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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... -
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... -
The Severed Realm by Michael G. Manning
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsOnly a fool threatens those a Thornbear protects. Mordecai’s shattered family is in chaos, but the world won’t wait for them to recover. Trapped by a fiendish plot he didn’t foresee, Mordecai finds himself powerless to redeem himself or defend his family. Alone and surrounded by enemies, Lady Rose has only her wits to protect those she loves... -
Taroniah at School by Peter Rhodan
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsTaroniah was the natural born daughter of a liaison between the King of Marland and her mother, one of the Queen's Ladies in Waiting. Sadly, her mother died while she was still quite young and the King's Master of Arms, Robard, and his wife, Terencia, happily adopted her... -
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Mordecai by Michael G. Manning
Rated: 4.47 of 5 stars · 21 ratingsYears have passed since the last of the Dark Gods was defeated, and Lothion has entered an age of peace and prosperity. Mordecai’s oldest children have already begun to make a place for themselves, and his youngest are on the cusp of adulthood. By every outward measure, his life has been a success; he has earned his reward... -
Knights of Wind and Truth by Brandon Sanderson
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsUpdate taken from State of the Sanderson 2020:"So, my schedule now looks like this going forward. As always, this is just an estimate... -
Rebels by Robyn Wideman
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThe hero becomes the hunted! After foiling the Quarnon's plans and killing his arch enemy, Jack is now being hunted. To keep his friends safe, Jack heads to the mysterious Isle of Maga. A place filled with poisonous mana, deadly beasts and an army of undead minotaurs... -
Der Wanderer by Richard Schwartz
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratings"Am Ende wird einer kommen, den ich auserwählte als meinen Engel, um das Schwert des Lichts in die Heerscharen des Feindes zu tragen. Ihm wird folgen die Legion der Toten, an seiner Seite die Götter und die Hoffnung... -
The Right to Arm Bears by Andrew Seiple
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsThreadbare has reunited with his little girl, even if it didn't go exactly like he'd hoped it would. But war still rages through the kingdom, and the fluffy heroes must stop the tyrant king and restore peace to their home. Celia, Threadbare, and the rest of their allies must join the final resistance, to fight for the fate of everyone within Cylvania. It's a daunting task... -
The Traveler's Gate Trilogy by Will Wight
Rated: 4.32 of 5 stars · 26 ratings***This volume contains the novels House of Blades, The Crimson Vault, and City of Light, all of which are available separately.***Simon can only watch, helpless, as his family is killed and his village destroyed by enemy Travelers--men and women who can summon mystical powers from otherworldly Territories... -
Watcher's Repose by Sean Oswald
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThe Nelson's have grown tired of waiting for danger to come to them.Now they are going to take the fight to their enemy.Whether that be hit and run attacks against a much larger goblin army by Emily, a raid into the sewers under the capital by Jackson, or the final confrontation with Duke Holstein, they are taking their destiny into their own hands... -
The Mantle of Darkness by Michael James Ploof
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsRead Book 1 FREE for a limited time. Copy/paste the following address into your browser and read the first book of this USA Today bestselling series. http://tinyurl.com/jss6ycd Long ago, the elf Eldarian defeated the Lord of Darkness and Death during the God Wars... -
The River Mists Of Talry by Terry Mancour
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsBefore the dramatic events at the Battle of Timberwatch - as told in Warmage - Tyndal of Boval was on a secret mission: to take Master's intended (and expecting) bride to his hometown to live with his family until he returned from the war, and then protect her in the unlikely event that the sinister Royal Censorate of Magic would find them . . -
The Spellmonger's Wedding by Terry Mancour
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsCOME DANCE AT THE SPELLMONGER'S WEDDING!When the battle is finally far behind him, Sir Minalan the Spellmonger makes a quick detour to Wilderhall to select his new domain, learn how to be a noble, and then claim his pregnant bride -- it's time to start his well-deserved Happily Ever After, and he can't wait... -
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Alchemist Apprentice by Dan Michaelson, D.K. Holmberg
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsSam’s desire to protect his sister leads him to magic he never imagined.The powerful arcane arts have kept Olway safe for generations, taught only to those tested and proven to have real potential at the prestigious Academy. That power has never been found on the edge of the kingdom where Sam and his sister struggle to survive. Until now... -
Bloodmark by Jean Lowe Carlson
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratings-Smart epic fantasy! Deep world building and character development. If you loved Wheel of Time or Game of Thrones you should give this a shot.- - Anders C., Amazon Reviewer -Like George RR Martin and Joe Abercrombie, Carlson writes in this genre for grown-ups, with flair and elegance. A complex world with characters that develop well, this story reveals its complexity as it builds!- - Daniel F... -
Into Darkness by Terry Goodkind
Rated: 4.35 of 5 stars · 21 ratings'The Sword of Truth series was my masterwork. Yet, life for these characters goes on after the conclusion of that series. For years readers have been asking about Richard and Kahlan's children. This is that story' TERRY GOODKIND... -
Brambles and Thorns by J.T. Wright
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsLife was simpler when someone was around to tell him what to do. With a band of Adventurers looking to him for direction, whether he likes it or not, Trent Embra needed to figure out how to lead them... -
A Sorcerer's Rings by Guy Antibes
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsFleeing for his life, Ricky Valian heads to Duteria, home of an institute of sorcery. With the help of his two servants, Ricky must learn the basic sorcery that he hadn’t needed before. His studies take him out of Duteria and into new perils as he discovers an insidious plot to disrupt all the governments of his world... -
Dungeon World 2 by Jonathan Brooks
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsFred did something bad. He didn’t intend to do it, but the destruction of a dungeon core – accident or otherwise – will likely result in horrific consequences for anyone connected with the crime. And not for just the perpetrators; everyone around them will suffer vengeful retribution from the nearby cores for the unthinkable act... -
Hateful Things by Terry Goodkind
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsThe Children of D’Hara picks up immediately after the conclusion of the Sword of Truth series. This is the story of Richard and Kahlan and their children'The Sword of Truth series was my masterwork. Yet, life for these characters goes on after the conclusion of that series. For years readers have been asking about Richard and Kahlan's children... -
Cursed Bones by David A. Wells
Rated: 4.19 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsIsabel reaches Karth, tormented by the influence of the Wraith Queen, and quickly becomes embroiled in the conflict between the House of Karth and the Reishi Army Regency. Before she can form any meaningful alliance with the Karth family, she must first challenge a dark and sinister power that has kept the Isle of Karth in thrall for millennia... -
Gauntlgrym by R.A. Salvatore
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 36 ratingsDrizzt joins Bruenor on his quest for the fabled dwarven kingdom of Gauntlgrym: ruins said to be rich with ancient treasure and arcane lore. But before they even get close, another drow and dwarf pair stumbles across it first: Jarlaxle and Athrogate... -
La reine solitaire: L'Assassin Royal 6 by Robin Hobb
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsÀ la tête d'une déroutante procession - la reine Kettricken, la propre femme de chevalerie et le dernier espoir de voir la lignée des Loinvoyants se perpétuer, la mystérieuse Caudron, Astérie la ménestrelle et le fou - Fitz poursuit son chemin sur la voie magique... -
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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... -
The Unforgiven by Michael Anderle
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratings“In every person there is a bit of barbarian waiting to be unleashed. A moment when one must decide what one is willing to accept. Death, defeat, or allow one’s carnal rage to take control and consequences be damned.” Skharr DeathEaterA lone DeathEater has forsaken his clan. Leaving behind his previous life, Skharr starts building a future next to a dangerous forest in an unknown land... -
The Dark Mage by Jace Mitchell, Michael Anderle
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsRight Hand Riley Trident is lithe and fast, her tongue every bit as sharp as her sword. Her and her partner, the massive brute William Teller, are new-age knights sworn to defend the kingdom of New Perth. But dark days are on the horizon Rumors swirl of a dark mage to the North. A man who’s harvesting magic from people, using it to strengthen himself... -
Magician in Captivity: Power of Poses - Book Three by Guy Antibes
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsMagician In Captivity - Book Three of the Power of Poses Series After a disastrous reunion with Valanna, Trak heads to the mysterious land of Bennin to rescue a Toryan princess sold into slavery. The Warish King sends Valanna back to Pestle to verify that the King of Pestle is no longer under Warish control... -
Goldenmark by Jean Lowe Carlson
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsBlood soils the hands of the righteous. Darkness fills the hearts of the brave. Now, bitter enemies must rise as one under a terrifying magic that could destroy them all, as nations fall to an ancient and ruthless power. Dreams will die and legends will be born in this epic conclusion to The Kingsmen Chronicles... -
Magician In Battle by Guy Antibes
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsMAGICIAN IN BATTLE - POWER OF POSES SERIES -Book FourFinal book in the series!Trak quells the rebellion in Warish, but is forced to leave to return the Toryan princess. He reunites with his father, but is quickly separated again. Circumstances turn ugly in Torya, and Trak returns to Pestle to fight a new, unexpected army... -
Into the Darkness by Christopher Johns
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA General defeated. The Hells navigated. Time for the real work to begin.Balmur has been rescued, and War has lost one of his powerhouses. What more could Zeke and his team want?Taking the time to train and rearm themselves seems like a great idea now that they are all back together, but nothing is ever that easy... -
Fireclaws: Search For The Golden by T. Michael Ford
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsFive years have passed since the Lifebane met his demise. But the Xarparion world is still anything but tranquil. Mercenaries, rogue wizards, petty tyrants and creatures more foul, have rushed to claim the lands once held by the Lich. Sky Raven and her environs are at peace for now, but storm clouds are gathering... -
Bonds of Chaos by Zack Argyle
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsBonds of Chaos is the final installment of the Threadlight trilogy, which begins with the multi-award-winning Voice of War. TO BREAK THE BONDS, THERE WILL BE SACRIFICESWhen all was lost, the Heralds returned, and the world embraced them as gods and saviors. But there are some who know the truth: the Heralds are not what they seem... -
Ashes by Sarah K.L. Wilson
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsSHE THOUGHT THERE COULD BE NO FUTURE FOR SOMEONE LIKE HERE UNTIL SOMETHING BLOOMED IN HER HEART - A PHOENIX.Disabled and rejected in her community, Sersha has never had a best friend. Until one day, a phoenix enters her world, tied to her heart in a way no one can break... -
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Victory Soup by Terry Mancour
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsJust days after the end of the Battle of Timberwatch and the death of Duke Lenguin of Alshar, the new-made Magelord, Sir Minalan the Spellmonger and his apprentices are headed toward their reward in Wilderhall in the company of Captain Rogo Redshaft, when a disturbing report from the road sends them on an action-packed detour in the Wilderlands... -
The D'Karon Apprentice by Joseph R. Lallo
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThe D’Karon Apprentice is the long awaited sequel to the acclaimed epic fantasy, The Book of Deacon Trilogy. It is a direct follow up to The Battle of Verril. It has been months since the Chosen finally defeated the D’Karon and the Perpetual War came to an end... -
The Ogre Apprentice by Trevor H. Cooley
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThe Jharro Grove Saga: Part Three Justan’s time in Malaroo isn’t going well. A deadly shape-shifting assassin seeks his life and he is struggling to win over Jhonate’s father. Fist is the only ogre ever to train at the Mage School... -
A Sorcerer's Fist by Guy Antibes
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsArmed with knowledge of an insidious plot to assume power over the world, Ricky Valian must battle religious zealots within the organization that took him in after begin branded traitor. Together with a secret society that Ricky never took seriously, he finds allies that he once thought enemies to fight against the enemy hidden among those he thought were allies... -
Thief in the Myst by Ben Hale
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsJack Myst infiltrated the Thieves Guild to avenge his mother’s murder, but never expected to find a home. Now a master thief, he grapples with his new identity as he unravels the secrets of the fallen Guildmaster. The trail of questions will lead to a shocking truth, that his foe is a remnant of an ancient race, the very devil of Lumineia. Skorn... -
The Reluctant Mage (Zandar #1) by R.E. Donnellan
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsMarko Kunich is a teenager in a small, fishing village. Little does he know that his life is about to change. The Empire is at war. The forces of Emperor Rau are struggling against the forces of the King Kastav. Just when it appears that the Empire is getting the upper hand, a new threat emerges from the Kingdom... -
Uncontrollable by Sean Oswald
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsIf Tim is to survive his new world; he'll have to combine the skills of his shifting classes.Whether it be the heroes of legends or the characters in games, few things are more defining than Class. Except maybe Class isn't always static. Tank, DPS, healer, and more. They are all just different sides of fate's die... -
The Secrets of Alaburg by Greg Walters
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsA hideous beast with glowing red eyes ambushes Bryn on his way home through the forest. After a narrow escape, the sixteen-year-old must flee with his foster father Gerald to the only place that promises Âlaburg University, where humans, dwarves, elves, and orcs come together to study the Colors of Magic... -
A Small Town in Southern Illvaria by acaswell
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsA young woman must navigate the dangers of a strange new world filled with magic and mystery in this imaginative and highly detailed LitRPG adventure.When Alice Verianna went to sleep, she was just another teen from the Denver suburbs. She definitely didn’t expect to be transported to a magical alternate dimension, inhabited by monsters and presided over by a mysterious System...Categorized as:
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Libriohexer: the Completionist Chronicles by James A. Hunter, Dakota Krout
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsDumpster diving for profit. Creatures most fowl. Blazes of glory.Sam King is enjoying being a Bibliomancer, especially as his powers grow and new doors begin to open for him. Between slapping down people hunting him and the Wolfmen that he works with, he’s even starting to get fringe benefits that even his handler is surprised by.Not everything is sunshine and unicorns... -
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Gryphon's Eyrie by Andre Norton, A.C. Crispin
Rated: 4.18 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsThe urge within him is overwhelming, and Kerovan--he of the cloven hooves and amber eyes--is driven toward the mountains--toward the dark. With him goes the Lady Joisan, who carries within her secrets unknown to Kerovan.By calling upon the Powers within themselves, willing the forces of Light to fight against the forces of the Dark, they reach their destination.. -
Serments et Deuils by Robin Hobb
Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsSlight shelf wear. Pages are clean and binding is tight... -
Outcasts of Order by L.E. Modesitt Jr.
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsModesitt continues his bestselling Saga of Recluce with his 20th book in the long-running series. Beltur began his journey in The Mongrel Mage and continues with Outcasts of Order, the next book of his story arc in the Saga of Recluce. Beltur, an Order mage, discovers he possesses frightening powers not seen for hundreds of years... -
The Crystal Gryphon by Andre Norton
Rated: 4.15 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsThe story of Kerovan, whose cloven hooves set him apart from the human folk of the Dales, as he seeks his rights as heir to the throne of Ulm at a time when strange sea invaders are shattering the old kingdoms, and equally enigmatic manifestations of the Old Ones coming to interfere with humanity... -
The Silver Sorceress by Alec Hutson
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsThe epic story that began in The Crimson Queen continues . . . Following the deadly assault on the Scholia by the kith’ketan, Keilan and Nel pursue the paladin Senacus south, hoping to catch him before he can vanish into the Gilded Cities. Nel desires vengeance for the death of her lover, while Keilan hopes to find answers about the immortal sorcerers who sought to challenge the Crimson Queen . -
Light of Fire by D.K. Holmberg
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsAs a new father, the world has changed for Tan. He wants nothing more than to protect his family, to find a measure of peace, but when he discovers a friend—and bonded elemental—in danger, how can Tan not act? Saving Honl means reaching a greater connection to the elements than before, and takes him back into the heart of an old enemy where he learns there was more to Incendin than he had known...Categorized as:
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