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M.J. Raco

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Sydney, Australia

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Fiction, Young Adult, Fantasy

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MJ Raco is the author of the contemporary YA fantasy/adventure series Realm Travellers, offering a uniquely Australian flavour. Her debut novel, The Ancient Gateway, is the first in the series, followed by A Parallel Dimension, and the sequel, The Forbidden Passage. MJ lives in Sydney, Australia, has three adult children and two grandkids she adores. She has two exceptionally large, ginger, rescue tabbies she's allergic to, but wouldn't part with for anything. The daughter of a great storyteller, songwriter and poet, she grew up surrounded by mythology and parables from the scriptures. Her love affair with fantasy began when she was gifted her first Enid Blyton book at the age of seven. Escaping into a world of endless imagination was her h ...more

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	Realm Travellers - The Ancient Gateway 4.55 avg rating — 47 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
	Realm Travellers: A Parallel Dimension 4.65 avg rating — 31 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
	The Forbidden Passage (Realm Travellers, #3) 4.94 avg rating — 17 ratings — published 2022 — 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
	Realm Travellers: The Deep Tarn it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 4 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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M.J. Raco made a comment on Carissa Karamarko’s review of Realm Travellers: A Parallel Dimension " Great stuff! Thank you! "
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M.J. Raco liked Ange's review of Realm Travellers: A Parallel Dimension: "M.J. Raco has done it again! Action at every turn and nail-biting twists. The perfect sequel to a captivating YA novel."
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M.J. Raco made a comment on Carissa Karamarko’s review of Realm Travellers - The Ancient Gateway " Awesome review, Carissa! Thank you! "
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M.J. Raco liked Carissa Karamarko's review of Realm Travellers - The Ancient Gateway: "What a fantastic new addition to the YA/Fantasy landscape. M.J Raco has a distinct writing style and perspective that brings a fresh take to the genre. I particularly love the authors ability to introduce us to new worlds that feel like discovery int" Read more of this review »
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M.J. Raco made a comment on Elias D’s review of Realm Travellers - The Ancient Gateway " Thank you, Elias. I love my characters too. Good luck with your writing. Follow your dreams! "
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M.J. Raco made a comment on Hayden Johnson’s review of Realm Travellers - The Ancient Gateway " Wow! Hayden, what can I say? Such a badass review. Thank you! Your eye for detail is amazing. As a writer, to be appreciated is one thing, to be under ...more "
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M.J. Raco liked Hayden Johnson's review of Realm Travellers - The Ancient Gateway: "M.J. Raco’s Realm Travellers: The Ancient Gateway is a compelling debut that blends fast-paced fantasy adventure with emotional complexity and relatable teen dynamics. The first in a planned series, this novel introduces readers to a vividly imagined" Read more of this review »
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M.J. Raco made a comment on Sir Ireadalot’s review of Realm Travellers: The Deep Tarn " Thank you, Sir Ireadalot! Such high praise, definitely appreciated. Yes, the adventures continue for out motley crew, and in a direction that's certai ...more "
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