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A powerful true story of ambition, betrayal and the lifelong search for belonging. The person you spend your life trying to impress… may be the one who destroys you.
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CPB Publishing International turns powerful true stories into beautifully published books — and helps new authors bring theirs to the world.
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Jay
The Search Beyond the Headlines
When nineteen-year-old Jay Slater vanished in the mountains of Tenerife, two former servicemen went to do what others couldn't: search the ground and find the truth. A story of courage, brotherhood and determination.
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CPB Publishing International helps authors turn an idea, a draft or a finished manuscript into a professionally published book — with honest guidance, affordable publishing and personal attention at every stage of the journey.
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“Every remarkable book begins with someone brave enough to write the first page.”
CPB Publishing International was founded by Chris Burton — a businessman, entrepreneur and author with a passion for exceptional storytelling and a commitment to helping authors succeed.
We believe in honest guidance, personal service and creating books that leave a lasting legacy.
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Target
Be careful what you wish for.
Inside the secret world of ambition, betrayal and the dangerous price of power.
- “Absolutely gripping. Couldn't put it down.” — Books & Beyond
- “A rollercoaster from start to finish.” — Reader Review
- “Intense, raw and addictive.” — Literary Life
How We Help Authors
Every Step, Expertly Crafted
From a first idea to a book in readers' hands, we handle every stage — with honest guidance and personal attention at each one.
Manuscript Development
Shape raw ideas and drafts into a publishable book.
Professional Editing
Structural, copy and line editing by experienced editors.
Cover Design
Cinematic, shelf-ready covers that sell the story.
Publishing
Print and ebook, formatted and released for you.
Distribution
Into shops and online — Target is stocked by Waterstones.
Marketing
Launch campaigns and media that reach real readers.
Author Branding
Build the author identity that stands behind the book.
Media Exposure
PR, press and screen — stories that reach beyond the page.
Coming January 2027
Jay
The Search Beyond the Headlines
Two former servicemen. One mission. A relentless search for the truth that others couldn't find — a story of courage, brotherhood and determination.
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A story of courage, brotherhood and the search that captured the attention of the world.
Meet the Founder
Chris Burton
From humble beginnings in Yorkshire to building international businesses across Europe and the Middle East, Chris Burton's life has been anything but ordinary.
Today, through CPB Publishing International, he helps authors around the world turn their stories into professionally published books that inspire, educate and entertain.
Read Chris's Story“We don't just publish books. We create legacies that outlive us.”
Chris Burton
The Publishing Journey
From First Idea to Lasting Legacy
Nine steps, one dedicated team — we walk every one of them beside you.
- 1 Idea
- 2 Write
- 3 Develop
- 4 Edit
- 5 Design
- 6 Print
- 7 Launch
- 8 Readers
- 9 Legacy
“CPB guided me every step of the way. My book is better than I ever imagined.”
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“They treat your story like it matters — because it does.”
First-Time Author
“From editing to launch, the support was exceptional.”
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