C.J. Aaron

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About C.J. Aaron

CJ Aaron is a Fantasy Author who relocated from the four seasons of the Northeast to the nearly perpetual sauna of the third coast.

Holding a Communications degree from Susquehanna University, when he isn't writing fantasy, you can find him working on the road in an outside sales position. At home he shares his time with his wife, two children, dog, cats and an ever changing menagerie of rescue animals.

Raised on a steady diet of fantasy and science fiction, he is still an avid reader, lover of video games, movies and pretending to be a musician.

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Will of the Phrenic (Catalyst Book 6) Jan 4, 2022

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The darkness has yet to release its hold.

A tentative peace is shattered as the kingdom refuses to willingly cede its control. The inherent taint of the fabled Blessing is brought to light as efforts to recover the tributes resume. Those inside The Stocks are given little reprieve from the horrors that have plagued the penned in area throughout its existence.

Surrounded by the remnants of the dreaded Lei Guard, Ryl finds himself struggling to stay afloat amid the raging forces from within. The fates of their companions inside the palisades and the Erlyn are uncertain. Their return from the capital city is long, yet the journey that lies ahead is far greater.

The road to Vim is treacherous.

Will they reach the hidden bastian in the mountains?

Find out in the epic conclusion to the Catalyst Series!

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The Weight of Darkness (Catalyst Book 5) Jun 22, 2021

by C.J. Aaron

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The king is dead, yet his legacy lives on.

For ages, their prison, the mighty palisades have now become a key to their survival. Weary eyes atop the walls remain trained for hints of the darkness that receded to the west. Hidden in both plain sight and in the shadows, forces work to sabotage their modest measure of peace. Do they have more to fear from outside, or within?

The Erlyn calls. The tributes grow stronger by the day. Their return to Vim is nearly at hand.

As forces contend for the rule of the kingdom, powers vie for control over Ryl. Salvation, it seems, will not come without a fight.

The struggle is far from over.

Book 5 in the Epic Catalyst Series, by C.J. Aaron. Coming Summer 2021!

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Catalyst Books 1-3: An Epic Fantasy Box Set Oct 5, 2021

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Get the Catalyst Books 1-3 Boxset, featuring the first three books in the bestselling Epic Fantasy series. Over 1,000+ pages filled with unexpected heroes, dark magic, and non-stop adventure.

Cursed from birth. Forced into slavery. It's time to fight back.

The blood of the Ancients is the most coveted ingredient in all of Damaris. The fabled elixir made from it grants those who drink it life that extends far beyond natural means.

There is no higher honor in the kingdom then being granted the privilege of bidding for it. And the people found with the cursed blood? By law, they are the rightful property of the kingdom.

They are tributes.

As a boy, Ryl was sold by his family when he was discovered to have the coveted blood flowing through his veins. Broken, scared, and confused, he’s confined to an area known as the Stocks until he is ready for harvesting.

Ryl stumbles through a doomed life until the appearance of a mysterious stranger who exposes a buried version of the past that changes everything. That his blood may not be a curse, but a blessing.

The fates of all the tributes hang in the balance.

Buy this Special Edition Omnibus to experience a saga with something for every fan of Epic Fantasy. Suitable for all ages, it's perfect for fans of D.K. Holmberg, Will Wight, and K.F. Breene.

Also available on Audible, narrated by the award-winning Travis Baldree.

Books Included in the Set:
Book 1: Tribute at the Gates
Book 2: Fulcrum of Light
Book 3: Ghosts of the Erlyn

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The Defiance of Vim (Catalyst Book 4) Dec 22, 2020

by C.J. Aaron

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Free from the clutches of the kingdom, yet slaves to fate.

Ryl, the phrenics, and their meager army make for the security of the Erlyn Woods. As the cost of freedom continues to mount, their hold remains tenuous at best. New additions to their army present unexpected complications and danger. Choices that will define the future of Damaris hang in the balance.

The army from Cadsae Proper marches in their wake. Control, coveted for ages will not be ceded willingly. Or without a fight. Outnumbered by thousands, Ryl is forced to choose between defending the tributes or reclaiming a friend, stolen from their midst.

Will his quest end in rescue or revenge?

Whispers of darkness taint the light of change. For better or worse, the kingdom is changing by the moment.

So, too, is Ryl.

The incredible 4th installment in C.J. Aaron's debut Epic Fantasy Series is here. Grab your copy today!

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Ghosts of the Erlyn (Catalyst Book 3) Sep 15, 2020

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Awakened. Enlightened. The Harvest fast approaches.

Ryl and his companions hasten for the annual ceremony, determined to set in motion an event certain to rock Damaris to its core. Only days remain with many miles to navigate.

Armed with new knowledge and plagued by lingering doubts, the path forward has proven more complicated than anticipated. The reality and the truth are far more convoluted. The road through the kingdom is long and wrought with danger and uncertainty.

As The Stocks approach, the tension mounts. It's been more than one thousand cycles since a phrenic walked free in Damaris.

Saving the tributes will come at a price. Is the Kingdom ready to bare the cost? Is Ryl?

Don't miss the third book in C.J. Aaron's debut Catalyst Series. You will never see what's coming!

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Fulcrum of Light (Catalyst Book 2) Aug 11, 2020

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Freedom has come at a price.

Stranded on the coast of an uncharted land, Ryl will be tested as the world outside the Palisades proves darker than within.

With little to no direction save the cryptic information from a mysterious stranger, Ryl must rely on his new-found skills and place his trust in his new companion. Together they forge onward into the barren wastes of the Outlands. As the sickness approaches, their time and hope fades.

Surrounded by uncertainty, will they discover there is more to fear than just the unknown?

Ryl survived The Stocks. Will he survive the Outlands? His search for the secrets of the power that flows through his veins continues.

Will he find the answers before his time runs out?

Don't miss the epic second installment in a series filled with unexpected heroes, dark magic, and non-stop adventure. Suitable for all ages, it's perfect for fans of D.K. Holmberg, Will Wight, and K.F. Breene.

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This title and over 1 million more available with Kindle Unlimited.

Tribute at the Gates: An Epic Fantasy Saga (Catalyst Book 1) Jul 14, 2020

by C.J. Aaron

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Cursed from birth. Forced into slavery. It's time to fight back.

The blood of the Ancients is the most coveted ingredient in all of Damaris. The fabled elixir made from it grants those who drink it life that extends far beyond natural means.

There is no higher honor in the kingdom then being granted the privilege of bidding for it. And the people found with the cursed blood? By law, they are the rightful property of the kingdom.

They are tributes.

As a boy, Ryl was sold by his family when he was discovered to have the coveted blood flowing through his veins. Broken, scared, and confused, he’s confined to an area known as the Stocks until he is ready for harvesting.

Ryl stumbles through a doomed life until the appearance of a mysterious stranger who exposes a buried version of the past that changes everything. That his blood may not be a curse, but a blessing.

The fates of all the tributes hang in the balance.

Experience the start of an debut Epic Fantasy Series filled with unexpected heroes, dark magic, and non-stop adventure. Suitable for all ages, it's perfect for fans of D.K. Holmberg, Will Wight, and K.F. Breene.

Also available on Audible, narrated by Travis Baldree (Unsouled, Awaken Online).

Other Formats: Audible Audiobook , Paperback

This title and over 1 million more available with Kindle Unlimited.

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