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James Maxwell

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in Whangarei, New Zealand

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Science Fiction & Fantasy, Epic Fantasy, Action & Adventure

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Jack Vance, David Gemmell, Frank Herbert, Raymond E. Feist ...more

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June 2012

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James Maxwell is the internationally best selling author of eleven fantasy and science fiction novels including Enchantress, Golden Age, and A Girl From Nowhere. He is known for the creation of vivid worlds and stories with epic, interwoven plot lines following themes of adventure and romance.

His books have sold over a million copies, with a wide readership in North America, the United Kingdom, and Australia. His imaginative novels also have strong support in places as diverse as South Africa, Japan, India, and Brazil, and readers ranging from teenagers through to octogenarians.

James grew up in the Bay of Islands, New Zealand, a region famed for its natural beauty. He was educated in Brisbane, Australia, and then relocated to London, wher ...more

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Average rating: 4.17 · 85,144 ratings · 3,563 reviews · 12 distinct works • Similar authors

	Enchantress (Evermen Saga, #1) 4.02 avg rating — 16,722 ratings — published 2012 — 19 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
	The Hidden Relic (Evermen Saga, #2) 4.15 avg rating — 10,721 ratings — published 2012 — 15 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
	A Girl from Nowhere (The Firewall Trilogy, #1) 4.04 avg rating — 9,820 ratings — published 2020 — 7 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
	The Lore of the Evermen (Evermen Saga, #4) 4.36 avg rating — 9,022 ratings — published 2014 — 10 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
	The Path of the Storm (Evermen Saga, #3) 4.25 avg rating — 9,103 ratings — published 2013 — 13 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
	Golden Age (The Shifting Tides, #1) 4.02 avg rating — 8,861 ratings — published 2016 — 8 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
	Silver Road (The Shifting Tides #2) 4.24 avg rating — 4,937 ratings — published 2016 — 7 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
	Iron Will (The Shifting Tides #4) 4.45 avg rating — 4,267 ratings — published 2018 — 5 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
	A World of Secrets (The Firewall Trilogy, #2) 4.30 avg rating — 4,003 ratings — published 2020 — 7 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
	Copper Chain (The Shifting Tides #3) 4.32 avg rating — 3,887 ratings — published 2017 — 5 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

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A Girl From Nowhere Competition

Hi book lovers! I have some exciting news. We have just a month to go until A World Of Secrets (The Firewall Trilogy, Book 2) comes out!

To celebrate Book 2's imminent release, I'm giving away a limited number of signed paperback copies of Book 1! Please go to my facebook page for a chance to win a signed paperback copy of A Girl From Nowhere (The Firewall Trilogy, Book 1).

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Series by James Maxwell

Evermen Saga (4 books)
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James Maxwell (Goodreads Author)

4.16 avg rating — 46,024 ratings

The Shifting Tides (4 books)
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James Maxwell (Goodreads Author)

4.21 avg rating — 21,952 ratings

The Firewall Trilogy (3 books)
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James Maxwell (Goodreads Author)

4.16 avg rating — 17,159 ratings

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James Maxwell rated a book it was amazing The Psychology of Money: Timeless lessons on wealth, greed, and happiness by Morgan Housel	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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“Anyone who thinks the sky is the limit, has limited imagination.”
― James Maxwell, Enchantress

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“The greatest test of courage is to bear defeat without losing heart. —The Evermen Cycles,”
― James Maxwell, Enchantress

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“Every time history repeats itself, the price goes up.”
― James Maxwell, Enchantress

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Which May New Release would you like to read in June?

Books were randomly chosen from Goodreads' "Most Popular Books Published In May" list.

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A Girl From Nowhere (The Firewall Trilogy, #1) by James Maxwell

A Girl From Nowhere by James Maxwell
(The Firewall Trilogy, #1)

2 votes, 40.0%

Network Effect (The Murderbot Diaries, #5) by Martha Wells

Network Effect by Martha Wells
(The Murderbot Diaries, #5)

1 vote, 20.0%

Storm of Fury (Legends of the Storm, #4) by Bec McMaster

Storm of Fury by Bec McMaster
(Legends of the Storm #4)

1 vote, 20.0%

Wolf Under Fire (STAT #1) by Paige Tyler

Wolf Under Fire by Paige Tyler
(STAT: Special Threat Assessment Team #1)

1 vote, 20.0%

Aurora Burning (The Aurora Cycle #2) by Amie Kaufman

Aurora Burning by Amie Kaufman
(The Aurora Cycle #2)

0 votes, 0.0%

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