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Russ Linton

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Danger, depth, and discovery. I'm an independent fiction author and vagabond travelling the US looking for adventure. As an author, I've dabbled in horror, science fiction, and fantasy. Even landed a small role with a Hollywood studio along the way.

But as a former government agent, I kept running across books about former government agents wandering the country in pursuit of justice.

I decided not to be a cliché.

Then, someone stole my Jeep. And I just *had* to get it back....

New Vigilante Justice series incoming 2023. Stay tuned!

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Russ Linton Sledgehammers work nicely. I never get writer's block. It isn't that I'm a superhuman writer, I simply don't let it exist. For me, writer's block mean…moreSledgehammers work nicely. I never get writer's block. It isn't that I'm a superhuman writer, I simply don't let it exist. For me, writer's block means the tank is empty and needs to be topped off. Reading, exploring, experiencing life even in the most mundane ways, will get things back on track.(less)
Russ Linton Being exactly like everybody else. No, really. I'm a regular guy trying to live a dream and most often tripping over my own feet in the process. Every…moreBeing exactly like everybody else. No, really. I'm a regular guy trying to live a dream and most often tripping over my own feet in the process. Everyone has their passion and talent, some have yet to discover what that is perhaps, but they are there. Mine just happens to be for making shit up and getting people to read it. But the fact that the world and the people in it are so diverse, interesting, and amazing is why I can even begin to pull this off. So I suppose the best thing about being a writer is getting to revel in the "best things" (and the worst) about humanity as I create characters to populate imaginary worlds.(less)
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“Gettin’ old is shit, kid. Avoid that as long as ya can!”
Russ Linton, Crimson Son

“After downloading some crypto software, hex editors and a few system tools, the time comes to locate the D3dm4n$ Ch3$t. Tracking down the site takes a while. The portal regularly relocates, piggybacking off legitimate websites until discovered and then relocating. Once there, you take a dive into the Deep.”
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“I grab the nearest can of miracle paint this guy is spazzing about and a church key from the paint desk.”
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Russ Linton For anyone looking to add Crimson Son to their shelf, I've got an amazing deal. Crimson Son was bundled with some of the best indie speculative fiction the literary world has to offer and it is available at a price that YOU GET TO NAME! Check it out:

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Russ Linton I just wanted to pen a quick note to all my Goodreads fans and followers. As a self-pub author, I really appreciate all the reviews and ratings I've received. Even if the review or rating isn't the most favorable, it still means you took the time to read my book and I'm incredibly thankful. The crowd here at Goodreads has been really supportive and I'm happy to be part of the community here. Thanks!


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Russ Linton A note to current and future fans - Crimson Son kindle edition is now on sale for only 99 cents through January 11th! BUY IT TODAY!


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