Cleo Crombie is a British author from North London, whose storytelling is deeply rooted in the vibrant culture and rich heritage of her Afro-Caribbean background. With a degree in Creative and Media Writing from Middlesex University, Cleo discovered her passion for blending science fiction with urban realism, crafting narratives that reflect the complexities of modern life through a speculative lens. Her debut novel, In the Eye of the Storm, marks the beginning of an exciting journey, with many more stories on the horizon that promise to captivate and challenge readers.
Cleo Crombie is a British author from North London, whose storytelling is deeply rooted in the vibrant culture and rich heritage of her Afro-Caribbean background. With a degree in Creative and Media Writing from Middlesex University, Cleo discovered her passion for blending science fiction with urban realism, crafting narratives that reflect the complexities of modern life through a speculative lens. Her debut novel, In the Eye of the Storm, marks the beginning of an exciting journey, with many more stories on the horizon that promise to captivate and challenge readers.
In a bleak future where exploitation, terror, and civil war grip the nation, Raine has managed to stay on the sidelines—until now. When the chaos of a dystopian society catches up with her, she’s thrust into a world of impossible choices and unimaginable danger.
It’s the late 2050s, and the UK is under the iron rule of the BFP, a ruthless...
“The inspiration for In the Eye of the Storm stemmed from the 2011 London riots, an event I’m sure many will recall. It all began in Tottenham when police shot and killed Mark Duggan on August 4th, 2011. What started as a protest by his family and the local community quickly escalated into widespread unrest, spreading across London and other parts of the UK.
Living through it was surreal. It felt like history repeating itself, drawing eerie parallels to the Broadwater Farm Riots of 1985,...