The Water Tower Series

When journalist Adam Chapman returns to the village of Little Bassington after inheriting his great aunt’s estate, what he finds at first glance is an English idyll, untouched and unspoiled. The fields are as green as he remembers, the WI still gossip in the Village Hall, and the annual summer fête draws crowds to the Market Square every year. All is well. Until one day. The day it’s announced that they’re going to demolish the old Water Tower. Suddenly, the perfect world of Little Bassington is fractured. Battle lines are drawn and long-buried secrets are on the cusp of being unearthed. The consequences, both professional and personal, that stem from decisions around the Tower’s fate will change the face of a village and the lives of its inhabitants forever. Meanwhile, Adam Chapman – a man running from his own past – is drawn into an unexpected circle of acquaintances: a conflicted PhD student, an ageing art critic, a sympathetic widow, a recovering drug addict... and the woman from the Library to whom each of them will become inextricably linked. The first in Chris Vobe's five-volume epic, 'The Water Tower' is a raw and uncompromising tale of love, loyalty and allegiance, and offers a candid exploration of the way we deal with loss.

Dark clouds are hanging over Little Bassington. Winter is here. A storm is coming. As the secrets of one woman's hidden past are laid bare, journalist Adam Chapman reaches a crossroads in his life. The devil is at the door. This time, there will be no escape. With the community reeling, more than one resident finds themselves left out in the cold. Elsewhere, a childhood tragedy is set to be revisited. For those embroiled in the fight to save the Water Tower, destiny is calling. The past is catching up with them. Truths will out. Meanwhile, as divisions deepen and the ties that bind are torn asunder, newly-elected Councillor Victoria Kendall is propelled into a game of cat-and-mouse with her political opponents amidst a media storm that threatens to engulf the village. Decision day is looming. The war of attrition is over. Archangel are coming. And, watching from the sidelines, Robert Grainger stands poised to play his hand. As the cracks begin to show, expectant eyes and hopeful hearts await a sign, an omen... ...and a revelation. The third in Chris Vobe's five-volume epic, 'The Water Tower' is a raw and uncompromising tale of love, loyalty and allegiance, and offers a candid exploration of the way we deal with loss.

“What is grief, really? It’s just a love that refuses to die…” Election fever has gripped the village of Little Bassington and the race for the Town Hall has intensified – with the fate of the Water Tower at stake. But as ghosts of the past and shadows of the future loom large, victory is reserved for those who are willing to pay its price. When journalist Adam Chapman embarks upon a deal with the devil, librarian Victoria Kendall discovers that some choices are destined to be inescapable. Meanwhile, the boundaries of love – both unconditional and unrequited – are put to the test. Feelings long buried are rising to the surface. Painful heartaches and disquieting realities look set to endure. A decades-old secret, long forgotten and left to gather dust, is discovered at Orchard House. For one resident, the aftermath of their brightest morning is about to become their darkest night… The second in Chris Vobe's five-volume epic, 'The Water Tower' is a raw and uncompromising tale of love, loyalty and allegiance, and offers a candid exploration of the way we deal with loss.

The votes are in. The die is cast. The Water Tower’s fate has been sealed. Riding the shockwave of an unforeseen betrayal, journalist Adam Chapman is forced to re-evaluate everything he thought he knew. In a world where secrets abound, and nothing is quite what it seems, exactly what will it take to bring the truth to light? As the village of Little Bassington awakes to a new reality, Adam is confronted with a message from beyond the grave, Clarissa Clements is left to face the future alone, and Hilda Stanton must grapple with another decisive turning point in her life – the consequences of which will have far-reaching implications for those she holds most dear… Meanwhile, a clandestine rendezvous on the seafront holds the key to more than one person’s salvation. Though with the hero of the hour ailing, could this be one battle too many for the fractured campaigners? The moment of truth is drawing near. But where tragedy strikes, does redemption always follow? The fourth in Chris Vobe's five-volume epic, 'The Water Tower' is a raw and uncompromising tale of love, loyalty and allegiance, and offers a candid exploration of the way we deal with loss.

“I loved you like there was no tomorrow. And then, one day, there wasn’t…” The clock is ticking. The end is nigh. There’s something in the air. The Water Tower has been condemned. Someone’s final hour is close at hand. The past is over now. The seeds of the future are already being sown. But before the bell tolls, there are scores to be settled. Truths to unveil. Moments to cherish. Good men to redeem. Adam Chapman. Victoria Kendall. Clarissa Clements. Hilda Stanton. Madison Carter. Sally Lloyd. Vanessa Hughes. Robert Grainger. The players are in position. All the pieces are on the board. Life in Little Bassington will never be the same again. Welcome to the last day of May. The day of the Fall. The final instalment in Chris Vobe's five-volume epic, 'The Water Tower' is a raw and uncompromising tale of love, loyalty and allegiance, and offers a candid exploration of the way we deal with loss.

The final two books in Chris Vobe's 'The Water Tower', a spellbinding series of literary fiction, now available in one volume! Redux: The votes are in. The die is cast. The fate of the Water Tower has been sealed. As the village of Little Bassington awakes to a new reality, journalist Adam Chapman is confronted with a message from beyond the grave, while Clarissa Clements is left to face the future alone. Elsewhere, Hilda Stanton must grapple with another decisive turning point in her life – the consequences of which will have far-reaching implications for those she holds most dear. Meanwhile, a clandestine rendezvous on the Brighton seafront holds the key to more than one person’s salvation. Though with the hero of the hour ailing, could this be one battle too many for the fractured campaigners? Requiem: The clock is ticking. The end is nigh. Someone’s final hour is close at hand. But before the bell tolls, there are scores to be settled. Truths to unveil. Moments to cherish. Good men to redeem. The players are in position. All the pieces are on the board. Life in Little Bassington will never be the same again. Welcome to the last day of May. The day of the Fall. Filled with powerful, emotive twists, the enthralling final instalments in Chris Vobe's five-volume epic bring the story of 'The Water Tower' to a heart-breaking conclusion.

The first three books in Chris Vobe's 'The Water Tower', a spellbinding series of literary fiction, now available in one volume! Reunion: When journalist Adam Chapman returns to the village of his childhood, what he finds at first is an English idyll, untouched and unspoiled. But when plans to demolish the old Water Tower are announced, the perfect world of Little Bassington is fractured. Battle lines are drawn and long-buried secrets are on the cusp of being unearthed. As Adam struggles to navigate his own past, he finds himself drawn into an unexpected circle of acquaintances – including a woman from the Library to whom each of them will becoming inextricably linked. In the captivating first volume of the series, facets of love and loss intertwine, resulting in a raw and uncompromising tale that throws a spotlight on the complex dynamics of a community grappling with profound change. Remembrance: Election fever has gripped the village of Little Bassington and the race for the Town Hall has intensified – with the fate of the Water Tower at stake. Long-buried feelings are rising to the surface, painful heartaches and disquieting realities look set to endure… and a decades-old secret, forgotten and left to gather dust, is discovered at Orchard House. As journalist Adam Chapman strikes a deal with the devil, librarian Victoria Kendall discovers that some choices remain inescapable. Steeped in themes of loyalty and allegiance, the second book in Chris Vobe’s gripping five-volume epic serves as a candidate exploration of the way we live with grief. Revelation: As dark clouds loom over the village of Little Bassington, the secrets of one woman's hidden past are finally laid bare – propelling journalist Adam Chapman towards a watershed moment in his life. With the community left reeling, more than one resident finds themselves out in the cold. Elsewhere, Victoria Kendall is forced to navigate a high-stakes political game of cat-and-mouse as the sinister figure of Robert Grainger stands poised to play his hand. For those embroiled in the fight to save the Water Tower, destiny is calling. Packed with unexpected, immersive twists, the thrilling third instalment of ‘The Water Tower’ offers an emotional examination of redemption and the enduring power of love.