A Storm of Paper Starlings

<p><strong>What if the ordinary family you crave isn't ordinary at all?</strong></p><p><br></p><p>When an accident lands Violet in hospital her mundane life in a London children's home is disrupted by relatives she's never heard of-the Penhaligons-and a mysterious visitor who disappears into the night after claiming he's the father of the twin sister she never knew she had.</p><p><br></p><p>With her long-lost sister Amethyst to find Violet turns to her new family for help. But the Penhaligons are far from ordinary.</p><p><br></p><p>Power and magic lurk at the priory Violet's new home in the Oxfordshire countryside and she learns fast that nothing is ordinary here least of all the hostile new neighbours-a coven of vampires vaewolves and demons.</p><p><br></p><p>As Violet grapples with family secrets four powerful new brothers and latent abilities of her own Amethyst and the man who raised her find themselves in mortal danger-a danger that draws Violet and her family into a battle to save them.</p><p><br></p><p>Finally embracing the meaning of family two questions burn at the back of Violet's mind.</p><p><br></p><p>If vampires and demons exist what are the Penhaligons?</p><p><br></p><p>And what is she?</p><p><br></p><p>~~~</p><p><br></p><p><strong>A Storm of Paper Starlings</strong> is the first of six already written books. The Not the Same River series follows Violet as she goes from lost gobby orphan to treasured-okay she's still gobby-warrior finding the clan she would die for along the way.</p><p><br></p><p>If sibling banter precious friendships bitey neighbours and terrible goats are your jam settle in to meet your new ride or die crew today.</p><p><br></p><p>Due to adult language and dark themes this book is recommended for readers aged 15+ and is ideal for upper YA/crossover readers who enjoy diverse stories. The series should be read in order.</p>