by Philip Eliot | Apr 23, 2026 | General Nonfiction |
A fascinating true-crime account of the cold-blooded murder of a Texas socialite by the New York Times–bestselling author and prize-winning crime reporter.Robert and Doris Angleton seemed to have the perfect life. Until she was coldly murdered in her own home, shot thirteen times in the head, chest, and abdomen . . .Suddenly the ideal husband seemed anything but perfect: he was jailed, accused of hiring his older brother, Roger, to kill his wife for money—possibly as much as $2 million. However, without the crucial eyewitness testimony of Roger—who soon committed suicide in a Houston jail cell—the case against Robert rested entirely on circumstantial evidence. But the facts raise more questions than answers . . .Doris Angleton—deeply involved in a secret love affair—had asked her husband for a divorce, which might have exposed him as a tax-skipping millionaire bookie and favored police informant . . .Extensive handwritten and typewritten notes, coupled with a secretly taped conversation between Roger and another man outlining the murder, were found in a briefcase Roger Angleton was carrying when he was arrested in Las Vegas, Nevada. However, it was later concluded that the second voice on the tape was not Robert’s . . .Also in Roger’s briefcase: $64,000 in cash, along with a money wrapper with Robert’s fingerprint on it . . .Ultimately Roger confessed to the murder in his suicide note, exonerating his brother of any guilt . . .A Texas jury came to one conclusion.With eight pages of shocking photos!
by Philip Eliot | Apr 23, 2026 | Contemporary Romance |
Lieutenant Commander Connor Marks is starting over. His kids are grown up. His divorce is final. He’s settled into his new command and a beautiful house in Spain. Nothing left to do but move forward.And maybe explore his bisexuality after all this time.Unfortunately, his options are limited. He doesn’t speak enough Spanish to connect with the locals, and getting involved with other service members can get… complicated.When HM1 Alex Barlow stumbles across a hot guy on a hookup app, of course it’s that gorgeous new physician Alex sees all the time at the hospital. Of course he’s looking to hook up with a guy. Of course he’s exactly Alex’s type.The only problem is that Connor is an officer while Alex is enlisted. The fraternization regs are crystal clear—they can’t even be friends, never mind hook up.Never mind be more than hookups.But the Navy’s regs can’t cool the chemistry sizzling between Alex and Connor.And nothing—not even their own stubbornness or Alex’s toxic, persistent ex—can stop them from falling in love.CW: Discussion of past abuse, brief on-page violence; combat-related PTSD.
by Philip Eliot | Apr 23, 2026 | Horror & Paranormal |
A hilarious supernatural fantasy and horror comedy set in one of the strangest towns in fiction. COMPLETED 12 BOOK SERIES. Readers say they can’t put the books down. Fun entertainment.Kevin never planned on being a librarian. He especially didn’t plan on being a librarian in a town that doesn’t appear on any map, where the books talk back, and fictional characters occasionally escape their pages.But when the previous librarian dies face-first in his oatmeal (poisoned, naturally), Kevin makes the mistake of trying on a ring (at the mayor’s insistence) that obligates him to become Eden’s new librarian. His first assignment? Find the murderer of his predecessor.He’s now responsible for a library where Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde argue about book rights, a ghost writer (nosy and noisy) haunts the stacks, and something in the basement that looks suspiciously like a foster mother from his youth wants him dead.Oh, and there’s Olive, the waitress who is a witch, a murder suspect, whose father is technically dead but still lives with her, and who Kevin is definitely falling for.Kevin has his hands full. If you’re up for a wild adventure, lots of laughs, and action with a touch of romance, read todayDon’t miss out on the series that readers are calling “hilarious,” “enthralling,” and “a refreshing original story.” Read Now.
by Philip Eliot | Apr 23, 2026 | Fantasy |
In Salem, dreams don’t stay subconscious.Binge-read the complete League of the Moon urban fantasy witchcraft thriller series in one spellbinding Box Set.Dedicated ER nurse Henry Trank moves to Salem for a fresh start. Soon plagued by terrifying dreams that bleed into reality, he allies with Joanne, an enchanting witch tied to Salem’s dark history. Across five urban fantasy thrillers, Henry must learn to believe in magic as Salem’s fate hangs in the balance. Only the League of the Moon coven can defend it.Inside this Box Set you’ll find:Five full-length urban fantasy thrillers in one addictive collectionDark witchcraft, ancient curses and supernatural conspiraciesSinister entities rising from Salem’s haunted pastProphecies, nightmares, and magic that refuses to stay buriedA reluctant hero caught between love, destiny, and the darkness lurking withinThe BooksBook One: In Your DreamsAfter moving to Salem, ER nurse Henry Trank’s nightmares chase him into the daylight. Turning to mysterious witch Joanne for help, they discover a deadly curse stretching across three centuries.Book Two: The Red WitchAfter the birth of their daughter, Delilah, Henry and Joanne hoped their troubles were over. But the Red Witch is on the rise, seeking the baby’s soul to rival the power of the gods.Book Three: Blood, Magic & MercyHenry, Joanne and their coven share a dream that warns one of them may soon die. As the Red Witch lurks in the shadows, they must decipher a cryptic message before her plans can unfold.Book Four: Black Magick & EnvyWhen a mysterious stranger arrives in Salem, the League of the Moon is thrust into disarray. Who will save the coven from a deadly fate?Book Five: Soul of the WitchAs dark rage bubbles inside Henry, the Prince of Darkness stalks Salem, seeking to claim its soul. To save the city from Lucifer’s clutches, Henry may have to sacrifice everything.If you love dark magic, supernatural conspiracies and edge-of-your-seat urban fantasy, this complete Box Set takes you on a spellbinding journey through the shadows of Salem.______________________________________Praise for The League of the Moon series? ? ? ? ? A great read. Love the characters and the book just flows beautifully.? ? ? ? ? WOW!!! Tighten up your grip on your chair arm and get ready for a jaw dropping dive down the ole rabbit hole of brain bending reality !!! And … you’re gonna love every minute.? ? ? ? ? Witchcraft, demons, reincarnation, faith, loyalty, and love (and so much more) were skillfully woven together to make this book a true page-turner for nearly all ages.? ? ? ? ? Great plot, believable, likeable characters and a chilling baddie combined with a very readable style make this one of the best paranormal novels I’ve read in a long time.? ? ? ? ? Amazing! Suspenseful! A book you can’t put down until the very end!! I laughed and cried with the characters!? ? ? ? ? The characters involved in the story felt real – you could sympathise or loathe them – and the plot flowed seamlessly from start to end.
by Philip Eliot | Apr 23, 2026 | Science Fiction |
No more deepfakes. No more misinformation. No more doubt. And every one of us is in danger.Fourteen years after the Verification Act reshaped American society, a biometric implant behind every ear broadcasts who you are, what you’re worth, and whether you belong. The system was built to end an age of disinformation — and it worked. The deepfakes stopped. The conspiracy theories died. So did the freedoms no one thought to miss until they were gone.Maya Chen is a star journalist at the Washington Herald, winning awards inside a system designed to make her work harmless. When a classified document crosses her desk, she begins to see the architecture of the cage she’s been decorating. Marcus Webb, a decorated FBI agent haunted by his father’s role in building the Verification system, follows a thread of falsified data into its rotten foundations. And in the Red Zone — where the Unverified survive without status, without medicine, without names — a former federal prosecutor named Emma Brennan runs a pirate broadcast network, willing to sacrifice everything for the revolution. Everything except the daughter the state took from her three years ago.As their paths converge, Maya, Marcus, and Emma must decide what truth is worth when the system that defines it can erase you with a single scan. In a world divided into Green, Yellow, and Red — where your zone is your destiny and compliance is your currency — the most dangerous act left is to speak.Verified is a novel about surveillance and complicity, about the seductive comfort of certainty and the terrible cost of letting someone else define what’s real. For readers of Kazuo Ishiguro’s Never Let Me Go, Dave Eggers’ The Circle, and Christina Dalcher’s Vox.
