by Philip Eliot | May 2, 2026 | Mystery |
The classic British detective story that became the immortal Hitchcock film starring James Stewart—from the author of the Father Brown mysteries.Horne Fisher is a skilled detective who always finds his man, but every solution comes with a catch: Exposing the crime will make things worse. Fisher’s greatest strength isn’t his Holmesian ability to deduce, but his knowledge of the dirty secrets of the ruling class, how the rich and powerful manipulate the government and bend the law to their wills. In this collection, Fisher uses his special skill to get to the bottom of mysteries as diverse as the disappearance of a valuable coin, the framing of an Irish prince, and the death of his own uncle from a falling statue. The Man Who Knew Too Much is a shining example of author G. K. Chesterton’s prodigious wit and prescient observation. This ebook has been professionally proofread to ensure accuracy and readability on all devices.
by Philip Eliot | May 2, 2026 | Crime Fiction |
Two missing girls. No suspects. And a killer who escaped justice.In 2005, fifteen-year-old Callie Thomas disappeared after a night out in rural Wales. Six months later, another teenage girl vanished from a nearby village. Neither case was ever solved.Twenty years later, the past refuses to stay buried.When true-crime investigator Nell Aubury goes missing while looking into one of the disappearances, DI Winter Meadows is forced to reopen the cases a community has spent decades trying to forget.Then a new body is found, buried beneath ancient burial stones.Meadows is determined to chase down this fresh lead to get to the truth, but all he finds are dead ends. Witnesses change their stories. Old statements are full of holes.Someone has already killed to keep their deadly secrets buried. How far are they prepared to go to stop Meadows from learning the truth?Perfect for fans of Peter James, Joy Ellis, Elly Griffiths, Ann Cleeves, Angela Marsons, Rachel McLean, J.D. Kirk and L.J. Ross.Meet DI Winter MeadowsDetective Inspector Winter Meadows is not your typical cop – he’s intuitive, reflective and quietly brilliant. A former London detective who left the Met in search of peace, he now finds solace in the rhythms of the Welsh countryside — and the occasional joint to unwind. But beneath his calm exterior lies a sharp mind, a dry wit, and a fierce determination to protect the innocent. He connects with victims that others overlook and spots the details that others miss. Meadows doesn’t chase the spotlight — but when it comes to justice, he won’t rest until the truth is uncovered.
by Philip Eliot | May 2, 2026 | Thriller & Suspense |
The second twisting mystery in the acclaimed Slim Hardy Mystery Series from Jack Benton, a series which is fast becoming a classic.A buried clock holds the key to a decades-old mystery.On holiday to escape the nightmares of his last case, disgraced soldier turned private detective John “Slim” Hardy comes upon something buried in the peat on Bodmin Moor.Unfinished and water-damaged but still ticking, the old clock provides a vital clue to an unsolved missing-persons case.As Slim begins to ask questions of the tiny Cornish village of Penleven, he is drawn into a world of lies, rumours, and secrets, some of which the residents would prefer to stay buried.Twenty-three years ago, a reclusive clockmaker left his workshop and walked out onto Bodmin Moor, taking his last, unfinished clock with him.He disappeared.Slim is determined to find out why.The Clockmaker’s Secret is the stunning sequel to Jack Benton’s acclaimed debut, The Man by the Sea.
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by Philip Eliot | May 2, 2026 | Crime Fiction |
What starts as a death wish…ends in a fight to survive.Broken and desperate, Michael travels to Mexico with one dark intention – to end his life. But when he meets someone at the hotel bar, everything changes.Josie’s sister vanished without a trace in Mexico a year ago, and the local authorities have long since given up the search. Drawn together by their shared pain, Michael and Josie embark on a mission to find out the truth.As they uncover more than they bargained for, Michael must decide if he is willing to fight for his life.Troubled strangers collide in Mexico in this dark, fast-paced thriller.
by Philip Eliot | May 2, 2026 | Historical Romance |
She’s got a power suit, a planner in her purse, and no time for love. He’s swinging a sword, wearing a plaid, and calling her his destiny.Determined to surprise her boyfriend Angus on the Isle of Skye, Kate Adams sets off on a sightseeing adventure, hoping to prove she’s more than the predictable woman he thinks she is. But when an eccentric old woman and a mysterious brooch send her hurtling into 17th-century Scotland, Kate finds herself facing a very different kind of challenge. Survive clan wars, Highland politics, and a dangerously attractive laird who doesn’t know what a hashtag is… but definitely knows how to make her heart race.Laird Connor MacLeod never expected a strange lass to turn up on his land, especially not one who fights off assassins, nearly burns down his keep, and steals his heart before he can draw his sword. But Kate is hiding more than just her name. She’s hiding centuries.With a brewing war threatening his people and Kate’s only way home possibly tied to a legendary treasure his clan has sworn to protect, Connor faces his most impossible battle yet. Convincing a woman from the future to stay in the past.She’s from tomorrow. He’s trying to protect yesterday.But the only time that matters… is the moments they share.A swoon-worthy time-travel romance brimming with sass, sword fights, and soulmates. Perfect for readers who love modern heroines, smoldering Highlanders, and stories where love truly defies time.A Scot for All Time is the newest irresistible entry in the Scots Through Time series where kilts, kisses, and time-bending love await on every page.