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Robert W. Riley

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Robert W. Riley writes character-driven epic fantasy shaped of myth, memory, and consequence. He is the author of The Second Cycle, a series that explores the failures of those who ignore history and the struggle of those forced to bear the consequences of repeating the same mistakes.

When he isn't plotting the downfall of kingdoms or the corruption of "The Graft," Robert navigates the real-world complexities of the automotive industry as an executive of a Tier 2 with operations in Puebla Mexico.

When the work is done, he returns to his house in Indiana ruled by 4 dogs, 5 cats, and the incredible wife who is his world. It was his daughter, however, who inspired him to finally put pen to paper and launch this saga. ...more

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Average rating: 4.69 · 26 ratings · 23 reviews · 3 distinct works • Similar authors

	Blood of Tomorrow (The Second Cycle, #1) 4.71 avg rating — 24 ratings — 2 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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	Blood of Yesterday (The Second Cycle, #2) 0.00 avg rating — 0 ratings	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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Robert W. Riley liked Courtney Pityer's review of Blood of Tomorrow (The Second Cycle, #1): "I will say if you are looking for a fantasy novel that will keep you on your toes from beginning to end then you really need to consider checking out Blood of Tomorrow! There is enough action and royal intrigue that you will find yourself begging for" Read more of this review »
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Robert W. Riley liked Skimmingthroughsmutt 's review of Blood of Tomorrow (The Second Cycle, #1): "A highly compelling book that keeps you coming back for more. Everything from the characters, plot, action, worldbuilding, to the dialogue was entertaining and immersive. Cedrick and Brighid’s raw determination on their high-stakes journey completely" Read more of this review »
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Robert W. Riley liked Amanda Felton's review of Blood of Tomorrow (The Second Cycle, #1): "Thank you to LBT for having me on this book review tour and for my gifted copy of this epub!! Wow this was such an amazing read. Couldn’t get enough. The writing of this book was so good !! I couldn’t believe how well done this book was it was the fi" Read more of this review »
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Robert W. Riley liked Liz Fully Booked's review of Blood of Tomorrow (The Second Cycle, #1): "Blood of Tomorrow is an epic dark fantasy book, telling the tale of a kingdom on the edge of collapse, as an unknown army attacks and takes their dead with them. The King has disappeared, the Queen has left for safety and the military is left fightin" Read more of this review »
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Robert W. Riley rated a book really liked it The Coldwater Job: A Crucible of Legacy Novella by Mike Cahoon (Goodreads Author)	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
Reading this novella kept me interested and engrossed until the end. It told an incredibly tight story that was focused very much on its surroundings and cast. I thought the page economy was used well and really showed potential for the larger world ...more
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Reading this novella kept me interested and engrossed until the end. It told an incredibly tight story that was focused very much on its surroundings and cast. I thought the page economy was used well and really showed potential for the larger world ...more
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