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James Raquepau

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James Raquepau is the American author behind the Dàn Cycle, a captivating series set in ancient Celtic Ireland. In this series, legends come alive, and Gaelic heroes, gods, and Druids fight to shape the Emerald Isle’s fate. Each novel scores an impressive eighty-six rating based on Quantifiction’s predictive Iris AI-based analytics, inviting readers to step into a rich reimagining of ancient history, blending myth, magic, and adventure.

His writing journey began alongside a career in information technology. After earning an English Creative Writing degree from Eastern Michigan University, he started crafting the origins of his Dàn Cycle (pronounced Dawn Cycle) in the 1990s, inspired by his Gaelic roots and a lifelong passion for ancient hist
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James Raquepau I'd go to Ancient Ireland and be a Warrior Druid, supporting my Hero, Breanna Ban Morna and fighting to ensure Gaels Rule!…moreI'd go to Ancient Ireland and be a Warrior Druid, supporting my Hero, Breanna Ban Morna and fighting to ensure Gaels Rule!(less)
James Raquepau My Scottish Grandmother's family came to New York before the Revolutionary War. Once the war started, the family split into Loyalists and Patriots. He…moreMy Scottish Grandmother's family came to New York before the Revolutionary War. Once the war started, the family split into Loyalists and Patriots. Her side was the latter. Plot? A classic Scottish Hatfields and McCoys!(less)
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Destiny Cycle Relaunch Press Release

MEDIA CONTACT: Destiny Cycle Publicity

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Destiny Cycle Publishers Relaunch Epic Celtic‑Inspired Fantasy Series

Revised editions of Blades of Destiny and Stone of Destiny arrive alongside the new Heart of Destiny, expanding a mythic saga rooted in 5th‑century Ireland.

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