Coghurst Press is a Sussex-based micro-publisher specialising in character-driven fantasy and folklore that bring imaginary worlds and ancient tales to life. From gritty dark fantasy featuring morally complex characters and outlawed blood magic, to our bestselling Untruth Seekers series exploring real Sussex ghost stories and local legends, every book combines immersive storytelling with distinctive illustrations.

About us

Author

Inez Rodk

Delightfully chaotic fantasy writer and contributor to folklore retellings. Passionate about broken heroes, lovably unlikable protagonists, and finding magic in the seemingly ordinary. Her Rike Sjöstad trilogy brings a Nordic-inspired port city to vivid, morally complex life.

Graphic Designer & Illustrator

Michal Novak

Based in Slovakia, Michal is the visual mind behind every Coghurst Press cover and interior illustration. His distinctive style gives each book an identity as bold as the stories inside.

Folklore Researchers

The Untruth Seekers

An anonymous collective of folklore researchers and enthusiasts dedicated to documenting the ghost stories, superstitions, and tall tales of the British Isles. They take no responsibility for any resulting shivers.