John Rap

John Rap
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John Rapacciuolo (born September, 1973) is an American author of science fiction, supernatural fiction, history, sports, and fantasy. His books have sold thousands of copies, some of which have been adapted into card decks, board games, and toys. Rap has published seven novels, and two non-fiction books.

Born: John Rapacciuolo

September, 1973

Staten Island, New York, United States

Pen name: John Rap

Writer: 2013–present

Publisher: Annadale Comics

Early life and education

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Rap was born in Staten Island, New York. He attended St. Clare School (Elementary) and then Monsignor Farrell High School, both on Staten Island. Then, after spending one year at Marist College, moved on to Siena College in Loudonville, New York, and obtained a BS in Computer Science from Siena.

As a youth Rap was a two-time All American in Track & Field, including a first place at the Hershey Youth Nationals in the Broad Jump. Winning the MVP at Siena College, as a shot putter, was the book end to his athletic career.

Writing Career

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On his 40th birthday, after putting in 18 years working in the field of computer forensics, Rap decided to start producing many of his stories as comic books. Many of his writing ideas were developed during the 4 hours per day, spent over 18 years, commuting to and from work in Manhattan. He continues, to this day, working in computer forensics and litigation support.

Rap founded Annadale Comics as a way to publish his works.

Rap's first novel Electromagnate blends mythology, computer technology, economics, alternative physics and hidden conspirators. Many characters, locations, themes and technology that comes from this series have been found later in games and other properties of Electromagnate; and in other series published by Annadale Comics.

700 Knights is an action comic about the historical events of the 1565 Great Siege of Malta.

Other books include:

Sharks on a Train

Neanderthal Rising

Woman in the Mirror

Halloween in the Machine

Replica in the House

Unity of the Don

Decathlon Trial

Vin Duty