by Philip Eliot | Jan 10, 2026 | Crime Fiction |
“Crafted with cunning and imbued with menace . . . adds luster to Tolkien’s growing reputation as a brilliant star in the thriller firmament.” — Richmond Times Dispatch One of Kirkus Reviews ‘s Best Mysteries of the Year It’s 1960, and David Swain is two years into his life sentence for murdering the lover of his ex-girlfriend, Katya Osman. In the dead of night, David escapes from prison, and that same night Katya is found murdered in her uncle’s home, Blackwater Hall. Inspector Trave of the Oxford Police, last seen in The Inheritance , heads the manhunt for David, whom he first brought to justice two years earlier. But Trave’s suspicions lead him to Katya’s uncle Titus Osman, a rich diamond dealer, and his sinister brother-in-law, who has gone to great lengths to hide his former ties with the Nazis. However, Trave’s motives are suspect—Osman is having an affair with Trave’s estranged wife, and a newcomer to the Oxford Police is eager to exploit Trave’s weaknesses to further his own ambition. Caught up in his superiors’ rivalry, Trave’s young assistant finds himself uncertain who is right and which side to choose. Once David is captured and put on trial for his life, Trave is willing to risk everything that is dear to him—professionally and personally—to pursue his obsessive belief in Osman’s guilt. “Tolkien’s writing has a timeless quality [and] the haunting undertones of other great masters of mystery.” — USA Today “A thick web of family tensions and psychological dysfunction with a whodunit chaser . . . elegantly written, with Masterpiece Theatre pacing and embellishments.” — Kirkus Reviews (starred review)
by Philip Eliot | Jan 10, 2026 | Crime Fiction |
A DEVOTED WIFE. THE PERFECT MOTHER. A DARK PAST SHE’LL DO ANYTHING TO OUTRUN. MEET DETECTIVE JEN GARNER. Packed with twists and turns, fans of Joy Ellis, Helen H. Durrant, J.M. Dalgliesh or Lynda La Plante will be hooked by these addictive crime thrillers. READERS CAN’T GET ENOUGH OF DETECTIVE JEN GARNER: ????? ‘A clever page-turner of a thriller that will keep you guessing well into the night. ’ Fran ????? ‘A very well-crafted tale that hooked me from the first page. ’ Amazon Customer ????? ‘ Wow, just wow!’ Jenna Jeffery ????? ‘Everything was shock after shock after shock to the dramatic conclusion. ’ Bristol Book Blogger ????? ‘ An excellent thriller which I found very hard to put down.’ MoziDogReads __________________________ IN THIS GREAT-VALUE THREE-BOOK BOX SET: BOOK 1: PERFECT LIE Behind Jen Garner’s picture-perfect family life lies a dark secret and a darker past. And when a murdered corpse is found by her home and she begins receiving strange gifts, Jen fears that past is coming back to haunt her. But as she’s drawn into the investigation, she has no idea how fast the perfect life can unravel . . . BOOK 2: A SILENT CHILD Life is just beginning to return to normal for Jen Garner. Until a woman’s body is pulled from a canal, and a small boy is found wandering the streets, repeating just one name. But Jen knows exactly who he’s asking for. And it’s enough to make her blood run cold. BOOK 3: A BURNING LIE A devastating fire has destroyed a popular nightclub. But it was no accident. And the nightclub owner is more concerned about money than the casualties. Everywhere Detective Jen Garner turns, there is somebody with something to hide. But can Jen unravel a web of lies that stretches back years, or will more innocent lives pay the price? YOU GET ALL THREE OF THE ABOVE BOOKS IN THIS EDITION. DON’T MISS OUT ON THIS SELECTION OF GRIPPING CRIME THRILLERS.
by Philip Eliot | Jan 10, 2026 | Crime Fiction |
Welcome to Hartwell—a picturesque English village full of cobbled streets, pretty cottages… and dark secrets. Lady Lucy Hanley is struggling to preserve crumbling Hartwell Hall for her son as rumours circulate about her husband’s disappearance. Her best friend, Rachel Foxton feels trapped and lonely. She’s lived in Hartwell all her life and is exhausted after teaching during the pandemic, grieving her beloved father, and battling heartache. Dr. Meera Kumar is a new arrival. She’s always been the good girl, but now she needs to escape her marriage and make a fresh start for herself and her young son. And former London detective Jo Ormond has been transferred to Hartwell in disgrace. A quiet Yorkshire village where everyone knows your business is the last place she wants to be. A friendship between the four women begins to grow but secrets run through this close-knit community like a loose thread—with just one tug, everything can unravel. Then a body is discovered, and a betrayal threatens them all. Betrayal at the Old Hall is a gripping British murder mystery filled with small-town secrets, suspense, and a twist that will keep you guessing until the final page. First published as Four Hidden Treasures
by Philip Eliot | Jan 10, 2026 | Crime Fiction |
In “Missing on the Gulf Coast,” join Hilda Mae Palmer, a skilled and determined landscaper living on Florida’s picturesque Gulf Coast, as she finds herself entangled in a perilous search for a missing woman. Hilda Mae’s ordinary life takes an unexpected turn when her quest uncovers a dark and sinister pattern – the disappearance of multiple women. As she delves deeper into her investigation, Hilda Mae faces danger at every turn, exposing the dark underbelly lurking beneath the surface of the coastal paradise. With her own life hanging in the balance, Hilda Mae must race against time to unravel the mystery and bring justice to those who have vanished. In this gripping and suspenseful tale, “Missing on the Gulf Coast” will leave you on the edge of your seat, eager to discover what lies hidden beneath the seemingly idyllic exterior of this sun-soaked region.
by Philip Eliot | Jan 10, 2026 | Historical Romance |
A Bumbling Guardian Angel’s Sneeze Causes Disappearance of Prominent NYC Attorney in Forever Angels, an Enchanting Time Travel Romance from Trana Mae Simmons Adirondack Mountains, New York State, 1994 Oklahoma Territory, Eastern Oklahoma, 1893 The day after her broken engagement, rising star attorney Tess Foster sets off into the Adirondack Mountains in New York State to backpack away her broken heart. Guardian Angel Michael’s job is to protect her, but when she breaks her ankle and falls off the mountain, his inadvertent sneeze sends Tess back in time 101 years, into the arms of Stone Chisum, the ultimate broad-shouldered rancher/cowboy. Her heart heals as she falls in love with Stone and his two lovely Indian children, but neither knows whether their love is doomed if Tess finds herself transported back to her former life, a life she no longer desires. Stone Chisum has enough on his mind, trying to make a go of his ranch and keeping the town busybodies from taking the children he loves, the son and daughter of Stone’s former love. He doesn’t need a beautiful city woman from another time, used to luxuries he can’t provide. Despite how hard Stone fights against it, he can’t deny his growing feelings for Tess, and with a little angelic help, the newly formed ranching family might have a chance at love. About the Author: T. M. Simmons lives in a haunted house on the edge of the East Texas Piney Woods, which she and her husband share with various pets and paranormal residents. In between writing cozy mysteries and other stories, she delights in scaring herself silly during otherworldly encounters and visits haunted buildings and graveyards during dark and full moons. Her husband goes along sometimes to protect her from the bumps in the night, although he’s been known to spy a ghost and retreat rather than confront it. She also pursues paranormal entities with her real-life Twila, Aunt Belle Brown, who are Lead Investigators of the Supernatural Researchers of Texas paranormal investigative team. SRT’s motto is “Leave Peace Behind,” and the team seeks to leave peace for the people who are dealing with troubled hauntings, as well as for the ghosts. Simmons is extremely willing to discuss her experiences with anyone she can corner.
