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Brandon Collier

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Fiction, Thriller, Science Fiction

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November 2011

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An author known for gritty tales and suspenseful thrillers, Brandon started off with non-fictional accounts of U.S. History as a youth, and then switched to writing fiction novels while learning at the Writer's Workshop during his college years. It was there he wrote numerous screenplays and stories, including Underneath the Palms of Rio, a haunting thriller in the beautiful and dangerous backdrop of Brazil.



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Average rating: 3.73 · 100 ratings · 60 reviews · 20 distinct works
Underneath the Palms of Rio
3.57 avg rating — 21 ratings — published 2011 — 3 editions
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Red Days and Grey Nights
4.13 avg rating — 16 ratings — published 2015 — 3 editions
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The Footsteps of Domingo Rh...
3.56 avg rating — 18 ratings — published 2012 — 2 editions
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Mercenary Measures
3.73 avg rating — 15 ratings — published 2013 — 3 editions
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The Night Sparkles
3.89 avg rating — 9 ratings — published 2007 — 3 editions
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A Panther in Paradise
3.17 avg rating — 6 ratings — published 2012
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The Silencer: To Kiss and N...
3.50 avg rating — 4 ratings — published 2009
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The New Danger
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Body Traffic
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I think all fans of fiction will enjoy this story. Make sure to pick up a copy and tell your friends about it. I must admit, the writing of this novel took a lot out of me, but I think it will pay off in the long run. I think everyone will be thoroughly pleased and I believe this is the story I will be remembered by.
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“Editor: a person employed by a newspaper, whose business it is to separate the wheat from the chaff, and to see that the chaff is printed."

Hubbard, Elbert”
― Brandon Collier
tags: grammar-nazis
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Making Connections: 5. UNDERNEATH THE PALMS OF RIO By Brandon Collier 15 63 Jan 29, 2012 02:03AM  
Making Connections: 695. THE FOOTSTEPS OF DOMINGO RHODES by Brandon Collier 1 22 Nov 16, 2012 01:52PM  
Genre Specific Re...: This topic has been closed to new comments. Thriller Review Group 1 (finished) 61 42 Sep 04, 2015 09:31AM  
Genre Specific Re...: This topic has been closed to new comments. Thriller Review Group 2 (finished) 67 56 Jan 30, 2016 08:18AM  
Review Group: * group 100D Action/adventure/thrillers 99 113 Sep 30, 2016 12:55AM  
Genre Specific Re...: Thriller Review Group 3 (completed) 48 43 Feb 17, 2017 09:23AM  
Review Group: Group 144 In this world. Mod Noorilhuda 121 83 Sep 06, 2017 12:14AM  
Making Connections: 6222. Long Live the Night by Brandon Collier 1 19 Oct 31, 2021 12:37PM  
Readers Sharing R...: * What are you reading now? 1420 263 Oct 06, 2025 04:42PM  

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“To be yourself in a world that is constantly trying to make you something else is the greatest accomplishment.”
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“I am enough of an artist to draw freely upon my imagination. Imagination is more important than knowledge. Knowledge is limited. Imagination encircles the world.”
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“I know not with what weapons World War III will be fought, but World War IV will be fought with sticks and stones.”
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The place to go to tell others about your book giveaways and contests. And where book lover's can go to find ways to get free books. We all love those ...more
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message 13: by Cindi
Oct 17, 2013 11:25AM

Cindi Thanks for the friend-vite, Brandon. :)


message 12: by Sophia
Aug 12, 2013 10:57AM

Sophia Thank you for the friend request, Brandon!


message 11: by Kathy
Jul 21, 2013 01:57PM

Kathy Thanks for the request :)


message 10: by Joanna Marie
May 24, 2013 01:41AM

Joanna Marie Thanks for adding me, Brandon! :) Pleased to meet you!


message 9: by Susan
Mar 19, 2013 11:55AM

Susan Griscom Thanks for the invite, Brandon


message 8: by Midu
Feb 08, 2013 11:16AM

Midu Hadi Thanks for the invite!


message 7: by Cheryl
Feb 02, 2013 04:48PM

Cheryl Landmark Thanks for the friend request, Brandon.


message 6: by Lisette
Dec 13, 2012 12:24PM

Lisette Brodey Hi Brandon:

Great to connect with you on GR!

Happy Writing, Happy Holidays, Happy Reading!

Best,
Lisette


message 5: by Susie
Dec 10, 2012 07:44PM

Susie Sexton thanks for the add!


message 4: by Kat
Dec 09, 2012 05:44PM

Kat Thanks so much for friending me!


message 3: by Jade
Dec 06, 2012 09:23AM

Jade Jones Thanks for the add. I'm definitely going to check out your work!


message 2: by L
Dec 02, 2012 01:35AM

L Dear Brandon,
I would like to thank you for being my friend here on GoodReads, and for acepting the request. I look forward to future book discussions with you.
Kind Regards
Lucinda x


message 1: by SassyMama
Feb 01, 2012 05:06PM

SassyMama Hello, Brandon...thanks for the invite into your circle of friends...looking forward to sharing chats, reviews and any/all recommendations...Happy Reading :-)


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