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Shaun Strydom

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in Krugersdorp, South Africa

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Science Fiction, Fantasy, Horror

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I write science fiction and post-apocalyptic stories rooted in a single belief: that hope is worth fighting for, across any distance, any catastrophe, and any timeline.

My stories follow ordinary people who find themselves at the edge of everything, unprepared, afraid, and stubbornly refusing to give up. From generation ships crossing impossible distances to survivors walking broken roads toward the light, my characters carry hope the way most people carry scars.

Born in 1986, I live in Randfontein, South Africa, I draw inspiration from science fiction, film, travel, and a lifelong obsession with worlds that do not yet exist. My novels include Amber Glow, Creatures of the Fall, and Escaping Ishtar.

I write for readers who refuse to stop hoping ...more

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Creatures of the fall - Audiobook

Experience the fall, in a full cast audiobook spanning decades in Western USA. NOW AVAILABLE

In 1999, Dr. Cora Reed developed a cure for every known disease. She didn’t realize it would merge with a dormant strain of coronavirus.

Decades later, the miracle became a nightmare.
In 2037,

Niki’s journey begins with a brutal beating over stolen food. In a world ruled by monstrous creatures and even worse Read more of this blog post »

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Average rating: 4.39 · 28 ratings · 17 reviews · 3 distinct works • Similar authors

	Escaping Ishtar 4.36 avg rating — 11 ratings — 8 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
	Amber Glow 4.44 avg rating — 9 ratings — 7 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
	Creatures of the Fall 4.38 avg rating — 8 ratings — 9 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

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All These Worlds (Bobiverse, #3)

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The Faith of Beasts (The Captive's War, #2)

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The Love Trials (Phantom Minds #1)

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Shaun Strydom made a comment in the group Goodreads Librarians Group — eBook cover update topic " please update ebook cover to the latest. Title: Escaping Ishtar Author: Shaun Strydom ISBN:978-1049204635 cover image: https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I ...more "
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Excellent, all the lives and paths this book take you on is just excellent. Each Bob is its own yet same character that I loved. Each of their stories and journeys unique and each one more interesting that the last. Cant wait to start with book 3.
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Shaun Strydom liked Soph's review of They Fall (They Stay, #5): "I've just finished Book 5, and I can honestly say this series continues to impress. Every single book has been completely unputdownable — I simply could not stop reading. I did find myself worrying at one point whether Claire would be forgetting one " Read more of this review »
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