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Scott Butler

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Born

in Auckland, New Zealand

Website

http://scottbutler.co.nz/

Twitter

https://twitter.com/blackinkdreams/

Genre

Fiction, Thriller, Suspense

Influences

Iain Banks, Gillian Flynn

Member Since

June 2014

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Scott Butler’s first home was on an air-force base in Blenheim, New Zealand. His love of books came from the birthday gift his father continues to give him every year.

Scott works in advertising. He writes novels, short stories and blogs about original ideas he wants to share.

Scott’s a fan of the surf (though he can’t really do it), the snow, Vietnamese cuisine and Psychological thrillers. He lives in Auckland, New Zealand with his wife Lou, his two daughters, Zambezi and Cocolily, their guinea pig, Bellatrix and puppy, Taika.

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Average rating: 4.27 · 83 ratings · 28 reviews · 20 distinct works

	Drive 4.30 avg rating — 23 ratings — published 2015 — 4 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
	Stalker: A novel 4.67 avg rating — 6 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
	The Security 4.33 avg rating — 6 ratings — published 2020 — 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
	Keys Over the Christian World by Scott Butler (Goodreads Author), John Collorafi 4.40 avg rating — 5 ratings	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
	Reprisal 3.40 avg rating — 5 ratings	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
	438 Days in the Ocean : True Story of A Survivor Adrift on the Pacific liked it 3.00 avg rating — 3 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
	I Don't Get No Respect : The Life of Rodney Dangerfield it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 1 rating — 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
	Alcatraz Prison Escape : The True Story it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 1 rating	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 Bleriot to Spitfire: Flying the Historic Planes of the Shuttleworth Collection it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 1 rating — 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
	Frontier History of Coshocton 0.00 avg rating — 0 ratings	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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Scott Butler rated a book really liked it 17 Years Later by J.P. Pomare (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
I've read a lot of JP's books, and 17 Years Later did not disappoint. He writes great characters that are easy to connect with. More often than not, they're female protagonists, which is interesting, but he's right at home in their heads. It's classi ...more
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I saw Asako Yuzuki at a writing festival and really enjoyed her session. She’s funny, and came across well even while using a translator. Her characters in this book are well drawn and very immersive making it easy to connect with. I love her fascina ...more
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Scott Butler rated a book liked it Glass Barbie by Michael Botur (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
Glass Barbie is a great ride told from the unlikely POV of a common kiwi crim who rates himself well above what others undoubtedly think. It’s a self-deprecating tale of a man with good intentions who struggles with selfish aspirations. In true form, ...more
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Scott Butler answered Tobias's question: I found you by looking at your book on kickstarter. Can you share a bit about that process? Hi Tobias, thanks for the note. I launched Drive back in 2015, so I'm not sure if much has changed with Kickstarter in the last 10 years. I did well to generate enough money to print and launch the book locally. It felt like a full-time job, though t See Full Answer
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Scott Butler rated a book really liked it See How They Fall by Rachel Paris (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
I really enjoyed this book. It's an easy read with great characters, well-plotted and fun to immerse yourself in. I lived in Sydney for a while, so I loved reading about some of the locations in and around the city. Some great twists that keep you gu ...more
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My wife stole this book off my pile of Yet To Read books though only managed to get a few pages in before putting it aside. I get it, this story won’t be for everyone, despite carrying the lofty mantle of Booker prize winner. There’s no real plot, st ...more
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Scott Butler rated a book liked it The Testaments (The Handmaid's Tale, #2) by Margaret Atwood (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
I really enjoy Margaret Atwood’s writing. This story injected more life beyond the current TV series than we’ve seen for three seasons. Great switch on POVs and background stories, though for me there’s not enough tension in the story. Great to get a ...more
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Scott Butler rated a book liked it The Leopard (Harry Hole, #8) by Jo Nesbø (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
I don’t read enough procedurals but I enjoyed this one. I like the character, his insights and the way it played out though I could tell it was written 16 years ago. It’s super masculine with pretty soft female characters and moments where realistic ...more
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