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Kat O'Brien

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Kat O'Brien is a debut fantasy author who writes stories where characters with heart and truth must survive in worlds that don't always reward kindness. Her first book, Cycle Keeper's Shadow, explores themes of loss, found family, and what it means to live a life you've chosen.

When she's not writing, Kat is corralling preschool students, playing D&D with her husband, or snuggling with her three fur-children (Tobi the beagle, Tux the silly cat, and Ivy the evil one.) You can find more about her work--and all of the chaos that exists both within her books and behind the scenes--on social media @kat.obrien.writes ...more

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Cycle Keeper’s Shadow: Tale of the Ashweaver Book 1

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