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Hey there, I'm Dan Thornton, and if you're a fan of sci-fi, we're probably already friends.

I’m a U.S. Navy vet who used to live life on the edge - literally. I served on the sprawling deck of an aircraft carrier, where my job was to wrangle F-14 Tomcats. Think of it as a daily dose of chaos, adrenaline, and jet engines that are trying their best to eat you. That real-world, high-stakes insanity became the fuel for my stories. I learned firsthand what true camaraderie combined with controlled chaos looked like, and I channel all of that into the books I write today.

My debut novel, Fleet of the Forgotten, is a military sci-fi story that's been years in the making, with parts of it even taking root back when I was in the service. It’s my way o ...more

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I just adore this book. First off, one of my favorite things about The Ember that Tethers was the mystery surrounding Destonne. To some characters, he seems like a cruel, manipulative king. To others, he is kind, patient, and surprisingly caring. I sp ...more
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A wonderfully imaginative blend of science fiction, fantasy, and mythology that kept me hooked from beginning to end. G.L. Young's storytelling is on another level, and she has a real gift for painting vivid, beautifully detailed worlds. The sci-fi an ...more
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