Rhett C Bruno is a USA Today and Washington Post bestselling science fiction and fantasy author. Born in New York, Bruno grew up with a passion for writing, creating his own stories from a young age. He pursued this interest throughout high school, where he self-published his first series, the Isinda Trilogy. Despite studying architecture in college and working in the field afterward, Bruno continued to write, publishing close to 50 works to date.
Bruno's love for science fiction led him to study screenwriting, with the hope of writing for video games or TV in the future. He has been influenced by authors such as Frank Herbert, Timothy Zahn, and Robert A. Heinlein. Bruno's work includes popular series such as The Circuit Saga, Children of Titan Series, Buried Goddess Saga, Vicarious, The Roach, and The Luna Missile Crisis (Audible Originals). He is a bestselling and Nebula Award-nominated author, showcasing his talent and success in the science fiction genre.
Currently living in Delaware with his wife, daughter, and dog, Bruno continues to write and publish full-time. He is dedicated to his craft and enjoys connecting with his fans. Although he is active on social media, he prefers to communicate with his readers through his newsletter, where he shares updates about his work and offers exclusive content and Advanced Reader Copies (ARCs).
The Ascendant Wars Books (with M.B. Vance)
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Hellfire
2023
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Brimstone
2023
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Ashes
2023
Black Badge Books (with Jaime Castle)
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Dead Acre
2020
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Cold as Hell
2022
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Vein Pursuits
2023
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Ace in the Hole
2025
Buried Goddess Saga Books (with Jaime Castle)
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Web of Eyes
2018
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Winds of War
2018
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Will of Fire
2019
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Way of Gods
2019
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War of Men
2019
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Word of Truth
2020
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Nesilia's War
2020
Children of Titan Books
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This Long Vigil
2015
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Titanborn
2016
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The Collector
2017
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Titan's Wrath
2017
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Titan's Son
2019
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Interview for the End of the World
2019
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Titan's Rise
2019
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Titan's Fury
2019
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Titan's Legacy
2020
The Circuit Books
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Executor Rising
2014
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Progeny of Vale
2016
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Earthfall
2016
Contact Day Books (with Jaime Castle)
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The Luna Missile Crisis
2020
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The Many-Worlds' Fair
2021
Eighth Continent Books (with Felix R. Savage)
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The Eighth Continent
2023
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Moon 2.0
2023
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Lunar Supremacy
2023
Isinda Books
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Fallen Dagger
2010
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Sting of the Sapphire Blade
2012
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Curse of the Sleeping Dragon
2013
An Unexpected Hero / So You Want To Be A Hero Books (with Jaime Castle)
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An Unexpected Hero / So You Want to Be a Hero
2024
Standalone Novels
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The Roach
2020
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Vicarious
2021
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Operation Brushfire (With: James Wolanyk)
2021
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Operation Brushfire
2021
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Mind Burn (With: T.E. Bakutis)
2023
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Mind Burn
2023
Short Stories/Novellas
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Baron Steele
2020
Tales from the Canyons of the Damned Books
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Tales from the Canyons of the Damned: No. 1 (By: Daniel Arthur Smith)
2015
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Tales from the Canyons of the Damned: No. 2 (By: Daniel Arthur Smith, Bob Williams)
2015
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Tales from the Canyons of the Damned: No. 3 (By: Jason Anspach, Daniel Arthur Smith, Will Swardstrom, Ernie Howard)
2016
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Tales from the Canyons of the Damned: No. 4 (By: Jon Frater, Daniel Arthur Smith, S. Elliot Brandis, Hank Garner)
2016
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Tales from the Canyons of the Damned: No. 5 (By: Daniel Arthur Smith, Will Swardstrom, A.K. Meek, Bob Williams)
2016
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Tales from the Canyons of the Damned: No. 6 (By: Daniel Arthur Smith, Hank Garner, Kevin Lauderdale)
2016
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Tales from the Canyons of the Damned: No. 7 (By: Daniel Arthur Smith, S. Elliot Brandis, Hank Garner, Ian Garner)
2016
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Tales from the Canyons of the Damned: No. 8 (By: Artie Cabrera, Daniel Arthur Smith, Jessica West, Hank Garner)
2016
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Tales from the Canyons of the Damned: No. 9 (By: Daniel Arthur Smith, Will Swardstrom, Hank Garner, Ernie Howard)
2016
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Tales from the Canyons of the Damned: No. 10 (By: Samuel Peralta, Daniel Arthur Smith, S. Elliot Brandis, Michael Patrick Hicks)
2016
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Tales from the Canyons of the Damned: No. 11 (By: Samuel Peralta, Daniel Arthur Smith, Nathan M. Beauchamp, A.K. Meek, Kevin Luderdale)
2016
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Tales from the Canyons of the Damned: No. 12 (By: Daniel Arthur Smith, Chris Pourteau, Will Swardstrom, Jason N. LaVelle)
2017
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Tales from the Canyons of the Damned: No. 13 (By: Daniel Arthur Smith, Jessica West, S. Elliot Brandis, Will Swardstrom, Kevin Lauderdale, Nathan M. Beauchamp, Hester J. Rook)
2017
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Tales from the Canyons of the Damned: No. 14 (By: Daniel Arthur Smith, Philip Harris, Ernie Howard, Paul K. Swardstrom)
2017
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Tales from the Canyons of the Damned: No. 15 (By: Jason N. LaVelle)
2017
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Tales from the Canyons of the Damned: No. 16 (By: Christopher J. Valin, Daniel Arthur Smith, Nathan M. Beauchamp, Paul K. Swardstrom, Ernie Howard)
2017
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Tales from the Canyons of the Damned: No. 17 (By: Jon Frater)
2017
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Tales from the Canyons of the Damned: No. 18 (By: Daniel Arthur Smith, Jessica West, Philip Harris, Kevin Lauderdale, Terry R. Hill)
2017
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Tales from the Canyons of the Damned: No. 19 (By: Christopher J. Valin, Daniel Arthur Smith, Jessica West, Peter Cawdron, Kevin Lauderdale, Lara Frater)
2017
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Tales from the Canyons of the Damned: No. 20
2017
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Tales from the Canyons of the Damned: No. 21 (By: Michael Ezell, Daniel Arthur Smith, Jessica West, Will Swardstrom, Terry R. Hill, Amira K. Makansi)
2018
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Tales from the Canyons of the Damned: No. 22 (By: Daniel Arthur Smith, Jessica West, Nathan M. Beauchamp, Robert Jechoneck)
2018
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Tales from the Canyons of the Damned: No. 23 (By: Daniel Arthur Smith, S. Elliot Brandis, Will Swardstrom, Nathan M. Beauchamp, Bob Williams)
2018
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Tales from the Canyons of the Damned: No. 24 (By: Daniel Arthur Smith, Ian Garner, Hunter C. Eden, Lara Frater, C.C. Ameel)
2018
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Tales from the Canyons of the Damned: No. 25 (By: Kevin G. Summers, Daniel Arthur Smith, P.K. Tyler, Terry R. Hill)
2018
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Tales from the Canyons of the Damned: No. 26 (By: Daniel Arthur Smith, Hunter C. Eden, Philip Harris, Ernie Howard, Jeff Bowles)
2018
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Tales from the Canyons of the Damned: No. 27 (By: Daniel Arthur Smith, Desmond Warzel, Lorna Wood, David Alan Jones)
2018
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Tales from the Canyons of the Damned: No. 28 (By: Robert T. Jeschonek, Daniel Arthur Smith, Will Swardstrom, Michael Anthony Lee)
2018
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Tales from the Canyons of the Damned: No. 29 (By: Robert T. Jeschonek, Daniel Arthur Smith, Will Swardstrom)
2018
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Tales from the Canyons of the Damned: No. 30 (By: Michael Ezell, Daniel Arthur Smith, M. Regan, Lara Frater, Jeremy Essex)
2019
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Tales from the Canyons of the Damned: No. 31 (By: Jason N. LaVelle)
2019
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Tales from the Canyons of the Damned: No. 32 (By: Gustavo Bondoni, Daniel Arthur Smith, M.M. De Voe, Ann Stolinsky)
2019
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Tales from the Canyons of the Damned: No. 33 (By: Daniel Arthur Smith, Molly Thynes, Barry Charman, Jason N. LaVelle)
2019
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Tales from the Canyons of the Damned: No. 34 (By: Daniel Arthur Smith, Nathan M. Beauchamp, Charles Barouch, Terry R. Hill)
2019
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Tales from the Canyons of the Damned: No. 35 (By: Daniel Arthur Smith, K.J. Kabza, Gordon B. White, Wendy Nikel)
2019
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Tales from the Canyons of the Damned: No. 36 (By: Daniel Arthur Smith, Jessica West, K.H. Vaughan, Kevin Lauderdale, Steve Oden)
2019
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Tales from the Canyons of the Damned: No. 37 (By: Daniel Arthur Smith, Nathan M. Beauchamp, Steve Oden, Sam Osborn)
2020
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Tales from the Canyons of the Damned: No. 38 (By: Daniel Arthur Smith, Jessica West, Teel James Glenn, Amy Grech, Steven Van Patten)
2020
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Tales from the Canyons of the Damned: No. 39 (By: Paul B. Kohler)
2021
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Tales from the Canyons of the Damned: No. 40 (By: Daniel Arthur Smith, Charles Barouch, Hunter C. Eden, Steve Oden)
2021
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Tales from the Canyons of the Damned: No. 41 (By: Daniel Arthur Smith, Steven Van Patten, Liviu Surugiu, Steve Oden)
2022
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Tales from the Canyons of the Damned: No. 42 ( By: Daniel Arthur Smith)
2023
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Tales from the Canyons of the Damned: No. 43 ( By: Daniel Arthur Smith)