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J.F. Monroe, your everyday human with a not-so-everyday imagination, decided reality wasn't cutting it and built her alternate universe to live in. The “Legacy of the Four” trilogy is her official invitation for readers to join her in this wild adventure.

A lifelong lover of all things fantasy, Monroe finds inspiration in stories that captivate with unforgettable characters and powerful redemption arcs. Influenced by works like “Lord of the Rings,” “The Hunger Games,” and “Harry Potter,” she’s also drawn to the cinematic genius of Christopher Nolan and will watch anything with his name on it. She believes the heart of every story lies in its characters—their struggles, growth, and triumphs—and aims to craft protagonists who feel as real as t
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J.F. Monroe "Legacy of the Four: Reunions" actually started out as a screenplay! The idea first came to me when I was watching the show Supernatural. They briefly…more"Legacy of the Four: Reunions" actually started out as a screenplay! The idea first came to me when I was watching the show Supernatural. They briefly introduced the Four Horsemen, and I thought, 'Wouldn’t it be cool to read a book about them?' I hadn’t seen too many fantasy books exploring the Horsemen in depth, and I really loved the concept. Funny enough, that thought turned into me writing it as a screenplay, and that’s where the characters first started to come alive.

When mixing the Four Horsemen with sprinkles of Greek mythology, set in a world where humans undergo trials to become vessels for the Horsemen in the event of war breaking out amongst the lands—I thought it would be fitting to make it an epic, wild, and unhinged screenplay. I mean, who wouldn’t want to potentially one day see Horsemen battling angels and demons on screen, right?

Little did I know that my characters and world would grow far beyond the confines of a 90-page screenplay. Each character slowly began taking on a life of their own, refusing to be condensed or cut short. And so, that screenplay evolved into something more—a 400+ page novel and the first of a three-part series. Who knew?!

If you ever find yourself reading my book, you might catch some 'screenplay-esque' writing in the chapters—I tend to see everything play out cinematically in my mind and try to capture that on the page. It’s part of my process, and I’m so excited to share it with you.(less)
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"Descent Into the Voidheart": Why Book 2 Takes a Darker Turn In This Fantasy Sequel

Exploring the Brutal Beauty of This Darker Fantasy Sequel in the "Legacy of the Four" Trilogy

When I set out to write "Legacy of the Four," I always knew the journey wouldn’t stay comfortable. Book 1, "Reunions," was our introduction, the beginning of a world filled with gods, Horsemen, impossible choices, and a cast of characters we could fall in love with (or love to hate). It was brutal in its o Read more of this blog post »
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The Legendary Guardians by J.F. Monroe
"I was pleasantly surprised and shocked with this read. It definitely made me want to research The Four Horseman. I absolutely loved how unique it was. Angels, Demons, Humans, 7 Deadly Sins, and an extremely loveable dog Mac existing together under a " Read more of this review »
Legacy of the Four by J.F. Monroe
"**NO SPOILERS**
Let me start by saying that I don’t normally read fantasy books, and romance is CERTAINLY NOT my preferred genre. I also have a really hard time committing to series, so this book had a lot going against it. With that being said, I had" Read more of this review »
Legacy of the Four by J.F. Monroe
"This was such a great story!!!!
It wasn’t what I expected, though I also had no knowledge of the four horseman prior to this! So I came expecting to be thrown into a book full of lore and knowledge and instead I was given the perfect amount of inform" Read more of this review »
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