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Hello. Thanks for visiting my author page here on Goodreads. In case you don't know me, I'm John Marco and I'm a fantasy writer. My work includes the Tyrants and Kings trilogy and the books of the Bronze Knight Lukien.

My latest book, THE BLOODY CHORUS is now available at Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BRTHJ768
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Hi John, not really a question I just wanted to say that myself and the entire book community misses you. Personally your books are some of the best I've ever read and I do hope that you decide to publish more books in the future, whether they be self-published or otherwise. Self Pub is growing by leaps and bounds and I hold out hope that we will see you back writing soon? Take care.

John Marco Hi Nick. Thank you for taking the time to reach out to me. I don't circle around to Goodreads very often, honestly, but when I do it's always nice to …moreHi Nick. Thank you for taking the time to reach out to me. I don't circle around to Goodreads very often, honestly, but when I do it's always nice to see there are some folks out there that remember my books fondly. That's much appreciated. I can tell you that there's no chance at all that I'll ever publish another book "traditionally." That ship sailed without me a long time ago, and I wouldn't want to step aboard it anyway. I have, admittedly, considered self publishing and might someday in the future. If I do I will let you all know here on Goodreads, of course.(less)

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Hi John, I understand you're not with your original publisher anymore (probably a great decision) but I'm wondering first of all, how you're doing and hoping life is good. Second, I was wondering if we'll ever see The Bloody Chorus because I've been dying to read it since you were talking about it on your blog? Wish you all the best! Bryce

John Marco Hi Bryce. My man, haven't spoken with you in a long time. Yes, life is good for me; thank you for asking. Hope the same is true on your end. Tbh, I've…moreHi Bryce. My man, haven't spoken with you in a long time. Yes, life is good for me; thank you for asking. Hope the same is true on your end. Tbh, I've had The Bloody Chorus sitting and waiting for me to self publish for a very long time. I might self publish it one day, especially now that I have finally sorted out a lot of other things life-wise. Can't say when I will actually pull the trigger on it, but maybe. Sorry for the vague answer. I appreciate your desire to read it.(less)

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	The Jackal of Nar (Tyrants and Kings, #1) 3.61 avg rating — 2,184 ratings — published 1999 — 21 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 Eyes of God (The Bronze Knight, #1) 3.69 avg rating — 1,747 ratings — published 2001 — 11 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 Devil's Armor (The Bronze Knight, #2) 3.89 avg rating — 1,093 ratings — published 2003 — 11 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 Sword of Angels (The Bronze Knight, #3) 3.92 avg rating — 983 ratings — published 2005 — 9 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 Grand Design (Tyrants and Kings, #2) 3.82 avg rating — 983 ratings — published 1999 — 23 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 Saints of the Sword (Tyrants and Kings, #3) 3.83 avg rating — 759 ratings — published 1999 — 18 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 Forever Knight (The Bronze Knight, #4) 4.04 avg rating — 271 ratings — published 2012 — 4 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
	Starfinder: Book One of the Skylords 3.63 avg rating — 181 ratings — published 2009 — 6 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
	Imaginary Friends by John Marco (Goodreads Author) (Editor), Martin H. Greenberg (Editor), Juliet E. McKenna (Goodreads Author) (Contributor) 3.55 avg rating — 106 ratings — published 2008 — 4 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 Bloody Chorus 4.10 avg rating — 88 ratings — published 2023 — 3 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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John Marco answered J.B. Coleman's question: The Bronze Knight books are still one of my favorite fantasy series. I'm circling back and starting book 1 again with the intention of reading the trilogy again, and the last book for the first time. It's always my go-to series when I want something good to read and all other fantasy is being a snoozefest. Hope you're still writing and enjoying life! Are you still working on The Bloody Chorus series? Hi J.B., and thank you for your message. Wow, re-reading the Lukien books is no small task! The first three are a real commitment. Sometimes I look at them and wonder how I was able to write them, ha ha. I haven't been keeping up with fantasy lately, See Full Answer
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John Marco answered Joshua's question: Hello John. I read the first 2 Bronze knight books some time ago, and I started this year off withy rereading them and finally reading the 3rd and 4th. I really enjoy these books, and heard at one point you have more planned for Lukien. Any idea if or when we will get more of his story? the end of 4 really made it seem like another series may be coming. Hello Joshua. Apologies for taking so long to reply to your message. I very rarely make it here to goodreads so I hope you're still around to see this. I'm always heartened to hear that someone is still reading and enjoying the Lukien books. That's w See Full Answer
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“Destiny is for the weak; strong men build their own lives.”
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