Samit Basu Books in Order
Samit Basu is a renowned Indian novelist, film director, and screenwriter celebrated for his captivating fantasy and science fiction works. As the creator of the bestselling Gameworld Trilogy, Basu marked a significant milestone in Indian English fantasy writing with the release of his debut novel, The Simoqin Prophecies, in 2003. The trilogy, which includes The Manticore's Secret and The Unwaba Revelations, solidified Basu's reputation as a trailblazer in the genre. Basu's global success was cemented with the release of his superhero novels, Turbulence and Resistance, which garnered widespread critical acclaim and numerous awards, including the Wired Goldenbot Award and Superheronovels.com's Book of the Year. He has also penned the Adventures of Stoob series and Terror on the Titanic, a YA historical fantasy, catering to a younger audience. As a screenwriter and director, Basu made his film debut with House Arrest, a Netflix Original released in 2019, which became one of the platform's top five most viewed Indian films that year. Basu's versatility as a writer has been showcased through his contributions to various anthologies and publications, further establishing him as a prominent figure in the literary and film industries.
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About Samit Basu
Samit Basu is a renowned Indian novelist, film director, and screenwriter celebrated for his captivating fantasy and science fiction works. As the creator of the bestselling Gameworld Trilogy, Basu marked a significant milestone in Indian English fantasy writing with the release of his debut novel, The Simoqin Prophecies, in 2003. The trilogy, which includes The Manticore's Secret and The Unwaba Revelations, solidified Basu's reputation as a trailblazer in the genre. Basu's global success was cemented with the release of his superhero novels, Turbulence and Resistance, which garnered widespread critical acclaim and numerous awards, including the Wired Goldenbot Award and Superheronovels.com's Book of the Year. He has also penned the Adventures of Stoob series and Terror on the Titanic, a YA historical fantasy, catering to a younger audience. As a screenwriter and director, Basu made his film debut with House Arrest, a Netflix Original released in 2019, which became one of the platform's top five most viewed Indian films that year. Basu's versatility as a writer has been showcased through his contributions to various anthologies and publications, further establishing him as a prominent figure in the literary and film industries.
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