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An independent publisher specializing in trade fiction in popular genres and poetry collections

Encircle Publications is a New England-based independent publishing company offering a growing catalog of trade fiction titles in popular genres—Mysteries, Thrillers, Crime Fiction, Historical Fiction, Literary Fiction, Western Fiction, and more—as well as poetry collections. We seek to craft an engaging and diverse catalog from established as well as up-and-coming authors in a variety of formats

that readers will want to return to and select from again and again. We affirm our commitment to maintaining a culture where the thoughts, personal goals, and ideas of all employees are heard and respected. We also affirm a commitment to our authors as partners in our success. We believe in building a company that continually engages our sense of excitement for great stories and great writing. We seek to preserve our love of challenge and progress so that we’re always delivering quality books by authors that people love to read.

12/11/2025

If you’re in the Salisbury, MA, area this Saturday, December 13, join Encircle author BJ Magnani and check out her acclaimed Dr. Lily Robinson Novels at the Salisbury Public Library’s Author Meet & Greet!

12/06/2025

Books make the best gifts… and Encircle has the best books! Check out the impressive selection on our website and find new favorites for all the readers on your list!

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The Works of Kevin St. Jarre
Literary Fiction

“St. Jarre plays the English language like a finely tuned instrument, weaving his tale with suspense, elegance, and magic. You won’t want to miss this one. Five Stars!”
—Erica Heller, author of Yossarian Slept Here, on CHILLS AT HER LIVING CRY

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The Nellie Burns and Moonshine Mysteries
by Julie Weston
Historical Mystery

“When I begin a book by Julie Weston, I know I'm about to enter an adventure of another time and place — and mystery. …not even The River of No Return will stop series heroine Nellie from pursuing justice.”
—Belinda Anderson, author of Jackson vs. Witchy Wanda, on SALMON MOON, a 2025 WILLA Literary Award Finalist in Mystery/Thriller!

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The Brig Ellis Tales, and more
by Joe Kilgore
Noir/Mystery/Private Investigator Fiction

“…edgy dialogue… humorous metaphors… satisfying… This is a mystery thriller with a heart and laughs—a truly winning combination.”
—Mari Carlson, U.S. Review of Books, on TWELVE PALOMINOS, winner of the 2025 Best Crime/Detective Novel from the Texas Authors Institute of History!

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The Ranger McIntyre Mysteries
by James C Work
Historical Mystery

“Some authors just seem to have a natural knack for storytelling — and once again with the publication of his latest Ranger McIntyre Mystery, DOWN FALL RIVER DEAD, novelist James C. Work thoroughly demonstrates that he is one of them. Impressively original and a simply fun read from start to finish…”
—Micah Andrew, Small Press Bookwatch: Midwest Book Review

Visit our website today (🔗s in 💬s of this post and each image) to learn more about our authors and their must-read books!

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Wishing you and yours a peaceful and happy holiday season from all of us at Encircle Publications!

11/29/2025

Looking for unique gift ideas? Peruse the shelves on our website and find new favorites for all the readers on your list! To start, check out these binge-worthy series…

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The Aventurine Morrow Thrillers
by Anne Britting Oleson
International Suspense Thriller

“The Aventurine book series has my whole heart. … Anne Britting Oleson’s writing is fiercely confident, and the world she crafts is so compelling … I love writers who create a cast of characters who feel like friends, and then throw them into danger—where I MUST follow!”
—Denise Sebesta Lanier

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The Jeff Taylor Mysteries
by Scott Lipanovich
Mystery/Private Investigator Fiction

“…perfect for fans of well-crafted mysteries that rely on mood, character, and slow-building suspense … Lipanovich offers an intelligent, layered mystery framed within the rhythms of community life and the silent emotions beneath.”
—Writers Paradise

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The Bitter Wind Mysteries
by C. M. Wendelboe
Mystery/Private Investigator Fiction

“Wendelboe is a skilled writer who ratchets up the suspense.”
—Margaret Coel, New York Times bestselling author

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The Clay Wolfe/Port Essex Mysteries
by Matt Cost
Mystery/Private Investigator Fiction

“… packed with suspense, danger, and … a fast-paced plot full of twists. I especially loved the sense of family and unwavering support among the group. Just when I thought I had everything figured out, a major twist took me by surprise.”
—Nana’s Book Reviews

Visit our website today to learn more about our authors and their must-read books!
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And… THANK YOU!
As a small business and independent publisher, we thank you from the bottom of our hearts for your support over the years. Wishing you and yours a peaceful and happy holiday season from all of us at Encircle Publications!

11/26/2025

Encircle Publications is truly grateful for our authors and our readers! From our hearts to yours, we wish you a peaceful and happy Thanksgiving!

11/26/2025

“An amazing read! …many twists in this superb read. I recommend to all!”
—Janice Lombardo on THE QUEEN OF ALL POISONS

“A refreshingly unconventional hero in a fitfully effective thriller.”
—Kirkus Reviews on THE POWER OF POISON

“…fast-paced action juxtaposes nicely with the personal dilemmas… The result is another engrossing tale that is highly recommended for political thriller readers.”
—Midwest Book Review on A MESSAGE IN POISON

“…a fast-paced, globe-spanning tale of toxins, assassins, and a brilliant heroine who just might save the world.”
—Tess Gerritsen, New York Times bestselling author, on WE'LL ALWAYS HAVE POISON

Enjoy the captivating Dr. Lily Robinson Novels by BJ Magnani, available from Encircle Publications wherever you find your favorite books! 🔗 in 💬 to learn more…

Remember: Books make great gifts!

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11/24/2025

Dig into award-winning author Joe Kilgore’s Brig Ellis Tales, including the newest, TWELVE PALOMINOS, awarded Best Crime/Detective Novel from the Texas Authors Institute of History!

“…an entertaining and engrossing read. Well-written and chock full of colorful language that paints a lucid picture from start to finish. …it is so easy to warm up to this hardened and roughshod man… This story will not disappoint…”
—International Writers Inspiring Change on FOOL’S ERRAND

“The story is riveting from the first chapter’s clandestine meeting to the delightfully memorable last line of the book.”
—The U.S. Review of Books on CAST THEM DEAD

“CARRION MOON is a must-read suspense thriller… capturing the classic noir style detective story for modern audiences… fresh and enthralling to read.”
—Hollywood Book Reviews

“Brig Ellis is a well-rounded protagonist with a complex past… His military background and personal code of ethics add depth to his character, making him more than just a stereotypical PI. …a compelling and fast-paced narrative that keeps readers on the edge of their seats.”
—Literary Titan on TWELVE PALOMINOS

Enjoy the whole series and more by Joe Kilgore—available from Encircle Publications wherever you find your favorite books!
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11/23/2025

Alfonso X el Sabio was born on November 23, 1221—804 years ago today! In his greatest work, the Cantigas de Santa Maria, the 13th-century king of Spain constructed an ideal kingdom of learned, talented, and prosperous subjects. Our Lady’s Troubadour by J.K. Knauss adapts ten of the best of these tales to share the joys and sorrows of medieval Spain with modern readers.

“J.K. Knauss’s voice is extremely authentic and placed me right into 13th-century Spain and the surrounding area. These stories contain a mix of wealthy and poor, distinguished and anonymous, but always with a miracle that also contains a lesson. Bravo.”
—Matt Cost, author of mysteries and histories, including Love in a Time of Hate

“The author has created a rather wonderful bit of alchemy here: the reader enters each story with 21st-century sensibilities, but somehow by the end is firmly in a medieval mindset. This is a rare reading experience, as close to time travel as one can get. Here there are no thinly-disguised modern people in costumes, but the real thing. The background information is rich and colorful and adds a great deal to the reading experience.”
—Tinney Sue Heath, acclaimed author of Lady of the Seven Suns

Our Lady’s Troubadour by J. K. Knauss is available — also in Spanish! — from Encircle Publications wherever you find your favorite books!

11/21/2025

Don’t miss the multi-award-winning Nellie Burns and Moonshine Mysteries by Julie Weston from Encircle Publications!

“…gorgeously written, taut mystery. Secrets are the fuel of all fiction—prepare for MOONSHADOWS to burn brightly.”
—Ridley Pearson, bestselling author of The Red Room

“…a rip-roaring yarn that enchants with beguiling descriptions of the beauty of the Idaho wilderness.”
—Kirkus Reviews on BASQUE MOON

“When I begin a book by Julie Weston, I know I'm about to enter an adventure of another time and place — and mystery. …not even The River of No Return will stop series heroine Nellie from pursuing justice.”
—Belinda Anderson, author of Jackson vs. Witchy Wanda, on SALMON MOON: RIVER OF NO RETURN, a 2025 WILLA Literary Award Finalist in Mystery/Thriller!

The Nellie Burns and Moonshine Mysteries by Julie Weston are available from Encircle Publications wherever you find your favorite books! To learn more, visit our website (🔗 in 💬) today...

11/19/2025

NEW RELEASE NEWS! By the author of OPEN RANGE, starring Kevin Costner, Robert Duval, and Annette Benning, RAW DEAL by Lauran Paine is available for the first time in paperback and ebook from Golden West Press and Encircle Publications!

Old Peter Partridge—called Puma for reasons no one could recall—had been working for the Yellowstone Outfit for seven years, could double as camp cook, bone-setter, hostler, and tally-man, and he was undeniably a good hand with a horse or a rope. Just as winter sets in, Puma is mysteriously shot while riding the Yellowstone range. He just doesn’t know who shot him—or why. After recovering from his near-murder, Puma goes out in search of the unknown assassin…

RAW DEAL by Lauran Paine is available wherever you find your favorite books! Visit our website (🔗 in 💬) today to learn more!

11/17/2025

Wrap yourself up in the engaging and mysterious novels of Sarah Beth Martin from Encircle Publications…

IN THE VANISHING HOUR, now available in audiobook!:

“The entwined historical narratives…unfold with graceful, pensive ease, forming a portrait of coming of age in small-town New England, illuminating the struggle for identity independent of place and circumstance…”
—Gillian French, Edgar Award–nominated author of SHAW CONNOLLY LIVES TO TELL

“…an especially compelling read that proves hard to put down…an excellent example of a genre read that rises above formula approaches to represent a powerfully chilling saga…”
—Midwest Book Review

THE ONE TRUE OCEAN:

“Martin is a smooth, engaging storyteller.”
—Publishers Weekly

“Martin's perceptive voice calls up moments in a young widow's life that remain clearly etched in her readers' minds, adding a unique ingredient to the usual romantic suspense novel.”
—Booklist

Sarah Beth Martin’s intriguing New England stories are available from Encircle Publications wherever you find your favorite books—visit the 🔗 in the 💬 to learn more…

11/14/2025

Escape to Maine with Matt Cost’s award-winning Mainely Mysteries from Encircle Publications!

“I settled in with the colorful cast of this midcoast tale and felt that pang that good crime fiction gives you… part of you doesn’t want the story to end. And if it does, you hope there’s a bookstore in Brunswick where you can find Goff Langdon and a cup of coffee and go over the story yet again.”
—Gerry Boyle, author of the Jack McMorrow Mysteries, on MAINELY POWER, his choice for The Maine Humanities Council Read ME Book Selection

“I am a big fan of Matt Cost and read whatever this author writes.… [MAINELY FEAR is] both thrilling and intriguing… a superb journey.”
—Amy’s Bookshelf Reviews

“…another fabulously written tale… Hang on for moments of levity, a pooch who manages to steal every scene he is in, and the loyalty of friends make all the difference in this cozy, yet hard-boiled tale. A little gritty, a lot of tension, and twists you cannot believe!”
—Diane, Tome Tender, on MAINELY MONEY

“A multi-layered mystery sizzling with danger…”
—InD’tale Magazine on MAINELY ANGST

“OH, HOW I LOVED THIS STORY! …perfectly paced, yet so exciting and well-written. Highly recommend this story and the entire series!”
—Miss W Book Reviews on MAINELY WICKED

“Original, deftly crafted, and a simply riveting read from start to finish that will be especially appreciated by fans of action-packed suspense thrillers, MAINELY MAYHEM by author Matt Cost will prove an immediate and enduringly popular pick for community and public library Mystery/Suspense collections. …for readers with an interest in political thrillers and private-eye mysteries…”
—The Mystery/Suspense Shelf, Midwest Book Review

Matt Cost’s Mainely Mysteries are available from Encircle Publications wherever you find your favorite books!
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