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Steven R. Burke

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I currently reside in Lehi Utah with my wife Debbie and our son Taylor. I originally hail from Colville Washington where I lived until I was 18 years old. I have my bachelor’s degree in business management and sociology. I have worked in the technology industry for the past 10 ½ years with a primary focus in management and data services. After graduating from college in 2003 I began reading fantasy in earnest as a way to celebrate my freedom from prescribed reading lists. After about 1 ½ years of this I felt that I wanted to write a story of my own, so in 2005 I wrote what are now the first two books of The Guardian Chronicles. My favorite authors include Terry Brooks, J.K. Rowling, Terry Goodkind, Suzanne Collins, C.S. Lewis, and Christoph...more


I know that some people may think that a writer loathes the idea of editing, however, for me it is a chance to make the story better. Writing a story is very much like what a sculpter does. I have some great help from a couple of friends and I really hope that I can knock out the editing by the end of June.

I already have several ideas flowing for book 4, The Orb of Nitesh. I hope that I will be... read more »
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Published on May 31, 2012 07:51 Tags: epic-fantasy, fantasy, magic
Average rating: 3.86 · 36 ratings · 11 reviews · 2 distinct works
The Broken Council (The Gua...
3.88 of 5 stars 3.88 avg rating — 25 ratings — published 2010 — 2 editions
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The Broken Council The Fallen Guardian
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The Guardian Chronicles : The Broken Council (Science Fiction & Fantasy)
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Description: "Kishi felt her body temperature rising even though the spring morning was quite cool. Her temper was always just under the surface these days, and she was growing weary of being told what to do and how to think. Today that would all change, and nothing would ever be the same. She would do what she wanted regardless of what her sister chose to do. Her father, the king, would not have the satisfaction of using her as leverage against Kira. The lands of Tuwa are once again embroiled in conflict. Ancient councils are convened as old partnerships break apart, and new, tenuous alliances are forged. The threat of war is spreading throughout the land, and no one is sure what will become of the once peaceful land. The Guardians have been compelled to intervene as one of their own breaks sacred laws in search of forbidden powers. Lives will be lost, deception will abound, and life as the people know it will cease to exist. As events escalate, families will be forced to face off as circumstances spiral out of control. Former enemies will unite against common foes while the dark forces combine to fight for their right to rule. Heroes will be forged in the heat of battle on both sides. Prepare for battle...war will find you in the midst of The Broken Council."
The Dragon Reborn
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Shadows in the Stone by Diane Lynn McGyver
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The Keeper's Calling by Kelly Nelson
The Keeper's Calling (The Keeper's Saga, #1)
by Kelly Nelson (Goodreads Author)
read in May, 2012
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This was a really great story with strong characters. I typically go for traditional fantasy or sci-fi, however, this book does deliver a solid story. A story that can make me disagree with direction because I care so much about the characters is a b...more
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Lichgates by S. M. Boyce
Lichgates
by S. M. Boyce (Goodreads Author)
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This was the first book this year to reall capture my interest. It flowed well and kept me guessing what would happen next. You are quickly pulled into the lives of the main characters who are unique in very different ways. I found myself wanting mor...more
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The Lodestone by J. Philip Horne
The Lodestone
by J. Philip Horne (Goodreads Author)
read in May, 2012
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I am so glad I had the opportunity to read this story. It was fast pace, which fits into my wheel house perfectly. The characters are developed quickly and actually had a good deal of depth. This was achieved by the ability of the reader to relate to...more
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Battlestar Galactica Trilogy by Peter David
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