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Michael Seidelman

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When Michael Seidelman was growing up, his passions were reading, watching movies, enjoying nature and creative writing. Not much has changed since then.

Working in Online Marketing for over ten years, Michael felt it was time to pursue his passion and began writing The Garden of Syn trilogy for Young Adult readers.

Beyond the trilogy and his latest novel, Imaginary Heroes, he has more books in the works that he can’t wait to share with the world! Michael was born in Vancouver, BC (Canada) where he continues to reside.

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Average rating: 4.09 · 97 ratings · 42 reviews · 4 distinct works

	No One Dies in the Garden of Syn (The Garden of Syn, #1) 3.81 avg rating — 67 ratings — published 2016 — 5 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
	Everyone Dies in the Garden of Syn 4.62 avg rating — 13 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
	Too Young to Die in the Garden of Syn (The Garden of Syn, #3) 4.80 avg rating — 10 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
	Imaginary Heroes 4.86 avg rating — 7 ratings — published 2025 — 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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Everyone Dies in the Garden of Syn (The Garden of Syn, #2) by Michael Seidelman

I am thrilled to announce that the second book in the Garden of Syn Trilogy - Everyone Dies in the Garden of Syn - is now available!!!

This books is a true sequel so you'll get the most enjoyment out of it after reading No One Dies in the Garden of Syn. Everyone Dies in the Garden of Syn pumps up the action while introducing new mysteries and huge twists you won't see coming!

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