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Melissa Strydom

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in South Africa

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Fiction, Fantasy, Science Fiction

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June 2026

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Melissa Strydom is a mom of four (yes, four!) and proudly double blessed with two pigeon pairs, because apparently, balance is her thing. When she’s not wrangling kids or dreaming up wild plot twists, she’s writing clean urban fantasy packed with magic, romance, danger, and just enough chaos to keep you turning pages.

She lives in George, Western Cape, where the ocean is never far and neither is her dream of one day seeing a great white shark and a whale shark up close. Preferably from a safe distance… maybe.

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Average rating: 4.51 · 73 ratings · 69 reviews · 3 distinct works • Similar authors

	The Thunderborn Heir: A Fae & Shifter Detective Paranormal Mystery (Thunderborn Chronicles Book 1) 4.44 avg rating — 39 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
	My Coloring & Prayer Journal: 120 Days Of Prayer 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
	Of Flame & Thunder: A Fae & Shifter Detective Paranormal Mystery (Thunderborn Chronicles Book 2) 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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Melissa Strydom liked Elitta Ferguson's review of The Thunderborn Heir: A Fae & Shifter Detective Paranormal Mystery (Thunderborn Chronicles Book 1): "The Thunderborn Heir was a fantastic story filled with action, suspense, and twists. Azaria is a 100 year old fae detective solving cases involving both humans and supernaturals. She is given an assignment and goes in as a rookie officer. Her trainin" Read more of this review »
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Melissa Strydom liked Nadene Clements's review of The Thunderborn Heir: A Fae & Shifter Detective Paranormal Mystery (Thunderborn Chronicles Book 1): "This book is an exceptionally good book, it was hard to put it down. The book has you grabed from the beginning to the end! Can't wait for the second book! The characters are so riveting, when reading it feels like you are right there with them."
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Melissa Strydom liked Ashley Kroese's review of The Thunderborn Heir: A Fae & Shifter Detective Paranormal Mystery (Thunderborn Chronicles Book 1): "I received this ARC from the author for my honest review. Thank you Melissa for the opportunity to read this gem! This was a surprisingly captivating book! I’ve read a few fantasy books and this hooked me from the beginning! The whole time I was try" Read more of this review »
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Melissa Strydom liked Kelsey Thomason's review of The Thunderborn Heir: A Fae & Shifter Detective Paranormal Mystery (Thunderborn Chronicles Book 1): "I really enjoyed this book and thought it was a great start to what I hope becomes an amazing series. From the first few chapters, it throws you right into the action without feeling overwhelming. There is always something happening, whether it's sol" Read more of this review »
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