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Emma Volcan

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Born

Belgium

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https://thevolcans.com/

Genre

Mystery, Contemporary, Fiction

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December 2024

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Emma Volcan writes character-driven fiction that blends mystery, emotional depth, and a playful touch of the unexpected. Her stories explore the quiet wonder of everyday life, the connections that pull people together, and the hidden questions that shape how we see the world.

Emma is the author of Perpetual and the upcoming novel Why Are You Here?.

What she loves most is creating worlds that feel familiar yet a little off-center—where characters can surprise you and nothing is ever exactly what it seems, often leaving readers with a big smile or, sometimes, a tear.

Emma lives in Belgium with her three wonderful kids and her husband, Eric Volcan—her partner in life and writing. Together, they run TheVolcans.com, where you can read about their ...more

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Zand & Stenen (Terra Aurora, #1)

by Stephen Rosé

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Emma Volcan is currently reading Zand & Stenen (Terra Aurora, #1) by Stephen Rosé	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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Emma Volcan and 3 other people liked Filip Jonkergouw's review of Why are you here?: "Why Are You Here is built on a very clever and original concept. It's a real page-turner that had me hooked from the start, eager to see how the story would unfold. I especially enjoyed the sense of humor. Overall, it's an enjoyable read that I would" Read more of this review »
Feb 11, 2026 02:46AM · see review
Emma Volcan and 3 other people liked Marci Jackson's review of Why are you here?: "Why Are You Here by Emma Volcan is a captivating take on a traditional trope of “aliens are watching us”. In this case, a child who is captivated by the stars, then traumatized into retreating from all emotional interaction becomes the focus of an al" Read more of this review »
Feb 11, 2026 12:49AM · see review
Emma Volcan and 1 other person liked Tobias Speelmans's review of Why are you here?: "An amazing intro, which made me want to continue reading to puzzle the story together. While i read the story I could reflect parts of it on my daily life. Altough it is science fiction it could be happening right now ... :)"
Jan 26, 2026 10:23PM · see review
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Een dystopie die niet enkel snijdt maar ook verwarmt door een ontluikende liefde en een vleugje cultuur. Met een mix van spanning en maatschappijkritiek is dit boek onmogelijk weg te leggen.
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