining.Book 3: The Whispering BonesWhen construction uncovers human remains, Gina’s search for the truth exposes cult secrets, lost gold, and betrayals that refuse to stay buried. Each revelation brings her closer to Maidenwell’s darkest history—and to the realization that starting over doesn’t mean leaving danger behind.READERS LOVE THE MURDERWELL MYSTERIES?????????? “If you enjoy well-written cozy mysteries with a unique location, characters who feel real, and a mystery that takes a bit of thinking, this is an excellent book for you.”?????????? “The wit the author endowed Gina is sharp, resulting often in a grin or giggle. This book is engaging. Read it!”?????????? “A richly detailed story with a meticulously crafted mystery. You feel as if you’re exploring the town with Gina and getting to know the quirky residents.”File Under:English-Village-in-Oregon MysteryFresh Starts & Second ActsSmart, Funny Female SleuthsFound Family & Midlife ReinventionSecrets of a Tech Billionaire’s Village
