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Niels Saunders

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Niels Saunders wrote his first book when he was sixteen and hasn't stopped since. Born in Cambridge, he grew up in Devon and has lived in Canterbury, Brighton and Tokyo. He loves to write in many genres including fantasy, thriller and comedy. His short stories have been published in Ambit and Chapman magazines and he was awarded a distinction for the Creative and Critical Writing MA at the University of Sussex. When he's not writing or reading, you'll find him smoking meat, watching films or playing video games. His fantasy series, The Legend of Saru, was finished in 2024. ...more

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Average rating: 4.14 · 229 ratings · 94 reviews · 14 distinct works • Similar authors

	Grand Theft Octo 3.75 avg rating — 64 ratings — published 2017 — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Mervyn vs. Dennis 3.76 avg rating — 51 ratings — published 2016 — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	From the Valley of Orchids (The Legend of Saru, #1) 4.29 avg rating — 38 ratings — published 2023 — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Papyrus Empire (Empire Saga 1) 4.07 avg rating — 27 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Lord Hoshino's Lost Treasure (The Legend of Saru, #2) it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 9 ratings — published 2023 — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Nightmares of the Red Moon (The Legend of Saru, #3) it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 6 ratings — published 2023 — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Golden Age (The Legend of Saru, #5) it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 6 ratings — published 2023 — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Battle of the Adachi Wastes (The Legend of Saru, #7) it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 6 ratings — published 2023 — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Champions of the Sun (The Legend of Saru, #9) it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 6 ratings — published 2024 — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Bringer of the Black Sky (The Legend of Saru, #4) 4.83 avg rating — 6 ratings — published 2023 — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

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Epic Fantasy Book Launch – Champions of the Sun

The Battle for the Goddess Looms

Champions of the Sun, the final book in The Legend of Saru, is now available on Amazon in eBook, paperback and hardcover:

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Despite their victory at the Battle for the Jewel, Saru and his allies now face their greatest challenges of all. Everything has built to this stunning climax…

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With the Mirror Yata and the Jew

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The Complete Works of H.P. Lovecraft

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The Value of the Novel

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What a Carve Up! (The Winshaw Legacy, #1)

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Niels Saunders liked Debbie Dapson's review of Champions of the Sun (The Legend of Saru, #9): "Wonderful ending to the Saga of Saru! So tense and gripping, it seemed as if there was no chance for the Champions of the Sun! Way to keep me reading way past my bedtime. "
Aug 07, 2024 04:38PM · see review
Niels Saunders liked Debbie Dapson's review of Battle of the Adachi Wastes (The Legend of Saru, #7): "The Saga Continues This book was a page turner, I couldn't put it down, a culmination of the efforts of our unlikely heros that satisfied. But it's not the end. Here I go on to the next battle. Gripping writing!"
Aug 04, 2024 07:33AM · see review
Niels Saunders and 1 other person liked Debbie Dapson's review of The Golden Age (The Legend of Saru, #5): "The Saga Continues...to Hold My Attention Loved this one and looking forward to the next. I love learning the back history before Saru and friend began their journey. "
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“Excuses: always carry one. Never leave home without one. Especially when a racist hypochondriac keeps asking you to lunch.”
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“His palm was so clammy and hot, it was like shaking an armpit.”
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