by Philip Eliot | Aug 25, 2026 | Cozy Mystery |
Chicago Journalist Investigates Wyoming’s Old Rural Legends and Stumbles Into Modern-Day Murder and Mayhem in This Box Set Filled with Humor, History, and One Mean-Spirited Chicken.ALL THE OLD LIONS: On her first assignment—unravel the mystery of Halfway Halt, a defunct brothel in Hijax, Wyoming—Thea must ply townsfolk who don’t want their secrets revealed, and finger a murderer…if she wants to survive.FROGSKIN AND MUTTONFAT: In Wyoming with old flame Max Holman to interview the 82-year-old Kid Corcoran, last of the old-time bandits, Thea is caught up in a maelstrom of greed, murder, and revenge when a local reporter is found knifed to death in Thea’s room.DEAD IN HOG HEAVEN: In Hog Heaven to investigate the ruins of an old rural bordello, Thea stumbles upon a woman’s body and is fingered for murder.”Good stories, interesting characters, a touch of romance, and a little humor. Lots of fun!” ~Mysterious Woman”Blends Old West and New with humor, lore, and an admirable, entertaining heroine.” ~The Poisoned Pen”…engaging and cleanly told. Highly Recommended.” ~Gothic JournalTHE THEA BARLOW WYOMING MYSTERIES, in order:All the Old LionsFrogskin and MuttonfatDead in Hog HeavenDeath by Doodlebug
by Philip Eliot | Aug 25, 2026 | Science Fiction |
Amazon #1 Techno-Thriller Free Best Seller — The Spark AnomalyFrom the Amazon #1 Bestselling Author of Prena’s EyeA student’s homework. An unseen force. A cover-up that could end the world.In 2067, shy college student Cathy Fisher receives an unusual assignment: explain why two massive earthquakes struck opposite sides of the planet exactly forty-two minutes apart. What she doesn’t know is that her professor, Dr. Arnold Spark, is using her answers to unravel a mystery—and stop an impending global catastrophe.Haunted by the explosion of a volcanic power generator he helped design, Spark begins a desperate search for the truth. Is he responsible for the disaster? Who—or what—is targeting him? And how is it all connected to Comet Charybdis, a celestial object with a terrifying secret?To find answers, Spark turns to Soona, a sentient lunar robot imprisoned by cruel human handlers. Her escape—and what she uncovers on Charybdis—may hold the key to humanity’s survival.The Spark Anomaly blends near-future science, engineering realism, thriller pacing, and moments of sly humor in a genre-bending ride through AI ethics, academic intrigue, and apocalyptic stakes.Perfect for fans of The Martian, Project Hail Mary, and Michael Crichton’s Prey.
by Philip Eliot | Aug 25, 2026 | Contemporary Romance |
Sometimes what you need is right in front of you.When ROBIN OUTLAW’S husband passes away unexpectedly, she struggles to put the pieces of her shattered life back together while running Eagle Tree Cattle Ranch without him. Her days of romance are over. That is until, she notices a cowboy who’s been there all along. TRAVIS MORGAN is an uncomplicated man. He’s been a cowhand for over forty years, the last thirty at Eagle Tree Ranch. With the boss man gone, suddenly he finds himself noticing Robin in a whole new light. Could she ever see him as more than an employee? Can their love of a cattle ranch, nestled high in the Colorado Rockies, bring these two together for something more? Maybe a small, discarded puppy will be all it takes to get the ball rolling and open their hearts to new possibilities. Rediscover romance in Aspen Ridge—a small town with an open heart.
by Philip Eliot | Aug 25, 2026 | Romantic Comedy |
Steamy, addictive office romance featuring a tattooed alpha lawyer, a fierce heroine rebuilding on her own terms, and a London family law firm where the rules were always going to get broken.Never mix business with pleasure. Especially when he looks like that.I’m supposed to be focused on three things.Growing my marketing business.Buying my cheating ex out of it.Not noticing how Jackson Callaghan wears a suit.Unfortunately, Jackson is gorgeous, successful, heavily tattooed under all that tailoring, and very much my client. He should be strictly off-limits.But when he offers to help untangle me from my toxic ex, late-night strategy sessions start feeling less professional by the minute. He’s protective, impossible to ignore, and far too good at making me forget every sensible thought I’ve had.One night shouldn’t hurt. One hook-up shouldn’t change anything.But Jackson Callaghan doesn’t feel like a mistake I can walk away from.Engagement Rate launches the Callaghan Green series with a steamy office romance full of fierce attraction, sharp banter, and London’s most meddling legal family. Expect addictive heat, big feelings, and office rules that were clearly made to be broken.__________________________________________Praise for Engagement Rate:????? “Wow, this book should come with a fan.”????? “Vanessa is my favorite kind of heroine- strong, independent, and a bit quirky.”????? “The heat is cranked up in this book and the characters are instantly lovable.”????? “The sexual tension between Vanessa & Jackson was off the charts hot!”????? “Omg!! Hot, spicy, super steamy… I feel like I’m melting here with all this hotness!!”???? “Jackson is a big bearded growly lawyer and Vanessa is the head of the marketing team hired to rebrand his family’s firm.”????? “I am definitely a fan of the workplace relationships.”????? “I absolutely fell in love with the Callaghan family. Love books with such awesome family dynamics.”????? “The texting between family members is so funny you will have to put the book down to wipe your tears from laughter.”????? “This family is very interesting with fabulous banter. You will want to continue to find out what happens with all the siblings.”
by Philip Eliot | Aug 25, 2026 | Crime Fiction |
ONE LAST STEP (A Tara Mills Mystery—Book One) is the debut novel in a new FBI mystery series by debut author Sarah Sutton.Two hikers go missing along the Appalachian Trail, leaving only a bloodstained forest behind them, and when another hiker collapses on someone’s porch in New Hampshire, murdered by crossbow, the local police realize they have a serial killer on their hands––and need to call in the FBI.FBI Agent Tara Mills is young, brilliant and new to the force. With a promising career in front of her, she faces the ultimate test when she is assigned the case. It soon proves to be more challenging than she ever could have imagined––an impossible riddle that leaves even her seasoned partner stumped.Meanwhile, something about the case stirs a darkness within her––a tortured past that even her long-term boyfriend doesn’t fully understand. As nightmares consume her, she only hopes that her past will not come back to ruin her once again.As more hikers go missing, and with her job on the line, Tara finds herself on a race against time as she combs through the forest’s trails. Peeling back each layer, she soon realizes that she is up against a true diabolical mastermind. And just when she thinks she has it all figured out, her instincts lead her to the most shocking truth of all.Book #2 in the series––ONE LAST BREATH––is also available!“First read by this new upcoming author and she has a winner with this series. Suspenseful from beginning to end.”–Goodreads Reviewer?????“I was pulled in from the very start…in my mind it played out just like a movie.”–Goodreads Reviewer?????“Absolutely loved this first in the series from start to finish. Fast paced and easy to follow with a storyline that was tense and exciting, I found it hard to put down.”–Goodreads Reviewer?????
