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Gary J. Darby

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Science Fiction, Fantasy

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Robert Heinlein, Andre Norton, Isaac Asimov, Frank Herbert

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August 2016


Born and raised in Texas, USA. Was a voracious reader as a kid, loved science fiction and fantasy but would read most anything, including the encyclopedia and dictionary. 20-year US military veteran. Married for 43 years to the same wonderful angel of a woman. Began writing a few years ago, but don't consider myself a professional author, just someone who's trying to tell a good story for others to enjoy. ...more

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Wen I book 7 of hooper coming out?
Gary J. Darby Hi, David!

I'm currently working on book 7 and I hope to have it published in December 2017. My tentative title for the novel is "On Wings of Fire."

Tha…moreHi, David!

I'm currently working on book 7 and I hope to have it published in December 2017. My tentative title for the novel is "On Wings of Fire."

Thanks so much for the question and for reading my novel.

All the best-

Gary(less)
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Are your books for adults or kids and what is the sex/nudity level in your books? Thanks
Gary J. Darby Hi Abby,
I'm not sure which specific books you're referencing so in general, none of my books have sex/nudity in them, nor do they have vulgar language…moreHi Abby,
I'm not sure which specific books you're referencing so in general, none of my books have sex/nudity in them, nor do they have vulgar language. There is some violence - along the lines of Tolkien's Lord of the Rings (think Orcs getting their heads chopped off). I wrote my science fiction and fantasy novels toward the YA audience, but interestingly enough, my reader demographics show more adults, both female and male, read my books than the YA crowd. I have a new novel titled, Slideout, that is a military/suspense thriller, and again it is clean. Thanks so much for your question. My best to you - Gary(less)
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Average rating: 4.51 · 1,234 ratings · 107 reviews · 24 distinct works • Similar authors
If A Dragon Cries (The Lege...
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The Queen's Vow (The Legend...
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On Wings of Thunder (The Le...
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The Roar of Wings (The Lege...
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On Moonlit Wings (The Legen...
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A Dragon Storm Rises (The L...
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Sacrifice of the Heart (The...
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Slideout: A Military Thriller
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Series by Gary J. Darby

If A Dragon Cries The Queen's Vow On Wings of Thunder The Roar of Wings A Dragon Storm Rises On Moonlit Wings Wings of Fire
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Dragons Over Greenstorm Dragons Over the Crimson Eye Dragons Over the Enchanted ... Dragons Over the Fiery Falls
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A Star Rising Fallen Stars: Darkest Days Star Scout Rising: First Trail When Stars Fall How Far the Stars
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“It would seem that courage comes in many forms. Perhaps the only true way to recognize it is by how it makes you feel inside, a testimony of the spirit, and that certain sense that what you have done was the right thing.”
― Gary J. Darby, If A Dragon Cries
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“Remember, that in the midst of blessings there are trials, and in the midst of trials, there will be blessings.”
― Gary J. Darby, The Queen's Vow
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“Not just for today, but always. If not that, then what is the purpose of faith?”
― Gary J. Darby, If A Dragon Cries
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“It would seem that courage comes in many forms. Perhaps the only true way to recognize it is by how it makes you feel inside, a testimony of the spirit, and that certain sense that what you have done was the right thing.”
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