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John North

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John North graduated from Georgia State University, where he definitely didn’t spend thousands of dollars just to study Film & Media. John’s love for films and animated media inspired his love for writing. What started as an afterschool hobby became a deep passion, one he wanted to share with the world. John brought new worlds to life with his imagination, fully inspired by the anime he watched while growing much. John learned so much from the stories he grew up with. He learned to value perseverance, confidence, self-improvement, empathy, friendship, and most importantly, family. These messages show through his writing. Welcome to his Gorgon series, which is the product of seven years of hard work and discipline. It’s a bloody, violent sto ...more

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Average rating: 4.25 · 51 ratings · 41 reviews · 3 distinct works • Similar authors

	The Crimson Witch (Gorgon, #1) 4.17 avg rating — 41 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
	Metamorphosis: An Anthology by Nick Burgoyne (Goodreads Author), Naomi Greensmith (Goodreads Author), Helen Hovell 4.80 avg rating — 10 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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Gorgon (2 books)
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Forged by Blood (The Tainted Blood Duology, #1)

by Ehigbor Okosun (Goodreads Author)

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The Ink Slinger

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“If you lose everything, maybe then you can understand what it's like to have nothing!"

~ Serena Alucard”
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“So long as ya have one person who loves ya, ya never alone.

~ Blair Salem”
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“I’ll have you know that I’m doing my due diligence as the next heir to the Gorgon throne. My birthright! Coming after you is just a step towards my legacy as queen! You’re in no position to question my worth, peasant.

~ Polaris Gorgon”
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“I'm plenty strong, even without my curse. I can handle myself by myself. I don't need anyone, and I especially don't need you.

~ Aurora Salem”
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“Make sure everyone remembers the name I gave you. And never stop fighting.

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