Culture Clashes 2: Champion Tribe

Five modern friends are thrust into 1649 North America and begin building a civilization. Food, shelter, defense, and winter preparation matter, but so do rules, leadership, justice, training, and the shared values that hold a people together. This book explores what it takes to gather strangers, protect the vulnerable, and transform scattered survivors into a functioning tribe. For readers who enjoy frontier settlement stories, alternate history narratives, and struggles for values.

The Lonely Lands

“He is unsurpassed in the subtle manipulation of mood… You forget you’re just reading a story” – Publishers WeeklyThe latest bestseller from the ultimate craftsman of the dark fantastic, Ramsey Campbell. Joe Hunter has begun to adjust to the loss of his wife when he hears her calling from beyond, “Where am I?” His urge to help leads him into her afterlife, which is made up of their memories. Even the best of those is no refuge from the restless dead, and Joe can only lure them away from her. Soon they begin to invade his everyday life, and every journey he makes to find her leaves him less able to return. When her refuges turn nightmarish he may have to make the ultimate sacrifice to keep her safe… FLAME TREE PRESS is the imprint of long-standing Independent Flame Tree Publishing, dedicated to full-length original fiction in the horror and suspense, science fiction & fantasy, and crime / mystery / thriller categories. The list brings together fantastic new authors and the more established; the award winners, and exciting, original voices. Learn more about Flame Tree Press at www.flametreepress.com and connect on social media @FlameTreePress.

Blood Lasts Forever

Not every death is a tragedy.When fifteen-year-old Wyatt Bucks is found dead in the Sagasett River, the small town of Chambers breathes a collective sigh of relief. Wyatt was a troubled youth, feared and despised by many. But his death, deemed an accident by the local sheriff, leaves a chilling legacy that will haunt the town for decades.Twenty years later, Mitch Ansel, now a middle school teacher, receives a call that resurrects the nightmares of his past. Alongside his old friends, the Fab Five, Mitch is forced to confront the dark secret they’ve buried for years—a secret that ties them to Wyatt’s death.As the friends reunite at a remote cabin, they must navigate a web of deceit, fear, and violence. Each carries scars from the past, but none are prepared for the revelations that await them. Mitch’s terrifying visions of Wyatt and the relentless pull of their shared guilt threaten to unravel their lives and sanity.

The Apple Cider Orchard

Lose your heart and find your home in the heartwarming and charming Golden Valley series…’Another beautiful book by Melissa, I loved the setting, the characters, everything!’ ????? Molly Harris hasn’t taken a real breath since her grandmother died – so when her Manhattan boss forces her onto a month-long sabbatical, she does the one thing she’s been avoiding for a year: she flies to Ireland to keep a promise. All she has to do is reach the ancient oak in Golden Valley – the place her nan loved most – and complete one final goodbye.Instead, Molly arrives to rain, cobblestones, and an apple-cart collision that puts her squarely in the path of Jack Flynn: Goldenridge Orchard’s fiercely protective owner, local legend, and the grumpy kind of handsome that makes a girl forget her jet lag. Jack has corporate buyers sniffing around his land, and he doesn’t trust outsiders – especially not a polished New Yorker with a laptop and too many questions.But Golden Valley has a way of pulling people into its orbit. Between festival planning, fresh bread, and a village that treats curiosity like a sport, Molly finds herself helping Jack fight for the orchard’s future … while falling for the man who refuses to fall for anyone.Keeping her promise means telling the truth. And the truth might cost her everything she’s beginning to love.Welcome to Golden Valley – where roots run deep, and so can love. Perfect for fans of: Small-town romance Enemies-to-lovers Forced proximity Cozy, emotional romance, kisses only Charming multi-generational characters Found family and friendshipThe Golden Valley series hits the spot with readers!’This book had everything you’d want for a cosy autumn read, small town, slow burn romance with quaint shops just as you’d expect. I wanted to step inside the bookshop and the bakery and experience it for myself … I’m so excited to see there’s another book in the series so I can go back Ireland’Return to Golden Valley with The Cherry Blossom Café – available to preorder now!

The Day I Had a Dinosaur

A fun-filled friendship story about our favorite prehistoric reptiles … Dinosaurs!When Luke and his friends have “real-life” dinosaurs for a day, there can only be one outcome, thebest-osaurus day ever! Join these kind-hearted friends as they adventure through their day, ensuring that no dinosaur is left out, and everyone has fun working together. Help your child learn about friendship, encouragement, perseverance, and inclusion with this fun and imaginative group of friends.Kids will love turning the final page of the story to discover a sneak peek at book three (coming in 2025).ENGAGING & FUN CHILDREN’S BOOK: Having your toys come alive is every kid’s dream. Build your child’s imagination with these kindhearted friends and their learning adventures.BOOK 2 IN THE HIT SERIES: The Day I Had … where Luke and his friends use their imaginations to have larger than life adventures all while showing kindness, teamwork, and inclusion.TEACHES TEAMWORK AND ENCOURAGEMENT: Through learning about their dinosaurs to helping others, this delightful story presents real-world skills delivered by young friends your child can relate to.Perfect for:Young dinosaur fansPreschool and kindergarten childrenGifting for birthdays, holidays, and all occasionsReaders with big imaginations and big dreams