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Neil J Hart

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in Epsom, The United Kingdom

September 04

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Fantasy, Science Fiction, Horror

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Neil J Hart is a multi-award-winning author of YA and MG dystopian / paranormal fantasy, horror, and sci-fi books packed with adventure, peril, and heart.

Neil also works as a graphic designer and a musician. He fosters for Cats Protection. Relies on coffee. Adores a perfectly made cheese and cucumber sandwich. And collects Tomb Raider memorabilia.

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Average rating: 4.46 · 106 ratings · 69 reviews · 5 distinct works • Similar authors

	The Last Scarecrow (Scarecrows of Coldharbour Farm, #1) 4.52 avg rating — 58 ratings — 4 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Sadie Madison and the Boy in the Crimson Scarf (The Madison Chronicles, #1) 4.40 avg rating — 25 ratings — 4 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Harper Hale and the Crystal of Shadows (SpiralVerse Saga, #1) 4.75 avg rating — 12 ratings — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Hope's Ruin (Scarecrows of Coldharbour Farm, #2) 4.29 avg rating — 7 ratings — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Spritz (Spritz, #1) 3.50 avg rating — 4 ratings — published 2006 — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

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Neil J Hart liked Reader's review of The Last Scarecrow (Scarecrows of Coldharbour Farm, #1): "Really good book and very entertaining not a lot off horror for me was more off a thriller type book but I was pleasantly surprised by how good it was !! It’s also a very quick read book as it’s very easy to read !! Would recommend!! "
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