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The Lord of the Rings: The Trilogy by Brian Sibley, Michael Bakewell
Rated: 4.73 of 5 stars · 26 ratingsWidely regarded as a broadcasting classic, the 1981 BBC Radio dramatisation of The Lord of the Rings stars Ian Holm, Michael Hordern, Robert Stephens, John Le Mesurier and Peter Woodthorpe. This box set contains all three parts of the epic tale - The Fellowship of the Ring, The Two Towers and The Return of the King... -
Words of Radiance, Part 2 by Brandon Sanderson
Rated: 4.80 of 5 stars · 20 ratingsBrandon Sanderson's Stormlight Archive moves into a new, darker phase and in this, the second part of the second volume the Parshendi risk the return of the fearsome Voidbringers of old as they attempt to strenthen themselves against the challange of the humans... -
Words of Radiance, Part 1 by Brandon Sanderson
Rated: 4.70 of 5 stars · 20 ratingsThe natural heir to Robert Jordan, Brandon Sanderson's Stormlight Archive series hit No.1 in the US and No.2 in the UK with the hardback release of the massive second volume, WORDS OF RADIANCE. Split into two volumes for paperback this is Part One of that second volume... -
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Rhythm of War, Part Two by Brandon Sanderson
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsAfter forming a coalition of human resistance against the enemy invasion, Dalinar Kholin and his Knights Radiant have spent a year fighting a protracted, brutal war. Neither side has gained an advantage, and the threat of a betrayal by Dalinar's crafty ally Taravangian looms over every strategic move... -
A Game of Thrones (Part Two) by George R.R. Martin, Jorge Candeias
Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsThis first volume in the hugely popular and highly acclaimed epic fantasy series A SONG OF ICE AND FIRE is unabridged and split into two parts. Now a major Sky Atlantic TV series from HBO, starring Sean Bean. Summers span decades. Winter can last a lifetime. And the struggle for the Iron Throne has begun... -
Age of the King: by Philip C. Quaintrell
Rated: 4.57 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsThe Echoes Saga continues! The scales have tipped. The battle for Namdhor, the north, and the entire realm of man was a sure victory for the orcs. But they lost. Now, under the rule of a would-be-king, the armies of man fuel the war when they should be bolstering their defences... -
The Battle for Hjalgar by Torsten Weitze
Rated: 4.70 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsThings are coming to a head for Ahren and his companions. It is true that they have won the Paladins Fisker and Aluna over to their cause in the campaign against the Adversary, but the Pall Pillar is going through an ominous change... -
Rhythm of War, Part One by Brandon Sanderson
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsAfter forming a coalition of human resistance against the enemy invasion, Dalinar Kholin and his Knights Radiant have spent a year fighting a protracted, brutal war. Neither side has gained an advantage, and the threat of a betrayal by Dalinar's crafty ally Taravangian looms over every strategic move... -
Oathbringer Part One by Brandon Sanderson
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsThis volume is the first half of the novel OATHBRINGER. From the bestselling author who completed Robert Jordan's epic Wheel of Time series comes a new, original creation that matches anything else in modern fantasy for epic scope, thrilling imagination, superb characters and sheer addictiveness... -
A Clash of Kings pt.2 by George R.R. Martin
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsSecond half of "A Clash of... -
By Grace and Banners Fallen: Prologue to A Memory of Light by Robert Jordan, Brandon Sanderson
Rated: 4.55 of 5 stars · 27 ratingsSince 1990, when Robert Jordan’s The Wheel of Time® burst on the world with its first book, The Eye of the World, readers have been anticipating the finale of this extraordinary saga, which has sold over forty million copies in over thirty languages.The wait will soon be over. The fourteenth and final volume, A Memory of Light, will be available in hardcover and audiobook on January 8, 2013... -
A Fúria dos Reis by George R.R. Martin, Jorge Candeias
Rated: 4.35 of 5 stars · 20 ratingsQuando um cometa vermelho surge nos céus de Westeros encontra os Sete Reinos em plena guerra civil. Os combates estendem-se pelas terras fluviais e os grandes exércitos dos Stark e dos Lannister preparam-se para o derradeiro embate... -
Eli by Marc Alan Edelheit
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsA dangerous mission. A war of the Gods. An epic destiny.When elven rangers Eli’Far and Mae’Cara are dispatched to hunt down the dangerous criminal Mik’Las, the mission seems simple enough. Mik’Las has committed the unthinkable crimes of murder and kidnap, and though he’s a former ranger and skilled in the deadly arts, Eli is confident they will bring him to justice... -
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The Might by Siri Pettersen
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsHirka prepares to meet the ruling house of a cold, hierarchical world where contempt for weakness is paramount. Reluctantly, she accepts her fate, hoping to keep Rime alive and Ymslanda safe. But the dead borns thirst for the Might is absolute and Hirka realize that war she wanted to prevent, is inevitable. An awareness that will soon challenge everything she ever believed in and fought for... -
A Game of Thrones, Part one by George R.R. Martin, Jörn Ingwersen
Rated: 4.27 of 5 stars · 26 ratingsThis first volume in the hugely popular and highly acclaimed epic fantasy series A SONG OF ICE AND FIRE is unabridged and split into two parts. Now a major Sky Atlantic TV series from HBO, starring Sean Bean. Summers span decades. Winter can last a lifetime. And the struggle for the Iron Throne has begun... -
Dragon's Envoy by James Haddock, Gus James
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsIt would make a great bard’s song: The orphan son of a mage, a battlefield scavenger saves a knight’s life, is elevated to be his squire, and becomes a dragon’s envoy. But this is no bard’s song. All of this was because of the dragon stone necklace I scavenged from that dead mage. I knew it was magic when I saw it. Well, it was and it wasn’t... -
Elantris, Part 3 of 3 by Brandon Sanderson, Johann Dettweiler
Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsPerformed by a Full CastAdaptation by Johann Dettweiler6 CDs – 7 hoursThe exciting debut of a fresh new voice in fantasy. As fantasy surpassed SF in popularity, much of it became predictable. Elantris is a welcome exception, a rare epic fantasy that doesn't recycle the classics.In GraphicAudio...A Movie in Your Mind with Full Cast, Narration, Cinematic Music and Sound Effects... -
Sense by Jay Boyce
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsHunt the mesmer. Free the captives. Be the hero you never wanted to be.It's been ten days since Jade finally got out. Out of the bed she spent her life trapped in, out of the hospital, and now out of the city, the walls, and way outside of her comfort zone.The wilderness is a terrifying place, especially when you're hunting mesmer…and everything else is hunting you...Categorized as:
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Dark Territory by A.C. Cobble
Rated: 4.31 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsAfter uncovering the existence of an ancient, secret organization, Ben must track down its whereabouts to enlist help in a battle for the fate of humanity. He goes behind enemy lines and faces certain danger. He must convince the powerful elites that the looming threat to Alcott is real... -
Echoes by Honor Raconteur
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsWith the root of all evil—at least in Bannen’s opinion—behind lock and key, the team is finally free to do something else with their lives. Bannen quite looks forward to living in Gargan, the new house being built, with the occasional mission to spice things up. Sure, the MISD thinks he needs therapy after everything he’s lived through in the past three years...Categorized as:
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The Thief Who Went To War by Michael McClung
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsAfter barely surviving the attentions of the Knife That Parts the Night, Amra and Holgren are determined to end the threat posed by the remaining sentient, powerful Blades of the Eightfold Goddess... -
Elantris, Part 2 of 3 by Brandon Sanderson, Johann Dettweiler
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsPerformed by a Full CastAdaptation by Johann Dettweiler6 CDs – 7 hoursThe exciting debut of a fresh new voice in fantasy. As fantasy surpassed SF in popularity, much of it became predictable. Elantris is a welcome exception, a rare epic fantasy that doesn't recycle the classics.In GraphicAudio...A Movie in Your Mind with Full Cast, Narration, Cinematic Music and Sound Effects... -
Heart of Black Ice by Terry Goodkind
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 14 ratings'HEART OF BLACK ICE' IS THE CLIMATIC CONCLUSION TO TERRY GOODKIND'S 'NEW YORK TIMES' BESTSELLING NICCI CHRONICLES.In the wake of the brutal war that swept the Old World in 'Siege of Stone', a new danger is forming along the coast. Taken captive by their enemies, King Grieve, along with Lila and Bannon are about to discover the terrifying force that threatens to bring destruction to the Old World... -
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Ascent to the Nest by Ramy Vance, Michael Anderle
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsBonding with dragons – what could go wrong? Alex has just arrived in the Nest and now it is time for her to orientate herself. But she is the only human student. As in ever. There is a lot of resentment against humans in the Nest. So few humans have chosen to join the war effort and now that Alex showed up – a blind girl from Earth – few believe that she has what it takes to be a dragon rider... -
Drumindor by Michael J. Sullivan
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsAdding a placeholder for the next Riyria Chronicle. If you are a longtime Riyria fan, the title will be all you need to know about this book. Yes, we finally see what happened to Royce and Hadrian when they went to the dwarves tower of Drumindor for the first time.Don't have a release date for it...yet... -
The Isles of the Cutlass Sea by Torsten Weitze
Rated: 4.56 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsAhren can hardly believe his luck. His apprenticeship finally comes to an end, and Khara’s interest in him is growing by the minute. He and his companions leave the Southern Jungles and sail westwards, this time in search of two Paladins, who are apparently living a peaceful existence on one of the Isles of the Cutlass Sea... -
The Secret of the Sword by Terry Brooks
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsHe will face the ultimate battle of dark against light. . . .The flame of hope is flickering throughout the Four Lands. But thanks to Brona, the evil Warlock Lord, a cloud of dark magic is sweeping south, spreading fear and death. Already Brona's savage armies have crushed the forces of the Elves and their king. Now nothing stands between them and the fair city of Tyrsis... -
Talion: Revenant by Michael A. Stackpole
Rated: 4.19 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsThe man he is sworn to protect is the man who butchered his family.Justices--the select of the Talion, endowed with fearsome magick and lethal martial skills--roam the Shattered Empire, crushing the lawless and championing the oppressed. Their word is law and their judgement binding on highborn and low.Nolan is a Justice born in what once was the free nation of Sinjaria... -
Путешествие в Кеттари by Max Frei
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsНекоторые книги, в точности как совы Дэвида Линча, - "не то, чем кажутся". "Путешествие в Кеттари" - одна из таких книг. Читателю придется пробираться по этой книге почти вслепую, тщательно ощупывая пространство текста, прежде чем сделать следующий шаг.Хотя на первый взгляд эта книга больше похожа на освещенный зал ночного кафе, чем на темную комнату из числа тех, где принято искать черных кошек... -
What the Storm Means: Prologue to The Gathering Storm by Robert Jordan, Brandon Sanderson
Rated: 4.39 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsThe Wheel of Time turns, and Ages come and pass. What was, what will be, and what is, may yet fall under the Shadow. In the Prologue to The Gathering Storm, the first volume of the last trilogy of Robert Jordan's Wheel of Time epic, Rand al'Thor, the Dragon Reborn, struggles to unite a fractured network of kingdoms and alliances in preparation for the Last Battle... -
Amulet of Aria by Jeffrey M. Poole
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsRealizing they can no longer keep the future king safe, bodyguards Steve and Sarah escort the Lentarian prince, Mikal, back to his home world to not only determine the best course of action, but also to verify the king and queen haven’t become targets themselves. In Mikal's home world, dragon raids are on the rise...Categorized as:
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The Poison Prince by S.C. Emmett
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThe lady-in-waiting to the princess of a conquered kingdom must navigate a treacherous imperial court, in this second book in a medieval East Asia-inspired epic fantasy trilogy. The princess is dead, and the drums of war beat again... -
Curse of Shadows by A.K. Wilder
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsFor fans of epic fantasy with adventure and romance, Curse of Shadows reveals a world of unique magic, breathtaking action, and unforgettable love.Amassia teeters on the brink of the next Great Dying.The second sun has returned as our Bone Throwers foresaw--casting the nine realms into war.My name is Ash, and I fell in the battle for Baiseen...Categorized as:
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Blade of Dream by Daniel Abraham
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsFrom New York Times bestselling and critically acclaimed author Daniel Abraham, co-author of The Expanse, comes the second novel in a monumental epic fantasy trilogy that unfolds within the walls of a single great city, over the course of one tumultuous year. “An atmospheric and fascinating tapestry, woven with skill and patience... -
Flight of the Dragon Knight by D.C. Clemens
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWith the support of a former king and his resources, Mercer Eberwolf must sail halfway across the world to reach a fabled tomb held by the Advent. Rough seas, a vice-ridden nation, and jagged mountains hinder his path. However, even with a wealthy kingdom's aid, the young dragon knight realizes he will need to summon his fire-breathing ally in order to match his enemy's power and purpose... -
The Archon of Peace by Juddy Anderson C. Punzalan
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsSerestia, a magical world fashioned by the gods, has been under the control of the Archons for thousands of years, and the kingdoms that divide the land co-exist with these enlightened beings who dwell within their impenetrable walls.Amid the chaos and endless war, a long-awaited prophecy tips the balance and threatens not just the Archons but everyone else... -
Dragon Bones by D.K. Holmberg
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsDragons have been gone from the world for centuries, though their power remains. A war fought a thousand years ago removed the destructive threat of dragons, allowing fire mages to use the magic stored within their bones to protect the empire for millennia. The empire has known a fragile peace, held together by that ancient magic. Fes has always longed for stability...Categorized as:
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Волкодав by Мария Семёнова
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsМир был жесток к нему, и он платил миру той же монетой. Никому не верил и ничего не боялся. Он - человек, выжженный изнутри. Последний воин из рода Серых Псов, имя которому Волкодав... -
Ο ήρωας των αιώνων, Τόμος Α' by Brandon Sanderson
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsΟ θάνατος του Μεγάλου Εξουσιαστή, με στόχο το τέλος της Ύστατης Αυτοκρατορίας, ήταν αυτό που έπρεπε να γίνει, έτσι δεν είναι; Η Βιν και ο Έλεντ δεν είναι και τόσο σίγουροι πλέον, αφού οι πανταχού παρούσες ομίχλες, οι ολοένα εντονότερες σταχτοπτώσεις και οι ακόμα πιο ισχυροί σεισμοί επέστρεψαν με πιο φονική μορφή... -
The Mudpuddle Manual of Natural Magic: A Delightful Cozy Fantasy Story with Hints of Romance by Ciara Blume
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsA cozy romantic fantasy that will delight fans of The Spellshop, Harry Potter and Practical Magic.🦋 🔮 🍁🦋 🍁 🔮 🦋A murder, a mystery, and a not-so-overactive imagination...Eccentric heiress Maida Westabrook treasures her peaceful, "ordinary" life in California—morning strolls along the beach, warm evenings by the fire, and losing herself in her beloved library of myths and legends... -
The Defender of Rebel Falls by Erik Christensen
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsNo one told him there would be dragons-especially alien dragons.William's dreams of adventure are crushed when he's assigned to a boring library job. Instead of protecting the innocent and seeking glory as a member of the heroic Guard, he spends his days writing reports by candle light. At just seventeen, his life may as well be over... -
Oath of Swords and Sword Brother by David Weber
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsWhom the gods would recruit, they first tick off . . .Our Hero: The unlikely Paladin, Bahzell Bahnakson of the Horse Stealer Hradani. He's no knight in shining armor. He's a hradani, a race known for their uncontrollable rages, bloodthirsty tendencies, and inability to maintain civilized conduct. None of the other Five Races of man like the hradani... -
The First Human Rider by Ramy Vance, Michael Anderle
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsDragonriders are all that stand between Middang3ard and total annihilation. But their numbers are dwindling. With every passing day, more and more Dragonriders are falling under the scourge of the Dark One. The forces of humanity and their allies are desperate. They need a new hero to step up and turn the tide... -
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Sword of the Ronin by Travis Heermann
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsIn 13th-Century Japan, a land of ancient spirits, shapeshifting animals, and demons, Ken'ishi is a warrior without a master. Orphaned in infancy, he has only one link to his past - Silver Crane, his father's sword. When Silver Crane is stolen, Ken'ishi must go on a quest to recover his very identity. The crime lord known as Green Tiger holds the key to Ken'ishi's past...Categorized as:
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The Jade Bones by Lani Forbes
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsCast into the underworld after an act of shattering betrayal, Mayana and Ahkin must overcome unimaginable odds if they are to return home and reclaim the throne of the Chicome. A river of blood and demons disguised as children are only two of the challenges standing in their way. Fortunately, they are not unequipped...Categorized as:
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Silver Mage by D.W. Jackson
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThe mages sit nervous in their tower when the news that the Brotherhood is once again on the move reaches their ears. Bren, learning that the Brotherhood might hold the key to freeing his father, travels across northern Kurt in order to reach their new stronghold... -
System programmer: The Maiden and The Madman by Jean-Philippe Janssens, Insane Mooncake
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsAfter dying, our main character found himself summoned by a young woman. She comes from a long line of summoners and had expected to partner up with a powerful being, like the rest of her family. Instead, she summoned a computer programmer, who from now on will be living inside her head. Powerless, he's unable to help her with the upcoming war... -
As The Darkness Waits by Dylan Lee Peters
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsI will stand the line between the light and the darkness. I will master myself for as long as I am lost in the gray. The army of Chreos knocks on the doors of Nefas, and blood paints the fields of war. The Great Tyrant has delivered a crushing blow to Ephanlarea, and the dust of pain and loss is settling. Mother Earth despairs under the weight of existence while the sun bears down... -
Seasons by Mercedes Lackey, Jennifer Brozek
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThis thirteenth anthology of short stories set in the beloved Valdemar universe features tales by debut and established authors and a brand-new story from Lackey herself.The Heralds of Valdemar are the kingdom's ancient order of protectors. They are drawn from all across the land, from all walks of life, and at all ages--and all are Gifted with abilities beyond those of normal men and women...
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