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The Butcher Books
Series · 3 books · 2017-2020

Books in series

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#1

Tatum

2017

Everyone has nightmares but the silent girl from Tatum’s is crossing over to reality and when she does, someone dies. In a quiet little neighbourhood, murders are about to rock the community’s happy existence but only Tatum can make the connection between seeing the girl from her nightmare and the deaths that are occurring. The second time it happens another person dies. By the third time Tatum is left needing answers. She has to ask, is she next? “Twisted and dark, Tatum will leave you wanting more. “ – Toni Cox, Author of the Elemental Saga. Book 1 of The Butcher Book Series.
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#3

Sylvana

2019

How do you kill something that is already dead? In this third-person, multiple points of view short by International Bestselling Author Sian B. Claven we return to the Metz home but not with the Metz family. Using the house as a temporary location before they find their forever home, Robbie and Diana just want to get in and get out. Mysterious things happen around the house though and just as suddenly people start dropping like flies. Scared for their family’s safety, Robyn haunts the house to protect the children from The Butcher who has his own intentions. Diana doesn’t know what to do about the situation at all. Her baby is seeing something that isn’t there. Her eldest twin is constantly angry and skinning animals, playing with knives. Her middle child has completely withdrawn within himself. Sylvana is called upon to answer some questions, but no one living called her. The third Butcher Book comes spinning from a different angle, ready to shock and thrill you in a different way than the first two did. Fans of paranormal thrillers should begin the series, starting with Tatum.
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#3.5

The Lady Butcher

2020

In it, for one more kill. In an abandoned warehouse. Behind the arcade. In the woods. In a Motel. All these locations have one thing in common – Murder – and these murders are reminiscent of a killer that is long dead. While Detective Derick Wyatt is trying to navigate his new love life with Kimberly, a copycat Butcher is driving him to drink. But what do the killings have to do with the sweet family that lives next door to him? As the Butcher eludes him and his relationship with the family strains, he has to thank God he has Kimberly beside him to see him through this mess. The final Butcher book brings it all together. One last time.

Author

Sian B. Claven
Sian B. Claven
Author · 13 books

Born in South Africa, in the heart of Johannesburg, Sian Claven grew up with a vivid imagination. When she wasn't immersing herself in books, she was actively creating her own stories. At 29 years old, left to her own devices after her sister immigrated, Sian, wrote her first horror book Ensnared and dared to publish it under the guidance of indie authors Toni Cox and Ashleigh Giannaccaro. Now she has released more than ten books including a thriller and sci-fi fantasy. In 2019, Sian took up the challenge of publishing 11 books in 11 months. Sian came second place in the First Annual Indie Awards for Favourite African Author. Sian's book, Sylvana, the final book in her Butcher series, made the Amazon top 100 best sellers list in several categories across three countries. In her spare time, Sian is an avid Harry Potter fan, pop collector and Bingo addict. She resides in Johannesburg with her 2 best friends, their daughter, their 6 dogs and 2 cats.

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