by Philip Eliot | Mar 15, 2026 | Humor & Entertainment |
“If Alfred Hitchcock could remake Fargo, it might feel something like Carkeet’s comic-absurd latest” (Publishers Weekly).Denny Braintree, a wisecracking loner devoted to model trains, has found himself stranded in Vermont. His night at the hotel begins promisingly—until his prospective one-night stand walks out on him.As he prepares to leave town, someone mistakes Denny for Homer Dumpling—a local man who mysteriously disappeared three years earlier, and who apparently looks a whole lot like Denny. Instead of correcting the mistake, Denny slips into his new identity as easily as a winter fleece. And it’s a good thing too, because the woman he’d hoped to sleep with has turned up dead, and the chief suspect is the out-of-towner who was pursuing her at the hotel . . .As Denny tries to unravel the mystery, he struggles to hide his true identity from Homer’s increasingly suspicious circle of family and friends, including Homer’s prickly girlfriend. The adventures of this fast-talking bumbler as his survival instincts are put to the test make for a rollicking novel by an author who has produced “some of the funniest writing since Mark Twain” (Jonathan Kellerman, New York Times–bestselling author of Night Moves).”Imagine Preston Sturges and Ruth Rendell collaborating and you’ve got From Away. Beautifully plotted, emotionally resonant and, most of all, hilarious.” —Jonathan Kellerman”A deftly funny book.” —Carl Hiaasen”Fresh and unafraid. Enjoyment guaranteed.” —T. Jefferson Parker
by Philip Eliot | Mar 15, 2026 | Crime Fiction |
Heath Overton is missing, and his wives want him back…When the Overton clan—one husband, three almost-sister-wives, and their eleven children—arrive in Mallard Bay, summer on the Eastern Shore heats up. The Overtons and their television show are ready for prime time until the family patriarch disappears. Lightning Strike Films wants their leading man in front of the cameras in two weeks, and Heath Overton’s wives want him home yesterday. Everyone’s upset, even before the murders start.It’s been nearly two years since attorney Grace Reagan landed in the touristy little town on Maryland’s Eastern Shore, and so far, every one of her plans to leave has backfired. This time it’s Grace herself who’s holding up progress. She may, or may not, be getting married. Or going to France for her dream vacation. Or starting over somewhere on the far side of The Bridge. She has big decisions to make, but first, her new clients need help. As the body count rises, Grace is torn between her duties and the fast-moving changes in her own life. Can she stop the killings before she becomes the next victim?BAD INTENT is the third book in the Eastern Shore Mystery series.
by Philip Eliot | Mar 15, 2026 | Cozy Mystery |
Let bestselling author T.A. Williams whisk you away to beautiful Venice in this cozy murder mystery featuring a retired DCI and his loyal companion, Oscar. It really is murder in paradise! A movie icon A murky past And a murder mystery set in the magical city of Venice ?Private investigator Dan Armstrong can’t believe his luck when he’s invited to the luxury villa of none other than Alice Graceland, movie legend and queen of the silver screen. Could this be his big break – a chance to schmooze with stars and pitch his own murder mystery series? He’s already imagining red carpets and a golden Oscar to accompany his faithful canine companion, Oscar the Labrador…But when he gets there, things start to look far from magical …Alice isn’t looking to bankroll Dan’s writing, but instead she wants him to play host at a murder mystery evening with a glamorous (but suspiciously tense) collection of Hollywood royalty. It should be a meeting of old friends – but just how friendly are they? There’s champagne, candlelight, and an increasing number of grudges floating beneath the surface.As the murder mystery evening takes a sinister turn, Dan and Oscar find themselves navigating more than the city’s canals to find the truth.Murder, mischief, and movie-star mayhem in the heart of Venice. Another gripping case for Dan and Oscar to solvePraise for T. A. Williams:’A fun mystery and a good read with excellent descriptions that made me want to go book a flight! Dan and Oscar are a great team and kept me guessing!’ Bestselling author Anita Davison’T A Williams whisked me away to the beautiful Italian riviera in the company of an ex-pat private investigator and his gorgeous doggy sidekick on the case of a missing teacher. What a team, and what an adventure!!’ Bestselling author Kate Wells’The perfect combination of character, setting and plot, heralding an addictive new cozy mystery series!’ Bestselling author Debbie Young’Watching unassuming detective Dan Armstrong wheedle the truth out of folks is great fun. Highly Entertaining read!’ Bestselling author Kelly Oliver’Dan and Oscar are great company in a sun-drenched mystery that keeps you guessing right till the end.’ Bestselling author Michelle Salter
by Philip Eliot | Mar 15, 2026 | Cozy Mystery |
When Fred Page opens her dream bookshop, she expects dust and old books… not a murder scene—or her quirky stepfather becoming the prime suspect!Welcome to the Cozy Corgi, a charming little bookshop nestled in the heart of Estes Park, where the shelves are stacked high with mysteries and the town’s secrets are only a page away.For Winifred “Fred” Page, who’s come to start fresh with her corgi, Watson, the shop was meant to be a sanctuary—a quiet place to escape life’s complications and settle into small-town life near her free-spirited mother, Phyllis, and ever-eccentric stepfather, Barry.But Fred’s plans for a peaceful first week in the shop are shattered when she discovers a body in the bookshop’s kitchen—and Barry lands at the top of the local police’s suspect list.Determined to clear his name, Fred dusts off her sleuthing skills and dives headfirst into the quaint, beautiful mountain town of Estes Park. As she meets her new neighbors—shopkeepers, artists, and a few residents with secrets of their own—she realizes this idyllic town may be hiding more than she bargained for.Now, with a police sergeant breathing down her neck and clues leading her and Watson in unexpected directions, Fred is about to learn just how dangerous her charming new home can be—especially when the real killer hasn’t closed their final chapter.Perfect for fans of Lucy Connelly and Ellie Alexander, Cruel Candy blends small-town intrigue with a cast of quirky, lovable characters, and a mystery that will keep you guessing until the final page.(This culinary cozy mystery includes a recipe for delectable lemon bars.)
by Philip Eliot | Mar 15, 2026 | Romantic Comedy |
All I wanted was a fresh start. Instead, I got arrested.After a brutal year—divorce, debt, and a spectacular public spiral—I’m hiding out in my gran’s small town to lick my wounds. I plan to keep my head down, rebuild my life, and definitely not cause any more trouble.Then I walk into court and come face-to-face with Judge Holt. AKA, Jayden Holt. My first crush. My first kiss. The first boy who ever broke my heart.Now Jayden is determined to do things by the book… which is a problem for me, because my sentence is community service: painting a mural in the very community center I vandalized.Jayden thinks the mural will help me make things right.I think it’s the universe’s way of punishing me.But between late-night painting sessions, small-town chaos, and one very steady man who still knows how to make me laugh, I start to wonder if my story isn’t over after all.Dizzy in Love is a sweet, low-spice romantic comedy with second-chance romance, small-town charm, big laughs, and swoony closed-door kisses.Although Dizzy in Love is a stand-alone, you’ll recognize some of your favorite characters from Melanie Jacobson’s Creekville Kisses series.
