by Philip Eliot | Aug 19, 2026 | Cozy Mystery |
Three Books in one great collection: Carlos Jacobi and his former cadaver dog team up with Detective Fiona Cook to solve murder. All this while unravelling a conspiracy that goes deeper than they imagine…Body in the Woods Book 1 (Award winning novel)A peaceful village. A buried secret. Award winning crime novel.Private Investigator Carlos Jacobi is looking forward to a peaceful Christmas in the Peak District with his sister and his beloved dog. But when the ex-cadaver dog unearths the body of an elderly man in the local woods and an old enemy turns out to be the lead investigator, he’s forced to act. When the victim’s family ask for his assistance, Carlos’s resolve weakens and he’s soon investigating a strange murder.With fractured relationships and family secrets, Carlos discovers that some of the villagers are not what they seem. When another body shows up, and Carlos is attacked, things go from bad to worse.Bad blood between him and the lead investigator threatens to cloud the investigation as neither man can bury the past. Working with an old friend, Detective Fiona Cook helps him focus.Can they sift through the lies to get to the truth?Body in the Woods is the first in a twisty series featuring private eye, Carlos Jacobi. If you like dogged detectives, twists you don’t see coming and likeable sleuths, you’ll love this man and his dog murder mystery.The Bradgate Park Murders Book 2Three dead bodies. A mountain of lies. Where will the hunt for a killer lead?Private Investigator Carlos Jacobi wants to spend time in London with his girlfriend and his favourite pooch. But after recovering stolen puppies to smash a dog-theft ring, he’s still upset about the mastermind escaping. When he gets a call about strange fatalities in Leicester, and the victims wives ask for help, he allows himself to be roped into investigating a triple murder.Buried in half-clues and conflicting evidence, Carlos struggles to find a link to explain the obscure motive behind the deaths. As he, his faithful dog, and Detective Fiona Cook track the elusive perpetrator, Carlos finds himself on the wrong end of a brutal beating meant to throw him off the trail.Can the clever sleuths untangle a web of corruption before they are ensnared in a deadly trap?The Museum Murders Book 3When the body of a homeless woman is found in a dugout foundation of the ancient ruins of a Roman bath-house, there is little… or no investigation. Carlos and Fiona want to know why?The Museum Murders takes readers on a heart-pounding journey through the dark underbelly of Leicester, where nothing is as it seems. As Carlos delves into the disappearance of a young woman, he uncovers a sinister plot involving influential figures and the systematic targeting of society’s most vulnerable.Will Carlos and acting DI, Fiona Cook navigate the treacherous maze of corruption to uncover the truth before more lives are lost? With its riveting plot, complex characters, and unexpected twists, this gripping crime novel will leave readers racing to the final page.Carlos and Fiona, assisted by his faithful friend, ex-cadaver dog, Lady, race against time to expose the truth, face his personal demons, and deliver justice for those who have been silenced.In the background, Carlos and Fiona continue their pursuit of the criminal mastermind Nicolae and his connection to a powerful Edinburgh lawyer, who holds Fiona’s brother under his spell. Threats and challenges mount as they get nearer to solving the case.Perfect for fans of crime, mystery and detective thrillers by authors including Ann Cleeves, Joy Ellis, Faith Martin, Richard Osman and Ruth Rendell.
by Philip Eliot | Aug 19, 2026 | Crime Fiction |
A BRAND-NEW GRIPPING BRITISH DETECTIVE SERIES SET IN THE ATMOSPHERIC LAKE DISTRICT.Detective Simon Wayland hoped his move to the Lake District would bring a quieter life — fewer late nights and fewer bodies. But when the wreckage of a plane is discovered in Haweswater Reservoir, Wayland immediately recognises the aircraft registration.It belongs to a plane that vanished fifteen years ago.As divers search the wreckage, they uncover human remains — including the body of a police detective who disappeared during the original investigation.A long-forgotten investigation is very much alive again.Now Wayland and his small Cumbrian team must reopen a case that powerful criminals believed was buried forever.Because someone went to great lengths to keep the truth at the bottom of Haweswater.And they may not be finished yet.Perfect for fans of Ann Cleeves, Peter Robinson, and LJ Ross.MEET DETECTIVE SIMON WAYLANDA seasoned detective with decades of experience, Detective Inspector Simon Wayland has traded the chaos of city policing for the quieter rhythms of the Lake District. Thoughtful, observant and quietly stubborn, Wayland prefers patience and instinct to flashy police work. He enjoys the simple pleasures of life among the fells — long drives in his beloved vintage MG, a good pint in a village pub and the steady partnership of a small but loyal team. But even in the calmest corners of Cumbria, trouble has a habit of finding him.THE SETTINGThe Lake District is a land of sweeping mountains, quiet villages and deep, shadowed waters. Tourists come for the beauty, but those who live here know the fells can hide more than breathtaking views. In these close-knit communities, where history runs deep and memories are long, old secrets have a way of rising to the surface.
by Philip Eliot | Aug 19, 2026 | Contemporary Romance |
Rosie has no time for boys. She’s focused on finishing up school and working at her mother’s bakery, and makes sure to avoid any and all distractions.But when a rather handsome distraction walks through the bakery door, there isn’t much she can do except help the customer. And when the customer starts showing Rosie some interest, things get even more complicated.Soon, the handsome man starts to pop up in places she didn’t anticipate, and the more Rosie gets to know him, the more she likes him. The problem is, the reason he came to the bakery in the first place was to order a wedding cake.Rosie knew he was off the market, but soon she was falling for the almost married man… and wasn’t sure if she could continue helping her mom with the wedding cake anymore.
by Philip Eliot | Aug 19, 2026 | Romantic Suspense |
Caught between deadly missions and merciless enemies, Sorine and Zane’s forbidden desire might be the most dangerous threat of all. To ensure her abusers don’t escape justice, Sorine will risk everything to infiltrate the life of former SEAL billionaire and uncover secrets hidden within his elite security empire. But to do so, she must maintain her disguise as a rival operative and challenge his extraction team in a brutal, high-stakes missionZane thrives in a world of danger and control, so when the bold and defiant Sorine disrupts his plans, he can’t resist the urge to tame the chaos she brings—or the fire that sparks between them. But as their attraction intensifies and her secrets start to unravel, Zane must confront a devastating truth: the woman he’s falling for is also his greatest rival.Now, with betrayal and distrust simmering between them, they find themselves in the crosshairs of their most lethal enemy yet, and to survive, Sorine must finally submit to Zane as her protector and stand with him as they face a threat that could destroy them both.Fans of Jane Blythe’s thrilling romantic suspense and Susan Stoker’s sizzling military heroes will devour this heart-pounding tale of a covert heroine and an elite protector. Dive into a world of secrets, lies, and undeniable passion in Ruthless Protector, a captivating enemies-to-lovers romantic suspense novel.
by Philip Eliot | Aug 19, 2026 | Thriller & Suspense |
A BRAND NEW heart-pounding, claustrophobic thriller you’ll find impossible to put down from bestselling author D. E. White! Perfect for fans of Ruth Ware and Lucy Foley ‘A full-on, heart-belting disaster movie right there on the page!’ Rachel Sargeant, bestselling author of The Perfect NeighboursEveryone is trapped. Someone is lying… A luxury hotel in the heart of London. A routine journey to the twenty-ninth floor. The lift shudders… and stops.Inside, seven strangers are trapped, cut off from the outside world. Their only link to safety is a reassuring female voice over the intercom. A woman who knows more than she should.Lift engineer Ellie Mason expects nothing more than a routine call-out. Three years after escaping a toxic relationship, she’s rebuilt her life around her young son, determined to keep her past buried.But as the situation escalates, Ellie becomes prime suspect in a major incident that threatens to turn catastrophic. With time running out and suspicion closing in, she must confront the truth she’s been running from.Because if Ellie fails, seven people will die.Taut, claustrophobic and impossible to put down, this high-concept thriller will keep you holding your breath until the very last floor drops.Praise for The Girl on Floor 29:’Tense, unnerving and relentless. D E White takes you to the epicentre of a disaster and keeps you there, never quite knowing who the perpetrators are or whether anyone will survive. Warning: This may be the last time you ever take a lift!’ Ruby Speechley’A gripping story which feels like a white-knuckle rollercoaster ride!’ Lisa Sell’Wow, I wasn’t expecting that! Gripping, relentless, and entirely unexpected.’ Ross Greenwood’D E White never disappoints! The Girl on Floor 29 is a tense, brilliant, page-turner I couldn’t put down!’ Amanda Brittany’A roller-coaster ride in an elevator! D.E. White’s thriller races through five hours of high drama in a high-rise. With characters you find you have to love and packing in twist after twist, this was a book I had to read in one sitting. Recommended.’ Sue RansomFurther praise for DE White:??????????’This mystery thriller novel is wrapped in loads of sinister suspense and will have you clambering to the edge of your seat . . . full of twists and turns you would never expect!’ The Daily Mirror??????????’A perfect read. Just don’t expect to be able to put it down!’ Victoria Dowd, author of The Smart Woman’s Guide to Murder?????????? ‘The complex, edge-of-your-seat plot raced along, keeping me hooked from start to finish…’ Amanda Brittany, bestselling crime author of The Island House and The Perfect Nanny
