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J.J. Johnson

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in Des Moines, The United States

Website

https://www.kingdomsofislandia.com/

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Fantasy, Fiction, Christian

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C.S. Lewis, Tolkien, James S. Corey, Karen Hancock, N.T. Wright, Brand ...more

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I was born and raised in Des Moines, IA. I later graduated from Evangel University in Springfield, MO. My wife (Vanessa), our daughter, and I serve as career missionaries on the continent of Africa. I have always loved the power of story. Growing up watching and reading epics such as Narnia, LOTR, Star Wars, and many more I knew how much a powerful story could impact others.

I started the Kingdoms of Islandia trilogy hoping in a small way I could make an impact on others like these stories impacted me. Above all, I dedicate everything I do to my king, Jesus. Without sounding cliché, it is by his radical love that I am who you see today. I hope all my work, speech, and ministry can bring glory to his name.

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Average rating: 4.02 · 41 ratings · 15 reviews · 4 distinct works

	A King's Return (Kingdoms of Islandia, #1) 3.86 avg rating — 21 ratings — published 2020 — 5 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 Dark Descent (Kingdoms of Islandia Book 2) 3.60 avg rating — 10 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
	A New Dawn (Kingdoms of Islandia Book 3) 4.67 avg rating — 6 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
	Fall of Edonia it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 4 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

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Living Fearless: Exchanging the Lies of the World for the Liberating Truth of God

by Jamie Winship

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Praying Like Monks, Living Like Fools: An Invitation to the Wonder and Mystery of Prayer

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God's Rivals: Why Has God Allowed Different Religions? Insights from the Bible and the Early Church

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