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R. Laham

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https://fictionchick.com/

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Fantasy, Historical Fiction, Romance

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April 2025

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I am an Arab-American author who writes “approachable” epic, historical, and romantic fantasy—as well as the occasional romance—that subtly (and not-so-subtly) challenges the status quo. I have a BA in archaeology and Middle Eastern Studies from the University of Pennsylvania and a (virtually unused) law degree from the University of Houston. I also create digital art. I don’t use generative AI in any part of my creative process.

I absolutely love hearing from people, so don’t be shy. Chances are I’m looking for an excuse to procrastinate…

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Average rating: 4.24 · 90 ratings · 40 reviews · 3 distinct works • Similar authors

	Manzakar (The Slave-Soldier, #1) 4.23 avg rating — 48 ratings — 3 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 Noble Pirates 4.27 avg rating — 30 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
	Freed Kingfisher (The Slave-Soldier, #2) 4.25 avg rating — 12 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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Download The Noble Pirates for Free, plus Sneak Peak at Liberi

Dive into my fun, time travel romantic historical fantasy—for free!

Once you’ve read it and start wondering if there’s a sequel, take a sneak peek at the first scene of Liberi, the sequel that’s been a loooooong time coming… Hoping to release it in 2027!

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R. Laham liked a quote “Until the lions have their own historians, the history of the hunt will always glorify the hunter.” Chinua Achebe
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R. Laham made a comment on Manzakar FAQs " Oh yay a comment, LOL! Of course! "
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R. Laham is now following Sara Omer Author of The Gryphon King (The Chaos Constellation, #1)
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