by Philip Eliot | Feb 5, 2026 | Horror & Paranormal |
The first three novels (plus a connecting novella and short story!) in the paranormal mystery romance series, QUENTIN BLACK MYSTERY, starring brilliant but dangerous psychic detective, Quentin Black and forensic psychologist, Miri Fox. Includes the following books: BLACK IN WHITE (Quentin Black Mystery #1) BLACK AS NIGHT (Quentin Black Mystery #2) Black Christmas (Quentin Black Mystery #2.5) BLACK ON BLACK (Quentin Black Mystery #3) Black Supper (Quentin Black Mystery #3.5) * Description of BLACK IN WHITE (Quentin Black Mystery #1): “ My name is Black. Quentin Black.” Gifted with an uncanny sense about people, psychologist Miri Fox works as an off and on profiler for the police. So when they think they finally nailed the “Wedding Killer,” she agrees to check him out, using her gift to discover the truth. But the suspect, Quentin Black, isn’t anything like Miri expects. He claims to be hunting the killer too, and the longer Miri talks to him, the more determined she becomes to uncover his secrets. When he confronts her about the nature of her peculiar “insight,” Miri gets pulled into Black’s bizarre world, and embroiled in a game of cat and mouse with a deadly killer––who might just be Black himself. Worse, she finds herself irresistibly drawn to Black, a complication she doesn’t need with a best friend who’s a homicide cop and a boyfriend in intelligence. Can Miriam see a way out or is her future covered in Black? * Description of BLACK AS NIGHT (Quentin Black Mystery #2): “ He will break anything you try to keep pure, brother.” When her now-employer, psychic detective, Quentin Black, calls from a Bangkok jail, asking for her help, forensic psychologist, Miri Fox, is forced to fly across the world to get him. She finds Black working undercover inside a gang of criminals, trying to discover who’s murdering street children and burning their bodies inside Buddhist temples. Black isn’t the only one interested in the crimes, however, and soon his investigations get the attention of a crime syndicate out of Russia that doesn’t appreciate his meddling. When Miri shows up to help, events quickly spiral out of control, and Miri soon finds herself the hunted. * Description of BLACK ON BLACK (Quentin Black Mystery #3): “What kind of confession are you looking for, brother…?” Black disappears, leaving Miri alone in San Francisco mere days after they return from Bangkok. No explanation. Not a word about where he is, what he’s doing, what his mysterious new contract entails or even who he’s working for. Black will only drop cryptic hints, leaving her breadcrumbs. Miri can feel him, though. More every day. She feels so much through her dreams and into her waking life that her world starts to spin out of control, especially when things between Black and his new employer begin to sour. Black’s in danger, although he won’t admit that, either. Only Miri can save him. But to help Black, she has to cross lines she swore she’d never cross, exposing herself in a way that will change her life forever.
by Philip Eliot | Feb 5, 2026 | Science Fiction |
A buried UFO. A mad scientist. And a couple about to become her latest monsters. A dodgy couple thinks they’ve struck gold when they find an ancient spaceship. But inside there’s a once-beautiful scientist, obsessed with alien genetics, whose experiments have gone horribly wrong. Her mutants are grotesque, violent, filled with hungers—and the couple just might be the perfect fix. What begins as a goldmine turns into a nightmare fight for survival against twisted science and a terror that won’t let go. This isn’t discovery. This isn’t adventure. And it sure as hell isn’t Disneyland. Naked, he clings to a ceiling fan. What drove him up there was terrifying. It’ll seem like the Virgin Mary compared to what rips him down.
by Philip Eliot | Feb 5, 2026 | Womens Fiction |
‘WOW!!!!… Clear your schedules as once you’ve started you won’t be able to stop!! I was utterly glued to the pages and I could not bring myself to put this down… Gorgeous and heart-warming… I was absolutely in love… Absolutely gorgeous and beautiful!!’ Bookworm86 Ruby stands on the doorstep of Heather House, its stone walls bathed in golden light, the key heavy in her palm. This may be the last time she unlocks the door to her childhood home: her only link to her family. Time is running out to uncover its secrets… When Ruby inherits her family’s crumbling old house in the wild English countryside, she is devastated to think it might be sold. Heather House is filled with stories from Ruby’s family from years gone by, such as Clara, a pilot whose love story came to a tragic end. Now black-and-white photographs transport her back to World War Two, revealing a secret hidden for decades… Then Jake arrives: a jumper-clad American author with bright green eyes, investigating Clara’s story. He is captivated by Heather House: its amber sunsets spilling through tall windows, its hallways lined with timeworn portraits. Yet it is Ruby who holds him spellbound. And soon the house is alive with romance once more. But uncovering the truth about Clara means confronting long-buried secrets, Ruby’s own grief… and a revelation about her family that reaches into the present day. Can they save Heather House, and the happiness that Ruby never expected to find? An unforgettable, sweeping novel about family, loss and new beginnings, perfect for fans of Susanne O’Leary, Tricia O’Malley and Liz Eeles. What readers are saying about Memories of Heather House : ‘ ‘ Had me in tears … I really got choked up… My heart was squeezed so many times … heartbreaking … my tears burst through … deeply moving and blew my balanced emotions off the scale! ’ Cindy L Spear , ?????????? ‘ Heart-wrenching and captivating … will leave you spellbound… I was utterly captivated by this unputdownable book . The pages flew by … breathtaking .’ Page Turners , ????? ‘Blown away… I loved this … I get emotional even now thinking of this story. Get your diaries out and cancel your plans because this brilliant book needs to be savoured.’ Goodreads reviewer, ????? ‘ I couldn’t put it down … loved every moment ……wonderful.’ NetGalley reviewer, ????? ‘ Wonderful … I was really pulled into the story… amazing .’ NetGalley reviewer, ????? ‘ Stunning … I came to love all the characters.’ Goodreads reviewer, ?????
by Philip Eliot | Feb 5, 2026 | Christian Fiction |
Mildred Budge returns in Kingdom Come, a story about setbacks and how to face them. The fourth novel in the series, Kingdom Come, continues with the stories of Mildred, Fran, Winston, Janie, and Chase. In this story, Mildred’s Cloverdale bungalow is crowded. Her best friend Fran observes, “For a single woman, Mildred, your quiver is getting very full.” And it is. There is little room in Mildred’s Cloverdale bungalow for solitude and extended prayer, and Mildred Budge needs both. Many people do. And it is harder to find that kind of quiet in a world where background noise is as prevalent as televisions hanging from ceilings everywhere you go. It is still possible to find the peace that passeth understanding, and that is the story here about how to face a setback. Setbacks abound in daily life, but no day’s trouble is bigger than the love of God who gives help and wisdom freely to those who ask for it. Join Mildred and Fran as they live out the kind of forged friendship that is as strong as any sisterhood. Hard copies and paperback are available for Christmas giving, so think about your friends who love to read when you think of Mildred Budge. She’s a reader too. This paperback book is available in a slightly larger font size than previous books for easier reading. Preceding titles in this series are: Mildred Budge in Cloverdale Book 1 Mildred Budge in Embankment Book 2 The Bride’s Room Book 3 Shorter works include the short stories: Miss Budge in Love The Mission of Mildred Budge Miss Budge Goes to Fountain City Belle: A Mildred Budge Friendship Story About the author: Daphne Simpkins is an Alabama writer best known for the Mildred Budge stories, but she has also written extensively about caregiving. Check out her memoirs: The Long Good Night Blessed What Al Left Behind Follow Daphne Simpkins on Amazon, or contact her through her website: www.DaphneSimpkins.org
by Philip Eliot | Feb 5, 2026 | Christian Fiction |
Danger swirls in the mists of the Puget Sound. People are disappearing, the most recent being a young child. Nothing links the victims, except the kidnapper. FBI Special Agent Dakarai Lakes suspects the victim count will only increase… unless he and his team can stop the criminal. His team’s newest agent might be their greatest weapon. Special Agent Kevyn Taylor has a reputation as a mind reader. As a licensed clinical psychologist, she’s spent years honing her skills to read and predict human behavior with a high degree of accuracy. She might be the secret weapon they need to get inside the kidnapper’s head – if her rule-bending, renegade tactics don’t drive Dak crazy first. Then the first body is found. The kidnapper is escalating. As more people disappear, and more bodies are discovered, the team fights an unseen enemy to stop him before he kills another victim. Because if they fail, the next body found just might be one of their own. Nameless , the thrilling first book in the Sinister Secrets trilogy, is a Christian suspense novel exploring the power of loneliness, friendship, and faith-filled living. Get your copy today!
