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Rocco Ryg

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Born

Algonquin, The United States

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Genre

Young Adult, Science Fiction & Fantasy, Mystery & Thrillers

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Member Since

August 2011

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Rocco Ryg grew up in Algonquin, IL and has been writing fiction on the Internet since 2002. He holds a Masters Degree in Political Science from the University of IL at Springfield and a Bachelors in Communication from the University of IL at Chicago. He used to run a commentary channel on YouTube, satirizing politicians and pundits. A fan of Japanese anime, comic book superheroes and political issues, he combines these topics in his fiction. He currently lives in Chicago.

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Average rating: 3.64 · 45 ratings · 17 reviews · 9 distinct works

	The Onryō 3.54 avg rating — 39 ratings — published 2011 — 9 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
	This God, I 4.33 avg rating — 3 ratings — published 2012 — 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
	The Genocide Gene (The Onryo Saga Book 3) by Rocco Ryg (Goodreads Author), Shadow Ivy (Illustrator) really liked it 4.00 avg rating — 2 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
	The Tree of Zaqqum (The Onryo Saga Book 4) by Rocco Ryg (Goodreads Author), Jeremy Provost (Illustrator) it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 1 rating — 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
	I Am Become Death - excerpt from 2011 Amazon Breakthrough Novel Award Entry 0.00 avg rating — 0 ratings — published 2011	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
	The Genocide Gene: The Onryo Saga Part 3 0.00 avg rating — 0 ratings	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
	The Onryo: The Onryo Saga Part 1 0.00 avg rating — 0 ratings	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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A place for Manga lovers to come and meet! We do a monthly manga read and a bi-monthly Anime Watch so if you're looking for something to read or watc ...more

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PLZ PLZ INVITE A LOT OF UR FRIENDS BECAUSE ONE DAY, I WANT THIS GROUP TO BE HUGENESS!!!

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This is a place for everyone to connect on Twitter with their Goodreads friends! Join and post your twitter, then follow away! https://twitter.com/#! ...more

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A place for those who walk the green forests of Middle Earth, cross the pale sands of Arrakis, sail the blue waters of Earthsea, slip among the shadow ...more

the best manga group in the world! — 83 members — last activity Oct 12, 2011 07:53PM
this group is for all ages and anybody is welcome!in this group we would probably talk about your fav. manga book and much more! ☼

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Discussing books that are about teenagers, but doesn't fit comfortably into the YA category due to edgy and dark content. ...more

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Here, Were Going To Have Fun Reading Tons Of Books And Discussing The Books At The End, Have Fun!!!

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message 6: by Judith (Judith'sChoiceReads)

Jan 05, 2012 11:22AM

Free advertising is a definite plus ;) Thanks for the add!

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message 5: by Rocco

Sep 17, 2011 07:18AM

I don't know. How would I do that?

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message 4: by Rocco

Aug 23, 2011 08:03PM

Vienda wrote: "Thanks for the add, Rocco. I'm sure I'd be interested in your books.

I see that you're a graduate of PoliSci.I am too :)"

Hey great! You'll really like my book then. It mixes anime action and drama with political themes.

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message 3: by Maeve

Aug 23, 2011 07:55PM