Book 1

The Luck Uglies

by Paul Durham

Published 29 April 2014

Luck Uglies was a name whispered around the docks and darkest taverns, places the law dare not tread…

Rye has grown up hearing the legend of the Luck Uglies – notorious deadly outlaws who once stalked the streets. Now they have faded to ghosts and rumours and Rye isn’t sure they ever existed. Then on the night of the Black Moon, a mysterious stranger known only as Harmless, steps from the shadows to save Rye’s life and Rye learns that sometimes it takes a villain to save you from the monsters…

Enter a thrilling world of secrets and fantastical adventure from a phenomenal new writing talent.


Book 2

Fork-Tongue Charmers

by Paul Durham

Published 17 March 2015

Book 2

Dishonour Among Thieves

by Paul Durham

Published 26 March 2015

Sometimes it takes a villain to save you from the monsters…

Join fearless heroine Rye as she uncovers the truth about a clan of notorious outlaws known as the Luck Uglies and battles to save those she loves from the real monsters.

A fantastical adventure perfect for readers of Septimus Heap and The Spook’s Apprentice series.

The legendary Luck Uglies are the most deadly, dangerous band of men Riley O’Chanter has ever met – and her father, Harmless, is their high chief. Having been in exile for ten years the Luck Uglies are back in Village Drowning, but bringing them out of the shadows and back together was has thrown up new dangers. There is bad blood between Rye’s father, and a sinister masked man named Slinister Varlet. As Harmless and Slinister vie for control of their men, Rye finds herself caught up in their dangerous game. Throw in a vengeful son, a dark curse, and a collection of thieves and smugglers and the stage is set for another page-turning adventure.


Book 3

The Last Reckoning

by Paul Durham

Published 1 August 2014

The exhilarating conclusion to the critically acclaimed THE LUCK UGLIES series.

“The Luck Uglies has it all: a feisty heroine, monstrous creatures, and a brimful of humor, and horror, to keep the readers turning the pages.” Joseph Delaney, Author of the Spook’s Apprentice series

Rye feared her father, Harmless, might be lost forever after he was driven into the forest Beyond the Shale by his deadly enemy Slinister Varlet. Now Slinister is making moves to claim leadership over the Luck Uglies. Can Rye find her father, save her village and put an end to the fighting for good?

Thrilling adventure, impossible choices and an epic battle with very highest stakes.


Book 3


The Luck Uglies #2

by Paul Durham

Published 17 March 2015

The Luck Uglies #3

by Paul Durham

Published 1 March 2016