Black Beacon Books is an independent publisher founded by author and anthologist, Cameron Trost. It began in Australia in 2013 and is now based in Brittany. We publish thrilling fiction in the genres of mystery, suspense, post-apocalyptic, horror, and ghost stories. We like our tales quirky, atmospheric, and thought-provoking.
Why the name? There are many tropes and symbols used in fiction of a dark and mysterious nature. Amongst them, we have keys, mirrors, telescopes, treasure chests, secret passages, graveyards, skulls, churches, castles, caves, telescopes, clocks, the moon, oil lamps and candles, and, of course, beacons and lighthouses. The beacon or lighthouse conjures a setting of darkness, for in daylight they are rendered almost useless. In this darkness, they have a role to play, a crucial role, and that is to either warn away or beckon nearer. That is also the role of Black Beacon Books, to thrust the reader into mystery and darkness whilst providing a distant and guiding light, one that can be seen atop cliffs rising up from a troubled sea or on the peaks of wild mountains. We want stories that both warn you of impending danger and draw you into the worlds they create.
We thank our patrons for their support and acknowledge the loyal dedication of our Lighthouse Keeper patrons: Karen Bayly and Stuart Olver. You can join the team at Black Beacon Books Patreon.
If you want to buy a gripping read, visit our shop, and if you are a writer, please refer to and carefully read our submission guidelines.
Do you need examples? Here is just a handful of the editor's favourite fiction.
Or simply buy one of our titles.
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