by Philip Eliot | Jun 19, 2026 | Cozy Mystery |
A cozy mystery with a paranormal twist, where a determined widow and two centuries-old ghosts team up to solve a murder no one else believes happened, from bestselling author Kathryn Johnson.The sheriff called it suicide.Verity knows better.On the anniversary of her husband’s death, all Verity Cade wants is a quiet night in with her closest friends. The next morning, she’s devastated when the body of one of their group is discovered at the bottom of an abandoned quarry.The sheriff rules it a suicide. Verity is certain her friend would never have taken her own life.Determined to uncover the truth and give the grieving family closure, Verity scours the victim’s journals—and discovers a web of lies and secrets no one saw coming. Meanwhile, her struggling Vermont farm has a new complication: two ghosts, former owners from two centuries past, who can’t seem to pass on.With help from her living friends and her not-so-living ones, Verity must solve a murder no one else believes happened—before the killer strikes again.Charming, fast-paced, and refreshingly offbeat—Death of a Maven is a cozy mystery for readers who love brave heroines, small-town secrets, and a little help from the other side.Perfect for readers who love:– Amateur sleuths who refuse to let go– Cozy mysteries with paranormal twists– Charming Vermont settings with old secrets– Ghosts who stick around to help”Johnson’s willingness to play with the conventions of cozy mystery—recalling the communal sleuthing of Alexander McCall Smith’s The No. 1 Ladies’ Detective Agency series—results in a story that’s both familiar and refreshingly offbeat. The surprising final reveal promises a series with plenty of charm and staying power.” — Kirkus
by Philip Eliot | Jun 19, 2026 | Teen & Young Adult |
Perry is doing everything she can to keep her family together. It’s not enough.Ever since her mother died, Perry has been holding on tight—to her memories, to her family, and to North, the twenty-five-year-old horse she loves more than anything.But holding everything together is exhausting.Despite Perry’s best efforts, her little brother is struggling, her stepfather is overwhelmed, and North’s future is uncertain. The busy city that once felt like home is wearing all of them down.When Perry unexpectedly inherits a house in the friendly small town of Perryside, a fresh start could be exactly what her family needs.There’s just one problem.Leaving means letting go of the last place she shared with her mother—and Perry isn’t sure she’s ready.As she navigates new friendships, first love, family challenges, and life in a town where everyone knows everyone, Perry must decide whether moving forward means leaving the past behind—or carrying it with her in a new way.A heartwarming story of family, resilience, horses, and fresh starts.”Heart, humor, horses and honest characters you can both identify with and love.” – Five-star reviewer”Great read about loss, family, and love along with good horse detail.” – Five-star reviewer
by Philip Eliot | Jun 19, 2026 | Horror & Paranormal |
Founded on Blood and Magic — A Cozy Paranormal Novel with Fangs.She died once. That should have been the end.Instead, Kate wakes in a morgue with no pulse, strange new abilities, and a vampire she doesn’t trust claiming he’s her only chance to survive.To understand what she’s become, she must enter a hidden world of blood-bound laws, ancient magic, and dangerous secrets.Kate has always been different — sensitive to emotions, attuned to things that shouldn’t exist. But she’s spent her whole life pretending to be ordinary. Until the day she dies.When she wakes in a morgue, cold and changed, her world tilts into darkness. Now she’s something not quite human, with powers she doesn’t understand and a vampire she doesn’t trust claiming to be her only guide.As Kate unravels the mystery of what she’s become, she discovers a hidden world built on ancient magic, uneasy alliances, and blood-bound laws. Survival means adapting — even if that means embracing the very thing she fears becoming.Readers are often surprised by how cozy and character-driven this tale of death and rebirth feels — a quiet, powerful story where danger and warmth intertwine.Founded on Blood and Magic is a contemporary paranormal fantasy about hidden power, self-discovery, found family, and finding light in the shadows — perfect for readers who enjoy atmospheric, slow-burn supernatural stories with rich worldbuilding and a strong female lead.Perfect for readers who love:cozy paranormal romancevampires and magicslow-burn romancefound family
by Philip Eliot | Jun 19, 2026 | Paranormal & Fantasy Romance |
Paulo is a liar—a puppet master pulling every string in the kingdom to save the life of a girl he’s never met.Paulo MacGregor, Marquess of Delphine is the only oracular mage in the kingdom; it’s his job to report any threat that may grow within Olympia’s borders. But he didn’t.He knows about The Cartographer. He knows about the rebels and their plans. He knows it all and he chooses to do nothing.If he had acted, Laurel would have never come to assassinate Prince Dion—and he would never have had the chance to change her fate, even if it means destroying his own.Laurel Flumen is one of the continent’s most skilled assassins. As a Daughter of Stellatus—the legendary guild of assassins, mercenaries, and instigators—she is about to complete the greatest mission she’s ever been given. If she can assassinate Olympia’s Crown Prince, she will bring glory to her name and can leave the order she and her sister have been bound to their whole lives.However, it seems no matter where she turns, Lord Paulo MacGregor is one step ahead, countering every poisoning and late-night attack she devises. If the man keeps her from completing her mission, she’ll lose her only chance at freedom.Paulo and Laurel may be on opposite sides of the war, but if they can’t overcome their differences, more than just Laurel’s future will be at risk. The future of Olympia itself is in both their hands.In this spin off duology from Allison Anderson’s The Cartographer’s War series, rivals clash in this enemies-to-lovers YA Romantasy. Perfect for fans of Marissa Meyer, Holly Black, and Kristin Cashore.Perfect for readers who love:Bitter rivals who fall in loveHeros who will do anything to protect those they care aboutGreek mythologyAdventure filled YA Romantasy with high stakes
by Philip Eliot | Jun 19, 2026 | Thriller & Suspense |
Two graduate students fall in love; one goes missing.…After an American graduate student asks for help finding his girlfriend, who disappeared in Budapest, retired NYPD detective Peter Andrassy reluctantly takes up the case. But as he dives deeper, he realizes the missing woman is connected to another incident. Can Peter work against the odds to find the culprit?Praise for D.J. Maughan:????? “I really enjoyed that the story was set in a place we don’t usually read about. It made me want to learn more about Budapest.”????? “If you like PI stories, give this one a try.”????? “Suspenseful and many chapters leave you hanging, and you must keep reading.”????? “The suspense and questioning of each character keeps you guessing until the end.”????? “It was well written and fast-paced. A real page-turner.”????? “! I love the characters in this book and felt as if I was actually in Budapest!”????? “Make sure you get everything you need to do done before starting it because once you start, you won’t be able to put it down. Fast-paced, great characters and top-notch writing.”????? “I literally could not stop reading it and was disappointed that I reached the end of the story!”????? “Loved the story, loved the fast pace, loved the suspense.”????? “I could not put it down! I finished the book 48 hours after starting it. Just love the characters.”????? “Wow! This book was amazing… great character development and plot!”
