Cumbria Guide Book Club: September/October 2026
Cumbria Guide Book Club
September/October 2026
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Incredible Machines of Thinkery: Northern Sky
by Linnhe Harrison
Action, adventure and science fiction combine in this gripping sequel from Cumbrian author Linnhe Harrison.
Ex-Transmitter Edwin Cooper and former Air Corps pilot Nell Sykes are fugitives, hunted by the once-great Institute of Thinkery, which is desperate to find someone to blame for its downfall. Seeking refuge on the Scottish island of Lismore, they dare to hope for a new life together—but the Institute is rebuilding its power, and Cooper remains its prime target.
A thrilling story of love, betrayal, survival and sacrifice.
Available to buy from; www.linnheharrison.co.uk
The Price of a Life
by John Little
Set against the backdrop of the First World War, ‘Price of a Life’ follows John Conroy, an iron miner from Cleator Moor whose courage earns him recognition after risking his own life to save another.
Determined to serve his country, he joins the Royal Engineers, where the realities of war force him to confront the fragility and value of human life. Returning home, he faces heartbreak, loss and difficult questions about gratitude, sacrifice and what a life is truly worth.
A thoughtful historical novel rooted in West Cumbrian heritage.
Available now in Paperback or on Kindle; www.amazon.co.uk
The Doppleganger
by Samantha Middleton
When tragedy leaves Mia Nicholson orphaned, she is sent to live with an uncle she never knew, where she slowly begins to rebuild her life with the help of her new family and her cousin’s best friend, Brandon.
But mysterious rules and hidden secrets soon reveal a terrifying truth—vampires are real.
As Mia becomes the target of dangerous supernatural forces, Brandon must confront his own painful past to protect the girl he’s falling in love with. Meanwhile, reluctant vampire Leo is torn between loyalty to his maker and the humanity Mia awakens within him.
Blending romance, suspense and supernatural intrigue, this gripping fantasy explores love, loss and the choices that define us.
The Last Mage
by Mark Regan
A routine Sunday call-out to a Roman excavation near Maryport becomes the beginning of an extraordinary adventure in this fast-paced fantasy thriller.
Engineer Jack Daniels is drawn into an ancient mystery when a hidden chamber reveals a mysterious metal coffer older than Rome itself.
As impossible events spread across Cumbria and an ancient force begins to awaken, Jack and an unlikely band of allies must uncover the truth before the North’s final magical defence collapses.
Blending mythology, humour, action and local history, ‘The Last Mage’ is a compelling fantasy with Cumbria at its heart.
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