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Fantasy author Brian Rathbone
A former horse trainer and computer programmer, Brian Rathbone used his old world knowledge and love of fantasy fiction to create The World of Godsland fantasy series, which begins with The Dawning of Power trilogy.

Using his technical skills, Rathbone went on to release The Dawning of Power trilogy in Trade Paperback, ebook, Podiobook, Audiobook, and even as an iPhone app.


Fantasy author Ty Johnston’s blog tour 2011 is running from November 1 through November 30. His novels include City of Rogues, Bayne’s Climb and More than Kin, all of which are available for the Kindle ), the Nook ) and online at Smashwords. His latest novel, Ghosts of the Asylum, will be available for e-books on November 21. To find out more, follow him at his blog tyjohnston.blogspot.com.


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Average rating: 3.63 · 731 ratings · 117 reviews · 8 distinct works
Call of the Herald (The Daw...
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The Dawning of Power
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Beyond the Veil (Science Fiction & Fantasy)
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Description: Vincent Pels struggles to save his daughter in life and death.
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"The most awesome powers are those not wielded."Brian Rathbone
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“Wisdom is the reward for surviving our own stupidity.”
Brian Rathbone, Regent

“If you wish to find yourself, you must first admit you are lost.”
Brian Rathbone, Call of the Herald

“Darkness, no matter how powerful it may seem, can be driven back by the tiniest spark.”
Brian Rathbone, The Dawning of Power

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No Name Book Club : Book Club Gifts and Loans 20 14 Mar 27, 2011 07:34pm  
Making Connections: 213. CALL OF THE HERALD (The Dawning of Power, #1) & INHERITED DANGER (The Dawning of Power, #2) by Brian Rathbone 1 15 Mar 16, 2012 03:59pm  
Making Connections: 214. LURE by Brian Rathbone 7 30 Apr 17, 2012 10:03am  
Kindle Lending: Campbell 28 15 Apr 25, 2012 01:27pm  
The Nexus : ARR #1 - LURE by Brian Rathbone 56 100 Apr 28, 2012 08:18am  
“The Guide says there is an art to flying", said Ford, "or rather a knack. The knack lies in learning how to throw yourself at the ground and miss.”
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“Darkness, no matter how powerful it may seem, can be driven back by the tiniest spark.”
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“We appreciate most that which we have lived without.”
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“Stars are the souls of old sailors. They plot the skies and guide the wayward home.”
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“Procrastination robs the world of countless treasures.”
Brian Rathbone, The Dawning of Power

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Ananda Thank you for the friend request, feels good to be your friend even on here:)x


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Leon Shure Thanks for adding me as a friend,

Leon Shure


message 7: by Laura

Laura Insightunicorn many thanks for the add. glad you would like to be friends. hope all is well? blessings laura


Jordan Thank you for the friend request. I hope you find Goodreads as fun as I do. I see you used to train horses, so did my father. That's pretty cool.


Louise Thanks for the add, Brian.


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Azula So you finally joined Goodreads!! I hope you have a nice time here and that we can share our love for books!! :D

Thanks a lot for adding me!


Bradley Thank you for adding me as a friend. =)

Dreamsbane of Tamalor


Daniel Russell It's odd when you meet a 'character' from one of your books! Enter Brian Rathbone, hero of Samhane and the short story formerly titled Brian Rathbone: Seed of Evil.

Nice to meet you!


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Pete Kelly thanks for the add man how you doin


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