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P.E.N. Bortolotti

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Born

in Fernandópolis - SP, Brazil

Website

https://planetaaura.com.br/the-first-son-of-man/

Genre

Fantasy, Religion, Horror

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Jesus Christ / C. S. Lewis / J. R. R. Tolkien / John Milton / Neil Gai ...more

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April 2025

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P. E. N. Bortolotti is a Brazilian author and member of the British Fantasy Society whose speculative fiction explores the collision of faith, myth, and human nature. His books have reached #1 Amazon bestseller status in Brazil.

He is known for blending biblical mythology, speculative fantasy, and philosophical dark fiction into stories that challenge the boundaries between faith, immortality, and moral consequence.

His narratives move beyond traditional fantasy and horror into the realm of mythic retellings and biblical speculative fiction, where ancient scripture collides with apocalyptic futures and deeply human dilemmas.

His novel The First Son of Man received recognition from The BookLife Prize by Publishers Weekly and was praised for its ...more

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	A Ilha de Loritch: Cidade Perdida it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 8 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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	Melasma: O Guia Definitivo para Cuidar da Sua Pele (O Guia Definitivo para Cuidar da Sua Pele na Dermatologia) by P.E.N. Bortolotti (Goodreads Author), Caroline Hespanhol it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 1 rating	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
	Skincare 1: O Guia Definitivo para Cuidar da Sua Pele (O Guia Definitivo para Cuidar da Sua Pele na Dermatologia) by P.E.N. Bortolotti (Goodreads Author), Caroline Hespanhol it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 1 rating	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
	Pro-Aging Skincare 2 (O Guia Definitivo para Cuidar da Sua Pele na Dermatologia) by P.E.N. Bortolotti (Goodreads Author), Caroline Hespanhol it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 1 rating	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
	Rosácea: O Guia Definitivo para Cuidar da Sua Pele (O Guia Definitivo para Cuidar da Sua Pele na Dermatologia) by P.E.N. Bortolotti (Goodreads Author), Caroline Hespanhol it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 1 rating	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
	Acne : O Guia Definitivo para Cuidar da Sua Pele (O Guia Definitivo para Cuidar da Sua Pele na Dermatologia) by P.E.N. Bortolotti (Goodreads Author), Caroline Hespanhol it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 1 rating	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
	Caspa - Dermatite Seborrica: O Guia Definitivo para Cuidar da Sua Pele (O Guia Definitivo para Cuidar da Sua Pele na Dermatologia) by P.E.N. Bortolotti (Goodreads Author), Caroline Hespanhol it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 1 rating	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
	Dermatite Atópica: O Guia Definitivo para Cuidar da Sua Pele (O Guia Definitivo para Cuidar da Sua Pele na Dermatologia) by P.E.N. Bortolotti (Goodreads Author), Caroline Hespanhol it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 1 rating	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
	Psoríase: O Guia Definitivo Para Cuidar da Sua Pele (O Guia Definitivo para Cuidar da Sua Pele na Dermatologia) by P.E.N. Bortolotti (Goodreads Author), Caroline Hespanhol it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 1 rating	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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Why I Write Biblical Dark Fantasy

Why I Write Biblical Dark Fantasy

Most fantasy stories try to escape reality.

Mine try to confront it.

I do not write about vampires, immortals, or cursed beings as fantasy creatures. I write about them as metaphors for faith, guilt, eternity, and the human condition.

In The First Son of Man, Cain is not a villain. He is a witness to history. A man forced to walk through millennia carrying the weight Read more of this blog post »

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As cinzas de Altivez

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P.E.N. Bortolotti said: " As Cinzas de Altivez pulled me in with its oppressive atmosphere and strong worldbuilding.

Ordália feels real, tense, and controlled, and Ariadne is the kind of character you genuinely want to follow as she uncovers what is hidden beneath the surface. ...more "

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P.E.N. Bortolotti made a comment in the group SciFi and Fantasy Book Club — 2026 Fantasy Team Chat topic " We unlocked the first step. That actually feels earned. “Ordinary World” is such a fitting starting point too. I love the idea of a story that begins g ...more "
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P.E.N. Bortolotti made a comment in the group SciFi and Fantasy Book Club — "Station Eternity" Discuss Everything Spoilers topic " I find it fascinating how polarized the reactions to this book are. For me, the apparent randomness actually felt like part of the design. The narrativ ...more "
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P.E.N. Bortolotti made a comment in the group Into the Forest — What are you reading now? topic " Jalilah, I love that mix too. When fantasy is braided into history or surreal reality, it hits differently, it feels closer to something remembered th ...more "
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P.E.N. Bortolotti made a comment in the group Weird Fiction — About the Weird Non-Fiction Sub-Group topic " I’m very interested in this as well. Weird fiction feels like one of those genres that resists definition while constantly redefining itself. I’m espec ...more "
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P.E.N. Bortolotti made a comment in the group SciFi and Fantasy Book Club — "Godkiller" Discuss Everything "Spoilers" topic " I found it interesting how divided the reactions to this one are. For me, the premise was the strongest element. A world where gods are sustained by be ...more "
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