by Philip Eliot | Mar 15, 2026 | Fantasy |
The Rite of the Faithful: Wynne’s final trial before rising as a Flame Mage within the Quinarium.Though she thinks herself ready, the task astonishes her. Wynne is to investigate the gruesome slaughter of livestock at a nearby village and rumors of a mana source—an impossible fountain of mana, the fuel used for magic.While the rite is unusual enough on its own, Wynne is paired with the Initiate Dara, whom she can hardly understand. For Wynne, serving the Quinarium as a Mage means rebelling against her family’s wishes and turning her back on wealth and status, while in Dara’s eyes, becoming a Blood Mage is the only way she sees to escape a life of poverty.The quest sends the mismatched pair on a journey across the world of Llendshold, from the Nomridian Forest, home of the Fae, to the mysterious Zanerian Archipelago, deep into the long-abandoned Dwarven city of Yuvsgrend.In seeking answers, they uncover a conspiracy that shatters all they believe in – including their loyalty to the Quinarium. But if they stand up for what is right and embrace the truth, will it mean losing all that they hoped for?Blood and Flame is Book One in The Quinate’s Faithful, a fantasy trilogy filled with magic, action-packed adventures, and a touch of slow-burn romance.
by Philip Eliot | Mar 15, 2026 | Fantasy |
Humorous fantasy detective stories at a 40% discount!This is a three-book collection of novels from the Inquisitor’s Guild of Frosthelm. The three books included are:Flames Over FrosthelmThe Outcast CrownThe Woeling LassThese stories tell the tale of investigators from the Inquisitors’ Guild, a group of detectives, soldiers, and spies in the city of Frosthelm. Expect magic, swordplay, intrigue, scheming nobles, dire threats, and a grand adventure in each book. Each story is a complete stand-alone mystery.Flames Over FrosthelmSometimes, your case takes a left turn. Or three or four. Marten Mingenstern and Boog Eggstrom are provisional inspectors, fresh out of Inquisitor’s Guild training and eager to prove themselves. Assigned the mundane task of tracking down stolen jewels, they instead uncover a mysterious cult set on destroying the city. After a thief explodes, they earn the enmity of a vicious noble, the Chief Inquisitor gets bought off and goes rogue, they are seized by barbarians, and they are sentenced to death at least a couple of times. In a final, frantic race with prophecy, they face ruthless fanatics, a city turned against them, and terrible forces long buried.Flames Over Frosthelm is the first novel about the Inquisitor’s Guild, the investigative arm of the government of Frosthelm, a medieval city-state where criminals thrive, nobles scheme, and dark secrets lurk. Expect intrigue, mystery, swordplay, adventure, politics, romance, and the strong bonds of friendship. And a little magic along the way. Described as Princess Bride meets CSI, this new novel is a tale of classic adventure with a healthy dose of humor.The Outcast CrownThe Inquisitors’ Guild stands as a bulwark against both the criminal and mysterious in Frosthelm. Now, there’s a new threat. Or is it a threat? A strange phenomenon afflicts the city – a troubling manifestation, always accompanied by a buzzing sound, sometimes taking almost human form. An unlikely pair of inspectors, one a young investigator with one big case under his belt, the other a brand new apprentice, set out to solve the mystery. As they search for clues, they come across the murder of someone who should probably already have been dead, and they find hints of treachery and intrigue from a far distant land. The city they love may be under a threat as dire as it has ever known, and they are thrust into the twisting machinations of an ancient, deadly mistake and a curse that afflicts an entire nation.The Woeling LassAn assassin hunts Inspector Gueran Declais through the streets of Frosthelm, and she is not acting alone. Just as he learns that his family may have been attacked and slain, Gueran is struck down as well. Despite the odds, he lives. Barely. Whisked away from the city for his safety, he struggles to recover from his injuries, learn his family’s fate, and uncover the identity of those who want him dead. Far from Frosthelm, he becomes caught up in investigating another bloody attack, one that may or may not have been perpetrated by vengeful spirit of a woman wronged long ago, and one that threatens to expose him to his enemies. The locals are certain, though: the killer had to be the Woeling Lass, her hands cold as the grave and her feet aflame.Back in Frosthelm, Urret Milton is an apprentice in some difficulty at the Guild. She receives a mysterious note for Gueran, a man everyone thinks is dead. Rapidly embroiled in the effort to unravel the reason for the killings and bring the assassins to justice, Urret struggles to shed her troubles and show that she has what it takes to be an inspector. But all this leads her into far more peril than she bargained for, for which she can’t possibly be ready. Her position at the Guild, the security of the city, and her life itself are all at stake.
by Philip Eliot | Mar 15, 2026 | Science Fiction |
Sometimes, the right man in the wrong uniform can make all the difference.Ethan, a lowly recruit with an oil-stained uniform and a spirit worn down by disappointment, finds his life forever changed by a simple mishap. By a twist of fate, he is mistaken for an elite officer of the Special Operations Service. Under the threat of severe punishment and time running out, Ethan adopts a dangerous false identity in this technothriller.Ethan’s path intersects with Kate Haliday, the leader of the dark matter project in the Cygni star system. A subtle dance of glances and half-spoken truths begins. But the threads of connection are fragile as they get tangled with the ambitions of Commander Varek, a skeptical officer.The emergence of an unknown alien race casts a long shadow that shifts the cosmic chessboard of space fleets and a galactic empire. Their interest in dark matter and Earth’s colonies weaves a layer of mystery and danger.In this hard science fiction dance of mystery and suspense, Ethan must navigate the intricacies of love, rivalry, and alien threats. The possibility of being unveiled darkens his every step. With each move, the line between the man he is and the officer he pretends to be . . . blurs.
by Philip Eliot | Mar 15, 2026 | Science Fiction |
A down-and-out cyborg, his uploaded dog, and their AI-run colonial outpost in a galaxy far, far away.Smart, fast and seriously funny, Killswitch kicks off a sci-fi adventure mystery with heart — perfect for fans of Murderbot, Bobiverse, Dresden, and John Scalzi.Meet Jessie Coben, your typical cyborg dude — brassy on the outside, sensitive on the inside, 91.77% machine, but ‘all man’ (so he says).Ex-army, he gets by as a trade consultant (aka glorified delivery guy) and occasional smuggler whilst evading a government hell-bent on recalling the 91.77% of him for salvage.Oh, and he’s divorced (but still trying to be free of his bloodsucking ex).So, when the mysterious and glamorous Captain Malika comes along with an offer he cannot refuse — an offer that will allow him to buy out his ex and start a new life — Jessie takes on the job. Get her and her ship to planet Jhapa unnoticed and the life-changing payout is his. The stuff of dreams.But dreams, as they say, are an illusion and this dream is about to turn into a nightmare he never bargained for. Pursued by pirates and police, hunted by machine and mafia, what is Captain Malika hiding that has the entire galaxy after them? As the deadly conspiracy unravels, Jessie discovers the answer in the unlikeliest of sources… his own turbulent past.Packed with humour, pop culture references and thought-provoking storylines, Killswitch kicks off the science fiction adventures of Jessie — the Harry-Dresden-meets-Murderbot cyborg, his uploaded dog and their AI-run colonial outpost. Featuring unforgettable characters, witty banter, a twisty mystery you won’t see coming, and just enough emotional damage to keep things interesting.NB. Whilst some of the author’s work may be stories about AI, no part of any of this is produced by AI. The author remains resolutely against the utilisation of AI for any part of their work, has zero interest in the unoriginal splicing and reassembly of content by artificial intelligence, and continues to proudly produce authentic, personal and imperfect work.
by Philip Eliot | Mar 15, 2026 | Womens Fiction |
She’s sixty, and she’s done playing by everyone else’s rules.Lacey turns sixty with a retirement party, a sold house, and a Norwegian cruise—the perfect reward for four decades of dedication to her job. She’s earned time to relax and can finally stop fixing everyone else’s problems.But somewhere between midnight sun and morning coffee, the Type A executive discovers she can’t switch off that easily.When her ex reappears and her adult children’s climate activism upends her plans, she faces an impossible choice: stick with the carefree retirement she planned, or explore the uncertain path calling her forward.For anyone who’s ever wondered if their most important chapter might be the one they never planned to write.Perfect for fans of Elin Hilderbrand and Shelby Van Pelt who love stories about women who refuse to fade quietly into their golden years.
