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J.B. Ryder

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Us Before Them (A Zach Croft Novel) is now available internationally!

Yes, this is technically old information (Us Before Them released on July 1st), but I figured I'd let everyone on Goodreads know as well!

The second Zach Croft novel, sequel to The Forgotten Colony, is now out! For those who didn't read the first or simply can't remember what happens, don't worry—The Forgotten Colony is completely summarized at the beginning of Us Before Them. I am so proud of this Read more of this blog post »
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Published on July 20, 2025 08:07 Tags: book-release, new-book, sci-fi
Average rating: 4.19 · 1,101 ratings · 246 reviews · 2 distinct worksSimilar authors
The Forgotten Colony

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Us Before Them (A Zach Croft Novel) is now available internationally!

Yes, this is technically old information (Us Before Them released on July 1st), but I figured I'd let everyone on Goodreads know as well!

The second Za Read more of this blog post »
Us Before Them (A Zach Croft Novel) by J.B. Ryder
"When I finished this I was on my best friend's couch at midnight. I had neither the energy nor the mindset to write a review but I've processed and now here we are.

It was good. It was so good. Left me wanting to scream with the cliffhanger (which ru" Read more of this review »
Us Before Them (A Zach Croft Novel) by J.B. Ryder
"Explosive, unforgettable. Ryder throws you into a savage alien world where survival means everything. Sci-fi fans – this is your next obsession. I was done with the book in one day and tbh, I didn't mind staying at home that day with that book. Unput" Read more of this review »
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“He had literally plummeted from the sky that morning, and yet this was the farthest he had ever fallen.”
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“He had literally plummeted from the sky that morning, and yet this was the farthest he had ever fallen.”
J.B. Ryder, The Forgotten Colony

“See you on the other side”
J.B. Ryder, The Forgotten Colony

“He had literally plummeted from the sky that morning, and yet this was the farthest he had ever fallen.”
J.B. Ryder, The Forgotten Colony

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