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Dan Blakely

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in Omaha, Nebraska, The United States

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Fantasy, Fiction, Science Fiction

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I grew up in a sleepy Midwestern town in the '70s, right as Star Wars hit the world and D&D took over my nights. From Tolkien and Donaldson to Marvel comics and games like Zork, I’ve always chased fantasy in every form—books, movies, games, and beyond. After bouncing around the country for school and work, I settled in California, but never stopped dreaming up worlds. Now, I write the kinds of stories I’ve always loved—ones filled with wonder, adventure, and maybe a little magic. I hope they surprise you, inspire you, and leave you wondering what happens next. ...more

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Average rating: 4.14 · 7 ratings · 1 review · 3 distinct works

	No Extra Lives (The Broken Circle Duology Book 1) really liked it 4.00 avg rating — 4 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
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Ardor on Aros (1973)

As always, these creatures are found in the wild. No auctions, no Amazon. Only dingy shelves that smell of dust and dragons.

❝ When the snake gets top billing and the hero brought… a dagger and poor decision ❞

🦉 Author ➠ Andrew J. Offutt

🎨 Cover Artist ➠ Frank Frazetta

🎭 Publisher ➠ Dell Books

❤️‍🔥 legend lore check

Dell didn’t whisper with this one. The cover practically hisses. Frazetta paint

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