Duncan Saunders
About the Author
Duncan Saunders has done many things in his life: As well as being a writer, he has been a teacher, a wrestler, a Church youthworker, a carer, a charity worker and a martial arts instructor. Duncan lives in the shadow of the Uffington White Horse, sharing his wizardly tower with his sons and cat. He enjoys games; war games, card games, dice games and board games. If it's a game, there's a chance he'll play it. Duncan is partial to Indian food and real ale, and will accept donations of either. Duncan also enjoys walks in the countryside and talking about himself in the third person.
Duncan's literary influences include Roald Dahl, J.R.R. Tolkien, C.S. Lewis and G.P Taylor. Duncan's writing technique is described as “staring out of the window, thinking “what if...” and writing down the results.” His aim is to provide a sense of mystery and adventure in his writing, and to inspire future generations. If he can sell a few books along the way, so much the better!
Books
Dinosaurs, Aliens and The Shop That Sells Everything AdventureSci-FiYoung Adult (11+)
By Duncan Saunders
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OxIA Bookstore price – 950
A speculative fantasy fiction novel, ideal for readers aged 11 and over..
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A speculative fantasy fiction novel, ideal for readers aged 11 and over..
When Gordon takes a job at the local department store, he has no idea that his life is about to change forever. He soon discovers that he is working in the shop that sells everything,from dinosaurs to UFO parts and anything else that he could possibly imagine.
However, Gordon soon discovers the dangers which lurk within the other worlds that the shop serves. While encountering everything from strange and violent sports and powerful alien warriors to wild, mysterious animal people, Gordon is forced to make difficult choices, where doing the right thing could cost him all he holds dear.
A special new edition of Duncan Saunders' debut Otherworld novel, featuring incredible new illustrations from local artist George Bradford.
Entirely AI free; 100% human imagination and creativity.
Reviews:
“I could describe this as a cross between Pratchett, Hitchhikers and Harry Potter. But that would suggest that it is derivative and mask the originality that this book has. Thoroughly enjoyable.” C.Carrigan, Amazon reviewer.
“It made my imagination go wild.”
Zindin, aged 11.
The Guard Cat AdventureYoung Adult (11+)
By Duncan Saunders
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OxIA Bookstore price – 950
A supernatural mystery, set in the 1980s. Ideal for readers aged 11+.
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A supernatural mystery, set in the 1980s. Ideal for readers aged 11+.
In a small English village, cut off from the outside world during a snowstorm and blackout a few days before Christmas, something wicked is threatening life as they know it.. A trio of unlikely heroes ~ members of an elite organisation known as The Order of the Silver Shield ~ come to the rescue of the endangered inhabitants. Standing in their way is a dreadful life draining entity called The Unbeing and the cunning Dr Von Hawkfire. Will The Order of the Silver Shield find a way of defeating the lurking evil, or will darkness prevail?