Recommendations based on Dragon on a Pedestalby Piers Anthony

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  1. Castle Roogna

    by Piers Anthony
    A young prince must solve a magical mystery to save his kingdom and win the heart of his true love.

    Dor , son of Bink , is a 12-year-old magician and next in line to inherit the throne of Xanth. To teach him the skills he will need to rule the kingdom, King Trent sends him through the tapestry on a ... (Wikipedia)

  2. Centaur Aisle

    by Piers Anthony
    A young apprentice must navigate a magical world filled with centaurs, demons, and other fantastical creatures to save his mentor.

    Xanth's King Trent has left for dreary Mundania, leaving Dor to practice governing the magical kingdom. Dor's magical talent is communication with the inanimate which for information gathering is ... (Wikipedia)

  3. Golem in the Gears

    by Piers Anthony
    In a world where magic and technology coexist, a golem is created to help a young woman save her kingdom from an evil sorcerer.

    Grundy Golem got no respect. So, to prove himself, he volunteered for a quest to find the long-lost dragon, Stanley Steamer. On the way, he somehow manages to free a damsel in distress– but not ... (Goodreads)

  4. Demon Lord of Karanda

    by David Eddings
    Epic fantasy adventure of a young woman's quest to save her kingdom from a powerful evil.

    Captives of His Imperial Majesty... Zandramas had stolen King Garion's infant son and fled to use the child in some ritual that would make the Dark Destiny supreme. Garion and his friends had ... (Goodreads)

  5. King of the Murgos

    by David Eddings
    A young man's quest to save a kingdom from destruction, aided by allies from unexpected places.

    In this second book of The Malloreon, Garion and Ce'nedra continue the quest begun in Guardians of the West. In their party travel the immortal Belgarath the Sorcerer, his daughter Polgara the ... (Goodreads)

  6. Sorceress of Darshiva

    by David Eddings
    The fourth book in the Malloreon series, following Garion and his companions as they search for a magical object to defeat an evil god.

    The Endless Quest... Troubles and delays continued to mount as Garion, Belgarath, Polgara, and the company pursued Zandramas across the known world. Possessed by the Dark Destiny, she had stolen ... (Goodreads)

  7. Dragons of Spring Dawning

    by Margaret Weis
    Epic fantasy adventure of a group of heroes battling an ancient evil.

    The book begins with Tanis Half-Elven in Flotsam. Kitiara has recently left for Solamnia to lead the Dragonarmies in their failed attack against the High Clerist's Tower , which was depicted in the ... (Wikipedia)

  8. Stranger in a Strange Land

    by Robert A. Heinlein
    A human raised by Martians must find his place in a hostile Earth society.

    The story focuses on a human raised on Mars and his adaptation to and understanding of humans and their culture. It is set in a post- Third World War United States, where organized religions are ... (Wikipedia)

  9. Dragons of Winter Night

    by Margaret Weis
    Epic fantasy tale of unlikely heroes who unite to save their world from a mysterious ancient evil.

    The novel begins with the Companions assembled in the major dwarven city of Thorbardin, where the refugees of Pax Tharkas are presenting the dwarves with the Hammer of Kharas, a legendary warhammer ... (Wikipedia)

  10. The Fairy Godmother

    by Mercedes Lackey
    A young girl's journey to uncover her mysterious past and the magical power that lies within.

    It is about a young woman named Elena, the daughter of a wealthy gentleman. After the death of her mother, her father married a devious social climber with two daughters of her own. Not long after ... (Wikipedia)

  11. Sojourn

    by R.A. Salvatore
    Epic fantasy story of a young man's journey to save his homeland from evil forces.

    Having lived in the Underdark for over forty years, Drizzt realized that neither he nor anyone around him would be safe, so he decided to travel to the surface. There he met with much adversity ... (Wikipedia)

  12. A Wizard of Earthsea

    by Ursula K. Le Guin
    A young wizard embarks on a quest to master his own magical powers and battle a mysterious force of evil.

    Ged, the greatest sorcerer in all Earthsea, was called Sparrowhawk in his reckless youth. Hungry for power and knowledge, Sparrowhawk tampered with long-held secrets and loosed a terrible shadow upon ... (Goodreads)

  13. The Farthest Shore

    by Ursula K. Le Guin
    A quest to save a magical kingdom from a mysterious force of darkness.

    A strange, inexplicable malaise is spreading throughout Earthsea. Magic is losing its power; songs are being forgotten; people and animals are sickening or going mad. Accompanied by Arren, the young ... (Wikipedia)

  14. Dragons of Autumn Twilight

    by Margaret Weis
    A group of adventurers unite to fight against evil dragons and their minions, in a world of magic and fantasy.

    The book begins with the return of a group of friends, consisting of Tanis, Sturm, Caramon, Raistlin, Flint, and Tasslehoff, who had separated to pursue their own quests and pledged to return in five ... (Wikipedia)

  15. The Crystal Shard

    by R.A. Salvatore
    Epic fantasy adventure, as a group of unlikely heroes join forces to save their kingdom from an evil wizard.

    Even in the remote far northern region of Icewind Dale , the renegade dark elf ranger Drizzt Do'Urden is not fully accepted, except by the dwarves whom he had eventually befriended. He roams the ... (Wikipedia)

  16. Storm and Silence

    by Robert Thier
    In Victorian England, a headstrong girl disguises herself as a boy to become a secretary, but her employer is a chauvinistic businessman who challenges her at every turn.

    Freedom – that is what Lilly Linton wants most in life. Not marriage, not a brood of squalling brats, and certainly not, love, thank you very much! But freedom is a rare commodity in 19th-century ... (Barnes & Noble)

  17. Wizard's First Rule

    by Terry Goodkind
    A magical journey of self-discovery as a young man embarks on a quest to save the world.

    The primary protagonist in Wizard's First Rule is Richard Cypher , a young woods guide. Richard lives in an area of the world known as Westland, which is one of three parts of the known world, ... (Wikipedia)

  18. Left Behind

    by Tim LaHaye
    A post-apocalyptic world of chaos and destruction, as the Rapture takes away all the believers in Christ.

    An airborne Boeing 747 is headed to London when, without any warning, passengers mysteriously disappear from their seats. Terror and chaos slowly spread not only through the plane but also worldwide ... (Goodreads)

  19. Oh. My. Gods.

    by Tera Lynn Childs
    A teenage girl discovers she's a descendant of Greek gods and must navigate high school drama while learning to control her powers.

    Phoebe is a perfectly happy senior at high school and headed for USC with her best friends after graduation. Everything changes when her Mom comes back to California announcing she is marrying a ... (Wikipedia)

  20. Heads You Win

    by Jeffrey Archer
    A young Russian immigrant's life is split into two parallel universes, each with its own set of challenges and opportunities.

    Heads You Win, is international #1 bestseller Jeffrey Archer’s most ambitious and creative work since, Kane and Abel, with a final twist that will shock even his most ardent of fans., Leningrad, ... (Barnes & Noble)

  21. The Secret in the Old Attic

    by Carolyn Keene
    Nancy Drew investigates a mysterious old attic and uncovers a hidden family secret.

    First published in 1944, this mystery finds Nancy searching for some unpublished musical manuscripts which she believes are hidden in the dark, cluttered attic of a rundown mansion. ... (Goodreads)

  22. Dragon Harper

    by Anne McCaffrey
    A young woman fights to become a dragonrider and harper, while dealing with personal struggles and a deadly illness threatening her community.

    For millions of readers the world over, the name Pern is magical, conjuring up grand vistas of a distant planet whose blue skies are patrolled by brave dragons and their noble riders, a paradise ... (Goodreads)

  23. The Pirate King

    by R.A. Salvatore
    A pirate captain seeks to become the Pirate King, but must navigate treacherous waters and face dangerous enemies to achieve his goal.

    The Arcane Brotherhood has long held the city of Luskan in their power, but when corruption eats away at their ranks, Captain Deudermont comes to the rescue of a city that has become a safe haven for ... (Wikipedia)

  24. Dragon Prince

    by Melanie Rawn
    Two kingdoms on the brink of war, a forbidden love, and a powerful dragon that could change everything.

    Rohan is heir to the throne of The Desert and its chief holding, Stronghold. His father, Prince Zehava, is unsure of his son's ability to rule, but is wounded in a dragon hunt and Rohan is suddenly ... (Wikipedia)

  25. Harvest Moon

    by Robyn Carr
    A woman moves to a small town and finds love and healing after a traumatic experience.

    Rising sous-chef Kelly Matlock's sudden collapse at work is a wake-up call. Disillusioned and burned out, she's retreated to her sister Jillian's house in Virgin River to rest and reevaluate. ... (Goodreads)

  26. Cold Sassy Tree

    by Olive Ann Burns
    A coming-of-age story set in a small Southern town in the early 1900s, exploring love, loss, and family dynamics.

    On July 5, 1906, Enoch Rucker Blakeslee announces that he intends to marry Miss Love Simpson, a milliner at his store who is years younger than he. This news shocks his family, since his wife Mattie ... (Wikipedia)

  27. Tangled Webs

    by Anne Bishop
    A dark fantasy novel about a world where humans and supernatural creatures coexist, but not always peacefully. A young woman must navigate dangerous political intrigue to protect her loved ones.

    Anne Bishop's national bestselling and critically acclaimed, Black Jewels, series has enthralled readers with its lavish blend of "the darkly macabre with spine-tingling emotional intensity, ... (Goodreads)

  28. Deadly Stillwater

    by Roger Stelljes
    A small-town Minnesota sheriff investigates a murder that leads to a dangerous conspiracy.

    THE CRIME SERIES WITH 2.5+ MILLION DOWNLOADS and 50,000+ REVIEWS,New York Times & USA Today Bestselling Mystery Series TWO GIRLS GONE...,Shannon hustled to her car and dug into her black purse, ... (Barnes & Noble)

  29. The Wicked Day

    by Mary Stewart
    The final book in the Arthurian Saga, narrating the story of Mordred, Arthur's illegitimate son and his quest for power.

    Now, the spellbinding, final chapter of King Arthur's reign, where Mordred, sired by incest and reared in secrecy, ingratiates himself at court, and sets in motion the Fates and the end of Arthur.... ... (Goodreads)

  30. The Crown Conspiracy

    by Michael J. Sullivan
    Two thieves are framed for the murder of a king and must clear their names while uncovering a conspiracy. A thrilling fantasy adventure.

    After a successful raid, Royce and Hadrian (together known as Riyria) are approached by a man offering much gold to steal a sword owned by Count Pickering, from the royal palace in Medford, the ... (Wikipedia)