Vorab-RezensentenNiels Saunders

Gods and Demons Clash in Mythological Japan

In the Kingdom of Yamato, magic is misunderstood. When humans pray at shrines to the spirits of the land, their wishes are not granted directly. Instead, sometimes gods are born: shapeshifting animals with the power to conjure weapons and enter the realm of dreams.

When a snow monkey named Saru is born from a prayer of hope, he longs to understand the truth about his nature. At an enchanted temple, he crosses paths with the demonic monk Akame whose infernal magic destroys everything Saru loves—and could soon threaten the whole world.

Saru flees to Otari Village, a settlement of kind people who welcome him into their homes. The village, however, is plagued by ghosts and wicked men who would exploit Saru’s powers. With Akame’s arrival looming, will Saru save the village, or lose everything again? How far will he go to protect those he loves?

From the Valley of Orchids is the first book in the epic fantasy series The Legend of Saru.

The greatest secret never told When Tommy Duchesne takes out fifty perks from a cash machine, he thinks he's been conned. It's actually the currency of the Papyrus Empire, a secret society founded in the forties by Sigmund Papyrus, a Swiss entrepreneur with a splendid moustache. Tommy tries spending the perks around town, and realises he wasn't conned at all. If he uses it in shops, he gets special service. If he uses it on slot machines, he wins every spin. At first he has the time of his life, but a sinister side soon emerges. A close friend is found dead, and he believes the Empire is to blame. To discover the truth, he joins their ranks himself. Allied with his enemies, the weight of that truth, and the price he pays to unearth it, will make him question everything he's ever known. Please note: contains some violent and disturbing scenes.

When Jonathan Doe is fired from his office job for stealing too much stationery, he becomes an entrepreneur of businesses the world has never seen. Professional plant-waterer, freelance taxidermist—he’ll try anything.After a disastrous start, he moves onto professional octopus teasing. Will he fail again or make his fortune? Is he really a professional or just a con artist? Desperate to succeed, his plans become more outlandish, from stealing theme park mascots at gunpoint to fighting deranged restaurant tycoons.As the enemies he makes seek revenge, both his life and business are threatened, until his world spirals into mayhem and violence. Set in the fictional city of Vestibue, England, Grand Theft Octo is a wild and hilarious ride that strikes at the heart of aspirational culture.Editorial reviews:"Inventive, amusing and vastly original. A rollercoaster in terms of plot ups and downs and emotions. Saunders can go from the height of mirth to a dark night of the soul in one page." - Tommy Dooley, Amazon Top 50 Reviewer"There is more than a hint of works like "Clockwork Orange", with humor, the mundane, psychotic nastiness, and the inexplicable all mixed together in an unnerving but fascinating and compelling fashion. This is a rewarding, entertaining, keen, wise, and exceptionally well crafted novella. A wonderful find." - Pop Bop, Amazon Top 50 Reviewer"Saunders has raised the concept of anti-hero to an art." - Donna Daitchman, author"Johnathan Doe is one of the most fascinating characters I've ever come across." - J. Cassidy, author"Grand Theft Octo is Elmore Leonard meets Carl Hiaasen" - Cat Ellington"A satisfying and brilliant read that is so skilfully written it will take you away from reality for a long time after you've read the last page." - AnnMarie Wyncoll, author

If you're looking for something different, Grand Theft Octo is a dark satire about the world's most unusual businessman. Reviews are very much appreciated, especially on Amazon, Goodreads and LibraryThing. Formats available: Mobi and ePub. "Inventive, amusing and vastly original. A rollercoaster in terms of plot ups and downs and emotions. Saunders can go from the height of mirth to a dark night of the soul in one page." - Tommy Dooley, Amazon Top 50 Reviewer "Saunders has raised the concept of anti-hero to an art." - Donna Daitchman, author "Johnathan Doe is one of the most fascinating characters I've ever come across." - J. Cassidy, author "A satisfying and brilliant read that is so skilfully written it will take you away from reality for a long time after you've read the last page." - AnnMarie Wyncoll, author Synopsis: When Jonathan Doe is fired from his office job for stealing too much stationery, he becomes an entrepreneur of businesses the world has never seen. After a disastrous start at freelance taxidermy, he moves onto professional octopus teasing. Will he fail again or make his fortune? Is he really a professional or just a con artist? Desperate to succeed, his plans become more outlandish, from stealing theme park mascots at gunpoint to fighting deranged restaurant tycoons. As the enemies he makes seek revenge, both his life and business are threatened, until his world spirals into mayhem and violence. Set in the fictional city of Vestibue, England, Grand Theft Octo is a wild and hilarious ride that strikes at the heart of aspirational culture. Amazon link: https://www.amazon.com/Grand-Theft-Octo-Niels-Saunders-ebook/dp/B071V8XRQC

If you're looking for something different, Grand Theft Octo is a satirical crime caper about the world's most unusual businessman. Reviews are very much appreciated, even if they're short, especially on Amazon and Goodreads. Formats available: MOBI and ePub. Here is a brief synopsis: When Jonathan Doe is fired from his office job for stealing too much stationery, he becomes an entrepreneur of businesses the world has never seen. After a disastrous start at freelance taxidermy, he moves onto professional octopus teasing. Will he fail again or make his fortune? Is he really a professional or just a con artist? Desperate to succeed, his plans become more outlandish, from stealing theme park mascots at gunpoint to fighting deranged restaurant tycoons. As the enemies he makes seek revenge, both his life and business are threatened, until his world spirals into mayhem and violence. Set in the fictional city of Vestibue, England, Grand Theft Octo is a wild and hilarious ride that strikes at the heart of aspirational culture.

Deep in debt, Mervyn Kirby gets a job he doesn't want by pretending to be racist. His new boss Dennis Lane thinks he's found a kindred spirit. When Mervyn confesses he's not really racist, Dennis thinks it's just part of the act. Day by day, to Mervyn's horror, Dennis worms his way into Mervyn's private life. Despite his fears, Mervyn is torn: his new job pays well but he despises Dennis and everything he stands for. How far will Mervyn go to free himself? How far will Dennis go to become friends? Will they settle their differences or end up killing each other? And why are so many shifty people carrying pineapples around town?

Deep in debt, Mervyn Kirby gets a job he doesn't want by pretending to be racist. His new boss Dennis Lane thinks he's found a kindred spirit. When Mervyn confesses he's not really racist, Dennis thinks it's just part of the act. Day by day, to Mervyn's horror, Dennis worms his way into Mervyn's private life. Despite his fears, Mervyn is torn: his new job pays well but he despises Dennis and everything he stands for. How far will Mervyn go to free himself? How far will Dennis go to become friends? Will they settle their differences or end up killing each other? And why are so many shifty people carrying pineapples around town?