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Originally from Charlotte, NC; Richmond, VA has been home for over 30 years. ADHD keeps his mind in flux, addicted to music, and impulsive. The heart of his talent is in writing scenes like painting with a brush. He's the elder Gilsdorf brother. Roy was his grandfather's name. ...more

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Wrath of Kings (Dread Empire #6-8)

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Excellent beginning of the end for the Dread Empire series. Sharp writing that doesn’t waste time, even when characters are hunched over a map of the battlefield. I’m not sure what could happen next, but there may be more undead lurking somewhere.
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