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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.

08/22/2025

There’s still time for Summer reading! Check out the latest new releases from Encircle Publications and these fantastic authors...

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HUNTING THE LADY OF THE NIGHT
A Bitter Wind Mystery, Book 5
by C. M. Wendelboe
Mystery/Private Investigator Fiction

Praise for Wendelboe’s Bitter Wind Mysteries:

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

“Effectively combines lurking menace and laid-back charm… Readers will look forward to Arn’s next outing.”
—Publishers Weekly

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WEST COUNTY
A Jeff Taylor Mystery, Book 4
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. Books like this remind me why I fell in love with stories. It’s more than words—it’s an experience. Five stars!”
—Writers Paradise

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AVENTURINE AT SEA
An Aventurine Morrow Thriller, Book 4
by Anne Britting Oleson
International Suspense Thriller

“Five Stars! 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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GLOW TRAP
A Clay Wolfe/Port Ess*x Mystery, Book 6
by Matt Cost-Author
Mystery/Private Investigator Fiction

“… packed with suspense, danger, and … a fast-paced plot full of twists. The story weaves together multiple subplots and a rich cast of side characters—each contributing something unique. 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

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Visit encirclepub.com today to learn more about these authors and their binge-worthy series!

08/19/2025

Congratulations to award-winning author Julie Weston — SALMON MOON is a Women Writing The West 2025 WILLA Literary Award Finalist in Mystery/Thriller!

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SALMON MOON: RIVER OF NO RETURN, and the whole multi-award-winning Nellie Burns and Moonshine Mystery series by Julie Weston, is available from Encircle Publications wherever you find your favorite books! To learn more, visit our website (🔗 in 💬) today!

08/14/2025

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FINAL DRAFT:

“Sassy, stylish Olivia Lively is a private investigator with almost as many skeletons in her closet as her clients. And her debut in this fast-paced page-turner will delight mystery readers the world over.”
—Cynthia Dagnal-Myron, author and award-winning Chicago Sun-Times journalist

“…a wonderful cast of characters, engaging dialogue, and visually descriptive narrative, this was a fun book to read, and I look forward to more adventures with Olivia and her friends…”
—Dru Ann Love of Dru’s Book Musing

NIGHT MOVES:

“In this fast-paced, wryly humorous mystery, PI Olivia Lively navigates a web of crime, strip clubs, and steamy books while grappling with her own future. With a unique and smart heroine at its center, NIGHT MOVES is an excellent read that will keep you guessing until the last chapter. I can't wait to read Burbank’s next installment of this series!”
—Tara Lush, author of Every Hex You Take and other cozy mysteries

“Wow, do I love this series! Book 2 has made me a lifelong fan. Why? I adore Liv Lively… I can see the series optioned for TV or film or Netflix, with its cinematic prose, fantastic MC, and splendid Maine setting. Also, Book 2 can be read solo, but you'll want to read the first for the whole immersive experience. Look out, mystery buffs, Liv Lively's back. Hurrah!”
—Char Jones

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The Olivia Lively Mysteries by Shelley Burbank, Author are available from Encircle Publications in library hardcover, paperback, and ebook wherever you find your favorite books! See the 🔗 in the 💬 to learn more...

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08/13/2025

Congratulations to award-winning author Matt Cost—the newest Clay Wolfe / Port Ess*x Mystery, GLOW TRAP, is available today!

What happens when a spy, a retired thief, and a person in the witness relocation program end up in the same coastal Maine town? Nothing… until a man using an alias washes up on shore and threatens to tear the idyllic nature of said town apart at the seams.

Baker & Wolfe are pulled in when Peter Angel claims that his brother was deathly afraid of the water and would not have voluntarily been out on a boat, leading to his accidental drowning. Clay Wolfe, Baylee Baker, the gang, and Port Ess*x become embroiled in their hottest and deadliest mystery yet. Will the spies, informants, and thieves be exposed in time before the killers can finish the job?

“This final book is packed with suspense, danger, and even a gripping shootout. The writing is sharp, with strong world-building and a fast-paced plot full of twists. The story weaves together multiple subplots and a rich cast of side characters—each contributing something unique. 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

“…an exciting mystery. Such a fantastic twisty novel with incredible characters. I really enjoyed the extensive subplots and secondary characters that are anything but. This was such a great conclusion to an amazing mystery series. Highly recommend! Five Stars!”
—Miss W Book Reviews

GLOW TRAP by Matt Cost-Author is available now from Encircle Publications wherever you find your favorite books!

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08/11/2025

Check out this fantastic review by Writers Paradise on Instagram (.paradise)!

📚 Book: West County (A Jeff Taylor Mystery)
🖋️ Author: Scott Lipanovich
🔍 A Suspenseful Mystery Set in the Heartland

“West County by Scott Lipanovich introduces readers to small-town America riddled with secrets in this gripping Jeff Taylor Mystery. With nuanced characters and unexpected twists, it’s a compelling blend of local charm and darker truths hiding just beneath the surface.”

📖 The Plot
“Jeff Taylor, a thoughtful investigator with keen insight into human behavior, is drawn into a case in West County—a seemingly peaceful community shaken by the discovery of a body. As Jeff uncovers relationships, rivalries, and buried resentments, he realizes the crime may be connected to long-standing grievances. As the investigation deepens, every layer peeled back reveals more complexity, and Jeff must navigate community pressure, personal loyalties, and danger that doesn't often knock.”

💡 Themes
• Hidden Lives in Quiet Places: Everyone in town seems to know something... but few speak the truth.
• Justice and Moral Ambiguity: Doing the right thing isn't always easy or clear-cut.
• Community Ties and Secrets: The stronger the friendships, often the deeper the concealment.

🌟 Why You’ll Love It
• Rich Local Atmosphere: The setting feels authentic, alive, and deeply textured.
• Realistic Tension: No explosions—just psychological suspense and smart deduction.
• Engaging Protagonist: Jeff Taylor’s calm persistence makes him a detective you’ll root for.

📜 Conclusion
“West County is perfect for fans of well-crafted mysteries that rely on mood, character, and slow-building suspense rather than doctrine. Scott Lipanovich offers an intelligent, layered mystery framed within the rhythms of community life and the silent emotions beneath.”

“Books like this remind me why I fell in love with stories. It’s more than words—it’s an experience. Five stars!”

WEST COUNTY by Scott Lipanovich is available from Encircle Publications wherever you find your favorite books—visit https://encirclepub.com/product/west-county/ to learn more…

08/08/2025

Don’t miss award-winning author Richard Cass’s Elder Darrow Mystery series:

“Atmospheric and dark, IN SOLO TIME rivets with live jazz, memorable characters, and murders that point to Big Politics played by Boston’s cutthroat wealthy.”
—Gayle Lynds, New York Times bestselling author

“Cass’ prose is wonderfully textured… An immersive and satisfying addition to the category of Boston crime fiction.”
—Kirkus Reviews on LAST CALL AT THE ESPOSITO

“With unfailing insight and humor, Cass deftly presents a complex and dark side of humanity and fidelity, but leaves us with a breath of new possibilities for flawed hero Elder Darrow, a man worth rooting for.”
—Jule Selbo, screenwriter, and author of the award-winning Dee Rommel Mysteries, on CLOSING TIME

Available from Encircle Publications wherever you find your favorite books! See 🔗 in 💬 to learn more…

08/06/2025

The first review of GLOW TRAP by Matt Cost is in!

“This final book is packed with suspense, danger, and even a gripping shootout. The writing is sharp, with strong world-building and a fast-paced plot full of twists. The story weaves together multiple subplots and a rich cast of side characters—each contributing something unique. 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

Available August 13, 2025, from Encircle Publications wherever you find your favorite books—to learn more, visit https://encirclepub.com/product/glow-trap/ today!

08/01/2025

Coming soon from award-winning author Matt Cost—the newest Clay Wolfe / Port Ess*x Mystery, GLOW TRAP!

📘 GLOW TRAP by Matt Cost-Author
📚 Published by Encircle Publications
🎨 Cover design by Deirdre Wait
📖 Release date: August 13, 2025

What happens when a spy, a retired thief, and a person in the witness relocation program end up in the same coastal Maine town? Nothing… until a man using an alias washes up on shore and threatens to tear the idyllic nature of said town apart at the seams.

Baker & Wolfe are pulled in when Peter Angel claims that his brother was deathly afraid of the water and would not have voluntarily been out on a boat, leading to his accidental drowning. Clay Wolfe, Baylee Baker, the gang, and Port Ess*x become embroiled in their hottest and deadliest mystery yet. Will the spies, informants, and thieves be exposed in time before the killers can finish the job that they have begun?

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PRAISE FOR THE CLAY WOLFE / PORT ESSEX MYSTERIES:

“WOLFE TRAP introduces us to an eccentric and interesting cast of characters… This gripping plot moves with lightning speed until its explosive and thrilling conclusion.”
—Joseph Souza, acclaimed author of The Perfect Daughter

“…a twisted and chilling tale of control and manipulation. The ultimate ‘what if’ on steroids.”
—Bruce Robert Coffin, award-winning author of the Detective Byron Mysteries, on MIND TRAP

“Clay Wolfe…is unfurling—expanding his reach (both emotionally and professionally) into thornier, darker and more challenging arenas—a fascinating, budding shift for this already top-notch PI crime series.” —Terri at BooklyMatters on MOUSE TRAP

“…solidly cemented in realistic scenarios and characters who live and breathe to problem-solve in creative new ways… entertaining, intriguing, and vividly compelling from start to finish.”
—Diane C. Donovan, Midwest Book Review, on COSMIC TRAP

“This is an exciting, thrilling adventure mystery that I absolutely LOVED every minute of. Well-developed characters, an incredibly interesting storyline, and lots of action. Five Stars!”
—Miss W Book Reviews on PIRATE TRAP

GLOW TRAP by Matt Cost is available for preorder from Encircle Publications wherever you find your favorite books!

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07/31/2025

Magic Valley Arts Council thinks Julie Weston’s WILLA and Will Rogers Medallion Award-winning Nellie Burns and Moonshine Mysteries are works of art, and we agree! Julie’s books are part of the Magic Moments Gallery Show on display until August 22 at Full Moon Gallery in Twin Falls, Idaho, “a celebration of members' talent, featuring works from mediums ranging from oil to fiber, glass to beadwork, and more. Get ready to be blown away by the considerable talent we have in our area!” For more info, visit https://magicvalleyartscouncil.org/full-moon-gallery/

The Nellie Burns and Moonshine Mysteries by Julie Weston is an engaging and well-researched series about life in central Idaho in the 1920s. Nellie, a professional photographer, her faithful Labrador, Moonshine, and others help solve complex riddles in the wild, beautiful, and dangerous landscape where evil lurks in hidden places. Available from Encircle Publications wherever you find your favorite books, visit https://encirclepub.com/encircle-author/julie-weston/ to learn more…

“…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

“…set in a still untamed 1920s Idaho, which is as much a character in this novel as any of its human protagonists.… This mystery should flourish… Fans of Western or historical mysteries will want to give this series a try.”
—Library Journal on MOONSCAPE

“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 the newest, SALMON MOON: RIVER OF NO RETURN
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07/29/2025

KATE FLORA is the author of twenty-five books as well as many short stories. She’s been a finalist for the Edgar, Agatha, Anthony, and Derringer awards. She won the Public Safety Writers Association Award for Nonfiction and twice won the Maine Literary Award for Crime Fiction. She is a founding member of the New England Crime Bake and the Maine Crime Wave and runs the blog Maine Crime Writers at mainecrimewriters.com.

Encircle published her domestic thriller, TEACH HER A LESSON, in May 2023, and her new suspense thriller, BURN THE DIARIES AND RUN, was released in October 2024. For the latest news, follow Kate Flora here on Facebook and visit www.kateclarkflora.com.

~TEACH HER A LESSON~

“Kate Flora has done it again with her gripping new thriller… a suspenseful journey that doesn’t stop until the harrowing end. Bravo.”
—B. A. Shapiro, New York Times bestselling author of The Art Forger

“Infatuation, threats, and lies are all on the menu in this thriller from Kate Flora.… With more twists and turns than a mountain highway, Teach Her a Lesson will keep you turning pages late into the night.”
—Bruce Robert Coffin, award-winning author of the Detective Byron Mysteries

~BURN THE DIARIES AND RUN~

“I loved the heroine in this novel, who is determined to learn the truth about her mother's past and the identity of her real father. In her plight, she encounters the good and the evil who repeatedly try to stop her from her quest. …truly a thrill ride and just as you think you've got it figured out—BAM—it surprises you. …definitely worth every minute of my time. A roller coaster of a novel, five stars!”
—Christine Bagley, author of The Madness of Ida Mae

Available from Encircle Publications wherever you find your favorite books! For more info, see 🔗 in 💬 ...

07/25/2025

Here’s what readers have said about Anne Britting Oleson’s Aventurine Morrow Thrillers:

“…excellent… Great storytelling. Fantastic characters. Exciting tale. I love this series and am hoping to see more from this writer.” —Bette Reith

“…‘a little something for everyone.’ There’s mystery and romance; drinking and s*x; death and renewal. More importantly, it is a novel which shows that strong female characters are forces to be reckoned with…” —James Wilson

“What a splendid page-turner this is.… The characters are well drawn, and what a juicy villain we have… I was captured. Two nights burning the midnight oil to finish it.” —John Ford

“So hard to put down! A captivating thriller with an intricate storyline full of twists, unexpected turns, and an exhilarating pace.” —Anne Duncan

“With a story arc so enthralling that I couldn't put it down, this novel kept me guessing, hoping, fawning, and gritting my teeth at every turn and twist.… A delightful read…” —Jay McCutcheon

“Oleson does not create characters; she meets them and introduces them to us authentically.… There is a treasure trove of intrigue here…” —James Dana

The newest entry, AVENTURINE AT SEA, is out now! Available from Encircle Publications through your local bookstore, at Bookshop.org, and wherever you find your favorite books, catch up on the whole series today!

To learn more, visit https://encirclepub.com/encircle-author/anne-britting-oleson/

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