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Tony Del Degan

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Made-up worlds are far better than our real one.

You might find yourself reading one of my stories and thinking to yourself: "wow. What kind of illegal substance was he taking?"

That's really my goal. I try to write outside the boundaries of what I probably should be writing. Many would describe me as a bit of an eccentric person.

Yes.

I typically write complex sci-fi/fantasy horror with elements of human psychology. Ever since I watched Peter Jackson's Lord of the Rings, I knew what I wanted to do with my life.

I try to involve an orange cat in any and all scenarios.

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	The Recognition: The Player's Tragedy (The Trinity of Perdition Book 1) by Tony Del Degan (Goodreads Author), Celina Berrade (Editor), Pamela Hunnisett (Editor) it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 1 rating	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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“There are more wicked things on this earth than the Specter King. You only have to know where to look.”
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“A dark shape parts the clouds above and passes over eastern kingdoms, soaring unceasingly and stopping for none. It is coming here, Castian Valinor, and it is coming for you.”
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“She wants the Recognition… Damn all of you and your Recognition!”
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“You have your way. I have my way. As for the right way, the correct way, and the only way, it does not exist.”
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“You only live once, but if you do it right, once is enough.”
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“A smile is deceptive, I have found. Some are real… and some are false. Sometimes it is hard to tell the difference.”
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“Nothing is truly real until one is willing to believe in it.”
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“Those who long for perfection will never achieve it, while those who expect failure are always surprised.”
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