Our Books
Fantastic Books Publishing isn't just an optimistic name, we genuinely believe that we have chosen the most Fantastic Books from our incoming submissions.
Have a browse of our collection and we hope you'll agree.
Our dream is that one day old, yellowing (or fizzling in the case of ebooks) copies of our books will be passed from one generation to another for many years to come.
Welcome to the Fantastic Books collection.
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The Bull at the Gate by Linda Acaster
Book 2 in the Torc of Moonlight trilogy
...an enthralling, nuanced read...
Grief-stricken Nick Blaketon is working in York, a mediaeval city of half-timbered houses and tight cobbled streets where Viking re-enactors thrill the tourists. Yet once it was a Roman town that garrisoned the Ninth Legion and the Sixth Victrix. Deep in modern cellars a sacrifice stirs as a temple rebuilds.
Nick believes his dead lover, Alice, is lost to him forever – until she erupts in a flood of water begging to be freed.
Vibius Fulcinius believes the Christ-men aim to eliminate the true religions, and vows to protect the Temple of Mithras.
York police believe Sophie Trevott is leading a double life, and that mentally fragile Blaketon is involved in her disappearance.
When a Roman lamp appears on his desk, Nick suspects that Alice’s nightly visits are altering the flow of time. Before it realigns, can he can snatch her back from death and restore her to him?
...a beautifully crafted paranormal thriller...
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Reading a Writer's Mind by Linda Acaster
From initial idea, through the story itself, to a commentary explaining the decisions made during its creation, this book leads the reader through the detailed thinking behind ten stories across a range of genres:
* Lyrical narrative v terse dialogue (Mainstream)
* Characterisation through deed and thought (Horror)
* A calendar structure using the Tell technique (Women’s Fiction)
* The importance of pacing (Twist in the Tail)
* Use of alliteration, rhythm & subliminal detailing (Romance)
* Using the Show technique to elicit a reader response (Drama)
* Building fiction with an unsympathetic narrator (Crime)
* Working with parallel storylines via past and present tense (SF)
* Conjuring the weird from the everyday (Fantasy)
* Writing for performance and sound effects (Historical)
* Editing: ten common problems explored
Written by the author of over 70 short stories and five novels, this guide offers a unique insight into one writer’s creative process, setting a path to follow and showing the tools to use.
10% of the proceeds of this book will be donated to the Alzheimer’s Society (www.alzheimers.org.uk)
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Buried Deep by Penny Grubb
Buried Deep is Crime Dagger winner Penny Grubb’s 5th book in her private investigator series, but also book 1 of her Webber & Ahmed police procedurals.
In the aftermath of a flash flood in the historic town of York, something nasty emerges from the surging waters. It sets off a police investigation and a train of events that reach further than anyone anticipated. And while they’re struggling to understand the far-reaching consequences, no one has thought to look nearer home.
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Joinings by Stuart Aken - A Seared Sky - Book 1
When a misjudged omen undermines a tyrant’s rule, how will he ensure his survival? When the Skyfire arrives early, Dagla Kaz sets out for the ancient homeland to harvest a new Godwood and exchange Virgin Gifts. He must lead his pilgrims hundreds of leagues over pirate-infested seas, across hostile lands, and return triumphant before the seared sky dies back to normality. In his father’s absence, the renegade Aklon risks torture and death to bring justice to the people. Mindtalk with a wise woman on the distant mainland has opened his eyes to the evil underlying the society he inhabits. And, whilst seeking truth, he finds a soulmate in the most unexpected place. Seeing his daughter Tumalind wrongly chosen as a Virgin Gift, religious fanatic Aglydron follows the mission to right the wrong. Okkyntalah, her betrothed, helps kidnap the rightful victim to take her over unknown seas and lands, facing violent death at the end of their journey.
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The Jawbone Gang by Penny Grubb
Private Investigator Annie finds herself tangled in a complex case whilst trying to balance her own troubles. The Jawbone Gang is a page-turning crime thriller by the Yorkshire based author Penny Grubb.
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The Doll Makers by Penny Grubb
Annie faces an impossible decision and embarks on a journey in search of answers. The Doll Makers, which won an international Crime Writers’ Dagger in 2004, is a dramatic and intriguing crime thriller written by Yorkshire based author Penny Grubb.
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Where There's Smoke by Penny Grubb
Where There’s Smoke is the fourth novel in Penny Grubb’s Annie Raymond mystery series. The world of the modern private investigator has its sleazy side, and in this one, Annie is right up against it. Learn MoreStarting at: £8.50
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Opening Doors - Fantabble horror shorts - Book 1 by Penny Grubb
Opening Doors by Penny Grubb is a Fantabble audio short. It is expertly read by acclaimed actor, Penelope McDonald and post produced by sound guru, Simon Woolcott.
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This is a Red Room production for Fantastic Books Audio.Starting at: £0.50
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Music at Full Moon - Fantabble horror shorts - Book 2 by Melodie Trudeaux
Music at Full Moon is a horror Fantabble, written by Melodie Trudeaux, read by Penelope McDonald with post production by Simon Woolcott. This horror short is a Red Room production for Fantastic Books Audio.
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Believe by John Connor
42 poems of inspiration and healing from John F Connor
John Connor was born in 1964 and has been writing poetry since he was sixteen. Following the death of his Mother and Father, John noticed that his poetry had changed. He wrote to give himself comfort and when he shared his words with others found his poems also gave comfort to them.
Now, with thousands of followers on Facebook and a regular spot writing poetry for a grief management site called ‘Healing Hugs’, John is surprised at his sudden rise to fame. His work has also appeared on the ‘Words of Wisdom’ site which currently has over a million followers!
A down to earth family man who dreams of going to America due to his love of 1950s music, John wants his poetry to touch the hearts and souls of those lost in grief.
This is his first collection and he hopes his poetry will inspire and comfort you in your daily lives.
John has agreed to donate 10% of the proceeds from this collection to the St Helena Hospice in Colchester, UK, a charity close to John’s heart.Learn MoreStarting at: £1.99
