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Allen M. Werner

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Allen M Werner is the author of THE CRYSTAL CRUX SERIES - epic dark fantasy.
There are five books in the series - Betrayal, Blue Grotto, Cold Knight, Shimmer and Beautiful.
Allen M Werner is also author of the award-winning article The Grand Transition about being at his brother's bedside when he died from complications of Muscular Dystrophy.
Allen M Werner's latest release (12/29/25) is a Greek mythology novella titled Ares In Chains. Because of some sort of glitch in Goodreads system, I am unable to get it listed on my Goodreads profile. Whatever. It's my book. I wrote it and published it. Don't really understand the problem here. Anyways...
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	The Crystal Crux - Blue Grotto 4.91 avg rating — 11 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
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New Novella - Kiss of Death

Isidore, a veteran on the eve of battle, is visited by an angel. Angelia informs him that Death awaits and there is no escaping what if fated. Headed for the warrior's prison, Isidore will have to fight his way through hell to reach Paradise.
Charon, the ferryman, will be waiting there to escort him over the River Styx as long as he makes it to the boat on time and has an oblation. Most souls never Read more of this blog post »

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A Conjuring of Valor, the second book in the Thistle and Sword trilogy is a good lighthearted historical romance novel. It is well written and I had little difficulty reading it. Every page has a wonderful touch of medieval Scottish lore keeping the ...more
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Allen Werner liked Ann Arey's review of Ares In Chains (Shades Of Myth Book 1): "Review is based off a GoodReads giveaway. A nice short read that reimagines Greek mythology with a gritty, modern edge. It is an engaging read to anyone who enjoys seeing powerful gods struggle against their own flaws."
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