About Caffeine Nights Books

Caffeine Nights Books was founded by publisher Darren Laws, with our first paperback published in 2007. Nearly two decades later, we have built one of the most distinctive catalogues in British independent publishing — and in 2027 we celebrate our 20th anniversary as a publisher of print fiction.

We specialise in crime, horror, and steampunk fiction — genres that demand writers of courage, craft, and genuine storytelling ambition. Our authors include some of the most respected names in British genre fiction alongside exciting new voices, all united by a commitment to bold, uncompromising storytelling that refuses to play it safe.

We are proud to be independent. Proud to be British. And proud to publish books that matter.

Our Authors

From Shaun Hutson — Britain's undisputed king of horror — to Garry Bushell's hard-edged crime fiction, Nick Oldham's Inspector Henshaw series, Paul Eccentric's epic steampunk sagas, and the darkly comic horror of Joe Pasquale, the Caffeine Nights catalogue spans the full range of what bold British genre fiction can achieve at its finest.

Why Buy Direct?

Buying direct from Caffeine Nights means the best prices, exclusive editions, early releases, and the knowledge that your purchase directly supports independent publishing and the authors you love. No algorithms. No middlemen. Just great books, straight from the publisher.

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We'd love to hear from you — whether you're a reader, a bookseller, or an author with a manuscript that refuses to be ignored.