by Philip Eliot | Jun 13, 2026 | Crime Fiction |
A thrilling spin on the classic Sherlock Holmes murder mystery…
Thelonius (Theo) Holmes is a private investigator and a direct descendant of Sherlock Holmes. When eerily similar homicides by euthanasia pop up in both San Diego and Las Vegas, Holmes is called in by the San Diego and Vegas police departments to help.
Working with the cutting-edge and beautiful AI robot named P.A.M. and his recently hired assistant, Delaney Watson, Holmes and his team realizes they are faced with contradictory evidence. While DNA suggests one serial killer murdering the homeless in both cities, eye witnesses suggest two killers.
The contradictory evidence doesn’t end there. Bizarre connections to Elvis Presley and the beautiful song that pays homage to his life—Black Velvet—appear in the investigations, as well.
What connection does this have to the murder sprees afoot? Who is behind the killings in San Diego and Vegas? Can Theo, Delaney, P.A.M. and the police detectives uncover the truth in time to save the homeless in both cities?
Black Velvet is a contemporary murder mystery perfect for fans of police procedurals and forensic thrillers. Filled with unique characters, forensic and AI science, and engaging plot twists, this is a great addition to any bookshelf. Grab a copy today!
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by Philip Eliot | Jun 13, 2026 | Mystery |
A thrilling spin on the classic Sherlock Holmes murder mystery…
Thelonius (Theo) Holmes is a private investigator and a direct descendant of Sherlock Holmes. When eerily similar homicides by euthanasia pop up in both San Diego and Las Vegas, Holmes is called in by the San Diego and Vegas police departments to help.
Working with the cutting-edge and beautiful AI robot named P.A.M. and his recently hired assistant, Delaney Watson, Holmes and his team realizes they are faced with contradictory evidence. While DNA suggests one serial killer murdering the homeless in both cities, eye witnesses suggest two killers.
The contradictory evidence doesn’t end there. Bizarre connections to Elvis Presley and the beautiful song that pays homage to his life—Black Velvet—appear in the investigations, as well.
What connection does this have to the murder sprees afoot? Who is behind the killings in San Diego and Vegas? Can Theo, Delaney, P.A.M. and the police detectives uncover the truth in time to save the homeless in both cities?
Black Velvet is a contemporary murder mystery perfect for fans of police procedurals and forensic thrillers. Filled with unique characters, forensic and AI science, and engaging plot twists, this is a great addition to any bookshelf. Grab a copy today!
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by Philip Eliot | Jun 13, 2026 | Christian Fiction |
After tragedy tears their world apart, Vera and Dominic Miller go from the power couple of garden design to strangers trapped in a marriage only God can fix—but neither of them knows how to reach Him from where they stand.Eighteen months after losing their son, Vera is barely holding herself together, while Dominic’s distance feels less like grief and more like abandonment she doesn’t know how to forgive. Then, just when she thinks there’s nothing left to lose, betrayal cuts deeper—because the man she’s still married to has been secretly working with her biggest competitor.Some wounds refuse to heal, but when Vera proposes one last project together—a memorial garden for their son—Dominic seizes it as his final chance to win back the woman he never stopped loving.But Vera isn’t trying to rebuild their marriage. She’s trying to bury it with something beautiful.Working together side-by-side for the first time since the loss of their son, every step closer to the garden forces them deeper into the grief they’ve been avoiding…and closer to truths neither of them is ready to face.Because love hasn’t disappeared. It’s just buried under guilt, silence, and everything they couldn’t save.Faith might be the only thing strong enough to keep them from falling apart forever, but faith requires surrender, and neither of them knows how to let go of the pain they’ve been holding onto.In this heart-wrenching tale of a fractured marriage, can Vera and Dominic find the courage to love again?Reviews for On the Sandy Beach:????? “This is a most beautiful story of dealing emotionally with the unexpected death of a child, its impact on their marriage relationship, the relentless pursuit of a greedy woman, and then….believing Jesus, repentance, forgiveness, and restoration! Well done, Jessie Gussman!” – LKR????? “This book will make you feel all the emotions.” – Mom of 8????? “This book kept me reading almost constantly!! The words flowed so smoothly. Jessie did it again! I love her books and emails.” – Cotton Top????? “I finished this book at 4:00 this morning. Jessie does a great job bringing the thoughts and emotions out.” – Amazon Customer????? “The story reminded me to try to focus more on Jesus than I do. I loved the story line and the fact that Jesus was working all the time.” – Kindle CustomerBooks in the Raspberry Ridge Series:On the Sandy BeachUnder the Rising MoonDown the Dirt RoadAround the Next BendInto the Golden DawnBeyond the Setting SunBeside the Rolling WavesBelow the Far HorizonOver the Verdant HillsBetween the Shady GrovesThrough the Dark Night
by Philip Eliot | Jun 12, 2026 | Crime Fiction |
A thrilling spin on the classic Sherlock Holmes murder mystery…
Thelonius (Theo) Holmes is a private investigator and a direct descendant of Sherlock Holmes. When eerily similar homicides by euthanasia pop up in both San Diego and Las Vegas, Holmes is called in by the San Diego and Vegas police departments to help.
Working with the cutting-edge and beautiful AI robot named P.A.M. and his recently hired assistant, Delaney Watson, Holmes and his team realizes they are faced with contradictory evidence. While DNA suggests one serial killer murdering the homeless in both cities, eye witnesses suggest two killers.
The contradictory evidence doesn’t end there. Bizarre connections to Elvis Presley and the beautiful song that pays homage to his life—Black Velvet—appear in the investigations, as well.
What connection does this have to the murder sprees afoot? Who is behind the killings in San Diego and Vegas? Can Theo, Delaney, P.A.M. and the police detectives uncover the truth in time to save the homeless in both cities?
Black Velvet is a contemporary murder mystery perfect for fans of police procedurals and forensic thrillers. Filled with unique characters, forensic and AI science, and engaging plot twists, this is a great addition to any bookshelf. Grab a copy today!
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by Philip Eliot | Jun 12, 2026 | New Adult Romance |
A small town, single dad romance set in the Scottish Highlands, featuring a sunshine heroine, a grumpy hero, and found family. Perfect for readers who want a cozy atmosphere, When the Day is Done delivers emotional depth and a tender happily ever after.She’s everyone’s safe place. He’s spent years bracing for the next storm. And somewhere in their small Highland town, they stumble into the one thing they’d both stopped believing in.Lucy MacKenzie has never minded being the one people rely on. Between running her café and being the heart of her close-knit family, she’s made a home out of looking after others. But late at night, she can’t shake the fear that the future she’s always dreamed of is slipping out of reach.Then Aidan Reid shows up in her café with his fierce four-year-old daughter. He’s new in town, guarded, and determined to keep his distance. Yet somehow, he keeps drifting into Lucy’s orbit.Just as hope starts to take shape, the past finds its way back in. The woman who walked out on Aidan suddenly wants another chance. As Lucy faces a turning point in her own life, she begins to wonder if there’s space for her in the family she’s grown to love.When all is said and done, they’ll learn that love isn’t about certainty at all. It’s about showing up, even when fear threatens to hold you back.This is Book 3 in the Windswept Series. Every couple gets their own standalone story with a HEA!Windswept Series:When the Wind is RightWhere the River Runs WildWhen the Day is Done
