by Philip Eliot | Apr 28, 2026 | General Nonfiction |
The true story of an Aspen socialite, full of life . . . until she was found beaten to death. From the New York Times–bestselling author and his wife.Nancy Pfister, heir to Buttermilk Mountain, the world-renowned site of the Winter X Games, was Aspen royalty, its ambassador to the world. She lived among the rich and famous: she partied with Hunter S. Thompson, dated Jack Nicholson, had a joint baby shower with Goldie Hawn, and globetrotted with Angelica Houston. She was also a philanthropist, admired for her generosity. But behind the warm façade, she could be selfish, manipulative, and careless. Pfister enjoyed bragging about her wealth and celebrity connections, but those closest to her, like Kathy Carpenter, Pfister’s personal assistant, drinking companion, and on one occasion lover, knew better.In 2013, after a long fall from grace, Dr. William Styler and his wife, Nancy, relocated to Aspen to reinvent themselves. They’d lived the high life before a misguided lawsuit left them near poverty, and Nancy Pfister was their answered prayer. She took them in, gave them a place to live, and allowed them to launch their new spa business. Everything seemed perfect until Pfister turned on them, making increasingly irrational demands and threatening to throw them out on the street.When Nancy was found beaten to death in her own home, the Stylers and Carpenter were all under suspicion for the gruesome murder. But in this close-knit, wealthy town set on keeping its reputation and secrets safe from the public eye, the police struggled to solve the mystery of what really happened.
by Philip Eliot | Apr 28, 2026 | Fantasy |
From USA Today and #1 bestseller Morgan Rice, author of A Quest of Heroes (over 5,000 five star ratings) comes the long-awaited debut of a thrilling new epic fantasy series, ideal for fans of Rebecca Yarros, Brandon Sanderson, and Sarah J. Maas.“The beginnings of something remarkable are there.”–San Francisco Book Review (re A Quest of Heroes)?????When Seraphina Stormborn is recruited into Elemental Hall, a brutal, five-year magic academy where recruits learn to harness the powers of the five primal elements for both creation and destruction, she faces trials, monsters and power surpassing her wildest dreams. Yet her greatest trial of all may be love: as she makes friends and enemies, Sera finds herself romantically torn between the noble-born Orion and the mysterious, shadowy Darius…ELEMENTAL HALL propels us into an adventurous new fantasy realm filled with peril and promise, where the forces of destiny intertwine with love and magic, and where only the strong and self-sacrificing can survive. This series takes us on a gripping journey with unexpected turns and edge-of-your-seat suspense, drawing us deep into its brutal and magical universe. Catering to both young adult and mature audiences, ELEMENTAL HALL presents a clean, innovative twist on the fantasy genre, ensuring that you’ll be hooked until the very last page.Future books in the series will soon be available!From USA Today and #1 bestseller Morgan Rice, author of A Quest of Heroes (over 5,000 five star ratings) comes a long-awaited new epic fantasy series. ELEMENTAL HALL: NAUTICA is the first book in the ELEMENTAL HALL series.“Morgan Rice’s imagination is limitless!”–Books and Movie Reviews (Roberto Mattos)?????“Has all the ingredients for an instant success: plots, counterplots, mystery, valiant knights, and blossoming relationships replete with broken hearts, deception and betrayal. It will keep you entertained for hours, and will satisfy all ages. Recommended for the permanent library of all fantasy readers.”–Books and Movie Reviews, Roberto Mattos (re The Sorcerer’s Ring)?????“A spirited fantasy ….Only the beginning of what promises to be an epic young adult series.”–Midwest Book Review (re A Quest of Heroes)?????“Action-packed …. Rice’s writing is solid and the premise intriguing.”–Publishers Weekly (re A Quest of Heroes)?????“A powerful opener to a series [that] will produce a combination of feisty protagonists and challenging circumstances to thoroughly involve not just young adults, but adult fantasy fans who seek epic stories fueled by powerful friendships and adversaries.”–Midwest Book Review (Diane Donovan) (re A Throne for Sisters)?????“Action-packed …. Rice’s writing is solid and the premise intriguing.”–Publishers Weekly (re A Quest of Heroes)?????“Morgan is one of my favorite authors and is close to the very top of my list. Another little hint: pick up ‘Transmission’ by miss Rice. I could not put it down and go to bed!!”–Reader review (re A Quest of Heroes and Transmission)?????“Buy this book it is more than worth three bucks. It was so good I finished it in a day the story never gets slow and this series will dig into your very being with each word you read and you can’t help but fall in love with the characters, despise the villains, and relish in the adventure.”–Reader review (re A Quest of Heroes)?????
by Philip Eliot | Apr 28, 2026 | Science Fiction |
“As ambitious as it is unpredictable.” – Kirkus Reviews“A resolutely unclassifiable epic from Casamassina that blends genres into the wildest of elixirs.” — Publishers Weekly“Casamassina writes with boldness and brio.” – Publishers Weekly“Casamassina crafts a fictional world that feels both cinematic and intimate.” – Kirkus Reviews“A bold, genre-bending thriller of good friends facing an invasive shadow.” – Publishers Weekly The latest novel from Matt Casamassina, author of Sophistication, which Kirkus Reviews called “Ambitious. Well-paced. Riveting. [Casamassina] occasionally reaches moments of lyricism.”Mason Kowalski, a twenty-four year-old copywriter for a San Mateo startup, is on the verge of a nervous breakdown when he inexplicably suffers widespread vision loss in one eye. The doctors say it’s macular degeneration triggered by overwhelming stress, but he wonders if it’s something more, especially when the shadows in his peripheral vision begin to take shape and whisper wonderful and horrible things to him. Is it madness or destiny? The answer could destroy everything and everyone he holds dear.Journey into the absurd beating heart of Silicon Valley as Mason and his lovable friends scramble to stop a demented serial killer from murdering more children. Degenerate mashes horror and sci-fi into a twisted, dark, violent and funny pulp drowned in tentacled nightmares. Featuring infamous hijacker DB Cooper and more twists than you can imagine, the genre-breaking story is designed for fans of Stephen King, Blake Crouch, Peter Clines, Keith Rosson, Chuck Wendig and John Scalzi.
by Philip Eliot | Apr 28, 2026 | Science Fiction |
Million-copy bestseller M.R. Forbes presents the first four books in the best-selling Chaos of the Covenant series…When the Earth Republic is savagely attacked, they recruit the universe’s most dangerous minds to retrieve their stolen warships. But as this ragtag group of criminals embarks on a suicide mission to fight for their lives and freedom, an even bigger threat emerges…Includes:Hell’s RejectsFire and BrimstoneThe Devils DoKill the QueenFROM BOOK ONE:The most powerful starships ever constructed are taken. Thousands are dead. A fleet is in ruins…Lieutenant Abigail Cage never expected to find herself in Hell. There was a time when she was one of the most respected operatives in the military. Now she’s doing hard labor on the most miserable planet in the universe.Not for long.The Republic is looking for the most dangerous individuals it can control. The best of the worst, and Abbey is one of them. Joined by the most ragtag collection of criminals the galaxy has to offer, she sets out to recover the ships and take down the traitors who stole them.There’s only one problem…A new evil is rising in the galaxy. One with a power unlike anything anyone has ever seen. One that’s been waiting for this moment for a very, very long time.And it wants Abbey too.Fans of Guardians of the Galaxy and Star Wars will love the series reviewers describe as “imaginative, pure fun in a great story with great characters, dialogue, action and emotions.”
by Philip Eliot | Apr 28, 2026 | Christian Fiction |
A single father gets a second chance at love when he helps a beautiful entrepreneur build her business venture in this inspirational romance.Businesswoman Celeste Thompson has one goal: to make her restaurant and hotel a success. She doesn’t need any distractions, even from handsome contractor Gage Purcell and his two adorable little girls. Besides, single dad Gage is just biding his time before a big job at the mines comes through. But as Celeste’s project springs to life, their arguments transform into attraction. Gage isn’t looking for romance, especially not with another career-driven woman like his ex-wife. But openhearted Celeste is more than just another work-consumed client. She might just be his happily-ever-after.
