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Chris Ross

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Born

in Erin, TN, The United States

Website

https://chrisrossauthor.com/

Twitter

chrisrossisreal

Genre

Fantasy, Young Adult, Self Help

Influences

Ernest Cline, John Scalzi, Neil Gaiman, Hozier, Maggie Stiefvater

Member Since

July 2015

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Chris Ross is an author and songwriter from Tennessee whose work blends heart, hope, and the haunting beauty of human resilience. Through stories like Lila & The Dark and Frost to Bloom, he explores the light that lingers even in life’s darkest corners. When he’s not writing, he creates music, designs book covers, and formats books for other authors.

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Unlock the Mysteries of the Night with "Lila & The Dark"

Excited to announce the release of my latest novel, "Lila & The Dark"! Dive into a world where shadows whisper secrets and the night unveils its mysteries. Join Lila as she navigates her fears and discovers the beauty hidden in the dark, guided by the enigmatic Elyra. This enchanting tale is a journey of self-discovery, courage, and the magic that lies just beyond the veil of night. Don't miss out Read more of this blog post »

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Average rating: 4.6 · 10 ratings · 6 reviews · 3 distinct works • Similar authors

	Lila & The Dark (The Lila & The Dark Series Book 1) 4.67 avg rating — 6 ratings — 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
	City & Shadows: Lila & The Dark: Book 2 (The Lila & The Dark Series) 4.67 avg rating — 3 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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Inappropriately Human: 21 Short Stories

by Andrew Heaton (Goodreads Author)

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The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes (The Hunger Games, #0)

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Chris Ross liked Bre E.'s review of City & Shadows: Lila & The Dark: Book 2 (The Lila & The Dark Series): "This is the perfect way to end this series! I loved how New Orleans plays a role in both Lila and Elyra's newfound visibility."
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Chris Ross liked Kat M's review of City & Shadows: Lila & The Dark: Book 2 (The Lila & The Dark Series): "this was a strong sequel in the Lila and the Dark series, it continued the storyline perfectly and thought worked overall in this genre. The plot was everything that I wanted and enjoyed the way the story was told. The characters were so well written" Read more of this review »
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