Samuel Burr is a TV producer who has worked on popular factual shows including the BAFTA-nominated Secret Life of 4-Year-Olds. Samuel's writing was selected for Penguin's WriteNow scheme and in 2021 he graduated from the Faber Academy. He previously studied at Westminster Film School.
Utterly beautiful, such a wonderful story told with kindness, elegance and understanding * JOANNA CANNON * Truly heartwarming [...] the idea of puzzling as a way to make sense of the world and forge connections with others is celebrated with tenderness * THE TIMES * A real breath of fresh air, one of those rare books that seems to arrive just when it's needed the most * A J PEARCE * A life-affirming gem * HEAT Magazine * Just gorgeous: wholesome, heartwarming, funny, bittersweet and endearing * Belfast Telegraph * Clever & layered, a secret that keeps you turning the pages, & most of all real, flawed characters * GEORGINA MOORE * Bursting with love and hope . . . the kind of book the world needs right now * JENNIE GODFREY * A gorgeously quirky read * GOOD HOUSEKEEPING * Infused with warmth and a sense of community. A joy * S. J. BENNETT * Fiendishly clever, intricately plotted and beautifully written. A classic in the making * VERONICA HENRY * A dazzling and unique debut * SARAH J. HARRIS * A delightful conundrum that he unpicks with wit and empathy. A puzzle that's a treat to complete * BETH MORREY * A gem of a book * KRISTEN PERRIN * Bursting with humour, humanity and wit. A delightful treat * JANICE HALLETT * Full of the most enchanting characters * ANSTEY HARRIS * Very special. It's original, quirky and adorable * MATT CAIN * A lovely read - warm, amusing and engaging. There is abundant pleasure on offer here * ALEXANDER McCALL SMITH * An intriguing story of love and family . . . Funny, wise and revealing * KEITH STUART * Brilliant, funny, clever, quirky * ERICKA WALLER * Rich with emotion and intrigue. If you enjoy mysteries and puzzles, this will keep you guessing and eagerly turning the pages until the very end * YOURS Magazine * Utterly beautiful, such a wonderful story told with kindness, elegance and understanding. * JOANNA CANNON * A real breath of fresh air, Samuel Burr's debut novel is one of those rare books that seems to arrive just when it's needed the most. * AJ PEARCE * Clever & layered, a secret that keeps you turning the pages, & most of all real, flawed characters. * GEORGINA MOORE * Bursting with love and hope . . . This is the kind of book the world needs right now. * JENNIE GODFREY * From crossword clues and codes to the biggest puzzle of all: who we really are. [This novel] is infused with warmth and a sense of community. A joy. * S.J BENNETT * Fiendishly clever, intricately plotted and beautifully written, The Fellowship of Puzzlemakers is a classic in the making. * VERONICA HENRY * A dazzling and unique debut. * SARAH J. HARRIS * Samuel Burr has created a delightful conundrum that he unpicks with wit and empathy. A puzzle that's a treat to complete! * BETH MORREY * Such a perfect blend of found family . . . A gem of a book. * KRISTEN PERRIN * A warm, clever, hopeful novel. * JENNIE GODFREY * Full of the most enchanting characters * ANTSEY HARRIS * With this book, Burr establishes himself as one of the most important writers of his generation. * AWAIS KHAN * Very special. It's original, quirky and adorable. * MATT CAIN * A lovely read - warm, amusing and engaging. There is abundant pleasure on offer here * ALEXANDER McCALL SMITH, Author of The No. 1 Ladies Detective Agency * An intriguing story of love and family . . . Funny, wise and revealing * KEITH STUART * Brilliant, funny, clever, quirky * ERICKA WALLER *