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Black Raptor Books

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Ian Conner is retired and spent most of his adult life as a Marine and Army Infantry Sergeant. A hundred percent disabled veteran after multiple head and other injuries, he is part of a growing number of vets classified as “neuro-diverse”, an MST survivor and have several issues such regarding comprehension, concentration, and vision issues that he has overcome to write several novels. After witnessing a lifetime of destruction, the thought of creating something tangible and lasting holds great appeal.

He finds writing a cathartic way to redefine himself both in his eyes and in the eyes of others. Writing for fun, Ian has completed seven novels with an eighth near done with two more ideas in the scribble/chapter phase. He has written across four genres Fantasy, Thriller, Science Fiction and Horror.

Now living near San Diego California with his wife Bonnie, a cellist, and their dog,  Isabella. Conner spends his days fostering kittens, gardening, crafting beautiful stained glass and creating worlds on the page.

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What Readers Think

REVIEWS

Alisha A


This book was fantastic! It was intense, action packed, and I couldn’t put it down. The details and descriptions create the scenery in your mind. You get to know the characters and the back stories were superb. The span from ancient times to present day was really fascinating.

Cardinals

Anthony A

the strong character growth that really brought this novel to life. The personal and more intimate moments between characters and how they interacted with one another brought a moment of true humanity to the narrative, keeping it really grounded. This allowed the reader to feel a deeper connection to the characters as they dealt with everything from genetic experimentation to a dying planet and even surprising contact with humanoid figures, keeping the sci-fi genre alive and well in this narrative.

Cooper's Ridge

James A

EXCEPTIONAL! Tremendous Grasp of the Fantasy Genre.
The world-building is beautifully illustrative, allowing for full immersion in the story; readers can expect to feel as though they are flying through rocky canyons aback a griffin themselves

Griffin's Perch

E. Billups

Dark Maiden

Native American folklore set in scenic Maine. Mr. Conner weaves the past and present with remarkable ease. He details an indestructible 16th-century curse’s beginnings in Haunted Gap to the present-day, Nollesemic village, where Native tribes settled when they abandoned Haunted Gap’s corrupted land.
Mr. Conner has spun a chilling page-turner that captivated me from the beginning. I did not know what to expect when I started this story. But pulled into the storyline,
I finished the book in less
than two days

Lisa Driver, MI

This was an exciting read, filled with political intrigue. Its refreshing to read a story with strong female characters. The author creates tension by introducing massive cover ups at the upper levels of government. As such, its relevant to the current political scene. More importantly, the action was exciting and the characters believable. I enjoyed this read.

The Long Game

Naomi R

The Price of Partisanship

Ian Conner writes great political thrillers. This being just one. When government shutdowns cause the deaths of his family, a man takes action. The more I read, the more I realized this could and probably has happened. It's scary to realize that people in Washington have the power of life and death
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