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Nathan Keys

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Born

The United States

Website

https://nathankeys.com/

Genre

Fantasy, Young Adult, Christian Allegory

Influences

C.S. Lewis, J.R.R. Tolkien, The Legend of Zelda, Octopath Traveler, J. ...more

Member Since

June 2019

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Nathan is an award-winning epic fantasy author based in Southwestern Idaho. His mission is to write stories that bring people hope and purpose.

Nathan has been fascinated with storytelling from an early age. As a child, he invented worlds and creatures, played pretend, and told stories to anyone who would listen. He completed his first "novel," an 85,000-word fanfiction, at age 13. He spent high school summers creating plotlines for role-playing games on a forum site, where many concepts for characters, creatures, and kingdoms in The Epic of Marindel were first developed.

Nathan is a Vision Lead for the Kingdom Writers Association, a resource center which serves to empower and encourage Christian writers to publish award-winning material with ...more

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Average rating: 4.73 · 37 ratings · 23 reviews · 4 distinct works • Similar authors

	The Epic of Marindel: Chosen (The Epic of Marindel, #1) 4.64 avg rating — 25 ratings — 7 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 Epic of Marindel: Redemption (The Epic of Marindel, #2) 4.83 avg rating — 6 ratings — 5 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 Epic of Marindel: Champions of Dantoneia (The Epic of Marindel, #0.5) it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 4 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
	The Great Story of Marindel it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 2 ratings — 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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Nathan Keys rated a book it was amazing The Lost Son of Orcadés (The Lost Son of Orcadés, Part 1) by Angela R. Hughes (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
This story is perfect for fans of Arthurian legend, Celtic myth, high stakes, and tales of overcoming one's past. Duen and Nimwe are instantly stand-out characters that you can't help but root for. Those who have read and loved Hughes' The Once and F ...more
Mar 17, 2026 05:16PM · 1 like · like · see review
Nathan Keys wants to read The Light among the Shadows: A Fantasy Novel by Lily B. Art (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
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Nathan Keys rated a book it was amazing The Ghost's Gambit by Stephanie Cotta (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
The Ghost's Gambit begins immediately after the thrilling climax of The Wraiths of Arjun, dropping the reader right into the action of the fledgling rebellion against the Mestrian Empire. Rowan, Akaran, and Tahira Bestgirl have their work cut out for ...more
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Nathan Keys rated a book it was amazing These Mending Hearts by Melody Faith (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
Melody's debut fantasy novel is masterfully woven with charm, wit, and spirited hope. Whether you are familiar with Shakespeare's "Much Ado about Nothing" or not, this story is guaranteed to keep you on your toes with its twisting yet entertaining re ...more
Sep 13, 2025 10:38AM · 1 like · like · see review · preview book See a Problem? We’d love your help. Let us know what’s wrong with this preview of These Mending Hearts by Melody Faith. Problem: Details (if other): Thanks for telling us about the problem. Not the book you’re looking for? Preview — These Mending Hearts by Melody Faith <iframe sandbox id="wrongBookKindlePreviewScreen">
Nathan Keys rated a book it was amazing A Curse Upon Tides (The Empyreal Guardian Saga, #2) by A.M. Daylin (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
A.M. Daylin has built upon the rich foundation of These Hallowed Binds to take the Empyreal Guardian Saga to brilliant new heights. On this adventure, Calden and Elias (and their peak broship dynamic) both manage to become more beloved and relatable ...more
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Nathan Keys rated a book really liked it Well of Dreams (The Runic Saga, #1) by Kayla Ann (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
Well of Dreams delivers a unique blend of fantasy, dystopia, and Norse mythology through an adventure with characters you will love and root for. The biggest draw for me is the characters. Larissa is a strong heroine and a convincing reluctant chosen ...more
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Nathan Keys wants to read Tree of Ash (The Runic Saga, #2) by Kayla Ann (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
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Nathan Keys rated a book it was amazing Shadows of the Forgotten Shore by Angela R. Hughes (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
This story surprised me! The cozy Irish coastal vibes drew me in, and the paranormal mystery kept me invested until the very end. Nora and Declan are delightful characters with believable motives that were easy to root for. If you love mystery and su ...more
Jul 25, 2025 08:38AM · 1 like · like · see review
Nathan Keys wants to read Flameheart (Flameheart Chronicles, #1) by Dalton Bequette (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
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