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Sam Hooker

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in Beaumont, TX, The United States

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Fantasy, Humor and Comedy, Fiction

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Terry Pratchett, Douglas Adams, Neil Gaiman, Roger Zelazny ...more

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Sam writes darkly humorous fantasy novels about things like tyrannical despots and the masked scoundrels who tickle them without mercy. He knows all the best swear words, though he refuses to repeat them because he doesn't want to attract goblins. He lives in California with his wife and son, who renew their tolerance for his absurdity on a per-novel basis. ...more

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Average rating: 3.75 · 491 ratings · 205 reviews · 7 distinct works • Similar authors

	The Winter Riddle 3.74 avg rating — 196 ratings — published 2016 — 6 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
	Peril in the Old Country (Terribly Serious Darkness, #1) 3.76 avg rating — 111 ratings — published 2018 — 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
	A Midnight Clear by Lindy Ryan (Goodreads Author) (Editor), Sam Hooker (Goodreads Author), Alcy Leyva (Goodreads Author) 3.71 avg rating — 104 ratings — 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
	Dead of Winter by Lindy Ryan (Goodreads Author) (Editor), N.J. Ember (Goodreads Author), Sam Hooker (Goodreads Author) 3.84 avg rating — 50 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
	Soul Remains (Terribly Serious Darkness, #2) 3.60 avg rating — 48 ratings — published 2019 — 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
	Now Before the Dark 4.21 avg rating — 19 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
	Southern Cross: April 2010 by Timothy W. Hooker (Editor), Art Bass (Contributor), Ron Culbreth (Contributor) 0.00 avg rating — 0 ratings — published 2010	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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Warning: Spoilers In fact, that’s all this is. If you haven’t read Soul Remains and don’t want the surprises ruined, go and read something else. The internet is chock full of absurdity. Current events would be a great place to start. If you’re about to read Soul Remains and need a refresher on Peril in the Old Country, there’s a summary of […]

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Sam Hooker rated a book it was amazing A Court of Thorns and Roses (A Court of Thorns and Roses, #1) by Sarah J. Maas (Goodreads Author)	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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Sam Hooker rated a book it was amazing A Darker Shade of Magic (Shades of Magic, #1) by V.E. Schwab	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
A complex, yet easy narrative in all of the best ways. Schwab has breathed such life into a simple idea, crafted a rich tapestry that sucks the reader in without overwhelming them with details. I can't wait to read the rest of the series. ...more
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Sam Hooker rated a book it was amazing A Dream of Stars and Darkness (Queen of All Fae, #1) by Madeleine Eliot (Goodreads Author)	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
An enchanting romance Eliot has crafted not only a sizzling romance, but a rich and detailed fantasy world in which drama and intrigue abound. I can't wait to read the rest of the series. ...more
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“Poets, most of whom live with their parents, like to think that mysterious people elude description, defying definition. They don't. Poets are just lazy.”
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“Better to have the threat of death than no reason to live.”
― Sam Hooker, The Winter Riddle

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“Poets cut corners so often it's a wonder poetry isn't written on round paper.”
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“What has mood to do with it? You fight when the necessity arises—no matter the mood! Mood's a thing for cattle or making love or playing the baliset. It's not for fighting.”
― Frank Herbert, Dune

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