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J.W. Meyer

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in Brillion, The United States

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Fantasy

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J. W. Meyer grew up in rural Wisconsin. He always had a fanciful imagination that dreamt about going on wild adventures to discover amazing places. As a teenager, J. W. Meyer got hooked on reading fantasy novels, and his library began to swell. His interest in writing developed with the help of an amazing teacher, who offered priceless lessons filled with lasting memories for those who could get past the façade of his gruff demeanor.

After completing school, J. W. Meyer worked for a few years before joining the U. S. Army to become an airborne infantry soldier. After a year and a half, he earned the prestigious Airborne Ranger certification. As a paratrooper, he engaged in combat deployments, where he fought in Iraq and Afghanistan. Sergean ...more

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Average rating: 4.46 · 515 ratings · 45 reviews · 12 distinct works • Similar authors

	Apprentice Gone: Book 1 in the Epic Fantasy Series Rampant Dawn 4.42 avg rating — 192 ratings — 4 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
	Fractured Harmony (Rampant Dawn, #3) 4.52 avg rating — 115 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
	Clutches of Deceit (Rampant Dawn, #2) 4.39 avg rating — 93 ratings — 4 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
	Unbound Frenzy (Rampant Dawn, #4) 4.58 avg rating — 59 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
	Simple Survival: The Ultimate Guide to Preparing for Dangerous Situations and Emergency Survival 4.31 avg rating — 13 ratings — 2 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
	Dreaded Backlash (Rampant Dawn, #5) 4.64 avg rating — 11 ratings — 4 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
	Clash of Living Death (Frostcloak Legacy, #1) 4.44 avg rating — 9 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
	Vilified (The Frostcloak Legacy, #3) 4.38 avg rating — 8 ratings — 2 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
	Halbrind the Restless (The Frostcloak Legacy, #2) 4.43 avg rating — 7 ratings — 2 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
	Rampant Dawn : Epic Fantasy Series (Books 1-3) 4.60 avg rating — 5 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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Rampant Dawn (5 books)
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J.W. Meyer made a comment on Terry M’s review of Dreaded Backlash (Rampant Dawn, #5) " Thank you, Terry! I am so glad you enjoyed the story and another exciting adventure with Kresdin, Fuke, and their friends. "
Jun 24, 2026 06:56AM · see review
J.W. Meyer liked Terry M's review of Dreaded Backlash (Rampant Dawn, #5): "An excellent fantasy series and book 5 doesn't disappoint. There is so much going on behind the scenes, while Kresdin and his friends are chased across the realms. They face all kinds of danger, fighting for their lives and sadly losing good allies a" Read more of this review »
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J.W. Meyer made a comment on earnest james ’s review of Unbound Frenzy (Rampant Dawn, #4) " So happy you are enjoying the Rampant Dawn series. "
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J.W. Meyer made a comment on Pat’s review of Unbound Frenzy (Rampant Dawn, #4) " Thanks for joining the quest, Pat. I appreciate the great review! "
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J.W. Meyer made a comment on Scott B Stillman’s review of Unbound Frenzy (Rampant Dawn, #4) " Glad you are enjoying the story and glad to have you along for the journey! "
Dec 21, 2024 02:17AM · see review
J.W. Meyer and 1 other person liked Scott B Stillman's review of Unbound Frenzy (Rampant Dawn, #4): "This creative, entertaining series continues A good and fun read. The main characters are noble and good hearted as they take on the challenges presented to them. The villains are intelligent, manipulative and of course evil. Looking forward to seeing" Read more of this review »
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J.W. Meyer made a comment on zh.’s review of Unbound Frenzy (Rampant Dawn, #4) " I am always humbled by your stunning reviews of my work. Thank you! "
Dec 21, 2024 02:14AM · see review
J.W. Meyer and 3 other people liked Katherine's review of The Realm of False Gods: The Complete Series: "The Realm of False Gods This was a bundle with the whole series included. I really enjoyed the characters and storyline. I was a tad confused by the ending but all in all a great series."
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J.W. Meyer and 1 other person liked earnest james 's review of Unbound Frenzy (Rampant Dawn, #4): "A fanciful tale of wizards, knights, dragons and intrigue An emotive slow burn that turns into an inferno of action, suspense and heroics that ensnare the reader's imagination ."
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“When you grow up surrounded by hate and despised, few are strong enough to cultivate kindness and to not pay that hate back or forward.”
― J.W. Meyer, Fractured Harmony

tags: character, kindness, true-strength

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“Bearing the death of comrades in arms was hard enough, but being responsible for the decisions that cost those lives was an enemy capable of crushing the mightiest of warriors.”
― J.W. Meyer, Fractured Harmony

tags: death, decisions, responsibility

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