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***ANNOUNCEMENT*** Shadow of Legends, the first book in my new epic dragon fantasy, is releasing on September 26th! Preorder it today so you don't miss the launch: https://geni.us/SoL-DF1

J.D.L. Rosell was swept away on a journey when he stepped foot outside his door and into The Hobbit. He hasn't stopped wandering since.

In his writing, he tries to recapture the wonder, adventure, and poignancy that captivated him as a child. His explorations have taken him to worlds set in over twenty novels and six series, which include Dragonforged, Ranger of the Titan Wilds, Legend of Tal, The Runewar Saga, and The Famine Cycle.

When he's not off on a quest, Rosell enjoys his newfound hobby of archery and older pastimes of hiking and landscape photography ...more

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	A King's Bargain (Legend of Tal, #1) 4.06 avg rating — 2,422 ratings — published 2020 — 9 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
	The Last Ranger (Ranger of the Titan Wilds, #1) by J.D.L. Rosell (Goodreads Author), Felix Ortiz (Illustrator) 4.28 avg rating — 2,224 ratings — published 2022 — 8 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
	A Queen's Command (Legend of Tal, #2) 4.24 avg rating — 1,317 ratings — published 2020 — 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
	The First Ancestor (Ranger of the Titan Wilds, #2) by J.D.L. Rosell (Goodreads Author), Felix Ortiz (Illustrator) 4.40 avg rating — 1,095 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
	An Emperor's Gamble (Legend of Tal, #3) 4.41 avg rating — 996 ratings — published 2021 — 8 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
	A God's Plea (Legend of Tal, #4) 4.48 avg rating — 892 ratings — 7 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
	The Hidden Guardian (Ranger of the Titan Wilds, #3) by J.D.L. Rosell (Goodreads Author), Felix Ortiz (Illustrator) 4.58 avg rating — 656 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
	The Throne of Ice and Ash (The Runewar Saga #1) 4.11 avg rating — 427 ratings — published 2021 — 7 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
	The Wilds Exile (Ranger of the Titan Wilds, #4) 4.42 avg rating — 283 ratings — 7 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
	A Battle Between Blood (Legend of Tal, #4.5) 4.46 avg rating — 261 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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Series by J.D.L. Rosell

Legend of Tal (4 books)
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Ranger of the Titan Wilds (5 books)
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The Runewar Saga (3 books)
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The Famine Cycle (3 books)
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Godslayer Rising (3 books)
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Perils of the Past: a fast-paced fantasy full of action & adventure

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J.D.L. Rosell said: " With atmospheric writing, metaphysical magic, and an internal quest every bit as exciting as the external adventure, this is an inspired debut. No doubt the beginning of a marvelous career! "

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The Book That Wouldn’t Burn (The Library Trilogy, #1)

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Ranger Rising (Claire-Agon Ranger #1)

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J.D.L. Rosell liked Gale Osborne's review of Shadow of Legends (The Dragonforged Saga, #1): "A new favorite story from a great author that continues to write amazing impossible to put down stories that are action packed from start to finish.This one has it all some of my favorite characters and dragons,what more could you ask for."
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J.D.L. Rosell liked Gail Cook's review of Shadow of Legends (The Dragonforged Saga, #1): "I received an advanced copy of this book from the author. This book is one of epic proportions both of size and story. The word building is superb and the story, gripping. The characters are engaging, including the human, elven and dwarves along with t" Read more of this review »
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J.D.L. Rosell liked Debbie's review of Shadow of Legends (The Dragonforged Saga, #1): "This book is one of those fantasy openers that feels like stepping into a world already rumbling beneath your feet. It follows Leras Venaliel, the half-elf prince and son of Tal Harrenfel, mocked for his mixed blood and weak sorcery, who harbors a do" Read more of this review »
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J.D.L. Rosell liked Edward Carmody's review of Shadow of Legends (The Dragonforged Saga, #1): " I couldn’t put this book down. The story keeps you engrossed from the first page. The characters are rich and well developed. The interplay between them is natural and makes sense. As a story, it has everything you could hope to see – dragons, elves," Read more of this review »
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“When others are lined up to cut you down, don't do their job for them”
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“We're all morons for being out here, but we'll be dead morons if we don't come prepared.”
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