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The King Beyond the Gate
by David Gemmell
A warrior returns to his homeland to find it in turmoil, and must fight to restore order and protect his loved ones.
A century has passed since the heroic defence of Dros Delnoch. But the people of the Drenai face a new terror: a mad emperor kept in power by two forces of unsurpassed evil. The Joinings are ... (Goodreads)
Waylander
by David Gemmell
A warrior's quest for vengeance against a ruthless conqueror, with a legendary sword as the key.
The assassin Waylander is doomed to travel the world in search of revenge against those who killed his family. , After allying with a priest, a fellow assassin, a young woman and three children in ... (Wikipedia)
Legend
by David Gemmell
Epic fantasy saga of a young leader's quest to protect his kingdom from a powerful enemy.
The Drenai Empire is under threat. The tribal Nadir people have been united for the first time by the great warleader Ulric, who has forged a massive empire in the North. The Drenai leader Abalayn is ... (Wikipedia)
Magician
by Raymond E. Feist
An orphaned farm boy must save a kingdom from an invading army of Dark Lords.
In the twelfth year of the reign of Rodric the Fourth, an orphaned kitchen boy named Pug is made an apprentice magician to the magician Kulgan in Crydee . A struggling student of magic , he rises to ... (Wikipedia)
Beyond the Shadows
by Brent Weeks
Epic fantasy adventure involving a young man's quest to unlock the secrets of his past.
A new queen has usurped the throne and is leading Cenaria into disaster. The country has become a broken realm with a threadbare army, little food and no hope. So Kylar Stern plans to reinstate his ... (Goodreads)
Enchanters' End Game
by David Eddings
The final battle between good and evil, as Garion and his companions fight to save the world from destruction.
THE DRIVE OF PROPHECY The quest was over. The Orb of Aldur was restored. And once again, with the crowning of Garion, there was a descendant of Riva Iron-grip to rule as Overlord of the West. But the ... (Goodreads)
Silverthorn
by Raymond E. Feist
Epic adventure of a young man with a mysterious past, uncovering secrets of a hidden kingdom.
A year after his brother Lyam's coronation as king, Arutha returns to his city as the new Prince of Krondor, to begin plans for his wedding. Jimmy the Hand , a young thief, foils an assassination ... (Wikipedia)
The Fires of Heaven
by Robert Jordan
Epic fantasy adventure set in a mythical world, with a quest to save it from evil forces.
The fifth book in Robert Jordan's internationally bestselling epic fantasy series, THE WHEEL OF TIME, now reissued with a stunning new cover design. The bonds and wards that hold the Great Lord of ... (Goodreads)
The Desert Spear
by Peter V. Brett
Epic fantasy adventure, full of magic and monsters, to protect mankind from destruction.
The sun is setting on humanity. The night now belongs to voracious demons that prey upon a dwindling population forced to cower behind half-forgotten symbols of power. Legends tell of a Deliverer: a ... (Goodreads)
Shadow's Edge
by Brent Weeks
Epic fantasy tale of a young man's quest to reclaim his lost magic and save the world from destruction.
Kylar Stern has rejected the assassin's life. In the wake of the Godking's violent coup, both his master and his closest friend are dead. His friend was Logan Gyre, heir to Cenaria's throne, but few ... (Wikipedia)
The Dragon Reborn
by Robert Jordan
A young man's quest to realize his destiny and save the world from destruction.
Rand al'Thor , having been declared the Dragon Reborn by Moiraine Damodred , secretly goes to Tear to prove himself. Along the way he is hunted by Darkhounds and Darkfriends. After leaving in secret, ... (Wikipedia)
The Warded Man
by Peter V. Brett
Adventure of three unlikely heroes, who must battle monsters to save their world.
As darkness falls after sunset, the corelings rise—demons who possess supernatural powers and burn with a consuming hatred of humanity. For hundreds of years the demons have terrorized the night, ... (Goodreads)
Voice of the Gods
by Trudi Canavan
The final book in the Age of Five trilogy, where the fate of the world rests on the shoulders of a few chosen ones.
Unable to avoid being drawn into the terrible conflict, Auraya, now protector of the Siyee, fears she will be unable to meet the conditions of the all-powerful gods she once served. And an offer from ... (Goodreads)
The Blade Itself
by Joe Abercrombie
Epic fantasy saga of an unlikely band of misfits and their struggle against an oppressive empire.
Logen Ninefingers, infamous barbarian, has finally run out of luck. Caught in one feud too many, he’s on the verge of becoming a dead barbarian – leaving nothing behind him but bad songs, dead ... (Goodreads)
Knife of Dreams
by Robert Jordan
Epic fantasy adventure as a young man embarks on a quest to save the world from destruction.
This volume of, The Wheel of Time, depicts several distinct plots. Unusual Trolloc attacks, the dead walking, ripples in the fabric of the world and other events seem to indicate that the Last Battle ... (Wikipedia)
The Way of Shadows
by Brent Weeks
A young orphan boy becomes an assassin's apprentice, navigating a dangerous world of politics and magic.
Azoth is an orphan who lives in the Warrens of Cenaria City. He and his two friends, Jarl and 'Doll Girl', are members of the Black Dragon Guild. They make their living stealing money to buy food and ... (Wikipedia)
Better than Life
by Grant Naylor
A virtual reality game that becomes too real, trapping players in a world of their own desires.
Following on from, Infinity Welcomes Careful Drivers, , Lister , Rimmer and the Cat have discovered a cache of 'Better Than Life' headbands in one of the sleeping quarters. They fantasize that they ... (Wikipedia)
Rage of a Demon King
by Raymond E. Feist
The war between Midkemia and the Emerald Queen continues as the demon king wreaks havoc. A tale of magic, war, and heroism.
Set right after, Rise of a Merchant Prince, , the story opens with Rupert Avery and Erik Von Darkmoor returning from their second voyage in the southern continent Novindus. Erik goes off to undertake ... (Wikipedia)
Morning Star
by Pierce Brown
Darrow's revolution reaches its climax as he fights to overthrow the corrupt Society and establish a new order.
Darrow is a shadow of his former self after a year of torture and imprisonment at the hands of Adrius au Augustus, the ArchGovernor of Mars, better known as the Jackal. Across the worlds, he is ... (Wikipedia)
The Hidden City
by David Eddings
A young prince must navigate political intrigue and ancient magic to save his kingdom from a powerful sorcerer.
Battle had been joined and fought and won. The Pandion Knight Sparhawk had met the forces of the foul God Cyrgon upon the field of valor, and justice and might had carried the day. But even in ... (Goodreads)
The Sapphire Rose
by David Eddings
The final book in "The Elenium" trilogy, where Sparhawk and his companions must save the world from an ancient evil.
David Eddings returns to The Elenium, the splendid fantasy series that began with the thrilling novels Diamond Throne and Ruby Knight. Finally the knight Sparhawk had come to possess Bhelliom, ... (Goodreads)
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)
Heroes Die
by Matthew Woodring Stover
A dystopian world where actors are sent to a parallel universe to live out violent fantasies for the entertainment of the masses.
The novels are set in a future dystopia Earth where a parallel world called Overworld reminiscent of the worlds featured in post- Tolkien secondary world fantasy has been discovered. The corporations ... (Wikipedia)
Assassin's Quest
by Robin Hobb
A daring quest to save a kingdom from a powerful evil, with the help of magical powers.
FitzChivalry Farseer is raised from the dead with Wit magic, becoming more wolf than human. Only Burrich and Chade know he survived his tortures in Regal 's dungeons. They help Fitz regain his ... (Wikipedia)
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)
Last Argument of Kings
by Joe Abercrombie
War-torn kingdom in chaos, as a ruthless ruler seeks to expand his empire.
The end is coming. Logen Ninefingers might only have one more fight in him but it's going to be a big one. Battle rages across the North, the King of the Northmen still stands firm, and there's only ... (Goodreads)
Over Sea, Under Stone
by Susan Cooper
A brother and sister uncover the secrets of an ancient magical kingdom.
Over Sea, Under Stone features the Drew children, Simon, Jane and Barney, on holiday with their parents and Merriman Lyon, an old family friend, usually referred to by the children as their ... (Wikipedia)
Malice
by John Gwynne
A tale of war and betrayal, as the battle between good and evil unfolds in a world of magic and mythical creatures.
A black sun is rising … Young Corban watches enviously as boys become warriors under King Brenin’s rule, learning the art of war. He yearns to wield his sword and spear to protect his king’s realm. ... (Goodreads)
Blood of Dragons
by Robin Hobb
The final book in the Rain Wild Chronicles, as dragons and their keepers fight for survival and a new home.
The dragons' survival hangs in the balance in the thrilling final volume in the acclaimed River Wilds Chronicles fantasy series The dragons and their dedicated band of keepers have at last found the ... (Goodreads)
Golden Son
by Pierce Brown
A young man's struggle to win freedom and power on a distant planet.
Darrow, now one of the Peerless Scarred and in the service of his enemy, Nero au Augustus, is poised to gain control of his own fleet of warships, which he knows will be useful to the Sons of Ares ... (Wikipedia)
