Louise Cooper Books in Order

Varka, the Fool, enters a succession of fantasy worlds shaped by twenty-two Tarot figures. His encounters bring hidden aspects of the human psyche into awareness, turning the journey into an exploration of consciousness as well as imagined realms.

Marion and Roland's Cornwall holiday turns disturbing after they meet reclusive Keith Sharwood. Marion's growing involvement with him leads through strange calls, violent incidents and an obsessive golden statue toward the influence of an ancient demon.

Keith Sharwood sees the face of Sarah Bailey, a woman killed a month earlier, staring from a garden. His attempted exorcism uncovers vampirism, forcing him to confront a supernatural curse linked to his own past.

Gifted sorcerer Tarod practices among the powerful magicians of a brooding castle, unaware of the forces shaping his future. Powers beyond familiar dimensions draw him toward a destiny that threatens the balance and existence of his world.

After a broken engagement, Rowan retreats to the house inherited from her grandmother. Nightmares, phantom dogs and a watchful presence shatter her hoped-for peace, drawing her into the mystery of the Crown of Horn.

In a world where Order has defeated Chaos, an outcast child is born with a destiny that could overturn that victory. His initiation draws him into the struggle between opposing powers that has shaped human worlds for ages.

Imprisoned in a castle beyond time, the Outcast waits with his soul trapped in an ancient jewel. A woman carried to his shores by supernatural winds offers freedom, but escaping means confronting the destiny he wants to defy.

Kyre, known as the Sun Hound, must defend the ancient city of Haven when the Sea People threaten invasion. The approaching attack places the city's survival in his hands and tests his ability to protect it.

As Chaos threatens the Realm of Order, the Lords of Light prepare to summon their god for battle. Bound by conflicting allegiances, the Master must confront a decisive choice while a woman's survival holds a world's future in balance.

After violating the forbidden Tower of Regrets, Princess Anghara loses her name and kingdom and becomes the immortal wanderer Indigo. Pursued by a being drawn from her own soul, she must face the consequences of the power she unleashed.

Princess Anghara’s curiosity draws her into the forbidden Tower of Regrets, where she releases destructive forces into the world. Faced with the consequences of her choice, she begins a struggle to undo the harm she has caused.

Jack expects an awkward holiday with two visiting girls until Finvarra, King of the Dead, abducts Helen. With adults dismissing their account, Jack and Carly must confront the faery ruler themselves while police pursue an ordinary kidnapping investigation.

Immortal wanderer Indigo continues traveling in search of a way to lift the curse unleashed at the Tower of Regrets. With only a nonhuman companion beside her, she must persevere while a relentless enemy follows wherever her journey takes her.

Indigo’s quest to defeat the demons she released is interrupted by a malignant blight spreading across the land. Already burdened by immortality and the consequences of her actions, she faces another threat that stands between her and redemption.

A magical lodestone calls immortal Indigo north after a long silence in her quest against the demons she released. Traveling with Grimya, she must face another enemy in the homeland of her lost lover, Fenran.

Indigo continues her quest to destroy the demons she released into the world, a task tied to her immortal existence. Her journey now carries her into a mysterious jungle, where another threat awaits the wandering princess.

A young human girl trained in dark arts steals the soul-stone of a Lord of Chaos. Her plans threaten to unleash a new reign of terror, disturbing a world whose balance depends on the uneasy relationship between Order and Chaos.

Shapeshifter Ghysla lives contentedly alone until she catches sight of Prince Anyr. Afraid to reveal her true nature, she approaches him in animal forms, drawn toward a relationship that threatens the solitude she has always known.

Immortal wanderer Indigo and her wolf companion Grimya arrive in Joyful Travail, a town preoccupied with wealth and advancement. Their attempt to restore joy and laughter challenges the values that have come to dominate the community.

Demon sorceress Ygorla pursues absolute conquest, forcing Strann and Karuth to choose between submitting to her power and accepting the authority of the Lords of Order. Their struggle unfolds as rival supernatural forces threaten to determine the world’s future.

With a stolen soul-stone and an army of monstrous followers, Ygorla begins a campaign for world domination. The Circle opposes her while the Lords of Chaos recruit captive troubadour Strann, whose choices lead toward an even more destructive confrontation.

After destroying six of the seven demons she released decades earlier, Indigo approaches her final task. Losing her memory jeopardizes the mission, leaving her unable to rely on the experience and purpose that sustained her long journey.

Orphan Shar discovers that she can communicate with the elemental beings governing her world. When she overhears her uncle plotting against the ruler he serves, she must learn to use her dangerous gift to prevent murder and protect her home.

Looking into a topaz, Lianne sees the boy she will love and unknowingly awakens an old family curse. Once drawn into its story, she must follow it through despite uncertainty about whether the forces guiding her are benevolent or dangerous.

Aline arrives at the home of Orielle and her brother Orlando expecting friendship and the possibility of love. Disturbing nightmares begin threatening that happiness, forcing her to discover who is tormenting her before the visions take control of her life.

Jansie envies her sister’s marriage to a mysterious aristocrat until Tavia begins suffering nightmares he refuses to explain. Suspicion replaces jealousy as danger closes around them, leaving Jansie to uncover the truth and protect both their lives.

Engaged to Coryn, Garland discovers that generations of men in his family have died young under a curse. Determined to save him, she investigates the family ballroom and mysterious standing stones whose secrets may hold the answer.

Sefira awakens on a lonely road without her memory, knowing only her name and that she has killed someone. A court official offers protection but intends to exploit the supernatural power hidden within her damaged mind.

Physician Foss Agate captures a visitor from the Twilight Dimension, hoping to discover the gateway between worlds. His daughter Calliope feels compassion for the prisoner, whose mission and influence draw her toward a hidden truth she fears confronting.

Shar’s unusual ability to command supernatural forces makes her dangerous to anyone who threatens her, but also attracts revenge. Drawn into deception and terror, she must confront new enemies while questioning whether the gods will support her struggle.

Bethany and Katrice discover sheets of music in very different styles and find their lives transformed. One discovery opens a path toward love, while the other releases a dangerous force that threatens everyone around them.

Alex creates an unusually disturbing costume for the wicked stepmother in a school play, using fur, feathers and skins. When her sister is injured and strange damage appears around the scenery, she begins to suspect the costume has awakened something dangerous.

Shar seeks the secrets of a magical maze that opens gateways through time and offers a chance to correct an old wrong. The same power could alter history, forcing her to confront temptation and dangers hidden within its changing dimensions.

Paul’s unusual new aquarium fish begins biting people and eating things no ordinary fish should consume. As it grows more troublesome and frightening, Paul wants it gone, but the creature has plans that make escape difficult.

Nanta is chosen for a royal marriage intended to avert invasion, but she conceals visions of a murdered goddess. As the kingdom's religious leaders question their silent protector, a powerful voice demands that Nanta seek vengeance.

Moving into a new house brings Jon an odd neighbor, a frightened cat and a growing problem with rats. When the animals his pet kills refuse to stay buried, he must confront the possibility that the neighborhood’s strangeness is something far worse.

An ancient curse causes a modern lifeboat and its crew to disappear. Two boys become caught in a supernatural struggle whose only hope lies with a ghostly vessel lost a century earlier and an old act of cowardice.

A rude, entertaining mynah becomes a favorite school pet until its behavior turns threatening and it begins speaking for someone called Susie. The children discover that upsetting this unseen presence can have consequences far beyond an ordinary bird’s tantrums.

Six Christmas stories turn familiar festive animals into sources of unease. Dogs beside the fire, cheerful robins and friendly reindeer may look reassuring, but these encounters ask what happens when the creatures surrounding a celebration conceal something dangerous.

On a school trip, hostility between Pippa’s roommates seems to explain a mysterious bone beneath one girl’s bed. Then strange noises and a following shadow suggest that someone, or something, more dangerous may be helping their feud escalate.

Married to an elderly widower through her father's greed, Carys imagines a lover in the form of a scarecrow. A meeting with the Wayfarers offers the chance to make her fantasy real, bringing an irresistible and dangerous temptation.

Rhoda’s cat refuses to approach an ordinary-looking armchair, prompting her to discover a feline ghost haunting it. The spirit of Sheba wants something badly and will not let the household ignore her demands or stand in her way.

Approaching fifteen in an authoritarian future England, Angel Ashe lives where personal choice and romance are forbidden. Virtual reality offers apparent escape, but a discovery in her own reflection suggests a more radical route beyond her controlled existence.

After something begins killing local sheep, Andy’s father plans to shoot the dog he believes responsible. Andy discovers that the culprit is far stranger, and stopping his father from hunting it may be the only way to keep him safe.

Jess’s mother treasures an old teddy bear bought at a sale, but the toy makes Jess deeply uneasy. Convinced it harms anyone who dislikes it, she fears that trying to throw it away could bring an even worse punishment.

Tired of singing a nursery rhyme to his younger siblings, Leo downloads an online game with the same name. The apparent amusement turns sinister when its spider proves to be a virus unwilling to remain confined inside the computer.

After a dangerous journey through time, Angel Ashe and Winter face the creator of the device that made their escape possible. He wants it back, forcing them to decide where they belong as further dangers await beyond the time doorway.

Five fantasy stories explore strange encounters, unsettling relationships and conflicts shaped by supernatural forces. The collection brings together The Spiral Garden, Cry, His True and Only Wife, The Birthday Battle and St Gumper’s Feast, presenting a range of imagined worlds.

Time-traveler Angel learns that her mother has been kidnapped amid disappearances across the universe. Suspecting the misuse of Pye's portal, she joins Winter and Pye to find the captors before their plan threatens more than their family.

Tom's family moves into a ruined Cornish mill, hoping to restore it to working order. Beneath its wheel, he discovers a sinister creature whose presence threatens to turn their renovation project into a struggle for his soul.

More than forty brief tales introduce ghosts, monsters, aliens and unexpected sources of fear. Drawing on folklore, urban legends, narrative jokes and original ideas, the collection compresses each unsettling encounter into no more than a couple of pages.

Tamzin accidentally releases an evil horse spirit from an ancient statue, threatening the coast with endless storms. To repair the damage, she must find the benevolent Blue Horse and enlist its help against its old adversary.

As the Grey Horse's power threatens her Cornish village, Tamzin continues searching for the Blue Horse that can oppose it. A newcomer helps her uncover the ancient legend, while her pony Moonlight repeatedly comes to her rescue.

Preparing for a pony celebration, Tamzin befriends Marga but begins to distrust her intentions. When her protective talisman disappears and a dangerous ride follows, Tamzin faces another scheme linked to the malevolent Grey Horse spirit.

After failing to save a girl from drowning, Kiran becomes obsessed with seeing her again. His growing fixation strains two lifelong friendships, drawing all three teenagers into a disturbing search for the truth about the missing stranger.

More than forty very short ghost stories range from eerie encounters to comic and shocking surprises. Inspired by folklore, urban legends and original ideas, the collection offers self-contained glimpses of the supernatural designed to unsettle readers within a few pages.

Tamzin struggles with losing Moonlight and feels drawn toward a rocky outcrop offshore. Her investigation leads into the Grey Horse's trap, forcing her to seek the Blue Horse's help in a final confrontation between the spirits.

Teenage siblings Marloe and Silve are discovering the supernatural abilities inherited from their parents. When an ancient sorceress kidnaps their friend Jianna to channel her own magic, they must master their gifts quickly enough to rescue her.

Lizzy learns that her mother is a mermaid and that she has a brother she never knew. Their new family must defend a powerful treasure from an evil sea queen and the frightening servant acting on her behalf.

The evil mermaid queen Taran disappears after moving closer to her goal of complete power. Lizzy suspects she is still searching for the black pearl and must discover her plans before the underwater kingdom falls.

Discovering her mermaid heritage has transformed Lizzy's life, but her family's troubles are far from over. When the sea queen blackmails her brother Kes into surrendering a precious silver pearl, their enemy becomes more powerful.

Moving to Cornwall delights Lizzy Baxter, who has always loved the sea. She discovers an unexpected connection to mermaids and silver dolphins, while an evil underwater queen plots to seize something precious that belongs to her.