Cranthorpe Millner Publishers

Upon her father's death, Caoimhe has no choice but to assume his role as the Clockmaker, despite having little knowledge of what his work entails. Confused but determined, she finds herself transported to a peculiar reality, where paintings act as portals, her friends walk into each other's dreams, and she wears the face of a bird in place of her own. In this strange, surreal world, Caoimhe meets the mysterious Shrike, a soldier whose dark past elicits more questions than answers. Drawn to him, and unable to tear herself away from this fantastical place, she soon becomes embroiled in a quest, after her new world is attacked by the Lord of the Dead. Even when nothing makes sense, the truth has a way of revealing itself. Yet the truth about the Clockmaker's world may be the strangest truth of all.

"For a moment, I am mesmerised by his fearlessness. But there's another part of me, a darker part, that wonders what it would feel like to watch him fall."To the outside observer, Sasha Marsh is a dedicated single mum who goes above and beyond to ensure seven-year-old Gabriel lives a happy, healthy life in their sleepy Costwold village. Yet beneath the facade of normalcy lies a darker reality, one where the doors and windows are always locked; where her son is never allowed to play outside, and where Sasha lives in constant fear. With their violent past always at the forefront of her mind, and a family secret threatening to come to light, Sasha remains unflinching in her resolve to protect Gabriel, from others and himself. But at what cost? Bridport Prize shortlisted author and cult survivor Jess Blatchley delivers a dark psychological thriller exploring the inevitability of human decisions, and whether nurture can shape a mind seemingly destined to destroy.

"By blood, it is done. You will serve." A deal with the Devil threatens the future of humanity, and Michael, a demon battling tirelessly to vanquish the very evil he was bred to unleash, will stop at nothing until his sins are paid. Haunted by loss and betrayal, Luciana fights the demons that have taken root in her mind. Driven by grief and rage, she is thrust into a world she never knew existed alongside the dark and mysterious Lord that rules it. As the battle between Heaven and Hell rages on, fate intervenes, and their paths collide. Can Michael thaw the ice encasing her heart, or will Luciana's fury blaze like hellfire through her very sou? ollowing human Luciana and demon Michael as their forbidden romance blooms, this dark romantasy series transports readers to a world of mystery, malevolence and morally grey characters.

Life is a game... one that is easily altered. On the corrupt island of Silvertown, nobility dictates destiny, and as the daughter of a noble family, seventeen-year-old Cornelia Fairfield is destined for a loveless marriage. True to her rebellious nature, Cornelia has spent her childhood disobeying all the rules and acquiring numerous less-than-ladylike skills, encouraged by her Admiral father. But with her mother determined to secure her a match, Cornelia's days of freedom are fast running out. That is... until her father succumbs to the curse of the Oblivion Sea. Seeing an opportunity for the adventure she craves, Cornelia sets out to rescue him, with the help of a handsome yet frustratingly superstitious pirate named Adrien. But saving her father requires sacrifices she was not anticipating, and when she is forced to strike a dangerous bargain, she not only risks losing her father, but her own freedom as well.

"There may be virtue on the road to salvation. It all depends on who you go with..."After Jamie and Matt are caught swindling money from their City of London firm, they set out on a chaotically comedic road trip, in an attempt to recoup their illicit earnings and pay off a gangland debt. But faced with life or death from a Dublin gang boss, they are forced to follow the lead of an ex-IRA gangster and Jamie's ex-girlfriend. Along the way, they acquire a dead junkie, a Gen Z Emo, a Batman aficionado, and a chasing pack of zombie bikers, as they journey north in search of their only salvation: a loaded Scottish granny named Mavis Grind. Will they reach Shetland in time to save their necks? Or will their journey go morally south and end in disaster?

"Hmm, that's my good baby girl. You're doing so well for me."Right then, I knew it. I was hooked, and this would be my worst addiction yet. Why bother with a real boyfriend when you can fuel your fantasies online? At least, that's how Esme feels about audio content creator Bugz, whose soothing voice provides all the words of affirmation she needs. But when he starts a new account, creating steamy, intimate audios that make Esme tingle in all the best places, she finds herself struggling not to reach out. Determined to keep things professional, she seeks physical fulfilment elsewhere and soon settles into a routine. With her Bugz addiction being fuelled more than ever, her friends keeping her grounded, and regular no strings sex with best friend Myles, everything seems perfect... Until a drunken message she sends to Bugz actually gains his attention. One message soon becomes a string of increasingly meaningful conversations, and her innocent addiction is blown out of proportion. But with his identity still a mystery, is their budding relationship destined for disaster? Or can Esme really have it all? The Voice is book 1 in The Lovebugs series, following Esme and her friend group as they attempt to navigate romance in their late 20s... with mixed success!

"After every knock, no matter how severe, I would find a renewed strength to try again. And again."Endometriosis affects 1 in 10 women worldwide, yet on average it takes 8 years to get a diagnosis. Why? Because the medical profession regularly dismiss women's pain as 'normal'. In this intimate, heartfelt memoir, we follow Sinead's journey with endometriosis, through her struggles with pain, miscarriage, medical gaslighting, heartbreak, misdiagnosis, botched procedures, betrayal, and numerous treatments, before she finally found her happy ending - her inconceivable future. For women who have suffered debilitating pain and not been listened to; for women facing fertility struggles; for women who have been betrayed and had their hearts broken, Inconceivable is an uplifting and empowering reminder that we are not alone, and that once we put ourselves and our own needs first, wondrous things can happen. Above all, this is a story of hope through despair; about what is possible if you keep pushing, keep persevering, and never give up.

Bella is just a lonely black cat, looking for a friend... that is, until she meets a mysterious pirate captain, who invites her to join his swashbuckling crew!Sail the high seas with Bella as she battles with Percival, the captain's mischievous parrot, to find her place on board ship - and find friendship in the most unlikely of places. This delightful rhyming picture book makes ideal bedtime reading for little ones, encouraging them not to judge people by their looks.

The crown is heavy. The heart is heavier. With her family's power declining, Princess Briar faces an impossible choice: marry to secure her kingdom's future, or risk its downfall. Trapped between duty and her desire for independence, she finds herself led astray by the mysterious and captivating Lord Thornwood, a man with dark secrets and even darker motives. Thrust into a world of betrayal and blood magic, Briar must navigate treacherous alliances and confront the harsh truths of her father's rule in her quest for peace, all whilst struggling against her growing feelings for the man she has unintentionally bound herself to. But in this tale of love, power, and sacrifice, Briar's journey is only just beginning. With war looming and time running out, will she be able to save her kingdom, and those she loves, before it's too late?

Time is running out. Retired university professor R.I. Penny has always had a knack for finding trouble, and when an old friend is killed - the suspects leaving behind little more than the graffitied word 'grass' - he can't help but get involved in the investigation. But the gates of hell don't stay closed for long, and as Penny digs deeper into Codger's mysterious death, sinister goings on come to light. With local thugs, far-right politicians, and even the police on his tail, will Penny survive long enough to uncover the truth?

'Tis better to have loved and lost than never to have loved at all.'- Alfred Lord Tennyson When celebrated British violinist Arthur Barrington is found dead in his Vienna hotel room, a room he was sharing with his own father, the Austrian police are left scrambling. Was it an accident? Did he somehow take his own life? Or did someone kill him? With Arthur being a British citizen, and not much to go on, the Austrian police call in the help of DCI Sandy McFarlane from the Foreign Office, to help them investigate this young man's death. As Sandy digs deeper, the investigation takes a dark turn, leading him not only through the streets of Vienna but also back to his home turf, and the quaint country lanes of Stamford, England. Will he be able to patch together this twisted case? Or will this be the one that finally stumps the infamous detective? Former UK Investigator Russell Wate delivers a fond farewell to Sandy and his colleagues in this authentic and intricate final instalment of the DCI McFarlane series.

Beginnings are in the fabric of our souls. Struggling to come to terms with the death of her son in a drowning accident, fifty-year-old Caitriona decides to enroll in evening class in Practical Philosophy, hoping it will provide the perfect distraction to her grief. There, she meets two other women, Alva and Aedmar, whose lives have been equally impacted by tragedy. At thirty-eight, Alva has only recently escaped from an abusive relationship, and is desperate to have a baby of her own, knowing her biological clock is ticking. Meanwhile, soon to be seventy-year-old Aedmar is struggling to balance the needs of her husband, who has Alzheimer's, and her foster daughter's determination to find her birth family. As the three women get to know one another, their lives become increasingly interconnected, and they come to realise that no matter what life throws at them, the enduring power of female friendship will see them through.

In Ireland, 2064, female intuition is considered a dangerous mental illness known as The Goddess Complex. Afflicted women and girls are institutionalized, and become property of the State - an already corrupt and highly segregated corporate governing body. Raised in a State facility, Amber is one of those young women, and has spent her whole life desperate to escape the Croi, Ireland's capital city, where all citizens are expected to reside. But not everyone abides by the State's regime. Sixteen-year-old Elmagh has grown up in the Deadlands of Ireland, raised by her four vagabond aunts. Yet despite her freedom, the isolation of her existence leaves her lonely and, like Amber, she yearns for a normal life - whatever normal is. When both of their lives coalesce, Elmagh and Amber must tap into their prohibited intuition... or risk losing everything.

Solicitor Nick Carthy is going through a rough patch in life. Recently separated, he must leave the house he's called home for the last four years and move in with his twin brother. Working desperately to get back on his feet and craft a new plan for his life, the last thing he expects is to run into Ben Kehoe, his former college rival. Ben seems to have it all: a promising career as a barrister, a respectable reputation in legal circles, and an irresistible, charming allure. After agreeing to go their separate ways in their final year at college, they were content to never see each other again. But when a complex murder case forces the two to reunite, old wounds begin to open. Will they ever find a way to control their feelings towards one another?

A crisp autumn morning greets the nation's commuters. But one man will stop at nothing to ensure they never complete their journey... When the multi-millionaire owner of one of the largest transport and logistics companies in the UK attempts to paralyse the country's motorway network via a co-ordinated terrorist attack, disillusioned police detective, Dan Tyler, must fight his own demons in a bid to prevent the impending disaster. But with the clock ticking, and the blame being deflected onto an innocent band of environmental activists, will Dan find a way to stop this plot in time?

When bloodlines whisper and spirits linger, the past won't stay buried... Struggling with her marriage and feeling disconnected from her Malay roots, a woman receives a letter, informing her of an inheritance - a house from a relative she has never met. Seizing the chance to escape her life in England and reconnect with her mother's heritage, she impulsively travels to Malaysia. But little does she know that she will soon be confronted with both spiritual and real-world horrors, forcing her to reconcile her identity and embrace the legacy that has been thrust upon her.