Recommendations based on Dissolutionby Richard Lee Byers

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  1. 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)

  2. The Halfling's Gem

    by R.A. Salvatore
    Drizzt Do'Urden and his companions embark on a perilous journey to retrieve a stolen gem. Action-packed adventure ensues.

    The dark elf Drizzt Do'Urden and Wulfgar the barbarian race to Calimport to rescue their friend Regis—who is being held as a captive, along with Drizzt's magical panther Guenhwyvar , by Artemis ... (Wikipedia)

  3. Siege of Darkness

    by R.A. Salvatore
    The dark elf Drizzt Do'Urden and his companions fight to defend their home against an army of evil creatures.

    Siege of Darkness tells the story of how the Time of Troubles , in which all magic is temporarily disrupted and many gods and goddesses are forced to take the forms of their avatars and walk the ... (Wikipedia)

  4. Time of the Twins

    by Margaret Weis
    Epic fantasy adventure of two siblings to save their kingdom from the forces of evil.

    After detailing the meeting between Crysania, Raistlin, and Astinus, the book shifts to Riverwind arriving at the Inn of the Last Home in Solace. He meets Tika Waylan there, and later he asks about ... (Wikipedia)

  5. Dragonlance Chronicles

    by Margaret Weis
    Epic fantasy adventure of a group of adventurers on a quest to save the world from a dark force.

    More than three million readers have witnessed the return of the dragons...And now the books that began the best-selling 'dragonlance' saga are collected in their entirety in this special edition, ... (Goodreads)

  6. 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)

  7. Death Masks

    by Jim Butcher
    A magical detective's mission to protect an ancient artifact from a powerful necromancer.

    Harry shares a TV panel with a Vatican priest, Father Vincent, and São Paulo University Professor Don Paolo Ortega , a disguised Red Court Vampire noble. Father Vincent hires Dresden to recover the ... (Wikipedia)

  8. The Death of Superman

    by Dan Jurgens
    Superman must battle an unstoppable enemy that threatens to destroy the world.

    The story that drew national media attention when DC Comics killed their greatest hero is collected here. When a hulking monster emerges from an underground resting place and begins a mindless ... (Goodreads)

  9. Shadow of the Giant

    by Orson Scott Card
    A revolution of conscience and courage, led by a man seeking justice in a dangerous world.

    A belief is spreading in conquered China that the government has lost the Mandate of Heaven . Han Tzu meets up with Mazer Rackham , who passes him a blow dart pen, calling it the "Mandate of Heaven". ... (Wikipedia)

  10. 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)

  11. The Elves of Cintra

    by Terry Brooks
    Epic fantasy adventure of a young half-elf on a quest to save the kingdom of Cintra.

    Beginning where, Armageddon's Children, ended, Knight of the Word Logan Tom races to save the gypsy morph Hawk and his girlfriend Tessa from being thrown to their deaths from atop Safeco Field . He ... (Wikipedia)

  12. Player's Handbook

    by James Wyatt
    A comprehensive guide to playing Dungeons & Dragons, featuring rules and strategies.

    Everything a player needs to create heroic characters for the world’s greatest roleplaying game The Player’s Handbook® is the essential reference for every Dungeons & Dragons® roleplayer. It contains ... (Goodreads)

  13. Blood Rites

    by Jim Butcher
    A thrilling urban fantasy adventure, pitting a wizard against a powerful cult.

    For Harry Dresden, Chicago's only professional wizard, there have been worse assignments than going undercover on the set of an adult film. Dodging flaming monkey poo, for instance. Or going ... (Goodreads)

  14. Forest Mage

    by Robin Hobb
    A tale of redemption and survival set in the forests of the Six Duchies.

    The story picks up where Shaman's Crossing left off. The Gernian Cavalla Academy is recovering from the devastating effects of Speck plague, a disease causing severe dysentery. The disease has run ... (Wikipedia)

  15. Sandworms of Dune

    by Brian Herbert
    Epic conclusion to the beloved "Dune" series, intertwining themes of religion, politics, and ecology.

    As Sandworms of Dune begins, the passengers of the no-ship, Ithaca, continue their nearly two-decade search for a new home world for the Bene Gesserit , while Duncan Idaho evades the tachyon net of ... (Wikipedia)

  16. Neverwhere

    by Neil Gaiman
    A mysterious journey through a hidden realm of London, filled with danger and unexpected allies.

    Neverwhere is the story of Richard Mayhew and his trials and tribulations in London. At the start of the story, he is a young businessman, recently moved from Scotland and with a normal life ahead. ... (Wikipedia)

  17. Horus Rising

    by Dan Abnett
    Epic space opera about the rise of a powerful leader in a galactic war.

    Black Library presents the Masterworks – a curated collection of novels celebrating the very best science fiction and fantasy set in the worlds of Warhammer. It is the 31st millennium. Under the ... (Barnes & Noble)

  18. Kushiel's Scion

    by Jacqueline Carey
    A young woman embarks on a perilous quest to save her kingdom from a powerful enemy.

    To find his lost mother, the mission of his foster mother and his own personal quest, he must discover who trained Phèdre nó Delaunay 's mentor, Anafiel Delaunay. Imriel de la Courcel's blood parents ... (Wikipedia)

  19. Moon Called

    by Patricia Briggs
    A shapeshifter embarks on a journey to reclaim her heritage and defend her people.

    Mercedes Thompson, aka Mercy, is a talented Volkswagen mechanic living in the Tri-Cities area of Washington. She also happens to be a walker, a magical being with the power to shift into a coyote at ... (Goodreads)

  20. Black Sun Rising

    by C.S. Friedman
    An epic fantasy adventure featuring a group of unlikely heroes who must save the world from destruction.

    As they make their way north, they encounter a man by the name of Gerald Tarrant, who marks himself as the servant of the Hunter, a powerful Adept who lives in the middle of a vortex of Fae. He ... (Wikipedia)

  21. Underlord

    by Will Wight
    Lindon continues his journey to become stronger and protect his loved ones, facing new challenges and enemies along the way.

    A tournament approaches. All around the world, great clans and sects prepare their disciples to fight against one another in a competition of young Underlords. Even the Blackflame Empire is drawn in, ... (Goodreads)

  22. A Memory of Light

    by Robert Jordan
    Epic story of the last great battle of the world, with a hero's journey to save it.

    In the prologue, the armies of the Westlands assemble in preparation for, Tarmon Gai'don, , as do the forces of the Shadow. The Forsaken Demandred stages a raid on the city of Caemlyn, sending ... (Wikipedia)

  23. Ghostwater

    by Will Wight
    Lindon continues his journey to become a powerful sacred artist, facing new challenges and enemies in the mysterious Ghostwater.

    Long ago, the Monarch Northstrider created a world of his own. This world, known as Ghostwater, housed some of his most valuable experiments. Now, it has been damaged by the attack of the Bleeding ... (Goodreads)

  24. 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)

  25. Kingdom Come

    by Mark Waid
    An exploration of a dystopian future, and the heroes who struggle to save it.

    In this Elseworlds story, Superman and the Justice League abandon their roles as superheroes after the rise and strong public support of a superhero named Magog , who has no qualms about ... (Wikipedia)

  26. Taliesin

    by Stephen R. Lawhead
    A mythical tale of a young man's quest to find his true identity and fulfill his destiny.

    It was a time of legend, when the last shadows of the mighty Roman conqueror faded from the captured Isle of Britain. While across a vast sea, bloody war shattered a peace that had flourished for two ... (Goodreads)

  27. Galaxy in Flames

    by Ben Counter
    The third book in the Horus Heresy series, depicting the betrayal of Warmaster Horus and the beginning of a galaxy-wide civil war.

    Having recovered from his grievous injuries, Warmaster Horus leads the triumphant Imperial forces against the rebel world of Isstvan III. Though the rebels are swiftly crushed, Horus's treachery is ... (Goodreads)

  28. Fables, Vol. 9: Sons of Empire

    by Bill Willingham
    A collection of stories of war, morality, and power, delving into the human condition.

    Winner of Fourteen, Eisner, Awards The best-laid plans. The free Fables living in the mundane world have struck a decisive blow against the Adversary, destroying one of his most valuable assets at ... (Goodreads)

  29. Joust

    by Mercedes Lackey
    A thrilling medieval adventure, tracing the journey of a young jouster as she seeks to save her kingdom.

    THE SECRET OF THE DRAGONS Vetch was an Altan serf working the land which had once been his family's farm. Young and slight, Vetch would have died of overwork, exposure, and starvation if not for the ... (Goodreads)

  30. Ashes of Victory

    by David Weber
    Epic space opera, featuring military conflicts and political intrigue.

    The book begins hours after the end of the previous novel. Honor Harrington and her "Elysian Space Navy" arrive at Manticoran-controlled space, only to discover that she was believed dead, that her ... (Wikipedia)