Luke Presneill is the author of Purity, a dark gothic fantasy mystery that explores themes of belief, power, and the fragility of human life.
Raised in Torbay, Devon, Luke studied psychology and education, subjects that continue to shape the moral questions and ideas woven throughout his writing.
Alongside his work as an author, he has a long-standing interest in tabletop games, speculative fiction, climbing, and anything that sparks curiosity and exploration.Purity is his debut novel and the first in a planned trilogy, marking the beginning of a larger story that explores how belief can shape and ultimately threaten the world itself.
The Book
About Luke
Corbeauroch was once the capital of the world — a vast city carved into the mountains with access to all of Eden.
Now it stands in ruin. When a mysterious murder is witnessed by a young engineering apprentice, Jean is drawn into a mystery far larger than he can understand.
Beneath the fractured streets, a secretive religious order prepares for events that could reshape the world.
Purity is a dark gothic fantasy of mystery and belief, exploring the fragile value of human life in a vividly imagined world touched by subtle steampunk influences.
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A debut novel — and the beginning of a larger story.
A Gothic Fantasy Mystery
Where Faith, Power,
and a Dark Past Collide.
PURITY
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Dark Fantasy - Mystery - A Ruined City
Luke Presneill
Why don't we all
go to Heaven?
Perhaps some simply
don't belong there.
— From the Novel Purity
"Really great read — solid world building and a plot that is interesting till the end!"
Fantastic read!
— Keiron B., Early Reader
"A talented South West author with a colourful flair and style in writing."
— Amazon Reader Review
"A strong debut that's definitely worth your time."
— Goodreads Early Reader
What a great atmospheric read
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In a ruined city shaped by belief,
a single mystery begins to unravel forces
for greater than anyone understands.
Next in the Trilogy…
This is the beginning of a series.
The sequel, Corruption is currently in development.
The story of Corbeauroch continues as deeper truths about faith, power and the nature of belief begin to surface.
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