The Fellowship of Puzzlemakers by Samuel Burr - ISBN: 9781398712324
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Solve life’s greatest puzzle: discover who you are and your future.

The Fellowship of Puzzlemakers

The instant Sunday Times bestseller that everyone’s talking about!

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  • Paperback

    384 pages

  • Release Date

    25 March 2025

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Summary

The extraordinary, gloriously uplifting and hotly-anticipated debut novel from Samuel Burr

‘Utterly beautiful. I adored it’ JOANNA CANNON

‘Hugely uplifting and wonderful’ AJ PEARCE

‘A ripping yarn full of warmth and wonder’ BETH MORREY

Sometimes finding your place in the world is the greatest puzzle of all…

Clayton Stumper is an enigma.

He might be twenty-five years old, but he dresses like your grandad and drinks sherry like your aunt.

Book Details

ISBN-13:9781398712324
ISBN-10:1398712329
Author:Samuel Burr
Publisher:Orion Publishing Co
Imprint:Orion
Format:Paperback
Number of Pages:384
Release Date:25 March 2025
Weight:292g
Dimensions:33mm x 199mm x 40mm
What They're Saying

Critics Review

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 *

About The Author

Samuel Burr

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.

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