Legend Press publishes contemporary, high-quality fiction for the modern mainstream market. The list of books is rich and varied and aimed at providing readers with a different, thought-provoking perspective. For more information about the publishing company visit www.legendpress.co.uk
(listed alphabetically)
Heading South
by Luke Bitmead and Catherine Richards
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When was life and love ever straightforward? An hilarious comedy featuring vindictive exes, posh admirers, births, deaths, three dogs, two cats, a pheasant, pony and mallard.
Cassie -- Why am I so lacking in confidence? I mean my legs aren't that fat, my hair isn't that out-of-control, I'm not hideously ugly or terribly reconstructed by cosmetic surgery. How perfect this quiet country living would be with just a tiny bit less babysitting and a smidgen more sex.
Nick -- I don't know what made me ask her out. Well I do actually: she's jaw-droppingly fit. Listen to me; I sound like a dirty old man. I suppose that's what several months of celibacy does for you. Or perhaps it's all this fresh country air. Though do you know what made me ask her out, even more than the flirty eyes and curvy bum? It's this nagging feeling that I've seen her before somewhere...
'A great romantic comedy that will appeal to both sexes.' Closer Magazine
'I love the idea of books written by a man and woman together and I never would have guessed that each character had been written by the author of the opposite sex.' Trashionista
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£7.99 RRP ISBN 978-0-9551032-5-4
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Here or There
by Rebecca Strong
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Eleven seemingly unconnected characters are linked together by a chain of choices, irreversible decisions and far-reaching consequences.
**Shortlisted for Five Live Book of the Month**
Do you ever get the impression that things weren't meant to be as they are? That at some point along the way you took a wrong turning and ended up down a completely different path?
Eleven seemingly unconnected characters are captured at points in their everyday lives when they are plagued by uncertainty, nostalgia, insecurity and, above all, a persistent longing for a different life. As these characters' lives begin to touch, often without their knowledge, far-reaching consequences prevail, leading some ultimately to commit murder. Yet - even after this potent search for better, more fulfilling lives - has each person ended up where they really want to be?
'A good story with a twist in the tail...a very good read.' Woman's Own
'An excellent read and a treat for book lovers.' Amazon.co.uk
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£7.99 RRP ISBN 978-0-9551032-6-1
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Journey
by Jae Watson
Fast-paced and full of twists and turns this is beautifully written and a perfect companion to take travelling, back-packing or on holiday.
Following the break-up of her relationship and unsure of her life's direction, Marianne leaves a London still reverberating from the terrorist bombings to travel for a year with the mysterious and beautiful Sara. However, deep into the chaotic and mystical heart of India, events take a dramatic turn and, in the Holy City of Varanasi, Sara's body is discovered floating in the Ganges.
As the investigation ensues, unexpected and shocking revelations cast a new light on Sara and take Marianne on a painful but vital journey to uncover the truth about her friend and also her own life.
'Journey was a fascinating read that kept me intrigued to the end. It is a novel that defies expectation and provides no cosy solutions.' Writewords
'Ambitious and bold...this is a book which ventures off the beaten track in more ways than one; its strength lies in its intoxicating evocation of the traveller's colourful world.' Roundtable Review
Buy Journey £7.99 RRP
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Queer Fish in God's Waiting Room *JUST OUT!*
by Lee Henshaw
To be published in February 2008
PRE-ORDER NOW £6.99
Delivery within 7 days after the launch on 2nd February.
‘Like some stoned new Kerouac, simply brilliant...’ Dom Joly.
'I wrote this book to ask a girl to marry me. It contains instructions on how to build a blackcurrant bath bong, and features a talking fanny and she still said yes.'
Set in and around the cities of New York, Mexico and Caracas, Queer Fish in God's Waiting Room is a cautionary tale for elder brothers and their new girlfriends. A pacey trail illustrating the value of revelry, relationships and having a repertoire of unbeatable stories to tell, this is a classically written, often surreal, always brilliant comedy.
PRE-ORDER Queer Fish now £6.99 and you can also download an exclusive free audio reading where Lee teams up with hip-hop artist Akira the Don: Download queer_fish_in_gods_waiting_room.mp3
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Salt & Honey
by Candi Miller
Offering a rare glimpse into an endangered culture, Salt Honey is set in southern Africa during Apartheid and depicts a young Bushgirl displaced from her Kalahari desert-tribe. It is an epic, stirring story championing the power of human endurance and understanding.
In addition to being beautifully written and deeply moving , it is a ground-breaking novel, which offers a fresh and original angle on issues that have divided a continent for the last century.
**Salt & Honey is in World Book Day's top 10 'Books to Talk About'**
Vote now to help this fantastic book win the World Book Day 2008 award!
'Candi Miller's achievement is to have written a small book with truly big themes. It's an ambitious novel with impressive range and a very authentic feel.' Barbara Trapido
'Salt & Honey is a heartfelt novel that is beautifully written and deals sensitively with big themes. Bookgroup.info
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The Well-Tempered Clavier
by William Coles
An ardent, intensely passionate love story set in one of the world's most traditional institutions, Eton College. Click here to see author's video.
Seventeen-year-old schoolboy Kim is an idle drifter at one of Britain's most extraordinary institutions, Eton College - crammed with over a thousand boys and not a girl in sight. His head is full of the Falklands War and a possible army career, until the day he hears his new piano teacher, the beautiful but pained India, playing Bach's Well-Tempered Clavier. Kimâs life is destined never to be the same again. An intensely passionate affair develops and he wallows in the wild and unaccustomed thrill of first love.
Twenty-five years on, Kim recalls that heady summer and how their fledgling relationship was so brutally snuffed out - finished off by his enemies, by the constraints of Eton, and by his own withering jealousy. The Well-Tempered Clavier is the bittersweet story of a life-changing love.
In Heat Magazine top 10 UK books
'Charming, moving, uplifting. Why can't all love stories be like this?' The Wall Street Journal
'It's an elegantly structured, tinglingly evocative of the passion and brutality of first love - a wonderful read.' Louise Candlish, author of the recent bestseller Since I Don't Have You
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White Summer
by Luke Bitmead
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Six o'clock is the watershed, isn't it? It's the time we can crack open a beer in the sure knowledge we're not alcoholics.
Guy Chamberlain is getting drunk while waiting for life to happen. Then summer arrives and everything takes off. The breath-taking Daisy appears out of nowhere, his sensitive sister starts dating his best friend, his motherâs health takes a turn for the worse, and the exuberant 'Kathy' makes it clear she has marriage on her mind. Guy finds that once life starts, it's not so easy to stop!
White Summer is a fast-paced and vibrant comedy that offers an hilarious insight into infatuation, sex, hangovers, dead-end jobs and making ill-advised decisions that come back to hurt. This is a story for those who have lived but won't learn.
'Great stuff. Wonderfully witty and sexy.' Deborah Wright, bestselling author
'A sparking debut from an author with an eye for detail and wit.' Essence Magazine
Buy White Summer £6.99 RRP
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SHORT FICTION COLLECTIONS by various authors 
Seven Days
published in February 2007
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The second in Legend Press' unique Short Story Reinvented Series.
In today's world we want everything in a quick and compact form, and today's reader is no different. Seven Days consists of easily accessible yet powerful snapshots of life from seven very different angles. A unique cross between the novel and the short story, seven intriguing authors each delve into the consciousness of a character depicted on a single day.
Named after the day described, each of the seven stories offers an insight from an individual cultural perspective and together they weave a powerful and gritty portrait of human experience. This collection is designed for the busy modern-day reader and is an illustration of the unexpected wealth that the repackaged short story can offer
'The collection touches on a wealth of human experiences and has something to which every reader can relate.' Western Mail
‘The stories offer a surprising range of cultural perspectives… the writing feel[s] very fresh off the press, full of energy and exuberance.’ Pulp.Net
Buy Seven Days £7.99 RRP
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The Remarkable Everyday
published in October 2006
The Remarkable Everyday has proven extremely popular as a bridge between the novel and the short story. The book consists of eight stories by different authors, each one portraying a character for a single day, complete with an introduction by short story scholar Nena Skrbic.
This was the first book published by Legend Press and its great reception announced the arrival of a dynamic and fresh upcoming independent publisher.
**Selected for WHSmith's top ten short-story collections.**
'A book you simply have to read.' Amazon.co.uk
'Very good, very fresh.' WHSmith.co.uk
Buy The Remarkable Everyday £7.99 RRP
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COMING OUT SOON
(listed alphabetically)
Eight Hours NEXT OUT!
The third in the 'Short Story Reinvented' series.
By eight exciting and talented authors.
To be published on 29th March 2008
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Fire Horses
by Mark Liam Piggott
To be published in May 2008
Pre-order your copy now - £7.99
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In the Footsteps of Harrison Dextrose
by Nick Griffiths
To be published in April 2008
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NOTES ON PURCHASE
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