+ Larhysa Saddul +
++ Actress, singer, and voice artist – the voice of + The Alpha Flame: Discovery. +
++ With a background on stage, on screen, and in the studio, Larhysa brings + depth, warmth, and emotional honesty to every performance, from sharp-edged + comedy to powerful, character-driven drama. +
+ + About The Alpha Flame: Discovery + +@* + Audiobook information + *@ + + +About Larhysa
++ Larhysa Saddul is an accomplished actress, singer, and voice artist whose career + spans more than a decade across stage, screen, and studio. With roots in theatre + and musical performance, she has built a varied body of work that showcases her + vocal range, comic timing, and emotional depth. +
++ On stage, she is known for standout roles such as the Evil Stepmother in + Cinder’Aliyah, where she performed alongside BBC’s Abdullah Afzal, and for + her work in the acclaimed, five-star Edinburgh Fringe production + NewsRevue, contributing as both performer and writer. Her blend of sharp + character work and musical storytelling has made her a natural fit for + contemporary, fast-paced theatre. +
++ Building on her acting experience and instinct for story, Larhysa has expanded her + creative work into voice acting, bringing characters and narratives to life with + authenticity, warmth, and emotional nuance. Her narration of Catherine Lynwood’s + psychological crime novel The Alpha Flame: Discovery marks an exciting + new chapter in her career. +
++ Through this performance, Larhysa seeks to honour the story’s powerful themes of + justice, sisterhood, and survival, giving listeners an intimate way into Maggie + and Beth’s world and the complex emotional landscape they inhabit. +
++ Images courtesy of Larhysa Saddul, used with permission. +
+Hear Larhysa in action
++ Here are a few excerpts from Larhysa's excellent narration of The Alphe Flame: Discovery. +
+ ++ Excerpt taken from Chapter 25 +
+ ++ Excerpt taken from Chapter 32 +
+Interview: Catherine & Larhysa
++ In this in-depth conversation, author Catherine Lynwood and Larhysa Saddul talk + about adapting The Alpha Flame: Discovery for audio, the emotional weight + of the story, and the craft that goes into bringing Maggie and Beth to life in + the recording booth. +
++ Listen to the full interview +
+ ++ Duration: ~25 minutes. +
+ + +Listen to The Alpha Flame: Discovery
++ A slow-burn, character-driven story that hits differently through headphones. +
+ ++ Tip: Try one minute. If the voice doesn’t pull you in, close the page and go back to doomscrolling. +
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- • Best for: drives, late nights, walks +
- • Style: intimate, story-first, no gimmicks +
- • No spoilers in the clips below +
Audio clips
+ Short, spoiler-safe moments to sample the voice and tone. +“She saved me.”
++ Shock hasn’t worn off yet. Voices are low. One truth slips out that changes how everyone in the room sees her. +
+ + + +Voices through a door
++ A party outside. A quiet room inside. And words that were never meant to be overheard. +
+ + + +Betrayal doesn’t shout
++ Accusations come out sideways. Trust fractures in a place no one ever meant to stop. +
+ + + +What this audiobook is
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- A story you live inside, not one you sprint through. +
- Character-led tension, emotional weight, and atmosphere that builds. +
- Narration that gives scenes room to breathe, pauses included. +
- Ideal if you like long, immersive listens rather than quick hits. +
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- Length +
- 17.5 hours + +
- Format +
- Audible audiobook + +
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- Best for +
- Headphones, drives, late nights +
Chapter 1 - Drowning in Silence - Beth
-An exclusive glimpse into Beth's story
-Chapter 1 - Drowning in Silence - Beth
+An exclusive glimpse into Beth's story
+- Watch Beth narrating part of Chapter 1 - Drowning in Silence. -
- -- Listen to Beth narrating the complete Chapter 1 - Drowning in Silence. -
-Drowning in Silence - Beth
-- I’d never known silence like that before. The kind that creeps under your skin and settles in your bones, sinking in so deep it feels like it might smother you. When I opened the door, that silence wrapped itself around me, choking me, filling me up until there was nothing else. I didn’t even know what I was seeing at first. I think maybe my mind tried to protect me, tried to shield me from what was right in front of me, even though I knew, deep down, that everything was about to change. -
-- She was slumped there in the bath, water cold and still around her, her face as blank as a wax doll’s, skin washed out, lifeless. The first thought I had, the thing I’ll never forgive myself for, was how wrong it looked. It felt surreal, like a trick. This wasn’t her. It couldn’t be. My mum wasn’t a drinker, not like this, not ever, but there was an empty bottle lying on its side beside the bath, rolling slightly as I opened the door wider. It felt like it was mocking me, daring me to believe what I was seeing. -
-- I felt sick, my throat clenching, my stomach twisting, and for a moment, I hated her, or whoever had done this to her. Hated the absurdity, the impossibility of it. She’d never have chosen that bottle over me, over herself. And yet there it was, an empty accusation, staring at me from the floor, her face pale and her lips blue. I couldn’t make sense of it. I just stood there, a dead thing staring back at her, just as lifeless as she was. -
-- They say your life flashes before your eyes when you die, but I think they’re wrong. I think it’s the people left behind, the ones who have to see it, who have to stand there, watching their entire world collapse around them. I saw everything; all the tiny pieces of a life she’d held together for me, every smile, every reassuring word, every single thing that had kept me safe. And I realised, right then, that I was all alone. Utterly and completely alone. -
-- There’s something that breaks in you when you lose everything in one heartbeat. It’s like the walls inside you just give way, crumbling into nothing, until all that’s left is this empty shell. I felt it, that shattering, like glass splintering into a million pieces inside my chest. I remember gripping the doorframe so hard my knuckles turned white, the pain grounding me, keeping me from slipping into whatever dark pit was opening up beneath my feet. I couldn’t look away from her. I couldn’t move, couldn’t breathe. I was frozen, trapped in this nightmare that wouldn’t end, a part of me hoping that if I stared long enough, I’d wake up. That this would all just go away. -
-- But it didn’t. And I knew it wouldn’t. Because that was the moment my life ended too. She may have been the one in the water, but I was drowning right along with her... + +
+ Watch Beth narrating part of Chapter 1 - Drowning in Silence.
+ ++ Listen to Beth narrating the complete Chapter 1 - Drowning in Silence. +
+Drowning in Silence - Beth
++ I’d never known silence like that before. The kind that creeps under your skin and settles in your bones, sinking in so deep it feels like it might smother you. When I opened the door, that silence wrapped itself around me, choking me, filling me up until there was nothing else. I didn’t even know what I was seeing at first. I think maybe my mind tried to protect me, tried to shield me from what was right in front of me, even though I knew, deep down, that everything was about to change. +
++ She was slumped there in the bath, water cold and still around her, her face as blank as a wax doll’s, skin washed out, lifeless. The first thought I had, the thing I’ll never forgive myself for, was how wrong it looked. It felt surreal, like a trick. This wasn’t her. It couldn’t be. My mum wasn’t a drinker, not like this, not ever, but there was an empty bottle lying on its side beside the bath, rolling slightly as I opened the door wider. It felt like it was mocking me, daring me to believe what I was seeing. +
++ I felt sick, my throat clenching, my stomach twisting, and for a moment, I hated her, or whoever had done this to her. Hated the absurdity, the impossibility of it. She’d never have chosen that bottle over me, over herself. And yet there it was, an empty accusation, staring at me from the floor, her face pale and her lips blue. I couldn’t make sense of it. I just stood there, a dead thing staring back at her, just as lifeless as she was. +
++ They say your life flashes before your eyes when you die, but I think they’re wrong. I think it’s the people left behind, the ones who have to see it, who have to stand there, watching their entire world collapse around them. I saw everything; all the tiny pieces of a life she’d held together for me, every smile, every reassuring word, every single thing that had kept me safe. And I realised, right then, that I was all alone. Utterly and completely alone. +
++ There’s something that breaks in you when you lose everything in one heartbeat. It’s like the walls inside you just give way, crumbling into nothing, until all that’s left is this empty shell. I felt it, that shattering, like glass splintering into a million pieces inside my chest. I remember gripping the doorframe so hard my knuckles turned white, the pain grounding me, keeping me from slipping into whatever dark pit was opening up beneath my feet. I couldn’t look away from her. I couldn’t move, couldn’t breathe. I was frozen, trapped in this nightmare that wouldn’t end, a part of me hoping that if I stared long enough, I’d wake up. That this would all just go away. +
++ But it didn’t. And I knew it wouldn’t. Because that was the moment my life ended too. She may have been the one in the water, but I was drowning right along with her... +
+Chapter 13 - A Name She Never Owned - Susie
-An exclusive glimpse into Susie's story
-- Listen to Susie narrating a large excerpt from Chapter 13 - A Name She Never Owned -
-Chapter 13 - A Name She Never Owned - Susie
+An exclusive glimpse into Susie's story
++ Listen to Susie narrating a large excerpt from Chapter 13 - A Name She Never Owned +
+A Name She Never Owned - Susie
-I wasn’t sure this was a good idea. Not the date itself, hell, I deserved a decent night out for once, but who I was going with. I mean he’s a punter for God’s sake. That said, guys aren’t exactly queueing up to take me out, and he certainly seemed quite harmless, although perhaps a little needy. I didn’t feel threatened by him at all, and I’d definitely learned how to defend myself over the past three years, so I had no worries there.
-My biggest problem was my wardrobe, if you can call it that. It wasn’t exactly huge, so I didn’t have many clothes to choose from. Having spent half my time in short skirts and stockings in the past three years, I decided to go for jeans and a pretty top. I had the nice one that Maggie gave me back at the beginning of the year that I hadn’t worn that much, and over the top I decided to wear my leather jacket. Yeah, that would do just perfect.
-I looked at my watch. Nearly eight. I grabbed my handbag and pulled the door shut behind me, heading downstairs and out of the block. Opening the door to the street, the cold hit me like a smack in the face. Good job I wasn’t working tonight; I’d have frozen my tits off, I thought.
-As I crossed the road, I saw Ben’s car waiting in the layby. He waved as I approached. I opened the door and got in.
-“Hi,” he said, smiling nervously. “I wondered if you’d remember.”
-“Of course,” I replied, returning his smile.
-He leant over, I thought he was going to try and kiss me, and for a split second I panicked, reaching for the door handle, but instead he reached behind the seat, picking something up. He brought his hand around in front of me, presenting the most amazing bunch of red roses I had ever seen.
-“These are for you.”
-“Wow! Thank you,” I said, genuinely blown away. “That’s so nice of you. No one’s ever bought me flowers before.”
-Ben’s smile deepened. “Are you ready?”
-“Sure.”
-He started the car and pulled away, driving slowly, a little nervously.
-“Have you been driving long?” I asked after a few moments.
-Ben glanced across. “About a year. Am I that bad?”
-I laughed softly. “No, not at all. It’s just that most guys seem to drive a lot faster.”
-“I don’t really like driving that much. It makes me a little nervous, but I have to do it… otherwise I would never get out of the house.”
-“Do you live on your own?”
-“Yes.” His expression darkened slightly. “My parents died last year… in a car crash. That’s why I’m nervous. I only drive because I have to.”
-I reached over and rested my hand on his knee for a second, trying to offer some comfort. Ben gave my hand a gentle squeeze in acknowledgment.
-“Listen,” he said, glancing at me again. “I don’t want this to be weird. So as far as I’m concerned, yesterday didn’t happen. We’re just on a date because… well, I like you. I think you’re gorgeous.”
-“Thank you,” I said, feeling a blush creep up my cheeks.
-“And I’m not expecting anything either,” he added quickly, looking flustered. “Sex wise, I mean. This is just two people going out for a drink. What either of us does for a living doesn’t matter. Okay?”
-I smiled, warmed by his awkward honesty. “Suits me.”
-We drove for about fifteen minutes, down a few country lanes and up a steep hill, until we came to a lovely country pub nestled into the hillside. Ben pulled into the car park and switched off the engine.
-“This looks nice. Have you been here before?” I asked.
-“No, never. A friend told me about it when I asked him where we could go.”
-Shocked, I stared at him. “You told your mate you’re going on a date with me?”
-“Yeah. What’s wrong with that?”
-“Did you tell him I’m a prostitute?”
-Ben gave a half-smile. “I thought we agreed what each of us does doesn’t matter?”
-“It doesn’t.”
-“Exactly. But if you must know, I just told him I had a date with a beautiful girl. That’s all.”
-“So, you’re embarrassed to be seen with me?”
-Ben looked flustered. “No, not at all. If I was, I wouldn’t have asked you out. I’ll shout it from the top of that hill over there if you like, but it won’t change the way I feel.”
-I was quite touched.
-We got out of the car and Ben locked the doors. The car park was surrounded by a low stone wall. Ben led the way over to some steps that wound up to the pub entrance above. When we reached the door, he held it open for me.
-The pub was lovely. Very old-fashioned, with a big solid oak bar, a few assorted tables, and a mixture of traditional chairs and cosy lounge sofas scattered around. The scent of woodsmoke filled the air.
-“Do you want to go and sit down, and I’ll get the drinks?” Ben asked, glancing at the bar.
-“Yeah, okay. Can I have a vodka and Coke, please?”
-I headed towards a sumptuous-looking sofa in the corner by the open fire and slumped down. It was beautifully soft, and for the first time in ages I started to relax. A thought flashed through my mind… maybe I should have dressed up more. Ben seemed nice. I felt a little underdressed now. Maybe next time, I thought.
-It wasn’t long before Ben returned with the drinks. He placed mine carefully in front of me.
+ +A Name She Never Owned - Susie
+I wasn’t sure this was a good idea. Not the date itself, hell, I deserved a decent night out for once, but who I was going with. I mean he’s a punter for God’s sake. That said, guys aren’t exactly queueing up to take me out, and he certainly seemed quite harmless, although perhaps a little needy. I didn’t feel threatened by him at all, and I’d definitely learned how to defend myself over the past three years, so I had no worries there.
+My biggest problem was my wardrobe, if you can call it that. It wasn’t exactly huge, so I didn’t have many clothes to choose from. Having spent half my time in short skirts and stockings in the past three years, I decided to go for jeans and a pretty top. I had the nice one that Maggie gave me back at the beginning of the year that I hadn’t worn that much, and over the top I decided to wear my leather jacket. Yeah, that would do just perfect.
+I looked at my watch. Nearly eight. I grabbed my handbag and pulled the door shut behind me, heading downstairs and out of the block. Opening the door to the street, the cold hit me like a smack in the face. Good job I wasn’t working tonight; I’d have frozen my tits off, I thought.
+As I crossed the road, I saw Ben’s car waiting in the layby. He waved as I approached. I opened the door and got in.
+“Hi,” he said, smiling nervously. “I wondered if you’d remember.”
+“Of course,” I replied, returning his smile.
+He leant over, I thought he was going to try and kiss me, and for a split second I panicked, reaching for the door handle, but instead he reached behind the seat, picking something up. He brought his hand around in front of me, presenting the most amazing bunch of red roses I had ever seen.
+“These are for you.”
+“Wow! Thank you,” I said, genuinely blown away. “That’s so nice of you. No one’s ever bought me flowers before.”
+Ben’s smile deepened. “Are you ready?”
+“Sure.”
+He started the car and pulled away, driving slowly, a little nervously.
+“Have you been driving long?” I asked after a few moments.
+Ben glanced across. “About a year. Am I that bad?”
+I laughed softly. “No, not at all. It’s just that most guys seem to drive a lot faster.”
+“I don’t really like driving that much. It makes me a little nervous, but I have to do it… otherwise I would never get out of the house.”
+“Do you live on your own?”
+“Yes.” His expression darkened slightly. “My parents died last year… in a car crash. That’s why I’m nervous. I only drive because I have to.”
+I reached over and rested my hand on his knee for a second, trying to offer some comfort. Ben gave my hand a gentle squeeze in acknowledgment.
+“Listen,” he said, glancing at me again. “I don’t want this to be weird. So as far as I’m concerned, yesterday didn’t happen. We’re just on a date because… well, I like you. I think you’re gorgeous.”
+“Thank you,” I said, feeling a blush creep up my cheeks.
+“And I’m not expecting anything either,” he added quickly, looking flustered. “Sex wise, I mean. This is just two people going out for a drink. What either of us does for a living doesn’t matter. Okay?”
+I smiled, warmed by his awkward honesty. “Suits me.”
+We drove for about fifteen minutes, down a few country lanes and up a steep hill, until we came to a lovely country pub nestled into the hillside. Ben pulled into the car park and switched off the engine.
+“This looks nice. Have you been here before?” I asked.
+“No, never. A friend told me about it when I asked him where we could go.”
+Shocked, I stared at him. “You told your mate you’re going on a date with me?”
+“Yeah. What’s wrong with that?”
+“Did you tell him I’m a prostitute?”
+Ben gave a half-smile. “I thought we agreed what each of us does doesn’t matter?”
+“It doesn’t.”
+“Exactly. But if you must know, I just told him I had a date with a beautiful girl. That’s all.”
+“So, you’re embarrassed to be seen with me?”
+Ben looked flustered. “No, not at all. If I was, I wouldn’t have asked you out. I’ll shout it from the top of that hill over there if you like, but it won’t change the way I feel.”
+I was quite touched.
+We got out of the car and Ben locked the doors. The car park was surrounded by a low stone wall. Ben led the way over to some steps that wound up to the pub entrance above. When we reached the door, he held it open for me.
+The pub was lovely. Very old-fashioned, with a big solid oak bar, a few assorted tables, and a mixture of traditional chairs and cosy lounge sofas scattered around. The scent of woodsmoke filled the air.
+“Do you want to go and sit down, and I’ll get the drinks?” Ben asked, glancing at the bar.
+“Yeah, okay. Can I have a vodka and Coke, please?”
+I headed towards a sumptuous-looking sofa in the corner by the open fire and slumped down. It was beautifully soft, and for the first time in ages I started to relax. A thought flashed through my mind… maybe I should have dressed up more. Ben seemed nice. I felt a little underdressed now. Maybe next time, I thought.
+It wasn’t long before Ben returned with the drinks. He placed mine carefully in front of me.
+Chapter 2- The Last Lesson - Maggie
-An exclusive glimpse into Maggie's story
-- Listen to Maggie narrating the complete Chapter 2 - The Last Lesson, -
-Chapter 2- The Last Lesson - Maggie
+An exclusive glimpse into Maggie's story
++ Listen to Maggie narrating the complete Chapter 2 - The Last Lesson, +
+The Last Lesson - Maggie
-There was a knock at the door.
-“Colin’s here,” called mum.
-“Okay, I’ll be there in a second,” I replied.
-I was so nervous. I wasn’t normally the nervous type, but today was important. Who would book their driving test on Christmas Eve for God’s sake, I must be crazy. It’s going to be manic out there, I thought to myself, trying to stay calm.
-I checked my look in the mirror: Hair – yes perfect, makeup – spot on, my shirt – white and business like, possibly a bit thin but necessarily so, skirt – perfect length, stockings – I always wore stockings, shoes – practical. Okay let’s do this, I thought.
-“Maggie,” called Mum, “you’re going to be late.”
-“Coming.”
-I walked into the hallway where mum was talking to Colin.
-“How do I look?” I asked.
-Mum looked at me. “No bra?” she queried.
-I just looked at her, and mum smiled in response.
-Colin ran his eyes up and down my body. “Wow, you scrub up well,” he said.
-“Good luck, Sweetie,” said Mum.
-Colin led the way to the car. I don’t know why, it’s not like it was my first lesson. Hopefully, it was my last. We arrived at the car and even more bizarrely he opened the driver’s door for me.
-“Thank you,” I said. “What’s with the chivalry?”
-“No reason,” he replied, scurrying around to the passenger side and getting into the front seat.
-I started performing all my learner checks, seat belt, mirror, all that bosh, then started the car and put it into reverse.
-“Just take your time,” said Colin.
-As if totally ignoring him, I revved the engine far too fast and slipped my foot off the clutch. The car leapt backwards in a tight right-hand arc.
-“Jesus!” exclaimed Colin. “What are you doing?” as he stamped on the brake pedal.
-“Sorry, I’m rather nervous,” I said, looking over my shoulder at Mum, who was stood waving.
-Colin looked at me closely, clearly wondering why the cool, calm, and collected girl he’d been teaching to drive for the past four months was suddenly driving like a complete idiot. I didn’t know what had come over me. I had been waiting for this day for so long and was so ready, but for some reason I was shaking. Pull yourself together, I thought.
-Calmly, he said, “Don’t worry. Let’s just try that again...”
+ +The Last Lesson - Maggie
+There was a knock at the door.
+“Colin’s here,” called mum.
+“Okay, I’ll be there in a second,” I replied.
+I was so nervous. I wasn’t normally the nervous type, but today was important. Who would book their driving test on Christmas Eve for God’s sake, I must be crazy. It’s going to be manic out there, I thought to myself, trying to stay calm.
+I checked my look in the mirror: Hair – yes perfect, makeup – spot on, my shirt – white and business like, possibly a bit thin but necessarily so, skirt – perfect length, stockings – I always wore stockings, shoes – practical. Okay let’s do this, I thought.
+“Maggie,” called Mum, “you’re going to be late.”
+“Coming.”
+I walked into the hallway where mum was talking to Colin.
+“How do I look?” I asked.
+Mum looked at me. “No bra?” she queried.
+I just looked at her, and mum smiled in response.
+Colin ran his eyes up and down my body. “Wow, you scrub up well,” he said.
+“Good luck, Sweetie,” said Mum.
+Colin led the way to the car. I don’t know why, it’s not like it was my first lesson. Hopefully, it was my last. We arrived at the car and even more bizarrely he opened the driver’s door for me.
+“Thank you,” I said. “What’s with the chivalry?”
+“No reason,” he replied, scurrying around to the passenger side and getting into the front seat.
+I started performing all my learner checks, seat belt, mirror, all that bosh, then started the car and put it into reverse.
+“Just take your time,” said Colin.
+As if totally ignoring him, I revved the engine far too fast and slipped my foot off the clutch. The car leapt backwards in a tight right-hand arc.
+“Jesus!” exclaimed Colin. “What are you doing?” as he stamped on the brake pedal.
+“Sorry, I’m rather nervous,” I said, looking over my shoulder at Mum, who was stood waving.
+Colin looked at me closely, clearly wondering why the cool, calm, and collected girl he’d been teaching to drive for the past four months was suddenly driving like a complete idiot. I didn’t know what had come over me. I had been waiting for this day for so long and was so ready, but for some reason I was shaking. Pull yourself together, I thought.
+Calmly, he said, “Don’t worry. Let’s just try that again...”
+★ Audiobook Out Now ★
+ ++ The Alpha Flame: Discovery is now available as a full-length audiobook, narrated to be lived in rather than rushed through. + It’s a slow-burn, character-led story where quiet moments matter, tension builds gradually, and certain scenes land harder when you hear them spoken. +
+ ++ Ideal for long drives, late nights, or anyone who prefers to sink into a story through headphones rather than skim it on a screen. +
+ + + 🎧 Explore the audiobook + +The Alpha Flame: Discovery
-Survival, secrets, and sisters in 1983 Birmingham.
+Survival, secrets, and shadows in 1983 Birmingham.
+ She didn’t go looking for trouble. But when she found Beth, bruised, broken, and terrified, Maggie couldn’t walk away. +
++ But nothing prepares her for Beth. As she digs deeper into Beth’s world, Maggie finds herself pulled into the shadows, a seedy underworld of secrets, survival, and control, where loyalty is rare and nothing is guaranteed. The more she uncovers, the more she realises this isn’t someone else’s nightmare. It’s her own. +
Set in 1983 Birmingham, nearby Redditch, and Barmouth in Wales, The Alpha Flame: Discovery follows the lives of two young women, Beth and Maggie, as they uncover dark family secrets and fight to survive. Gritty and emotionally charged, it explores the bond between two women who refuse to be broken.
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+Birmingham 1983 - A tale of survival, secrets, and sisterhood.
+★ Audiobook Out Now ★
+ ++ The Alpha Flame: Discovery is now available as a full-length audiobook, narrated to be lived in rather than rushed through. + It’s a slow-burn, character-led story where quiet moments matter, tension builds gradually, and certain scenes land harder when you hear them spoken. +
+ ++ Ideal for long drives, late nights, or anyone who prefers to sink into a story through headphones rather than skim it on a screen. +
+ + + 🎧 Explore the audiobook + +The Alpha Flame: Discovery
-Survival, secrets, and sisters in 1983 Birmingham.
+The Alpha Flame: Discovery
+Birmingham 1983 - A tale of survival, secrets, and sisterhood.
+Listen to Catherine talking about the book
+She didn’t go looking for trouble. But when she found Beth, bruised, broken, and terrified, Maggie couldn’t walk away.
+But nothing prepares her for Beth. As she digs deeper into Beth’s world, Maggie finds herself pulled into the shadows, a seedy underworld of secrets, survival, and control, where loyalty is rare and nothing is guaranteed. The more she uncovers, the more she realises this isn’t someone else’s nightmare. It’s her own.
+Set in 1983 Birmingham, nearby Redditch, and Barmouth in Wales, The Alpha Flame: Discovery follows the lives of two young women, Beth and Maggie, as they uncover dark family secrets and fight to survive. Gritty and emotionally charged, it explores the bond between two women who refuse to be broken.
+For Beth, the world is a cold and unforgiving place. Devastation strikes in a single moment, leaving her isolated, shattered, and vulnerable. Alone in the bleak shadows of a city that offers neither refuge nor redemption, she is forced to navigate a relentless cycle of desperation and despair. Every step of her journey tests the limits of her endurance, pushing her into harrowing situations where survival feels like a hollow victory. Beth’s existence is marked by loss, betrayal, and an almost suffocating loneliness that threatens to consume her entirely. Yet, even in the darkest corners of her ordeal, a fragile ember of defiance smoulders within her, a quiet, stubborn refusal to let the world destroy her completely.
+Maggie, by contrast, is a force of nature, a woman who thrives on her unshakable drive and an unrelenting belief in her own power. Behind her fiery red hair and disarming charm lies a storm of determination and ferocity. Maggie doesn’t just live; she races through life, fuelled by a need for speed and the thrill of freedom. Her Triumph TR6 isn’t just a car; it’s an extension of her spirit, sleek, powerful, and unapologetically bold. On the open road, with the engine roaring and the world blurring past her, she feels invincible. But Maggie’s intensity doesn’t stop at the wheel. Her relationships burn just as brightly. As a lover, she is dominant, passionate, and unafraid to embrace her darker desires. While fiercely loving and loyal, Maggie is also formidable; crossing her isn’t a mistake anyone makes twice.
+When fate brings Beth and Maggie together, their connection is explosive, a union of two polar opposites that burns with both tenderness and raw power. For Beth, Maggie represents a lifeline, a reminder that love and trust still exist, even in a world that has betrayed her at every turn. For Maggie, Beth awakens a fierce protectiveness and vulnerability she’s rarely allowed herself to feel. Together, they ignite a flame that challenges them to confront their own fears, desires, and limitations.
+Set against the kaleidoscope of 1983, where synthesised anthems provide a pulsing soundtrack and the streets are alive with the bold styles and rebellious energy of the decade, their story unfolds in a city teeming with danger and intrigue. From high speed chases along winding roads to dimly lit clubs and desolate alleyways, the heroines’ journey is a visceral exploration of survival and freedom. The neon haze of the era contrasts sharply with the stark realities they face, painting a vivid picture of a world where strength and vulnerability coexist.
+As secrets surface and danger tightens its grip, Beth and Maggie must confront not only the challenges around them but the truths within themselves. Their bond is tested by betrayal, desire, and the shadows of their pasts, but through it all, their flame burns brighter, illuminating their courage and the unbreakable spirit of two heroines determined to rewrite their fates.
+At its heart, The Alpha Flame is a story of survival, passion, and empowerment. It captures the raw power of human connection against the gritty, vibrant backdrop of an unforgettable era. With its blend of drama, intensity, and unapologetic emotion, this is a story that will leave its mark long after the final page.
+Listen to Catherine talking about the book
-- Set in 1983 Birmingham, nearby Redditch, and Barmouth in Wales, The Alpha Flame: Discovery follows the lives of two young women, Beth and Maggie, as they uncover dark family secrets and fight to survive. Gritty and emotionally charged, it explores the bond between two women who refuse to be broken. -
- - -For Beth, the world is a cold and unforgiving place. Devastation strikes in a single moment, leaving her isolated, shattered, and vulnerable. Alone in the bleak shadows of a city that offers neither refuge nor redemption, she is forced to navigate a relentless cycle of desperation and despair. Every step of her journey tests the limits of her endurance, pushing her into harrowing situations where survival feels like a hollow victory. Beth’s existence is marked by loss, betrayal, and an almost suffocating loneliness that threatens to consume her entirely. Yet, even in the darkest corners of her ordeal, a fragile ember of defiance smoulders within her, a quiet, stubborn refusal to let the world destroy her completely.
-Maggie, by contrast, is a force of nature, a woman who thrives on her unshakable drive and an unrelenting belief in her own power. Behind her fiery red hair and disarming charm lies a storm of determination and ferocity. Maggie doesn’t just live; she races through life, fuelled by a need for speed and the thrill of freedom. Her Triumph TR6 isn’t just a car; it’s an extension of her spirit, sleek, powerful, and unapologetically bold. On the open road, with the engine roaring and the world blurring past her, she feels invincible. But Maggie’s intensity doesn’t stop at the wheel. Her relationships burn just as brightly. As a lover, she is dominant, passionate, and unafraid to embrace her darker desires. While fiercely loving and loyal, Maggie is also formidable; crossing her isn’t a mistake anyone makes twice.
-When fate brings Beth and Maggie together, their connection is explosive, a union of two polar opposites that burns with both tenderness and raw power. For Beth, Maggie represents a lifeline, a reminder that love and trust still exist, even in a world that has betrayed her at every turn. For Maggie, Beth awakens a fierce protectiveness and vulnerability she’s rarely allowed herself to feel. Together, they ignite a flame that challenges them to confront their own fears, desires, and limitations.
-Set against the kaleidoscope of 1983, where synthesised anthems provide a pulsing soundtrack and the streets are alive with the bold styles and rebellious energy of the decade, their story unfolds in a city teeming with danger and intrigue. From high-speed chases along winding roads to dimly lit clubs and desolate alleyways, the heroines’ journey is a visceral exploration of survival and freedom. The neon haze of the era contrasts sharply with the stark realities they face, painting a vivid picture of a world where strength and vulnerability coexist.
-As secrets surface and danger tightens its grip, Beth and Maggie must confront not only the challenges around them but the truths within themselves. Their bond is tested by betrayal, desire, and the shadows of their pasts, but through it all, their flame burns brighter, illuminating their courage and the unbreakable spirit of two heroines determined to rewrite their fates.
-At its heart, The Alpha Flame is a story of survival, passion, and empowerment. It captures the raw power of human connection against the gritty, vibrant backdrop of an unforgettable era. With its blend of drama, intensity, and unapologetic emotion, this is a story that will leave its mark long after the final page.
-★ Audiobook Out Now ★
+ ++ The Alpha Flame: Discovery is now available as a full-length audiobook, narrated to be lived in rather than rushed through. + It’s a slow-burn, character-led story where quiet moments matter, tension builds gradually, and certain scenes land harder when you hear them spoken. +
+ ++ Ideal for long drives, late nights, or anyone who prefers to sink into a story through headphones rather than skim it on a screen. +
+ + + 🎧 Explore the audiobook + +- Set in 1983 Birmingham, nearby Redditch, and Barmouth in Wales, The Alpha Flame: Discovery follows two young women, Beth and Maggie, as they uncover dark family secrets and fight to survive. Gritty and emotionally charged, it explores the bond between two women who refuse to be broken. -
- - +She didn’t go looking for trouble. But when she found Beth, bruised, broken, and terrified, Maggie couldn’t walk away.
+But nothing prepares her for Beth. As she digs deeper into Beth’s world, Maggie finds herself pulled into the shadows, a seedy underworld of secrets, survival, and control, where loyalty is rare and nothing is guaranteed. The more she uncovers, the more she realises this isn’t someone else’s nightmare. It’s her own.
+Set in 1983 Birmingham, nearby Redditch, and Barmouth in Wales, The Alpha Flame: Discovery follows the lives of two young women, Beth and Maggie, as they uncover dark family secrets and fight to survive. Gritty and emotionally charged, it explores the bond between two women who refuse to be broken.
For Beth, the world is a cold and unforgiving place. Devastation strikes in a single moment, leaving her isolated, shattered, and vulnerable. Alone in the bleak shadows of a city that offers neither refuge nor redemption, she is forced to navigate a relentless cycle of desperation and despair. Every step of her journey tests the limits of her endurance, pushing her into harrowing situations where survival feels like a hollow victory. Beth’s existence is marked by loss, betrayal, and an almost suffocating loneliness that threatens to consume her entirely. Yet, even in the darkest corners of her ordeal, a fragile ember of defiance smoulders within her, a quiet, stubborn refusal to let the world destroy her completely.
Maggie, by contrast, is a force of nature, a woman who thrives on her unshakable drive and an unrelenting belief in her own power. Behind her fiery red hair and disarming charm lies a storm of determination and ferocity. Maggie doesn’t just live; she races through life, fuelled by a need for speed and the thrill of freedom. Her Triumph TR6 isn’t just a car; it’s an extension of her spirit, sleek, powerful, and unapologetically bold. On the open road, with the engine roaring and the world blurring past her, she feels invincible. But Maggie’s intensity doesn’t stop at the wheel. Her relationships burn just as brightly. As a lover, she is dominant, passionate, and unafraid to embrace her darker desires. While fiercely loving and loyal, Maggie is also formidable; crossing her isn’t a mistake anyone makes twice.
When fate brings Beth and Maggie together, their connection is explosive, a union of two polar opposites that burns with both tenderness and raw power. For Beth, Maggie represents a lifeline, a reminder that love and trust still exist, even in a world that has betrayed her at every turn. For Maggie, Beth awakens a fierce protectiveness and vulnerability she’s rarely allowed herself to feel. Together, they ignite a flame that challenges them to confront their own fears, desires, and limitations.
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- Buy now -The Alpha Flame: Discovery
-Survival, secrets, and sisters in 1983 Birmingham.
-Listen to Catherine talking about the book
-- Set in 1983 Birmingham, nearby Redditch, and Barmouth in Wales, The Alpha Flame: Discovery follows two young women, Beth and Maggie, as they uncover dark family secrets and fight to survive. Gritty and emotionally charged, it explores the bond between two women who refuse to be broken. -
- - -For Beth, the world is a cold and unforgiving place. Devastation strikes in a single moment, leaving her isolated, shattered, and vulnerable. Alone in the bleak shadows of a city that offers neither refuge nor redemption, she is forced to navigate a relentless cycle of desperation and despair. Every step of her journey tests the limits of her endurance, pushing her into harrowing situations where survival feels like a hollow victory. Beth’s existence is marked by loss, betrayal, and an almost suffocating loneliness that threatens to consume her entirely. Yet, even in the darkest corners of her ordeal, a fragile ember of defiance smoulders within her, a quiet, stubborn refusal to let the world destroy her completely.
-Maggie, by contrast, is a force of nature, a woman who thrives on her unshakable drive and an unrelenting belief in her own power. Behind her fiery red hair and disarming charm lies a storm of determination and ferocity. Maggie doesn’t just live; she races through life, fuelled by a need for speed and the thrill of freedom. Her Triumph TR6 isn’t just a car; it’s an extension of her spirit, sleek, powerful, and unapologetically bold. On the open road, with the engine roaring and the world blurring past her, she feels invincible. But Maggie’s intensity doesn’t stop at the wheel. Her relationships burn just as brightly. As a lover, she is dominant, passionate, and unafraid to embrace her darker desires. While fiercely loving and loyal, Maggie is also formidable; crossing her isn’t a mistake anyone makes twice.
-When fate brings Beth and Maggie together, their connection is explosive, a union of two polar opposites that burns with both tenderness and raw power. For Beth, Maggie represents a lifeline, a reminder that love and trust still exist, even in a world that has betrayed her at every turn. For Maggie, Beth awakens a fierce protectiveness and vulnerability she’s rarely allowed herself to feel. Together, they ignite a flame that challenges them to confront their own fears, desires, and limitations.
-Set against the kaleidoscope of 1983, where synthesised anthems provide a pulsing soundtrack and the streets are alive with the bold styles and rebellious energy of the decade, their story unfolds in a city teeming with danger and intrigue. From high speed chases along winding roads to dimly lit clubs and desolate alleyways, the heroines’ journey is a visceral exploration of survival and freedom. The neon haze of the era contrasts sharply with the stark realities they face, painting a vivid picture of a world where strength and vulnerability coexist.
-As secrets surface and danger tightens its grip, Beth and Maggie must confront not only the challenges around them but the truths within themselves. Their bond is tested by betrayal, desire, and the shadows of their pasts, but through it all, their flame burns brighter, illuminating their courage and the unbreakable spirit of two heroines determined to rewrite their fates.
-At its heart, The Alpha Flame is a story of survival, passion, and empowerment. It captures the raw power of human connection against the gritty, vibrant backdrop of an unforgettable era. With its blend of drama, intensity, and unapologetic emotion, this is a story that will leave its mark long after the final page.
-★ Reader Praise ★
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