by Philip Eliot | Apr 1, 2026 | Thriller & Suspense |
The voices are fake. The danger is real.In the rugged Texas Hill Country, Deputy Adam Cash is assigned to reopen the cold case of a missing woman, a beloved teacher who vanished a year earlier. What begins as a simple review becomes far more dangerous when the son of a powerful Congressman disappears while searching for a legendary Spanish silver mine on nearby ranch land.Cash joins forces with FBI Special Agent Yolanda Deaver, and a disturbing pattern emerges. The missing victims call their families to say they are unharmed. The words sound right. The voices do not. Each message is flat, hollow and unsettling, as if spoken by someone who only knows how to sound human.When a respected Comanche historian is abducted while studying an ancient marker tree, Cash follows a trail that leads him deep beneath the Hill Country limestone into a hidden cavern where the killer keeps his secrets, his trophies and his victims.Fans of Craig Johnson’s Longmire and C. J. Box’s Joe Pickett novels will feel right at home with The Voice Thief, an atmospheric thriller that blends small-town tension, Western grit and a haunting mystery rooted deep in the Texas Hill Country.
by Philip Eliot | Apr 1, 2026 | Historical Romance |
Lost in time, bound by love, hunted by magic.At nineteen, Rose thought tracking down her unpredictable mother in Scotland would be her biggest challenge. Instead, she’s ripped from her time and hurled into the unforgiving Highlands of the seventeenth century, where she becomes entangled in deadly clan rivalries, ancient magic, and a history she was never meant to uncover.Irresistibly drawn to Callum, a young Scotsman trapped by fate and servitude, Rose finds a connection unlike any she has ever known. But their growing love puts them both in mortal peril. Dark forces gather, wielding powerful sorcery to keep them apart, and Rose must decide: return to her own time, or risk everything to forge a future with Callum?A sweeping tale of love, sacrifice, and magic, Across the Pressing Dark is the first book in a romantic young adult time-travel duology—where love defies time, and the past is never truly buried.“Wolff transports the reader into a wondrous world of chivalry and adventure.”– Fresh Fiction on LORD OF THE HIGHLANDS“Veronica Wolff’s Scotsmen are pure temptation!”– New York Times bestselling author Sandra Hill on LORD OF THE HIGHLANDS“Veronica Wolff is a fresh, exciting voice in Scottish time-travel–a supernova in the making.”– Penelope Williamson on WARRIOR OF THE HIGHLANDS“Wolff writes a story that will grab you from the first word and not let go.”– Night Owl Reviews on DEVIL’S HIGHLANDER, Reviewer Top Pick
by Philip Eliot | Apr 1, 2026 | Cozy Mystery |
Meet Julia Bird: recently single, reluctantly retired, and… an amateur sleuth?Julia Bird has left London for a fresh start in a picturesque Cotswolds village, and the rustic charm and cosy fireplaces of her little cottage are everything she’d hoped for. But when she tears down the old garden shed to make way for a chicken coop, she unearths much more than she’d bargained for… the body of a young woman, apparently buried for decades, thrusting Julia into a baffling mystery.With only one copper on the case in Berrywick, Julia decides to solve the who and whodunnit herself, taking her wayward puppy Jake along for the ride. And so begins a whirlwind tour of the village – from the dotty 90-year-old to the delightful doctor and the village gardener, it seems everyone has something to hide.Soon, Julia is convinced she has discovered the killer’s identity, until Jake, a true Labrador, finds a new love of the local lake’s waterfowl and instead ends up catching her chief suspect… drowned. Back at square one, with potential culprits galore, Julia – newly nicknamed the Grim Reaper – despairs at ever solving the murders.But as Julia ruffles feathers village-wide, the clock is ticking. There is someone in the village who has killed twice already. Will they be prepared to make it third time lucky to keep their secret safe?This totally addictive page-turning cozy mystery is perfect for fans of M.C. Beaton, Faith Martin and Betty Rowlands.Readers love An English Garden Murder:‘There just aren’t enough stars for this one, so I can only give it FIVE!! I’m so looking forward to the next book in the series!!’ Goodreads reviewer?????‘I absolutely LOVED this… Julia Bird was an amazing and lovable character… Once I started it, I couldn’t stop until I had finished it. I will definitely be on the lookout for the second novel in this series!’ Goodreads reviewer?????‘I loved this very English murder mystery, so reminiscent of Agatha Christie… I loved everything about this book.’ NetGalley reviewer ?????‘Fabulous… addictive… a witty and delightful crime novel full of delicious red herrings, rural mischief and bucolic charm that is impossible to put down.’ Bookish Jottings‘Oh my, I loved Julia Bird… she is a delight!. I can’t wait for the next one! Please don’t let it be long! It’s a five out of five on the enJOYment scale and highly recommended!’MoongloTexas ?????‘Really entertaining… I simply couldn’t put the book down… Julia’s life in the countryside with her newly adopted dog Jake was too enjoyable… I cannot wait to read for Julia Bird’s next adventure!… five stars!’ Tropical Girl Reads Books ?????‘Brilliant!… I really warmed to Julia and especially Jake, her errant puppy and loved the village life…’ Broadbean’s Books?????‘I loved this first book in a new cozy, English countryside series and hope it continues for a very long run…’ NetGalley reviewer ?????‘I really enjoyed this… heartwarming… always entertaining read.’ Jen Med’s Book Reviews????‘I loved this book! I am always thrilled to find a new cozy mystery/series to get stuck into and I thoroughly enjoyed this one…’ A Wordy Woman ?????‘I’m pretty sure I want to be Julia Bird when I retire. Charming little cottage in a village in the Cotswolds in England? Check! Best friend who works as a librarian? Check! Time to finally learn how to bake and cook delicious food? Check! Insta-love with an adorable chocolate lab puppy? Check! Distinguished village Doctor who could be mistaken for Sean Connery?… I really enjoyed this brand-new cozy mystery.’ Goodreads reviewer ?????
by Philip Eliot | Apr 1, 2026 | Cozy Mystery |
A love letter to libraries. A puzzle for the ages. A fight for the future.A stolen book. A cryptic note. Retired reporter Marvin MickleThwait knows something’s wrong—and librarian Gloria Thanh is his only hope.Their search plunges them into a long-forgotten part of the library’s underground stacks, where they discover a code hidden behind several spurious call numbers. Each clue pulls them deeper into a conspiracy that threatens not just the library, but their growing feelings for each other.Someone wants this library closed. Permanently. And Marvin and Gloria stand in the way.The stakes are higher than they imagined: if the library falls, other public institutions will follow. Two unlikely detectives. One impossible puzzle. And a race against time to crack the code that will keep the library doors open.Perfect for book-loving fans of intricate mysteries and clever code-cracking.
by Philip Eliot | Apr 1, 2026 | Horror & Paranormal |
Is learning the art of mummification everything Dhara wants it to be? After Dhara is chosen as one of the newest apprentices at the London Temple of Anubis, she’s thrown into life at the temples, from learning about embalming, to the protective amulets used for the dead. With the help of her mentor, she learns precisely what she needs in order to make it to ordination and to become a full Priestess Of Anubis. – Duty To The Dead is a standalone set in the Egyptian Empire series. It is an urban fantasy set in an alternative version of London where the Egyptian Empire never fell. If you love Egyptian mythology, alternative worlds, temple politics, and workplace romances, you should start The Egyptian Empire world books today!
