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Robert C. Laymon

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Robert C. Laymon is an avid reader of fantasy and science fiction, and at a young age, he told himself that one day his name would be on a book cover. When he's not reading or writing, he enjoys cooking, baking bread with his daughter, making mead, and playing video games. Robert was born and raised in Cincinnati, OH, where he still resides today with his wife and three children. ...more

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Average rating: 4.8 · 40 ratings · 29 reviews · 2 distinct works • Similar authors

	The Weight of Loyalty (Ink, Brand, and Knife Book 0.5) 4.76 avg rating — 21 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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ShadowBane (A Schism of Souls, #1)

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Robert Laymon liked Joshua Dharmawan's review of The Weight of Loyalty (Ink, Brand, and Knife): "Really quick read, finished this book in one sitting. A straightforward plot that remains true to the title of the book. There is a topic of fatherhood in this book which gets challenged. For its essence to be captured and presented well in such a sh" Read more of this review »
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Robert Laymon liked Josiah Blizzard's review of The Weight of Loyalty (Ink, Brand, and Knife Book 0.5): "Dark and gritty, full of action and a cool intro to the world that makes me extremely interested in checking out the first book in the series. This novella is short, fast and punchy with tons of actions. I did struggle with not fully grasping the magi" Read more of this review »
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Robert Laymon liked Mike's review of The Weight of Loyalty (Ink, Brand, and Knife Book 0.5): "I read this in one sitting and absolutely loved it. I also read the first novel in the series (Bathed in Ink and Blood) before reading this prequel novella so it was especially fun to see more of the backstory for Brist and Dimeji. But it’s also a ti" Read more of this review »
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Robert Laymon liked Mike's review of Bathed in Ink and Blood (Ink, Brand, and Knife Book 1): "Bathed in Ink and Blood is an awesome introduction to the Ink, Brand, and Knife series. The characters grow and develop in natural but fascinating directions. The magic system, the dark fantasy setting, and the story hook you from the start, keep up " Read more of this review »
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