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David DeRuvo

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https://dederuvo.carrd.co/

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Romance, Fantasy, Science Fiction

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Christopher Poalini, Brent Weeks, J.K. Rowling, Patrick Rothfuss, Hiro ...more

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David DeRuvo writes quiet, character-driven stories about people learning how to move forward—often through grief, connection, and the small, ordinary moments that matter more than they seem.

His work explores hope, belonging, and the communities that quietly shape our lives, whether set in modern Japan, a neon-lit retro-futuristic city, or worlds touched by magic. Blending emotional restraint with immersive settings, his stories focus on ordinary people whose lives are changed through meaningful relationships and the places they come to call home. He is the author of Hero City: Renewal and is currently working on several new projects.

He lives in Georgia with his wife, two daughters, and their pets. Outside of writing, he spends his time gam ...more

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Hero City: Renewal

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Field Guide for the Formerly Villainous (Everyday Magic, #1)

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Six of Crows (Six of Crows, #1)

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The Kamogawa Food Detectives (Kamogawa Food Detectives, #1)

by Hisashi Kashiwai

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