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  • The Way of Kings, Part 2 by Brandon Sanderson

    The Way of Kings, Part 2 by Brandon Sanderson

    Rated: 4.76 of 5 stars
    · 25 ratings
    According to mythology mankind used to live in The Tranquiline Halls. Heaven. But then the Voidbringers assaulted and captured heaven, casting out God and men. Men took root on Roshar, the world of storms. And the Voidbringers followed ...They came against man ten thousand times. To help them cope, the Almighty gave men powerful suits of armor and mystical weapons, known as Shardblades...
  • A Storm of Swords: Blood and Gold by George R.R. Martin

    A Storm of Swords: Blood and Gold by George R.R. Martin

    Rated: 4.53 of 5 stars
    · 38 ratings
    'There are two sorts of people. The players and the pieces... Every man's a piece to start with, and every maid as well. Even some who think they are players'The Starks are scattered. Robb Stark may be King in the North, but he must bend to the will of an old tyrant if he is to hold his crown...
  • The Way of Kings, Part 1 by Brandon Sanderson

    The Way of Kings, Part 1 by Brandon Sanderson

    Rated: 4.59 of 5 stars
    · 27 ratings
    Speak again the ancient oaths. Life before death. Strength before weakness, Journey before destination. And return to men the shards they once bore. The knights radiant must stand again.Roshar is a world of stone and storms. Uncanny tempests of incredible power sweep across the rocky terrain so frequently that they have shaped ecology and civilization alike...
  • Stiger by Marc Alan Edelheit

    Stiger by Marc Alan Edelheit

    Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars
    · 14 ratings
    The long awaited prequel to the Award Winning Chronicles of an Imperial Legionary Officer series that started with the bestselling military fantasy book Stiger’s Tigers. A nobleman from an infamous family, Ben Stiger finds himself freshly assigned to Third Legion, Seventh Company as a lowly lieutenant in the opening stages of war between the Empire and the Kingdom of the Rivan...
  • The Tiger by Marc Alan Edelheit

    The Tiger by Marc Alan Edelheit

    Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars
    · 16 ratings
    Abandoned and cut off from friendly lines, Stiger takes the fight to the enemy! A nobleman from an infamous family, imperial legionary officer, fighter, and a right proper bastard of a man…Captain Ben Stiger captured Castle Vrell and rid it of a minion of a dark god...
  • The Lore of the Evermen by James Maxwell

    The Lore of the Evermen by James Maxwell

    Rated: 4.35 of 5 stars
    · 20 ratings
    The fourth book in the epic Evermen Saga.The Lord of the Night is coming. The future of civilization is at stake.Miro, high lord of Altura, is in the Imperial capital to prepare the Empire for the onslaught. He knows his homeland lies directly in the enemy's path but struggles to form the alliances he needs.As the high lords bicker, Ella seeks the help of the newly crowned emperor, Killian...
  • Weight of the Crown by A.C. Cobble

    Weight of the Crown by A.C. Cobble

    Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars
    · 14 ratings
    The epic conclusion to the Benjamin Ashwood series! Ben and his friends have defeated a deadly threat to mankind, and gained powerful allies along the way, but sometimes the biggest danger is ourselves. In the final book in the Benjamin Ashwood series, Ben will have to take the mantle of leadership to prevent a war that will devastate Alcott...
  • White Wolf by David Gemmell

    White Wolf by David Gemmell

    Rated: 4.32 of 5 stars
    · 37 ratings
    The start of a gripping new series in the tradition of The Drenai TalesSkilgannon the Damned had vanished from the pages of history. Following the terrible triumph at Perapolis, the General had taken the legendary Swords of Night and Day and ridden from the lands of Naashan. No-one knew where he had gone, and the assassins sent by the Witch Queen could find no trace of his passing...
  • Assassin’s Price by L.E. Modesitt Jr.

    Assassin’s Price by L.E. Modesitt Jr.

    Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars
    · 12 ratings
    The latest fantasy novel in the New York Times bestselling Imager Portfolio and the third book in the new story arc that began with Madness in SolidarFans of L. E. Modesitt, Jr.'s, bestselling fantasy series the Imager Portfolio will be pleased with the latest novel in his new story arc.Six years have passed since the failed uprising of the High Holders against Rex Lorien...
  • To Green Angel Tower, Part 2 by Tad Williams

    To Green Angel Tower, Part 2 by Tad Williams

    Rated: 4.19 of 5 stars
    · 26 ratings
    The evil minions of the undead Sithi Storm King are beginning their final preparations for the kingdom-shattering culmination of their dark sorceries, drawing King Elias ever deeper into their nightmarish, spell-spun world. As the Storm King’s power grows and the boundaries of time begin to blur, the loyal allies of Prince Josua struggle to rally their forces at the Stone of Farewell...
  • The Squire by Duncan M. Hamilton

    The Squire by Duncan M. Hamilton

    Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars
    · 14 ratings
    When creatures that lurk in the dark dare to venture out into the world, lives are changed forever.Conrad lives a quiet rural life with his parents in the Northlands. During one fated night, his world is turned on its head, as nightmares become reality. While his Northlands blood cries out for revenge, Conrad’s head tells him surviving is the best he can do...
  • Imager's Battalion by L.E. Modesitt Jr.

    Imager's Battalion by L.E. Modesitt Jr.

    Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars
    · 16 ratings
    Quaeryt, now holding the rank of subcommander in the Telaryn army of Lord Bhayar, leads history's first imager fighting force into a retaliatory war against the hostile nation of Bovaria, which recently attempted the annexation of Telaryn. But Court intrigues pursue Quaeryt to the front lines of the conflict as the imager's enemies continue to plot against him...
  • Nolyn by Michael J. Sullivan

    Nolyn by Michael J. Sullivan

    Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars
    · 16 ratings
    New York Times Bestseller | Amazon Editor's Pick | #2 Audible BestsellerAfter more than five hundred years of exile, the heir to the empyre is wary about his sudden reinstatement to active duty on the Goblin War’s front lines. His assignment to rescue an outpost leads to a dead-end canyon deep inside enemy territory, and his suspicion turns to dread when he discovers the stronghold doesn't exist...
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  • A World of Secrets by James Maxwell

    A World of Secrets by James Maxwell

    Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars
    · 16 ratings
    Taimin and Selena must discover the truth about their world—before it’s too late. In a world of secrets, Taimin and Selena are desperate for answers. They need to discover the truth about their origins and the firewall that borders the wasteland. If they don’t find the hidden path they seek, the citizens of Zorn will die...
  • A Draw of Kings by Patrick W. Carr

    A Draw of Kings by Patrick W. Carr

    Rated: 4.35 of 5 stars
    · 24 ratings
    Their journey to Merakh should have made Errol and his companions heroes of the realm. Instead, much is changed on their return. In the wake of the king’s death, Duke Weir is ruling the country–and his intentions are to marry Adora to bring an heir...
  • To Green Angel Tower, Part 1 by Tad Williams

    To Green Angel Tower, Part 1 by Tad Williams

    Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars
    · 49 ratings
    A novel of vast scope, detail, and complexity, To Green Angel Tower is the momentous tour-de-force finale of a ground-breaking series...
  • Stiger's Tigers by Marc Alan Edelheit

    Stiger's Tigers by Marc Alan Edelheit

    Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars
    · 18 ratings
    The empire has endured many centuries but is now threatened by multiple wars and a major rebellion in the South. A nobleman from an infamous family, imperial legionary officer, fighter and a right proper bastard of a man… Captain Ben Stiger finds himself reassigned from a crack legion to the rebellion simmering in the South...
  • The Path of the Storm by James Maxwell

    The Path of the Storm by James Maxwell

    Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars
    · 20 ratings
    Two years have passed since the war, yet without essence the Empire's economy has collapsed. Trade is at a standstill, famine sets in, and, with no food and no essence, the people begin to riot.In the midst of the growing unrest, Miro struggles to balance his life with Amber against his resolve to keep threats to the Empire at bay...
  • The Roots of Wrath by B.T. Narro

    The Roots of Wrath by B.T. Narro

    Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars
    · 6 ratings
    As Jon prepares for the inevitable battle with Rohaer, strategies must evolve in response to the enemy’s overwhelming advantage. But Rohaer is not Jon’s only concern. Political players among his allies may plan to use the upcoming strife as an opportunity to grab power for themselves...
  • The Heart of War by Ben Hale

    The Heart of War by Ben Hale

    Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars
    · 6 ratings
    King Tryton has rebuilt a nation, forged peace from war, and returned his people to the honor they had lost. Now guarding mages, guildmasters, and kings, the rock trolls inspire respect rather than fear. In spite of his feats it is his family that brings him pride. He has trained his children in every facet of combat, preparing them for a world of conflict. It will not be enough...
  • Tuyo by Rachel Neumeier

    Tuyo by Rachel Neumeier

    Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars
    · 6 ratings
    Raised a warrior in the harsh winter country, Ryo inGara has always been willing to die for his family and his tribe. When war erupts against the summer country, the prospect of death in battle seems imminent. But when his warleader leaves Ryo as a sacrifice -- a tuyo -- to die at the hands of their enemies, he faces a fate he never imagined...
  • The Path of Giants by B.T. Narro

    The Path of Giants by B.T. Narro

    Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars
    · 8 ratings
    Jon is the hand and will of the king against the growing shadow. Dark power stirs, giants about to clash. Jon has tasted the stench of death, and he knows he cannot face these challenges alone.Betrayal and suspicions among Jon’s trusted friends threaten to tear asunder their fragile plans...
  • Fairhaven Rising by L.E. Modesitt Jr.

    Fairhaven Rising by L.E. Modesitt Jr.

    Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars
    · 10 ratings
    Modesitt continues his bestselling Saga of Recluce with his twenty-second book in the long-running series. Fairhaven Rising is the first book in a new character arc, and follows The Mage-Fire War.Sixteen years have passed since the mage Beltur helped to found the town of Fairhaven, and Taelya, Beltur's adopted niece, is now a white mage undercaptain in the Road Guards of Fairhaven...
  • Fletcher by P.S. Power

    Fletcher by P.S. Power

    Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars
    · 10 ratings
    This is the one, because time is running out...***As death sought his last breath, the mind of the historian and storykeeper Farad Ibn Istel was placed in one of the very rare crystals of memory...Now, a long time later, he awakens, tasked with saving the life of a young boy. A thing that no one else can do...
  • The Guild Secret by D.K. Holmberg

    The Guild Secret by D.K. Holmberg

    Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars
    · 10 ratings
    No longer forced to hide his ability, Rsiran now Slides openly throughout the city as he helps it recover from the recent attack. Requirements of his time continue to mount, not only as he tries to help his friends, but new responsibilities to the guild force him to interact with the Elvraeth, where he discovers the uneasy alliance that exists between the guilds and the council...
  • The Edge of Shadow by B.T. Narro

    The Edge of Shadow by B.T. Narro

    Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars
    · 10 ratings
    In this epic culmination of the series, a betrayal forces Basen and his allies out from the protective walls of the Academy. A ruthless army begins hunting them down with plans of extermination. When Basen is separated from everyone, he must rely on himself to stay alive until he can reunite Kyrro’s Allies...
  • Madness in Solidar by L.E. Modesitt Jr.

    Madness in Solidar by L.E. Modesitt Jr.

    Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars
    · 14 ratings
    Four centuries after its founding, Solidar’s Collegium of Imagers is in decline, the exploits of its founder, the legendary Quaeryt, largely forgotten. The Collegium is so lacking in leadership that the dying Maitre must summon Alastar, an obscure but talented senior imager from Westisle far to the south who has little knowledge of politics in the capital, as his successor...
  • Antiagon Fire by L.E. Modesitt Jr.

    Antiagon Fire by L.E. Modesitt Jr.

    Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars
    · 14 ratings
    The hard-won battles fought in Imager's Battalion have earned Quaeryt a promotion to commander, as well as an assignment to convince the Pharsi High Council in the nation of Khel to submit to Lord Bhayar's rule. If he succeeds, it will be a major step toward unifying the entire continent of Solidar under one rule...
  • Princeps by L.E. Modesitt Jr.

    Princeps by L.E. Modesitt Jr.

    Rated: 4.19 of 5 stars
    · 16 ratings
    The thrilling follow-up to Scholar—in which, after discovering a coup attempt and preventing a bloody civil war, Quaeryt was appointed princeps of Tilbor—begins a new episode in the young Imager's life...
  • Mage-Guard of Hamor by L.E. Modesitt Jr.

    Mage-Guard of Hamor by L.E. Modesitt Jr.

    Rated: 4.19 of 5 stars
    · 16 ratings
    Acclaimed author L. E. Modesitt, Jr. continues his new Recluce story in Mage-Guard of Hamor, the second of two volumes set mostly on the continent of Hamor, far across the sea from Recluce, where the story began.  Rahl was a young apprentice on the island of Recluce sent to the mages training school for testing, then banished to Hamor.  His education now continues under dangerous circumstances...
  • Rise of the Horde by Christie Golden

    Rise of the Horde by Christie Golden

    Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars
    · 18 ratings
    Though the young Warchief Thrall ended the demon curse that had plagued his people for generations, the orcs still wrestle with the sins of their bloody past. As the rampaging Horde, they waged a number of devastating wars against their perennial enemy -- the Alliance. Yet the rage and bloodlust that drove the orcs to destroy everything in their path nearly consumed them as well...
  • Heritage of Cyador by L.E. Modesitt Jr.

    Heritage of Cyador by L.E. Modesitt Jr.

    Rated: 4.26 of 5 stars
    · 24 ratings
    From New York Times bestselling author L.E. Modesitt comes Heritage of Cyador, the new novel in the Saga of Recluce.Scarcely a year after the events of Cyador’s Heirs, Lerial uses his mastery of Order and Chaos, the competing natural forces that shape his world and define the magic that exists within it, to utterly destroy an Afritan military force crossing into Cigoerne...
  • The Hidden Relic by James Maxwell, Simon Vance

    The Hidden Relic by James Maxwell, Simon Vance

    Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars
    · 24 ratings
    The second book in the action-packed Evermen Saga.With the fate of their homeland still in jeopardy, siblings Ella and Miro must face the Primate's evil as he discovers a new technique--a way to extract essence from human blood.The Primate has been temporarily defeated, but his home was once inhabited by the Evermen, and their ancient secrets still remain...
  • Endless Night by D.K. Holmberg

    Endless Night by D.K. Holmberg

    Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars
    · 6 ratings
    Ciara has traveled to the barracks but the promised teaching has not come to pass, leaving her worse off than before, and her people without the nya'shin for protection. If she can't master the summoning, she fears the darkness will claim her. But now that the darkness has revealed itself, Jasn must find a way to save Alena from her connection to the draasin before that connection kills her...
  • Vulture by Bex Hogan

    Vulture by Bex Hogan

    Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars
    · 6 ratings
    Power, politics and pirates collide in Vulture, the finale of the epic YA fantasy series The Isles of Storm and Sorrow, perfect for fans of Pirates of the Caribbean.We are all one misstep away from being the villain...Marianne has passed the ultimate test required to be a Mage. She is finally powerful enough to reunite the Twelve Isles...
  • The Age of War by Ben Hale

    The Age of War by Ben Hale

    Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars
    · 6 ratings
    Relentless in their pursuit of perfection, the rock trolls have waged war for millennia. Legendary warriors, vast armies, and even dragons have fallen before their might. But now their enemy comes from within. Rising to the throne by right, King Sybrik seeks conflict even as his people dwindle and perish. His thirst for blood will see no end. Unless Tryton can stop him...
  • A Kingdom of Nomads by S.B. Nova

    A Kingdom of Nomads by S.B. Nova

    Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars
    · 6 ratings
    As the darkness grows, so must the light…Branded as enemies of the fae kingdom, Serena and her friends are on the run from the witch queen, Morgan. They reach sanctuary, only to discover shocking secrets that separate them.Serena’s newfound destiny takes her to a land plagued by endless war. To survive there, she is forced to bloody her sword, escape an evil king, and confront a god...
  • The Bones of Titans by B.T. Narro

    The Bones of Titans by B.T. Narro

    Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars
    · 6 ratings
    Mankind has failed to stop a growing rift for more than a decade. It will destroy all life on Aathon if nothing changes. But when Leo arrives with half of the human army, it seems that every leader is finally intent on stopping this growing rift together. What Leo will find out, however, is that some of these very powerful people don’t see the rift as a problem...
  • Pawn's Gambit by Rob J. Hayes

    Pawn's Gambit by Rob J. Hayes

    Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars
    · 8 ratings
    An alternative cover edition for this ASIN can be found here.Yuu wants nothing more than to forget the mistakes of her past. The Gods have other plans.Once a renowned strategist and general, five years ago Yuu made a mistake that cost her everything. Now she is on the run, royal bounty hunters snapping at her heels...
  • The Flesh of War by Ben Hale

    The Flesh of War by Ben Hale

    Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars
    · 8 ratings
    Forged for combat, the rock trolls have no equal. They train from birth, endure brutal conditioning, and mark their skin with every kill. They have become the very flesh of war, but their history of honor has been forgotten. Now a bounty has been issued, one which calls for the extermination of their race. To survive they must awaken to what they have lost, before their enemies begin to gather...
  • Rex Regis by L.E. Modesitt Jr.

    Rex Regis by L.E. Modesitt Jr.

    Rated: 4.23 of 5 stars
    · 24 ratings
    The saga of the Imager Quaeryt, Commander in the forces of Lord Bhayar, reaches a new climax as the great struggle to unify the continent of Lydar enters its final phase. Only the land of Khel remains uncommitted to Bhayar’s rule. Their decision could mean a lasting peace, or more conflict across an already war-ravaged realm...
  • The Shadowsteel Forge by D.K. Holmberg

    The Shadowsteel Forge by D.K. Holmberg

    Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars
    · 10 ratings
    Fresh off a victory against the Forgotten, and with unexpected allies, Rsiran knows that the war is far from over. An attack on someone close to him in the city leads to a search for answers, and he once again must confront the secrets hidden by his family...
  • Blood of the Watcher by D.K. Holmberg

    Blood of the Watcher by D.K. Holmberg

    Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars
    · 10 ratings
    Trapped by Venass. Tormented by the Forgotten. And both desire the very ability that allowed his escape. Chased through the city by someone able to influence his Sliding, Rsiran and his friends prepare for the next attack, uncertain whether the Forgotten or Venass will move first. When Rsiran learns that his sister was abducted, he must decide whether to help a family that abandoned him...
  • A Crumble of Walls by B.T. Narro

    A Crumble of Walls by B.T. Narro

    Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars
    · 10 ratings
    A midnight attack to the Academy leaves a wall in rubble and deepens the cracks in the already unstable alliances within the school. But for Basen, there are more important matters than the grabs for political power going on around him. His mother’s still rotting away in prison, and his father might kill Basen’s cousin for putting her there...
  • The First Confessor: The Legend of Magda Searus by Terry Goodkind

    The First Confessor: The Legend of Magda Searus by Terry Goodkind

    Rated: 4.16 of 5 stars
    · 37 ratings
    From #1 New York Times bestselling author Terry Goodkind comes The First Confessor, the prequel to the Sword of Truth, for the first time hardcoverIn a time before legends had yet been born...Married to the powerful leader of her people, safe among those gifted with great ability, Magda Searus is protected from a distant world descending into war...
  • Prince of Dragons by Sarah K.L. Wilson

    Prince of Dragons by Sarah K.L. Wilson

    Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars
    · 10 ratings
    Will the last light fade from the Dominion?With darkness and war spreading across the land, Amel must fight to save her friends and keep them together long enough to fight the evil that stalks them...
  • Sworn by Sarah K.L. Wilson

    Sworn by Sarah K.L. Wilson

    Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars
    · 12 ratings
    Things are heating up. With expulsion from Dragon School and the life of a friend hanging in the balance, Amel Leafbrought finds herself in another precarious position of choosing who to trust. Worse, people on all sides want her sworn loyalty...
  • Treachery's Tools by L.E. Modesitt Jr.

    Treachery's Tools by L.E. Modesitt Jr.

    Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars
    · 12 ratings
    Treachery's Tools is L. E. Modesitt's tenth novel in the New York Times bestselling Imager Portfolio fantasy series and begins thirteen years after the events of Madness in Solidar.Alastar has settled into his role as the Maitre of the Collegium. Now married with a daughter, he would like nothing better than to focus his efforts on improving Imager Isle and making it more self-sufficient...
  • The King's Sorcerer by B.T. Narro

    The King's Sorcerer by B.T. Narro

    Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars
    · 12 ratings
    On the anniversary of his father’s passing, Jon leaves home in search of answers. The land is full of mystery and intrigue, and Jon wants to explore it all with the dream of one day becoming a sorcerer. But when Jon receives an invite to the castle for training, he starts to believe there has to be a catch.A long time ago, Jon’s father was once a guard near the capital city...
  • Outcasts of Order by L.E. Modesitt Jr.

    Outcasts of Order by L.E. Modesitt Jr.

    Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars
    · 17 ratings
    Modesitt 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...
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