by Philip Eliot | Mar 13, 2026 | Crime Fiction |
THE SECOND SHADOW BAY THRILLERA longtime Shadow Bay resident is found dead in his garage.The scene is too clean. Too controlled. And Chief of Police Shauna Peterson knows a staged murder when she sees one.The investigation drags her back to a summer the town refuses to face—a teenage girl who vanished, a night built on lies, and a secret that never stopped shaping the people who survived it.As Shauna pushes deeper, Shadow Bay tightens around her. Council members dodge her questions. Business owners look the other way. And powerful people work hard to keep the past buried.But someone else remembers exactly what happened that summer.Someone who has been waiting for the storm to roll in.And they know every one of Shauna Peterson’s weaknesses.Perfect for fans ofHarlan CobenKarin SlaughterFreida McFaddenJames PattersonFrom the bestselling author of Secrets From A Serial Killer
by Philip Eliot | Mar 13, 2026 | Crime Fiction |
A bloody past has long claws, and no one is safe…With the ink still drying on her Quantico diploma, FBI Special Agent Allie Bishop finds herself thrust into her very first case. A series of gruesome murders has rocked her hometown community of Gig Harbor, WA, and Allie has been entrusted with finding the villain.She’s spent years clawing her way out of her father’s evil shadow. No longer the frightened young girl who stumbled onto his brutal crimes, Allie must uncover a sinister evil lurking within the corridors of her old high school.But it quickly becomes clear that her new partner isn’t interested in having a rookie around, and soon enough he leaves her to sink or swim on her own. Meanwhile, the mutilated bodies of beloved students continue to pile up, and no one seems all too interested in helping.As Allie navigates the challenges and pitfalls of a new career, her past rears its dark and malicious head, threatening to swallow her whole.The past does not easily forgetAnd family is forever…Don’t miss this much-anticipated series from bestselling author Eva Sparks. Order your copy of The Devil’s Daughter now and join FBI Special Agent Allie Bishop on a thrilling ride, where darkness lurks around every corner, and danger is just a heartbeat away…
by Philip Eliot | Mar 13, 2026 | Cozy Mystery |
In the heat of a Berkshires summer, drought reveals a grim secret. A perfectly preserved body surfaces in Wolf Bog, discovered by a group of hikers including amateur sleuth Kathryn Stinson and her close friend Charlotte Hinckley.Kathryn’s investigation draws her into a tangled case of privilege and hidden desires. In the once-glamorous mansion up the hill from Kathryn’s rental house, lavish parties were held by the town’s youthful elite. But those who worked hard to bury the past don’t rest easy.Complicating matters, a stranger arrives claiming to be the daughter Charlotte gave up for adoption. Is she truly family—or playing a dangerous game? As Kathryn uncovers one secret after another, her pursuit of the truth could cost her dearly.An atmospheric mystery set in rural New England, WOLF BOG is the third book in the Berkshire Hilltown Mysteries series by Leslie Wheeler.
by Philip Eliot | Mar 13, 2026 | Cozy Mystery |
The perfect English village…isn’t in England. And it’s far from perfect.Welcome to Maidenwell—an immaculate replica of a storybook English village tucked into Oregon’s high desert. Cobblestone streets, ivy-covered cottages, a charming tea shop…and more murders than you can shake a forensics kit at.In this exclusive box set, dive into the first three novels of The Murderwell Mysteries—the bestselling series that blends classic whodunit charm with sharp humor, modern female friendships, and a heroine deep in her Second Act.Meet Gina Biletti: a forty-something, recently divorced, laid-off New Yorker who copes with her life imploding by moving to a secret billionaire village and accidentally becoming its resident chaos-cozy sleuth. She’s sharp-tongued, wildly curious, great with people, and just messy enough that her love life looks almost as dangerous as her murder cases.Smart, funny, and full of heart, The Murderwell Mysteries deliver modern mystery for readers who love intelligent heroines, atmospheric settings, and stories where reinvention is the ultimate act of courage.For readers who love the chaotic energy of Elle Cosimano’s Finlay Donovan books, the heartfelt humor of Jesse Q. Sutanto (Vera Wong, Dial A for Aunties), and the community-driven mystery of Richard Osman’s The Thursday Murder Club.Step into Maidenwell—and get ready to stay awhile.INCLUDED IN THIS THREE-BOOK SETBook 1: A Floof to a Kill“An Oregon adventure that combines Harry Potter vibes with Miss Marple–type murders and a champion alpaca! A brisk, fun read!” — Kirkus ReviewsGina Biletti, a forty-something New Yorker fresh off a divorce and layoff, tags along on a girls’ weekend to the mysterious new village of Maidenwell. When an alpaca auction turns deadly, her knack for reading people becomes her greatest survival skill.Book 2: And Then There Was NunThe snow is falling, the eggnog is spiked—and a killer is among them. As an engagement party unravels into chaos, Gina finds herself snowed in with suspects, secrets, and a past that won’t stay buried. Christmas in Maidenwell has never been deadlier—or more entertaining.Book 3: The Whispering BonesWhen construction uncovers human remains, Gina’s search for the truth exposes cult secrets, lost gold, and betrayals that refuse to stay buried. Each revelation brings her closer to Maidenwell’s darkest history—and to the realization that starting over doesn’t mean leaving danger behind.READERS LOVE THE MURDERWELL MYSTERIES?????????? “If you enjoy well-written cozy mysteries with a unique location, characters who feel real, and a mystery that takes a bit of thinking, this is an excellent book for you.”?????????? “The wit the author endowed Gina is sharp, resulting often in a grin or giggle. This book is engaging. Read it!”?????????? “A richly detailed story with a meticulously crafted mystery. You feel as if you’re exploring the town with Gina and getting to know the quirky residents.”File Under:English-Village-in-Oregon MysteryFresh Starts & Second ActsSmart, Funny Female SleuthsFound Family & Midlife ReinventionSecrets of a Tech Billionaire’s Village
by Philip Eliot | Mar 13, 2026 | Horror & Paranormal |
The complete LIGHT & SHADOW series, a unique urban fantasy now in one set with all bonus materials! Starring Alexis Poole, a “Lightbringer” tasked with guarding the portals between interdimensional worlds. She meets her match in the male Traveler, Cal, who might be using her to destroy the last of her race.Includes all four series books:LIGHTBRINGERWHITE DRAGONDARK GODSLORD OF LIGHTPlus bonus material!*SYNOPSIS FOR BOOK #1:“Do you have a name?” she queried politely.“Caliginous,” he told her. “You may call me Cal. Or Calin.”Her lips pursed. “Cal. Calin. Caliginous. As in dark, misty,” she mused. “…also opaque. Difficult to understand.”“Indeed.” The creature smiled.Alexis is hard-wired to fight, to protect, to hunt anything that might pose a threat for her world. Gods, monsters, demons, vampires, inter-dimensional bad guys – Alexis deals with them all.And yeah, it makes her a bit of an oddball. Being the rich owner of a chain of sex clubs doesn’t help as much as you might think. Her best friends, a werewolf and a half-fae, think she needs to have more fun, maybe even date a little… but Alexis is looking for someone who can match her, and given her gifts, that’s not as easy as it sounds.Then Caliginous appears. One of the mysterious race of beings known as “Travelers,” he proves more challenging than most. Alexis might have finally met her match, in more ways than one.Unfortunately, he’s come to tell her it might be the end of the world.Someone is murdering Lightbringers. The portals are all opening. Dark forces are overwhelming the gates.The Traveler, Cal, claims he’s there to help her. But Cal isn’t an ordinary Traveler, and he clearly has an agenda of his own.*Enemies to lovers. Found family. Hidden worlds. Strong heroine.Some crossover with the Angels in L.A. series / world.LIGHTBRINGER is Book #1 in a unique urban fantasy series by USA TODAY and WALL STREET JOURNAL bestselling author, JC Andrijeski. For fans of urban fantasy, paranormal romance, and supernatural suspense.
