by Philip Eliot | Jun 18, 2026 | Crime Fiction |
The French police call on the Skeleton Detective when a dog digs up some human bones: “Terrific” —Publishers Weekly Les?Eyzies?de?Tayac is known for three things: pâté de fois gras, truffles, and prehistoric remains. The little village, in fact, is the headquarters of the prestigious Institute de Préhistoire, which studies the abundant local fossils. But when a pet dog emerges from a nearby cave carrying parts of a human skeleton—by no means a fossilized one—Chief Inspector Lucien Anatole Joly puts in a call to his old friend, Gideon Oliver, the famed “Skeleton Detective.” Once Gideon arrives, murder piles on murder, puzzle on puzzle, and twist follows twist in a series of unexpected events that threaten to tear the once sober, dignified Institut apart. It takes a bizarre and startling forensic breakthrough by Gideon to bring to an end a trail of deception thirty?five thousand years in the making.Skeleton Dance is the 10th book in the Gideon Oliver Mysteries, but you may enjoy reading the series in any order.
by Philip Eliot | Jun 18, 2026 | Science Fiction |
2023 Reader’s Favorite Award-Winning Novel????? “Fantastic pacing allows for moments of suspense and character development that spill into tense twists, conspiracies, battles, and heroic moments with cinematic depiction.” — K.C. FinnWhen Nathan Stryder is abducted from Earth and thrown headfirst into an interstellar war, it shatters his world.Freed from his captors by the Meraki Dominya, Nathan discovers a chilling truth: his sister has also been taken. Desperate to find her, he joins the Meraki and is partnered with Arista, an elite commando trained to kill first and not ask questions later.As Nathan learns to survive a galaxy at war, a quiet, undeniable bond develops with Arista—complicated by duty, sacrifice, and everything they stand to lose. What begins as mutual trust grows into a connection neither expected, one that becomes increasingly difficult to ignore as the risks around them intensify. But in a time of war, every choice comes with a cost.The search for his sister leads him into a conflict filled with betrayal, hidden agendas, and dangerous secrets. The deeper he goes, the more he learns about the forces shaping the war. When the fate of a planet hangs in the balance, he must decide what he is willing to risk for the people he cares about.This award-winning space opera blends galactic warfare, high-stakes adventure, morally complex characters, and compelling relationships that unfold across the trilogy.Fans of Star Wars, The Expanse, Fortune’s Pawn, Red Rising, and Jessie Mihalik will be drawn to this epic tale of courage, trust, and hope in a galaxy on the brink.*Continue the story in Starfall, the exciting second installment in the War of the Harbingers trilogy.
by Philip Eliot | Jun 18, 2026 | Crime Fiction |
The twisty, witty, lethally sharp thriller from Tam Barnett, author of How to Read a Killer’s Mind! Perfect for fans of Bella Mackie, Alice Feeney, CJ Skuse and Paula Hawkins’ The Girl on the Train! ‘Tam Barnett is a name to watch.’ Daily MailTime won’t heal his broken heart, but revenge might… Ivor has never loved anyone the way he loves Becky.Then his world collapses – Becky is found dead.Consumed by grief, Ivor is determined to find out what happened.What he discovers is darker than heartbreak: controlling lies, family secrets and a past that refused to stay buried.But Ivor has his own demons. And as his obsession with the truth deepens, his heartache for Becky curdles into something far more dangerous. Murder.Praise for Tam Barnett:’A fast-paced, tension-building mystery with a shattering finale. Tam Barnett is a name to watch.’ Daily Mail????? ‘Clever, dark, and totally binge-worthy.’ Reader Review????? ‘Twisty, witty and just a little bit unhinged!’ 5-star Reader Review????? ‘OMG! This kept me hooked the whole time.’ Reader Review????? ‘I would give this more than 5 stars if I could.’ Reader Review????? ‘Full of twists and turns, witty banter and compelling characters.’ Reader Review????? ‘SO MUCH FUN!!’ Reader Review????? ‘Doesn’t follow the same old who dunnit which is refreshing!’ Reader Review????? ‘Hands down, amazing read!’ Reader Review????? ‘Twisted, dark, gripping & unputdownable. The ending was jaw dropping.’ Reader Review
by Philip Eliot | Jun 18, 2026 | Thriller & Suspense |
‘A fast read and the kind of page-turner that could be dangerous to your own health’ B.R. Spangler’If you love thrillers that feel timely and intense, this is an absolute win’ ?????’This book drew me in right away, with a shocking crime ripped from the headlines’ ?????THE POWERFUL ARE DYING ONE BY ONEIn the heart of Atlanta, a shadowy figure emerges, targeting the city’s most powerful tech and healthcare billionaires, each with a dark past of unethical practices.THE KILLER HAS A LISTAs bodies pile up, Detective Meredith Somerset is thrust into a high-stakes game of cat and mouse. Amidst the chaos, she grapples with her own personal demons, haunted by anonymous emails from her sister’s abductor.AND HE’S JUST GETTING STARTEDWith the clock ticking and pressure mounting from both the media and the elite, Meredith must unravel a web of corruption, betrayal, and hidden agendas. As she delves deeper, she discovers that justice and vengeance may be intertwined in ways she never expected.Don’t miss this brand-new, suspense-filled police procedural crime thriller, perfect for fans of Harlan Coben & David Baldacci.Readers LOVE Steve Frech!‘Great book! It had suspense, intrigue, action and so many twists and turns! I can’t wait for more!’ Reader review ?????‘An intriguing thriller that will keep you guessing… his best yet! Looking forward to the next installment… highly recommend!’ Reader review ?????‘Had all the great elements you want in a detective book… Couldn’t put it down at all. Can’t wait for the next one.’ Reader review ?????‘Wow!!! Marvelous.’ Reader review ?????‘Prepare yourself for a totally immersive story that you won’t soon forget.’ Reader review ?????‘As well as the intrigue that begins on the very first page this book really tugs at the heartstrings… A great start to what I hope will be a really exciting series.’ Reader review ?????‘Steve Frech does it again!… A gripping, chilling, intense, thrilling and absorbing story that I didn’t want to put down!’ Reader review ?????‘Fast-paced… I can’t stop thinking about the ending.’ Reader review ?????‘Another great read by Steve Frech!… I could barely put this book down… There were so many twists and turns… I highly recommend this thrilling detective series to all fans of thrillers. You won’t be disappointed!’ Reader review ?????‘Awesome… I loved it very much.’ Reader review ?????‘A twisty road of lies, deception, and vengeance… One of the very best parts of Frech’s books are the characters. They are perfectly flawed and each fighting their own demons.’ Reader review ?????
by Philip Eliot | Jun 18, 2026 | Horror & Paranormal |
Blythe Fairfield chose to stay in Cauldron Hollow. She’s not sure the town has chosen her back.Her relationship with Sheriff Paine Wilder is in ruins. Her bank account is worse. The only job she can find is running a cash register at the local grocery store, where her boss is a conspiracy theorist, her customers include a woman who screams about paying for eggs, and the one friend who made it all bearable keeps talking her into things she shouldn’t do.Then a reclusive prepper turns up dead on his rural property, and Blythe finds more than a body. Buried beneath the man’s unfinished root cellar is a book of spells that should not exist, magic that breaks every rule Blythe has been taught to follow. She can’t leave it for the police. She can’t destroy it. And she definitely can’t stop thinking about what’s inside.Someone killed a man for this book. And Blythe just brought it home.
