Bringing a period to life
Details, settings and everyday actions that give a story’s world depth. Historical authenticity is part of our commitment to quality.
Our publishing vision
Genres to explore.
Stories to guide us.
A shared identity, many ways into a story. Cabinet Noir welcomes fiction in which setting, plot and an author’s distinctive voice work together.
Moving the story forward
A plot that develops, clear transitions and characters facing meaningful choices. The pace should draw readers onwards while giving emotion room to unfold.
Championing distinct voices
Each book retains its own character. We aim to bring authors together through a shared commitment to thoughtful writing and compelling storytelling.
Seven genres to explore
Each genre has a colour and a symbol to guide your reading. Explore our visual guidelines and advice for authors →
Historical fiction
Novels rooted in a particular period, balancing historical context with the creative freedom of fiction.
Crime and thriller
Investigations, suspense, crime stories and noir fiction.
Adventure
Journeys, exploration, trials and stories driven by action.
Science fiction and dystopia
Possible futures, alternative societies and speculative visions.
Fantasy
Imagined worlds, magic and quests.
The uncanny and supernatural
The strange or supernatural intrudes into a familiar world.
Contemporary lives
Life stories, relationships and novels grounded in the contemporary world.
A story can span several genres. These groupings help readers find their way without confining a book to a single category.
Every book, a voice of its own
We look for well-crafted stories, fully realised characters and language that brings feeling to life. A strong plot depends as much on its development as on the questions it leaves with the reader. The variety of genres enriches this shared ambition.
A visual identity for each collection
Each of our seven genres has its own palette and distinctive mark, shown above. Historical fiction uses shades of black and the ornament ❦; adventure uses shades of orange and the pennant ⚑. Every collection shares a gold accent, headings in upright roman type and restrained introductory text. Covers favour typographic compositions and illustrations rather than photography. These guidelines will shape future designs; covers already approved are retained.
For each publication, a contract appendix will specify the collection, formats, visual principles, schedule and stages for approving the cover and print proof. Rights in texts and images must be clarified separately.