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John Murzycki

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Author of The Story of Elthea's Realm series, which includes Elthea's Realm, Elthea's Gambit, Elthea's Parado, and Elthea's Nemesis.

I had previously crafted messages for organizations ranging from international brands to technology startups. That is until I decided to pen a story I could call my own. After leaving the corporate world in my role as high-tech marketing and sales manager, I concentrated on my true love of writing fiction.

I published my debut novel, Elthea’s Realm in 2017.

I write about magical places that have roots in the technology of our world. My characters are unlikely heroes who struggle with frailties and imperfections as they face malevolent forces. Many of my plot ideas stem from the unintended consequences of technolo ...more

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	Elthea's Realm (The Story of Elthea's Realm Book 1) 4.20 avg rating — 25 ratings — 6 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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	Elthea's Paradox (The Story of Elthea's Realm Book 3) it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 3 ratings	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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The Quiet Secret of Reading Fantasy

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Grit, ghosts, and quiet hope craft the hauntingly subtle atmosphere and mood of Starling House. Alix E. Harrow’s Starling House is less a haunted house story than a mood you move into for a few hundred pages. The premise is simple enough: Opal, a tou ...more
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