The Conrad Press

‘Amélie and ChocolateÉclairs’ tells the story of a grieving mother whose life changes whenshe crosses paths with Jamal, an orphaned child hiding in a refugee camp innorthern France.  Amélie is a mother who, after eighteen years, is still grievingthe loss of two of her children through tragic accidents. Jamal is a terrified nine-year old boy forced to flee hiscountry when his entire family is killed during a murderous civil war. Now, hehides in a makeshift camp in northern France with Sultana, a woman he met whilerunning away, and Aisha another orphaned child. Fate and an uncompromising bureaucracy means they will needmore than luck to bring them together – and luck is in very short supply.  But does anybody care? Really care?

What if love itself could defy death? ‘The Dead Load’ is an enthralling story of love, guilt, and the thin veil between life and death. When Don Caster faces his final moment, he is saved—notby chance, but by the mysteriousforce of his unborn child, Ronaile. Throughher, he encounters Love itself as a living entity. Don must wrestle with theburden of survival, knowing he is neither alive nor dead. At its heart, ‘The Dead Load’ is a haunting exploration of how love not only endures but can rewrite the boundary between life anddeath.

‘The Adventures of Albert the Astronaut’ is a captivating, fast-paced andheart-warming children’s adventure that takes readers from a quiet Englishvillage to the farthest corners of the galaxy.  When nine-year-old Albertmoves to the sleepy village of Little Puddlebridge, he feels lonely, until hisgrandad’s mysterious birthday gift transports him into a universe of wildadventures: swimming through underwater kingdoms, exploring edible planets, andmeeting new friends on the planet Matimoo. This imaginative first journey in amagical new series is filled with humour, discovery, and the true meaning offriendship.

DescriptionDetective Inspector Ray Coleman is very good at his job. While chasing a murdersuspect he is forced off the road, crashing his car sending him throughthe window screen. He has been in Intensive Care for almost three weeks withsevere head trauma, on awakening from a coma, he is alive, but something doesnot feel right. At first he sees what he thinks are apparitions... hazy shimmersof people seemingly floating around what was real. The doctors have warned himthere could be some ‘neurological issues’.  DI Coleman feels detached fromthe world, as if he is carved out of what was real rather than part ofit.  He has come back to what seems like in between life and death, andsomething or somebody maybe in his subconscious is reaching out to him….

Time travel, magic keys,dungeons, and wild imagination. Action-packed ‘Henry Casey Saves Christmas’ has all these things, andmuch more... Ten-year-old Henry wants tohave a better relationship with his workaholic father, whose poorbusiness decisions threaten the Casey family with eviction from their homeon Christmas Day at 4pm, that is until they receive help from a mysteriousstranger. Follow Henry’s exciting time travelling adventures as he and hisfather attempt to save their home. Plunged into Dickensian London and TheTower of London, during the time of Henry VIII, can they find answers in time?- The clock is ticking and their timeship is failing. The reader is kept insuspense until the last page. This is the first novel in what is expected to be a trilogy of storiesfollowing the thrill-packed life of Henry Casey. It is collaboration betweenAlan Pring and Paul Tully and is their maiden novel.

‘The MerryTails of the Fox Who Lived in a Bin’ is a rip-roaring adventure filled withthrills, spills and kebabs. JoinKevin, a humble country fox who journeys to the city in search of friendship,excitement, and succulent fried chicken. On his way he will soar above thecity, experience sausage roll hallucinations and meet a crow with false teeth. As Kevin loses his way and his city dream turns dark, will he escape to see hisbeloved vixen mother again?

ROAD TO ROUEN: Fans of one or more of thefollowing should find something to enjoy in this set of stories: motorcycling,jazz, Belgium, wordplay, Early Music, the Dutch, aesthetics, Tallis' 40-partmotet, East Africa, ribaldry, bars, the Book of Psalms, mildly uncharitableobservation, very high speaking voices, and sausage rolls.

‘Michelle’sParty’ is a fascinating and highly erotic description of a hen party organisedby the bride-to-be. Thevarious characters at her intriguing get-together develop throughout the courseof the novel with vivid accounts of past experiences mixing into the activitiesof the present unusual night. There is a lot of surprising philosophy andjoking linking the many extremely sexual elements of the main story,emphasising that women enjoying life do have active interests just as wild asmen’s…

‘Dylan Dover: Players of the Prophecy’ is thethird installment in an award-winning high fantasy series that has created an internationalsensation and taken readers by storm. The ancient prophecy of a condemned vampire is aboutto come to fruition as four young warlocks are reunited against the odds,wielding powers never seen before in the immortal world. Dylan, along with hissiblings Remy, Seth and Siri must further develop their extraordinary powers,including their ability to time travel, if they have any chance of successfullythwarting the evil vampire Baltazar, who is attempting to seize their powersfor himself and to destroy the immortal world and dominate all humans andsupernatural beings for all time. And then there is Thea, a wizard with specialhealing powers and Dylan’s best friend.  As she discovers her geneticlineage, she learns that she has the ability to see future events before theyoccur.  But some of Thea’s visions are terrifying and show her playing adirect role in the destruction of her friends.  Will Thea be able tocontrol her own destiny, or are her visions unalterable despite all her effort? he children are not alone in their quest, and theyhave many allies, including Halle and Oliver (shapeshifters) and Uma (a dragon)who are instrumental in helping them in unexpected ways. The day of reckoningis fast approaching, and a final monumental battle will reveal the true natureof the prophecy, and whether good or evil shall prevail. ‘It brings to life a richly imaginative and complexfantasy realm that readers will want to revisit again and again.’ - LouiseJane, the Golden Wizard Book Prize

In‘Roots’, Tam, a dedicated Mental Health Counsellor from the Swansea Valley,South Wales, invites the reader into her intimate world of reflection andresilience.  Througha collection of heartfelt poems, she navigates the tumultuous journey of life,exploring themes of loss, grief, healing, and the profound growth that emergesfrom adversity. Each piece is beautifully illustrated, capturing the tenderessence of her experiences and echoing the depth of her emotions.  Tam’spoetry delves into the voice of her inner child, bringing to light thestruggles faced in unlit storms. This memoir is not about assigning blame;rather, it celebrates the strength found in vulnerability and the courage toconfront the challenges that life presents. With the hope that her wordsresonate deeply, Tam encourages readers to connect with their own stories anddiscover their innate resilience.

‘JonathanKey’ is a compelling read. Dynamic, and spiced up with a dash of romance andrevelations of family secrets. Whencrime reporter Jonathan Key is made redundant from ‘The Herald’, a chancemeeting with Eloise D’Acron, the victim of a vicious unsolved assault in thetown of Redbury, opens up the opportunity for some detective work and sets himon a path he could never have imagined. Fast paced, like Jonathan’s belovedmotorbike, the plot thickens. Behind a façade of respectability, local businessman,Lionel Naylor, is dabbling with the underworld. Jonathan begins to doubt hisability and time is running out.

Weare all just creatures trying to survive the consequences of beingmisunderstood. In‘SICK ANIMALS’ a much-maligned man tells his story with stark honesty andaching poignancy. One night, at precisely one o’clock in the morning, hecommits an act so small, so seemingly harmless, that it should have passedunnoticed. Instead, it sparks a devastating chain reaction: the blunt force ofthe law, the collapse of a marriage, the splintering of a family, and the slow,merciless unravelling of a life. Moving,darkly humorous, and quietly enraging, this memoir explores the anatomy ofmodern-day unfairness, the way weakness corrodes truth, how judgement replacescompassion, and how easily one human being can become a scapegoat. Inspiredby the raw and relentless notion of injustice, ‘SICK ANIMALS’ is a hauntingmeditation on blame, morality, endurance, and the fragile line betweeninnocence and guilt.

'Boy Evil'is a powerful, heart-wrenching storyabout redemption, resilience, and the fight to be seen for who you are - notwho you were. 'Freddie Ashton Doesn't Belong Here'. Twelve-year-old Freddie Ashton isstarting at a new school-but not for the usual reasons. After serving time inprison, he's back in the classroom, trying to blend in when all eyes are onhim. Whispers follow him down the corridors. Teachers tread carefully. Classmates keep their distance. As he navigates the minefield of school life -detentions, new friendships, and the ever-present threat of getting intotrouble - Freddie must decide who he really wants to be. Can he outrun hispast, or will he always be Boy Evil?

‘Tothe Pillars of Time’ is the second book in the series ‘Red Day’. In the world of Coma, evil disruption has begun in the north and west kingdomsand the east’s Sunland where the families fight amongst themselves. Will the five wisemen finally realize the reason for their longevity after themadness of Gorl’s gate? Withthe disappearance of the great warrior and warder Auxillion, King Samson startsto believe a threat to his kingdom in the west is afoot and the power of HyallLock in the four lakes grows, while the drums of the Dru cannibals have startedagain. The northern king mourns one family member after another as the fear of thegathering barbarians grow and the usurper Erek starts his directedruthlessness. It is only the ranger Borjan Bearkiller that notices the evilbuzzard above. The conniving skullduggery of influential families in the east poses a majorthreat to the world of Coma and rangers working for the benefit of Coma nowsense the dangers lurking in the wild forests. Grow with the story and the amazing characters in this second part of the epicseries ‘Red Day’.  ‘RedDay’ was created and written by Lee Jules with his unfettered imagination andcarefully guided by Andrew Cox. Five books of the series have been written andthe first two are now available. ‘Red Day’ is a series of over ten books thatwill be loved over a lifetime.

This charmingbook, ideal for children and families, is written to encourage young readers toengage with invertebrates in their natural settings—whether in their own gardensor the wider natural world. Through plausible scenarios and excitingadventures, the stories are infused with fun, quirky characters that childreninstantly recognise—creatures commonly found in gardens and the nearbycountryside. This close connection to real-life minibeastsgives the book a distinctive edge over other children’s nature books, inspiringcuriosity, empathy, and a genuine love of the natural world. The book hasattracted outstanding reviews and tributes. ‘Amazing Tales & Truths about Garden Minibeasts’ is an extraordinaryachievement—a joyful, ethical, and inspiring book that deserves worldwiderecognition. Global movie star Orlando Bloom says: ‘I am deeply proud that my mum Soniawrote this delightful, informative book that brings the garden world of vitallyimportant little creatures wonderfully alive for children and families. Thisbook combines great stories with education and fun!’

‘Interment’ is a masterclass inprofound horror, a spellbinding descent into dread that builds relentlessly,casting a chilling shadow long after the final page.  Death was just the beginning. In thispurgatorial nightmare, Jonny is neither rewarded nor punished.  Instead, it’s a struggle against anightmarish reality of toxic whispers and monstrous shadows, where trust is thequickest path to a deeper grave. Survival depends on confronting unspeakableterrors, a love that defies reason, and a horrifying revelation. Purgatory’sinterment condemns the soul to indefinite confinement, with no reprieve untilthe ledger is settled. The price for one’s transgressions is exorbitant.  Worse still... Purgatory never forgets.