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Emma Volcan

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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
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Average rating: 4.57 · 30 ratings · 25 reviews · 2 distinct worksSimilar authors
Perpetual

4.64 avg rating — 22 ratings — published 2024 — 3 editions
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Why are you here?

4.38 avg rating — 8 ratings2 editions
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De lancering by Eric Volcan
De lancering
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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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No Place Left to Hide by Megan Lally
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I loved That’s Not My Name, but this book not so much. I struggled to feel sympathy for the characters. That said, I’m not a young adult, so I recognize that I am not part of the intended audience. For that reason, I gave it an extra star. It’s not t ...more
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Us Against You by Fredrik Backman
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Although I preferred the first Beartown book, I was very impressed by how Fredrik Backman manages to make the reader know and care about such a large number of characters.
Why are you here? by Emma Volcan
"An absolutely intriguing story that hooked me from the start. While the book's genre was initially out of my comfort zone, the compelling plot and my curiosity to see it evolve meant I was never tempted to stop and ended up finishing it fast. The aut" Read more of this review »
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Why are you here? by Emma Volcan
"Only a handful of authors master the skill of both drawing the reader into the story and making them truly live the emotions of the characters. Emma is definitely one of them, and she proves it again with her marvelous second novel. Not only is it tr" Read more of this review »
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Why are you here? by Emma Volcan
"Once again the author has managed to come up with an incredibly original story! Like her last book, this is a story that you keep thinking about long after you've finished the book. It will make you question your own behaviour and consumption, and th" Read more of this review »
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