The Stranger Times Series 1-5 Books Collection Set by C.K. McDonnell - Fiction - Paperback

Titles in This Set
The Stranger Times
This Charming Man
Love Will Tear Us Apart
Relight My Fire
Ring the Bells

Details
Condition: Brand New
Format: Paperback
Publisher: Penguin
Series: The Stranger Times
Book Count: 5

Overview
Step into the wonderfully weird world of The Stranger Times, the darkly comic series from C.K. McDonnell that has readers hooked on supernatural mysteries wrapped in biting British wit. This five-book paperback collection follows the staff of a tabloid newspaper chronicling strange, unexplained happenings around Manchester, England. Equal parts mystery, horror, and comedy, each installment builds on a world of secret societies, hidden agendas, and otherworldly threats. It's perfect for fans of urban fantasy who love their thrills served with plenty of humor and heart.

About the Books
The Stranger Times series takes its name from the fictional newspaper at its center, a down-at-heel Manchester publication that reports on UFO sightings, cursed objects, and things that go bump in the night so other outlets don't have to. Across these five paperback novels, C.K. McDonnell blends laugh-out-loud banter with genuinely unsettling supernatural stakes, a tone fans often compare to a mashup of a classic British sitcom and a gothic thriller. The newsroom is the beating heart of the series: a misfit crew of reporters, each hiding secrets of their own, pulled deeper into a hidden world of ancient forces, rival factions, and dangerous conspiracies lurking beneath everyday life in Manchester, England. As the series moves from The Stranger Times through This Charming Man, Love Will Tear Us Apart, Relight My Fire, and on to Ring the Bells, the plot threads grow more ambitious while the humor never lets up. Reading the books in order rewards fans, since character relationships and the wider mystery build steadily from one installment to the next, with returning faces and running jokes throughout. This collection offers a complete, binge-worthy reading experience for anyone who wants fantasy, mystery, and horror elements without losing the fun, and for readers who enjoy character-driven stories where the jokes land just as hard as the scares always do.

Key Benefits

• Complete 5-book paperback set of the Stranger Times series
• Darkly funny supernatural mysteries for urban fantasy fans
• Reads in order for a seamless story arc
• Brand new, ready to gift or shelve
• Great for birthdays or holiday gifting
• Compact paperbacks, easy to pack for travel

Book-by-Book Guide
The Stranger Times — Introduces the Manchester newsroom covering strange events.
This Charming Man — The staff dig deeper into supernatural mysteries.
Love Will Tear Us Apart — The third book raises the stakes.
Relight My Fire — The fourth book advances the mystery.
Ring the Bells — The fifth entry expands the series.

About the Author
C.K. McDonnell is the pen name of Irish author and former comedian Caimh McDonnell, used for the Stranger Times series, a darkly comic blend of mystery, horror, and supernatural fiction. Known for witty dialogue and a gift for balancing scares with laugh-out-loud humor, McDonnell draws on a background in comedy and screenwriting to craft fast-paced, character-driven stories full of memorable misfits and sharp one-liners. The series has built a devoted readership among fans of urban fantasy who love heart and humor.

Why You'll Love This Set
This set is perfect for readers who crave mystery, humor, and the supernatural in one package. Whether it's a birthday gift, a stocking stuffer, or a pick for summer reading, these five paperbacks deliver laughs, chills, and genuine heart from the very first page to the last.

Please Note: This is the UK edition with the ISBN as listed; the cover may vary slightly from the image shown.