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Robert W. Riley

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Robert W. Riley writes character-driven epic fantasy shaped of myth, memory, and consequence. He is the author of The Second Cycle, a series that explores the failures of those who ignore history and the struggle of those forced to bear the consequences of repeating the same mistakes.

When he isn't plotting the downfall of kingdoms or the corruption of "The Graft," Robert navigates the real-world complexities of the automotive industry as an executive of a Tier 2 with operations in Puebla Mexico.

When the work is done, he returns to his house in Indiana ruled by 4 dogs, 5 cats, and the incredible wife who is his world. It was his daughter, however, who inspired him to finally put pen to paper and launch this saga. ...more

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Average rating: 4.7 · 23 ratings · 20 reviews · 3 distinct works • Similar authors

	Blood of Tomorrow (The Second Cycle, #1) 4.71 avg rating — 21 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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	Blood of Yesterday (The Second Cycle, #2) 0.00 avg rating — 0 ratings	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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Robert W. Riley liked Liz Fully Booked's review of Blood of Tomorrow (The Second Cycle, #1): "Blood of Tomorrow is an epic dark fantasy book, telling the tale of a kingdom on the edge of collapse, as an unknown army attacks and takes their dead with them. The King has disappeared, the Queen has left for safety and the military is left fightin" Read more of this review »
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Robert W. Riley liked Melissa's review of Blood of Tomorrow (The Second Cycle, #1): "Wow! Y’all, this book is fantastic! It’s a creative, gripping, keep you on the edge of your seat, must read fantasy. The Grey Army is both fascinating and terrifying, if you put yourself in the shoes of the Alcians. And then there’s betrayal, but the" Read more of this review »
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Robert W. Riley liked Amanda M's review of Blood of Tomorrow (The Second Cycle, #1): "A gripping dark fantasy that I could not put down. The details, dynamics, plot, storyline, and characters were incredible. It is a well-rounded story that had me hooked from the first few chapters. So much conflict happens throughout the book. And it" Read more of this review »
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Robert W. Riley and 1 other person liked Sam Cortez's review of Blood of Tomorrow (The Second Cycle, #1): "Blood of Tomorrow is an epic fantasy filled with multiple POVs, political intrigue, and a kingdom facing layered conflicts from every direction. I was pulled into the story almost immediately. The writing is beautifully done, and each character has a" Read more of this review »
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Robert W. Riley rated a book really liked it Morning Star (Red Rising Saga, #3) by Pierce Brown (Goodreads Author)	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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Reading this novella kept me interested and engrossed until the end. It told an incredibly tight story that was focused very much on its surroundings and cast. I thought the page economy was used well and really showed potential for the larger world ...more
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Reading this novella kept me interested and engrossed until the end. It told an incredibly tight story that was focused very much on its surroundings and cast. I thought the page economy was used well and really showed potential for the larger world ...more
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