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The Road To Red Thorn - Book 1


The Road To Red Thorn


It begins.  Book 1 is complete. The Road to Red Thorn chronicles the odyssey of Radley as he tries to make sense of his new reality.  His sanity and determination are tested at every turn.  Will he have what it takes to thrive in this new land?  Find out in RPG Apocalypse Book 1.

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