John D. Brown

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JOHN D. BROWN writes action-packed thrillers and epic fantasies with characters you want to cheer for. He is also the writing director for Dixon Leavitt Studios, a visual novel game company. He lives with his wife and four daughters in the hinterlands of Utah where one encounters much fresh air, many good-hearted ranchers, and the occasional wolf. Find more info at johndbrown.com.

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Servant of a Dark God (Tor Fantasy) by John Brown (2-Nov-2010) Mass Market Paperback

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Gun Runner Feb 2, 2021

by Larry Correia, John D. Brown

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THRILLING SCIENCE FICTION ADVENTURE FROM BEST-SELLING AUTHORS LARRY CORREIA AND JOHN BROWN The Heart of a Warrior Once, Jackson Rook was a war hero. Raised from boyhood to pilot an exosuit mech, he’d fought gallantly for the rebellion against the Collectivists. But that was a long time ago, on a world very far away. Now, Jackson Rook is a criminal, a smuggler on board the Multipurpose Supply Vehicle Tar Heel. His latest mission: steal a top-of-the-line mech called the Citadel and deliver it to the far-flung planet Swindle, a world so hostile even the air will kill you. The client: a man known only as the Warlord. Rook has been in the smuggling business long enough to know that it’s best to take the money and not ask questions. But Rook cannot stand by and watch as the Warlord runs roughshod over the citizens of Swindle, the way the Collectivists did on his homeworld. For all his mercenary ways, Rook is not a pirate. And deep within the smuggler, the heart of a warrior still beats. At the publisher's request, this title is sold without DRM (Digital Rights Management). Larry Correia is the creator of the Wall Street Journal and New York Times best-selling Monster Hunter series, with first entry Monster Hunter International, as well as urban fantasy hardboiled adventure saga the Grimnoir Chronicles, with first entry Hard Magic, and epic fantasy series The Saga of the Forgotten Warrior, with first entry Son of the Black Sword and latest entry House of Assassins. He is an avid gun user and advocate who shot on a competitive level for many years. Before becoming a full-time writer, he was a military contract accountant, and a small business accountant and manager. Correia lives in Utah with his wife and family.

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Create Story Ideas That Beg to Be Written: The Simple Secrets to Start Producing Terrific Ideas Today (Novel Writers Academy Book 1) Jan 26, 2020

by John D. Brown

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A cracking good story idea requires five critical elements.

Until you have all five, you’ll struggle to plot. You’ll write a few scenes and run out of gas. You’ll feel like the story just isn’t going anywhere. And that’s because it isn’t. It can’t. A story won’t do what a story needs to do without all five elements.

However, once you develop these things, your story will suddenly roar to life. Brown cuts through all the confusion and clearly explains what those five elements are with an abundance of examples. He also reveals the down-to-earth, practical secrets to developing ideas. That means when you finish the book, not only will you’ll know exactly what you need to develop, you’ll also know how to get it done.

No more wasting time. No more struggling, wondering what to do. No more thinking you just don’t have what it takes. Humans are built for story. It’s wired into our brains. You can develop terrific story ideas on purpose instead of on accident. All you need is a little illumination. Create Story Ideas that Beg to Be Written provides that light, including:

The real key to creativity (and you’ve got loads of it)
Why “show, don’t tell” causes problems
How to make readers care about your characters
What really drives your plot
And much more.

Don’t wait another minute. Become a story idea machine today.

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Awful Intent: A Frank Shaw Action Thriller (Book 2) Mar 15, 2016

by John D. Brown

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Murder. He could have looked the other way, but Frank Shaw isn’t that kind of guy.

Frank is an Army Special Forces veteran who screwed up, went to prison, and is now out, trying to go straight. He’s traveling through Southeastern Utah, enjoying the miles and miles of red-rock desert and wilderness when a man is murdered where nobody is supposed to see.

Except Frank does see.

He could turn his back, but turning isn’t in Frank’s nature. Not when the murderous crew begins to hunt him. Not when the sheriff seems to be helping them. And especially not when he discovers the plot is far bigger and more deadly than he could have imagined.

Another fast-moving, action-packed, roller-coaster of suspense from John D. Brown. Fans of Lee Child, Robert Crais, and Burn Notice will be delighted by the action, characters, and high-stakes twists.

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Sura: The Drovers, Book 3 (An Epic Fantasy Adventure) Jan 25, 2022

by John D. Brown

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Nobody in their right mind travels through this place.

All Ferran wants to do is get the cattle to Broniss, get paid, and free his family from the threat of slavery. But an unexpected and terrible enemy takes most of the crew prisoner in the Blight.

Ferran, Winwallom, and Sura, the fierce Mashadian girl none of the boys trust, must free them.

But how will they when the trio is vastly outnumbered, they’re days from help, and other things lurk in the woods?

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Bad Penny: A Frank Shaw Action Thriller (Book 1) Dec 16, 2013

by John D. Brown

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The ex-con. The cookie man. And the woman in the trunk."A non-stop page turner ... Bad Penny is intense." Larry Correia, New York Times Bestselling AuthorFrank, an Army Special Forces vet, screwed up, went to prison, and is now out, living in small-town Wyoming and trying to go straight. But then some old "friends" from the big house come to collect on a favor, and everything goes totally nuts, forcing Frank to go outside the law to save the one thing he cherishes most.Frank debuts is this fast-moving, action-packed, roller-coaster of suspense from John D. Brown. Fans of Lee Child, Robert Crais, and Burn Notice will be delighted by the action, characters, and high-stakes twists.

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Servant: The Dark God, Book 1 (An Epic Fantasy Adventure) Dec 13, 2013

by John D. Brown

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"Provocative." "Engrossing." "Like nothing you have read before." Try the book Brandon Sanderson, David Farland, and Larry Corriea loved.

The leaders of the lands are pawns of greater powers, a race of creatures that herd and feed upon humans. And the ancient overseer of the clan lands has returned for her harvest.

The only ones that stand in her way are a spirited blacksmith’s daughter accused of using the abominable sleth magic.

The young man who hunts her.

And a ferocious monster who only wants to be free.

Trapped in a web of lies and ancient secrets, the three must struggle to overcome a power far beyond their own before it’s everlastingly too late.

Epic fantasy readers will enjoy the perilous adventure in a rich world filled with fearsome creatures, bold characters, and arcane lore.

What people are saying:

“It was great!"
~ BRANDON SANDERSON, New York Times best-selling author

“Engrossing debut . . . Readers will be rewarded with a thoroughly enjoyable fantasy adventure.”
~ PUBLISHERS WEEKLY

“A provocative, suspenseful beginning of a new series.”
~ BOOKLIST

“This well-wrought tale of families in conflict against both politics and religion represents a welcome addition to large-scale fantasy.”
~ LIBRARY JOURNAL (Starred Review!)

“Engrossed enough to pound through this novel in a couple of sittings.”
~ LARRY CORREIA, New York Times best-selling author

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Prey: The Drovers, Book 1 (An Epic Fantasy Adventure) Nov 22, 2019

by John D. Brown

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“Excellent!”
“Loved this book!”
“It will leave you wanting more.”

Try the exciting new epic fantasy adventure from the bestselling author.

This job with the drover just might save him, if it doesn’t kill him first.

Ferran, a scrappy youth, is doomed to slavery if he can’t gather the money his family owes the new Lord. After thieves beat and rob him, his prospects look dim. However, just before the debt comes due, a mysterious drover shows up at the village. War with the Kingdom of Osson is imminent, and the drover needs to hire a few good hands to help him drive a herd of cattle to the mage queen for her army.

It’s Ferran’s salvation, but only if he can win a slot on the crew. And then survive the deadly perils along the trail.

Fans of Rangers Apprentice, The Brotherband Chronicles, and Percy Jackson will enjoy the rollicking action and adventure.

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Outlaws: The Drovers, Book 2 (An Epic Fantasy Adventure) Feb 28, 2020

by John D. Brown

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Tough, Brave, and Likely to Die

The adventure continues. Ferran and the rest of the crew try to slip away from Pencoy’s lands unnoticed and head for the Blight. Of course it’s madness—five boys, two older men, and a dog driving a herd of cattle through that place. Who knows what twisted evil resides there? Or whether they will make it through alive.

But who’s to say the little band will even reach those dark borders when there are rough men on their trail seeking revenge?

The drovers have no idea what awaits them. And they’re going to have to pull together if they want to survive.

The Drovers is a coming-of-age, epic fantasy series. Fans of Rangers Apprentice, The Brotherband Chronicles, and Percy Jackson will enjoy the action, suspense, and delightful characters.

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Curse: The Dark God, Book 2 (An Epic Fantasy Adventure) Aug 14, 2014

by John D. Brown

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Mokad’s most deadly sleth killer has arrived. And he’s coming to clean house.

Argoth and Shim have only a short season before Mokad comes to annihilate them. If they’re going to survive, they will need to raise an army of dreadmen and fell-maidens and train them in the lore.

Argoth sends out a call to Groves throughout the western lands and begins to train Talen, Sugar, and three hundred others. But Mokad isn’t waiting. It’s sent its Guardian—a terrifying sleth killer who quickly infiltrates Shim’s organization.

Outnumbered and outmatched, humankind is about to lose its first chance in an age to fight against those who enslave them. Unless, of course, this new Grove can find a way to do what no other has ever done before.

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Raveler: The Dark God, Book 3 (An Epic Fantasy Adventure) Aug 31, 2014

by John D. Brown

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A tiny army. Sure annihilation. And two youths who just might tip the odds.

Talen is in the hands of a powerful half-beast, a creature twisted for war, who is convinced the most merciful thing to do with Talen is kill him. But he might not have that chance, for Nashrud the sleth hunter is hot on their trail. As they flee, they can only hope the perils of the Wilds will save them, for if they are taken, both will become the tools of Mokad.

Back on the coast, Sugar is sent to guide Argoth and a handful of warriors on a mission to assassinate Mokad’s Skir Master. To succeed they’re going to have to get through an army, patrols of dogmen, and at least 3,000 dreadmen. And that’s just in the world of flesh, for Mokad also has forces in the world of souls.

The odds against Talen and Sugar are immense. At the same time, their powers are awakening. And what they learn just might give mankind a chance against the army poised to annihilate them.

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