by Philip Eliot | Apr 17, 2026 | Horror & Paranormal |
Strange things are afoot on the Eris Ridge Trail.The barriers between worlds are breaking down.People, planes, an entire military base—all have gone missing, transported to an ever-changing cosmic kaleidoscope where they’re hunted, haunted, recruited, and cursed, trapped in time and terrorized by forces they can’t comprehend.A man afraid of flying boards a never-ending flight. An online paranormal show’s investigation takes a bloody detour. A woman on the run is recruited by a mysterious corporation with nefarious plans. An army guard fights for his life when the military opens a doorway they can’t close.In An Hour Before Dark, Larry Hinkle returns to the Trail with ten interconnected tales that deepen the mystery while expanding the mythos.Watch your step on the Trail. It will be dark soon.
by Philip Eliot | Apr 17, 2026 | Paranormal & Fantasy Romance |
“Prepare to be swept off your feet into a spine-tingling spooky tale wrapped in a steamy romance. Southern Souls is impossible to resist!” -Christopher Amato, author of Peace River Village “Southern Souls is a paranormal romance that balances the joy of a new life with the horrors of the past. The suspense builds throughout, and Nakawatase seamlessly blends the stories of the past with the present. This paranormal tale will keep you reading late into the night.” -Gary Gerlacher, bestselling author of the AJ Docker Medical ThrillersSeeking a fresh start, Jamie, a newly widowed mother of two, moves her family from a busy metropolis to a small Southern town. Their temporary accommodation is a colonial mansion in the heart of the Lowcountry. Formerly a rice plantation, this home is now a den of suspended souls, the darkest of which resides in the attic.Through her work in a medical office, Jamie meets Derek, a handsome, hard-bodied local farmer. As their attraction grows, the paranormal activity in the house unfolds. She hears voices and sees figures in the shadows. Worst of all, her innocent young son has become fast friends with the damned soul in the attic.With the aid of a local psychic—and with Derek at her side—Jamie is determined to eradicate the evil from the property as the spectral grasp on her son tightens. This malevolent spirit has crossed time and space, causing the disappearances of children from the plantation for over two hundred years, and now has its claws in her family. Will she be able to defeat the sinister pull of this poltergeist?Derek may be Jamie’s second chance at love … if they can make it out alive.
by Philip Eliot | Apr 16, 2026 | Paranormal & Fantasy Romance |
Potions, portals, and one very annoying demon—Violet’s life is about to go straight to hell.Want longer hair, whiter teeth, or a smaller nose? Violet can whip up a potion faster than you can say “enchanted facelift.” Need to hex your ex or curse your boss?Well…it will cost you.By day, Violet is a charlatan running a tourist-trap potion shop in New Orleans. By night, she’s the real deal—a rare Potion Master whose store sits smack on the portal between Earth and Hell, serving magical creatures who should absolutely not be allowed in public.She’s also the official protector of both realms, which is unfortunate because she is objectively terrible at her job.When the last Potion Master dies a gruesome death and a handsome, obnoxiously hot demon drags Violet out of anonymity, her powers spike, her shop transforms, and her life immediately goes to hell. Literally.Now supernatural beings either want to date her or kill her, and Violet’s not sure which fate is worse.With a demon glued to her side and danger lurking in every shadow, she has to master her magic, figure out who wants her dead, and maybe stop drooling over her demonic babysitter—before she ends up the next Potion Master with her own tragic obituary.S.E. Babin delivers wicked humor, chaotic magic, and sizzling paranormal tension in A Twist of Demon. Fans of snark-filled urban fantasy and flirty demon romance will devour Violet’s misadventures as she tries—and mostly fails—to keep the realms from falling apart.
by Philip Eliot | Apr 16, 2026 | Romantic Suspense |
Now that he’s opened his eyes to love, he’s flying high…and losing her could be his greatest crash and burn.For three years, Laryn Hardy has been a Night Stalker mechanic. Tirelessly working on their choppers, keeping the pilots safe with her skills…and falling ever deeper in love with Tate Davis. But the hotshot airman sees her as nothing more than a sparring partner, and it’s too painful to be overlooked by the man she’s wanted forever, which is why she’s been exploring contract options elsewhere. But when one interested party gets a little too pushy, she decides to lay off the job search. Just in time, too—because out of nowhere, Tate suddenly seems to have realized she exists.After a recent mission went FUBAR, ending in the necessary destruction of his chopper, Tate “Casper” Davis got the berating of a lifetime from his spunky mechanic. But not before he saw the emotional toll Laryn suffered over his ordeal. In that moment, he saw the feelings she’d been hiding…and the beautiful, talented woman who’s been right under his nose. As if tending to his chopper on the job isn’t enough, Laryn also proves she’s his safe space at home, when Casper finds himself in a vulnerable position he never imagined. Yeah. She’s it for him. Now he just has to convince her.Unfortunately, the couple are just days into exploring their new connection when they’re deployed halfway around the world—bringing Laryn that much closer to a person determined to learn US military secrets, force her to use her skills against her government…and steal her away from Tate forever.**Keeping Laryn is the 1st book in the Rescue Angels Series. Each book is a stand-alone, with no cliffhanger endings.
by Philip Eliot | Apr 16, 2026 | Romantic Suspense |
Thrust into a job, not to mention gossip headlines, before she is ready, the last thing Lindy Jones is looking for is a man. Her focus centers on ensuring her father’s legacy remains strong. Yet a chance meeting and a frightening encounter finds her in the arms of former Delta solider Chris Swanson.During his life, Chris had seen a lot and done things that would make people shudder. He’s happy with his life the way it is—that is until he takes the seat next to Lindy. One brief conversation was all he needed to know that he wanted to get to know her better.When her life is put in danger, Chris will do anything necessary to keep her safe and secure his heart to hers.Previously published as part of Guarded Hearts Anthology
