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<p class="cl-kicker mb-2">Gritty British drama by Catherine Lynwood</p>
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Truthful stories about women, survival, and the secrets polite society leaves untouched.
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Character-led fiction rooted in emotional realism, Birmingham grit, family wounds, loyalty, fire, and the hard-won beauty of refusing to be broken.
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<span>The Alpha Flame</span>
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<strong>Reckoning</strong>
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<p class="cl-kicker mb-2">The Alpha Flame trilogy</p>
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The Alpha Flame
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<span class="fw-light d-block fs-4">A Trilogy by Catherine Lynwood</span>
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Some girls survive. Others set the world on fire.
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Maggie Grant never meant to save anyone. But when she finds Beth bruised, terrified, and running from something unspeakable, walking away is no longer an option.
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What begins as a single act of kindness pulls them into a world of buried secrets, quiet violence, and truths that refuse to stay hidden.
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<h2 class="h4 fw-bold">
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The Alpha Flame: <span class="fw-light">Discovery</span>
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The first novel introduces Maggie and Beth and the fragile, dangerous bond that forms between them.
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Set against 1980s Birmingham, <em>Discovery</em> is a story of survival, loyalty, and the moment a life quietly changes forever.
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The Alpha Flame: <span class="fw-light">Reckoning</span>
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As pasts collide and consequences close in, Maggie and Beth are forced to confront the truth of who they are, and what they are willing to become.
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<em>Reckoning</em> deepens the danger, raises the stakes, and proves that survival always comes at a cost.
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<a asp-controller="TheAlphaFlame" asp-action="Index" class="btn btn-outline-dark">View the Full Trilogy</a>
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<em>The Alpha Flame</em>, written by
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is a powerful trilogy of UK historical fiction following the intertwined lives of Maggie and Beth.
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The story begins with <strong>Discovery</strong>, intensifies in <strong>Reckoning</strong> (Spring 2026),
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and concludes with <strong>Redemption</strong> (Autumn 2026).
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Win:
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<span class="fw-light">A Collector’s Edition of The Alpha Flame: Discovery</span>
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<em>Exclusive. Limited. Beautiful.</em>
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Enter now for your chance
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<h3 class="h6 d-inline"><em>About the Trilogy</em></h3>
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Set in 1980s Birmingham, <em>The Alpha Flame</em> blends family drama, emotional suspense,
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and dark secrets rooted in real places and lived experience.
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Ideal for readers who value character-driven storytelling, moral complexity,
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and stories that linger long after the final page.
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