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M.J. Kobernus

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Born

The United States

Website

http://www.nordlandpublishing.com/

Genre

Fantasy, Paranormal, Science Fiction

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Member Since

November 2014

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MJ Kobernus is an Anglo/American novelist and science fiction writer. He lives in a small town in rural Norway.

His first novel, The Guardian - Blood in the Sand was published in 2015 and has been well received. It is the first of a 4 books series, and was followed in 2016 with Blood in the Snow.

The MJ stands for Michael John, but no one calls him that except his mother, and then only when she is angry.

He writes Metaphysical Fantasy, and likes vintage motorcycles, vintage guitars and The Beatles.

He has been published in a number of anthologies, magazines, and e-zines. Notable amongst these is the speculative fiction anthology, NovoPulp where MJ is both a contributor and editor. NovoPulp Anthology - Volume 3

MJ is also the Editor in Chief of ...more

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Average rating: 4.46 · 110 ratings · 42 reviews · 15 distinct works

	Blood in the Sand (The Guardian #1) 4.65 avg rating — 31 ratings — published 2015 — 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
	Folklore (The Northlore Series #1) by M.J. Kobernus (Goodreads Author), Hugh B. Long (Goodreads Author) (Contributor), Claire Casey (Goodreads Author) (Contributor) 4.59 avg rating — 22 ratings — published 2015 — 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
	Crossroads in the Dark II: Urban Legends by Donna Marie West (Goodreads Author) (Editor/Contributor), Ashlee Morgan (Editor), Edd Sowder (Editor) 4.85 avg rating — 13 ratings — published 2016 — 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
	Aliens: The Truth is Coming (Book of Aliens 1) by Andrew Angel (Editor), Dave-Brendon de Burgh (Goodreads Author) (Editor), Steven Poore (Goodreads Author) 3.60 avg rating — 15 ratings — published 2016	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
	Mythos (The Northlore Series #2) by M.J. Kobernus (Goodreads Author) (Editor), Loïc Lendemaine, Franklin Babrove 4.60 avg rating — 5 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
	Blood in the Snow 4.50 avg rating — 4 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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“The Thousand Scars” by Michael R. Baker – Available December 9th

Nordland Publishing is proud to announce the release of The Thousand Scars, first part of the Counterbalance series by debut author Michael R. Baker.

The Thousand Scars tells the story of a young man facing the horrors of war, and the price he has to pay in order to survive. It is a tale of faith, honour and sorcery.

Available from December 9th, 2017. The Thousand Scars will bleed the world!

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Series by M.J. Kobernus

The Guardian (1 book)
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M.J. Kobernus (Goodreads Author)

4.65 avg rating — 31 ratings

The Land Taking Records (2 books)
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M.J. Kobernus (Goodreads Author)

4.20 avg rating — 5 ratings

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