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J.D. Ruffin

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Fantasy, Young Adult, Fiction

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J.D. Ruffin is the author of the acclaimed, action-packed Kingdom War series, an epic fantasy launched in 2021.

As a fourteen-year-old bespeckled boy, J.D. and his friends would gather around the D&D dice for hours on end, trading reality for fantasy, if only in their minds. In his quest to “stump his friends” with an impossible campaign, he dreamed up a storyline that captured his imagination.

Then… well… nothing happened. He grew up and went to work in a completely different world.

Too many years later, that story he dreamed pulled at the corner of his mind, demanding to be heard… to be written.

Hence, an author was born.

J.D. currently lives in Florida with his better half and three Australian shepherds. When not tapping at keys, you'll find ...more

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I saw you were giving out ARCs on Booksirens for Heir of Magic and Ungifted! However, you made it so that it says you only want reviews on Amazon. Would you also be willing to give me an ARC for reviews on Goodreads? (If not, don't worry, just thought I'd check)
J.D. Ruffin Hi there. Sure. Go ahead and grab it on BookSirens. When it's time to leave a review, just do it on here. No worries.
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J.D. Ruffin I'm currently finalizing books 2 and 3 of the Kingdom War series. Daughter of Magic will launch in October and Shadow of War in November. Audiobooks f…moreI'm currently finalizing books 2 and 3 of the Kingdom War series. Daughter of Magic will launch in October and Shadow of War in November. Audiobooks for all three are also on the way!(less)
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Average rating: 4.2 · 290 ratings · 92 reviews · 11 distinct works • Similar authors
Heir of Magic
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NEW RELEASE

ITS FINALLY HERE!!!
Royal Vengeance:
An Epic Fantasy Adventure

She's been dead a thousand years. Now she wants her throne back . . .
Chancellor Thorn fled before the battle for the capital began and now seeks to place himself on the Kingdom’s seat of power. He uses Irina’s ancient cult to form a new religion whose Priests are determined to displace the Crown.
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Heir of Magic Daughter of Magic Shadow of War The Rise of Irina Royal Vengeance
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