by Philip Eliot | Apr 10, 2026 | Crime Fiction |
Don’t miss Neil Lancaster’s brand-new espionage thriller series! No Mercy available now. ‘Ridiculously compelling. Devastatingly plotted. Timely, witty – basically everything you could want’ The Secret Barrister’Another stonking page-turner. Literally too good to miss’ Daily Express’Action-packed and totally thrilling, there is also an emotional depth to Lancaster’s writing often missing from high octane dramatic stories. A terrific read’ Liz Nugent’A relentless, beautifully constructed thriller … Lancaster doesn’t just tell the story; he makes you feel it’ T. G. Reid*****A DEADLY BOMBINGWhen renowned author Dr. Daniel Solomon is killed in a devastating explosion in York, authorities quickly attribute the attack to Islamic extremists. But as the investigation unfolds, it becomes clear that all is not as it seems.A DARK CONSPIRACYDS Max Craigie uncovers a chilling connection between a series of brutal murders, each victim linked by a secret that someone is determined to protect.A DANGEROUS GAMEWith the number of victims growing and an elusive figure known as The Cashier operating in the shadows, Max must navigate a web of corruption and hatred. Can he unravel the truth before more lives are lost?Praise for The Dark Heart:‘The body count of this typically twisty yarn is satisfyingly high’ The Times’Pacy, intricate and terrifyingly good – first class thriller writing’ Marion Todd’This is one of the best series around’ Morning Star’Lancaster has once again put himself in the top echelons of modern crime writers. This series must never end’ Graham Bartlett’Neil Lancaster is a natural born storyteller… The Dark Heart is a cracker of a tale — and the best Craigie yet’ John Sutherland’From the policing to the Scots accents, the authenticity is second to none, and the dialogue is fast and fun. Tense and thrilling’ Sam Holland’This is topical, timely and eye-opening … Neil is a true master of his trade’ G. D. Wright’I love the insider touch that Neil brings to this story… I wish I’d found his books sooner’ Alex Gray’Another ripper from the Lancaster Bomber’ Callum McSorley’Absorbing, scary and full of real emotion, this is a terrific novel’ Literary Review‘Chilling’ Crime Monthly’It’s gripping, suspenseful, terrifying, intelligent and engrossing. The storyline has heartbreak but it’s written so empathetically it’s impossible not to feel something’ ?????’Just brilliant!! Superb plot, hooked early on, reeled in and kept dangling right till the end’ ?????’Tense, scary, topical and at times brutal. Brilliant.’ ?????’This is my 7th Max Craigie novel and each one has been utterly standout in its execution and delivery. The quality of Neil’s writing and the way in which he allows each story to carefully unfold is just masterful’ ?????’The Dark Heart is a crime thriller that grips you from the start with a masterful plot line, suspense and some breathtaking moments’ ?????’If you’re drawn to thrillers that combine procedural precision with emotional depth think Line of Duty meets Broadchurch The Dark Heart will leave you breathless’ ?????
by Philip Eliot | Apr 10, 2026 | Cozy Mystery |
An archeologist in coastal Maine makes a chilling discovery in this cozy mystery series debut—now a Hallmark feature film! Brilliant, dedicated, and driven, archaeologist Emma Fielding is an expert at finding things that have been lost for centuries. A soon-to-be-tenured professor, she recently unearthed a major archeological discovery in coastal Maine: a seventeenth-century settlement that predates Jamestown. But a dead body found at the site has embroiled Emma and her students in a different kind of investigation. As a disgruntled rival puts Emma’s reputation in jeopardy, a second suspicious death hits heartbreakingly close to home. Now Emma is determined to bring a killer to light. But that means digging into some dark secrets buried deep within the archaeological community—a tricky business that could wind up burying her.
by Philip Eliot | Apr 10, 2026 | Cozy Mystery |
Irish whiskey, rolling green hills, a traditional winter feast and… a murder? Lady Swift will need the luck of the Irish to survive this snowy season!December, 1922. Lady Eleanor Swift has received a rather unexpected invitation to the tiny, rural hamlet of Derrydee in the west of Ireland. Eleanor is thrilled about exploring her ancestral roots at her late uncle’s estate and spending the festive season in a castle. Packing Gladstone the bulldog’s coziest cable knit jumper, they set off to the Emerald Isle with her butler Clifford in tow.Arriving late at night, Eleanor and Clifford are shocked when they find a body sprawled in the snow on the winding country lane outside the estate. The local constable is immediately suspicious and all but accuses the pair of murder. This isn’t the warm Irish welcome Eleanor imagined!Clifford is certain he recognises the poor fellow from the funeral of Eleanor’s uncle – but what was their connection? Undeterred by the villagers’ lack of gossip on the matter, Eleanor is determined to get justice for the victim. The man’s pockets are suspiciously empty of personal effects, but closer inspection reveals an old key hidden in the heel of his boot. Could this unlock more than one mystery for Eleanor?But when a fire breaks out at the castle, an even bigger question looms: is someone out to ensure the family line dies with Lady Swift? And will Eleanor’s first Irish vacation be her last?An utterly addictive wintry whodunnit set in Ireland, brimming with mystery, intrigue and wit. Sure to delight fans of T E Kinsey, Agatha Christie and Rhys Bowen.Readers adore Verity Bright!‘I am hooked! This is the best book, bar none, that I have read this year… An extremely witty, fast-paced mystery… I love the heroine, intrepid adventuress… A most enjoyable read!’ Reviews by Carol in Tallahassee ??????????‘Can I give it six stars please?… Pretty much perfect… Bright has the amazing gift of bringing the reader into that world where the characters are alive.’ Goodreads reviewer ??????????‘What a wild ride it is!… Gripping… This book is what would happen if Downton Abbey and Agatha Christie had a baby. Fun, fast-paced read with lots of charm!’ The Literary Wife‘I was literally on the edge of my seat until the last page trying to figure out the mystery. It’s an adorable, captivating book.’ Washington Life Magazine‘OMG! What an incredible read!… When I devour a book this quickly it only means one thing: I was so enraptured that I couldn’t put it down!’ Celebrating Authors ??????????‘A fabulous cosy read!… I absolutely adored this book!… If you are a fan of Poirot, Miss Marple and Downton Abbey then this book is definitely for you… Kept me guessing right up to the very end.’ @my_reading_narnia ?????‘A sparkling heroine and perfect partner-in-crime… Every bit as compelling a couple as Bertie Wooster and Jeeves and the series is both entertaining and eminently readable… Perfect. An added bonus is the delightful dog Gladstone who is indolent, gluttonous and totally adorable.’ Goodreads reviewer‘I am head over heels for Lady Swift and her investigative adventures. This book is perfect for Sunday afternoon reading to escape into a fabulously written English mystery story. Cannot wait for more Lady Swift.’ Sarah in Readerland ??????????
by Philip Eliot | Apr 10, 2026 | Romantic Comedy |
One treasure map. Two total opposites. A romance they never saw coming…’Girl gets shipwrecked with hot man living on a deserted island?! Count me in!!! This book was such a fun read full of adventure and romance. I love a forced-proximity trope so this book was 5 stars from me’ ?????When Sydney York ends up shipwrecked on a remote island, the last thing she expects is to end up on a treasure hunt. But when she meets Hunter Holden, the island’s sole inhabitant, who just happens to be searching for a legendary treasure, she ends up drawn into an adventure that leads across treacherous terrain, fighting venomous snakes and facing an enemy also searching for gold.Will the two treasure hunters find the gold they’re searching for, or is it possible their unlikely partnership might turn into something more priceless?Tropes: Remote desert island Forced proximity Chance encounter SpicyPraise for Hunter’s Treasure‘A sexy, action-packed romance that’s worth more than its weight in gold’ Carlie Walker, author of Code Word Romance‘I had the BEST time reading this.. If you’re craving romantic escapism this one hits the spot’ ?????’With its desert island setting, forced proximity and slow-burning chemistry, this book delivers exactly the kind of romantic escapism it promises’ ?????‘I had so much fun reading this. Definitely has The Lost City vibes’ ?????‘I love the vibes’ ?????‘That opening hook absolutely worked… I was locked in’ ?????‘I devoured it’ ?????‘The cover pulled me in and I stayed for the rest… Oh my gosh, this was so cute and refreshing’ ?????‘Everything I could have asked for and more’ ?????’A whimsical sexy read you will want to have with you to go to the beach and have a pina colada!!’ ?????’I was hooked! Absolutely obsessed with this book, such a fun and unique story’ ?????‘This novel is an invitation to lose yourself: in remote islands, in the promise of hidden secrets and high-stakes adventure’ ?????’A very wholesome and cute story’ ?????‘A must read of 2026 for all of the romance and adventure lovers’ ?????’This book put a different twist on the shipwrecked trope’ ?????
by Philip Eliot | Apr 10, 2026 | Fantasy |
When the dragon chooses her, there’s no going back.Sixteen-year-old Nova Harris has spent her life drifting between foster homes, clinging to a single link to her past: a strange dragon-shaped pendant, the last gift from the mother who vanished without a trace. She’s long given up hope of finding answers—until a living, breathing dragon crashes into her world.Whisked through a portal alongside her fiercely loyal best friend Zephyr, Nova arrives in Ragond—a realm of spellbound forests, skyborne citadels, and ancient magic. Though she has no memory of this place, Ragond remembers her. Her name carries weight. Her family, power. And when she’s invited to compete in the legendary dragon rider trials—and Zephyr in the fiercely competitive witch trials—they realize their arrival was no accident.But magic makes enemies, and not everyone welcomes the return of their bloodline. As political tensions crackle and factions plot in the shadows, Nova and Zephyr uncover a secret hidden even from the realm’s most powerful: twin dragons, thought to be a myth—and a bond that could change everything.Now, Nova must make an impossible choice: follow the trail that might lead to her lost mother, or stand and fight for a land that may be her true home. One path holds the key to her past. The other could spark an inter-dimensional war.
