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Baptism of Fire by Andrzej Sapkowski
Rated: 4.27 of 5 stars · 62 ratingsThe New York Times bestselling series that inspired the international hit video game: The Witcher The Wizards Guild has been shattered by a coup and, in the uproar, Geralt was seriously injured. The Witcher is supposed to be a guardian of the innocent, a protector of those in need, a defender against powerful and dangerous monsters that prey on men in dark times... -
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Wizard and Glass by Stephen King
Rated: 4.24 of 5 stars · 65 ratingsRoland, Eddie, Susannah, Jake, and Jake’s pet bumbler survive Blaine the Mono’s final crash, only to find themselves stranded in an alternate version of Topeka, Kansas, one that has been ravaged by the superflu virus. While following the deserted I-70 toward a distant glass palace, they hear the atonal squalling of a thinny, a place where the fabric of existence has almost entirely worn away... -
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Hogfather by Terry Pratchett
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 64 ratingsSusan had never hung up a stocking . She'd never put a tooth under her pillow in the serious expectation that a dentally inclined fairy would turn up. It wasn't that her parents didn't believe in such things. They didn't need to believe in them. They know they existed. They just wished they didn't.There are those who believe and those who don't. Through the ages, superstition has had its uses... -
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The Neverending Story by Michael Ende
Rated: 4.19 of 5 stars · 68 ratingsThis epic work of the imagination has captured the hearts of millions of readers worldwide since it was first published. Its special story within a story is an irresistible invitation for readers to become part of the book itself. The story begins with a lonely boy named Bastian and the strange book that draws him into the beautiful but doomed world of Fantastica... -
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![Lords and Ladies by Terry Pratchett]()
Lords and Ladies by Terry Pratchett
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 58 ratingsA Discworld Novel. It's a hot Midsummer Night. The crop circles are turning up everywhere-even on the mustard-and-cress of Pewseyy Ogg, aged four. And Magrat Garlick, witch, is going to be married in the morning...Everything ought to be going like a dream... -
![The Guns of Avalon by Roger Zelazny]()
The Guns of Avalon by Roger Zelazny
Rated: 4.18 of 5 stars · 42 ratingsAcross the worlds of Shadow, Corwin, prince of blood royal, heir to the throne of Amber, gathers his forces for an assault that will yield up to him the crown that is rightfully his. But, a growing darkness of his own doing threatens his plans, an evil that stretches to the heart of the perfect kingdom itself where the demonic forces of Chaos mass to annihilate Amber and all who would rule there... -
![Nine Princes in Amber by Roger Zelazny, Tim White]()
Nine Princes in Amber by Roger Zelazny, Tim White
Rated: 4.09 of 5 stars · 52 ratingsAmber, the one real world, wherein all others, including our own Earth, are but Shadows. Amber burns in Corwin's blood. Exiled on Shadow Earth for centuries, the prince is about to return to Amber to make a mad and desperate rush upon the throne...Categorized as:
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![Dark Lord of Derkholm by Diana Wynne Jones]()
Dark Lord of Derkholm by Diana Wynne Jones
Rated: 4.12 of 5 stars · 35 ratingsEveryone - wizards, soldiers, farmers, elves, dragons, kings and queens alike - is fed up with Mr Chesney's Pilgrim Parties: groups of tourists from the world next door who descend en masse every year to take the Grand Tour. What they expect are all the trappings of a grand fantasy adventure, including the Evil Enchantress, Wizard Guides, the Dark Lord, Winged Minions, and all... -
![Into the Land of the Unicorns by Bruce Coville]()
Into the Land of the Unicorns by Bruce Coville
Rated: 4.07 of 5 stars · 35 ratingsOne unicorn dwells on Earth.Hundreds fight in Luster.Their legends are recorded inTHE UNICORN CHRONICLESInto the Land of the UnicornsAs each chime sounds, Cara climbs faster up the steep bell tower. Eleven! She must be on the roof when the next bell tolls. Twelve! With a deep breath, and only half believing she will survive, Cara jumps off the church roof and into Luster, land of the unicorns... -
![The Golden Compass by Philip Pullman]()
The Golden Compass by Philip Pullman
Rated: 3.98 of 5 stars · 102 ratingsLyra is rushing to the cold, far North, where witch clans and armored bears rule. North, where the Gobblers take the children they steal--including her friend Roger. North, where her fearsome uncle Asriel is trying to build a bridge to a parallel world... -
![The Road With No Return by Andrzej Sapkowski]()
The Road With No Return by Andrzej Sapkowski
Rated: 3.90 of 5 stars · 21 ratingsA Fan Translation.In the heart of the Amell mountains, in the pass of Klamat, lives a monstrosity which terrorizes the surrounding villages: the Kotchei. Visenna, druidess of the Circle of Mayen and magician, is the only one who can defeat this dreadful creature. On the way, she helps Korin, a fearless warrior who ends up accompanying him on his mission... -
![The Eyes of the Dragon by Stephen King]()
The Eyes of the Dragon by Stephen King
Rated: 3.93 of 5 stars · 66 ratingsA kingdom is in turmoil as the old king dies, murdered by a strange and horrible poison. While the land of Delain mourns, the evil wizard Flagg, hatches an unscrupulous plot, which sees the King's eldest son Peter imprisoned for his father's murder, and the youngest son inherit the throne. Only Peter knows the truth about his own innocence and the evil that is Flagg... -
![Gardens of the Moon by Steven Erikson]()
Gardens of the Moon by Steven Erikson
Rated: 3.92 of 5 stars · 70 ratingsThe Malazan Empire simmers with discontent, bled dry by interminable warfare, bitter infighting and bloody confrontations with the formidable Anomander Rake and his Tiste Andii, ancient and implacable sorcerers. Even the imperial legions, long inured to the bloodshed, yearn for some respite. Yet Empress Laseen's rule remains absolute, enforced by her dread Claw assassins... -
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Witch Week by Diana Wynne Jones
Rated: 3.92 of 5 stars · 35 ratingsThere are good witches and bad witches, but the law says that all witches must be burned at the stake. So when an anonymous note warns, "Someone in this class is a witch," the students in 6B are nervous -- especially the boy who's just discovered that he can cast spells and the girl who was named after the most famous witch of all...Categorized as:
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![Magic Kingdom for Sale/Sold by Terry Brooks]()
Magic Kingdom for Sale/Sold by Terry Brooks
Rated: 3.91 of 5 stars · 41 ratingsLandover was a genuine magic kingdom, complete with fairy folk and wizardry, just as the advertisement had promised. But after he purchased it for a million dollars, Ben Holiday discovered that there were a few details the ad had failed to mention. Such as the fact that the kingdom was falling into ruin. The barons refused to recognize a king and taxes hadn't been collected for years... -
![The Gunslinger by Stephen King]()
The Gunslinger by Stephen King
Rated: 3.85 of 5 stars · 81 ratingsThe Gunslinger is the first volume in the epic Dark Tower Series.A #1 national bestseller, The Gunslinger introduces readers to one of Stephen King’s most powerful creations, Roland of Gilead: The Last Gunslinger. He is a haunting figure, a loner on a spellbinding journey into good and evil... -
![A Knot in the Grain and Other Stories by Robin McKinley]()
A Knot in the Grain and Other Stories by Robin McKinley
Rated: 3.78 of 5 stars · 30 ratings1 Lily. She has the power to heal, but no speech - until a mage hears words from her mind. 2 Ruen. The princess was abandoned by her uncle deep in a cave to die at the hands of a stagman - who will surprise fate.3 Erana. Given as a babe to a witch, raised beside the witch's troll son, she learns love comes in many forms.4 Coral... -
![The Ragwitch by Garth Nix]()
The Ragwitch by Garth Nix
Rated: 3.47 of 5 stars · 26 ratingsFrom the author of Abhorsen comes classic fantasy set in a world dominated by the Ragwitch, a being of sinister, destructive intent.Quiet, easygoing Paul never expected to be cast in the role of savior...Categorized as:
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![Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West by Gregory Maguire]()
Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West by Gregory Maguire
Rated: 3.47 of 5 stars · 79 ratingsWhen Dorothy triumphed over the Wicked Witch of the West in L. Frank Baum's classic tale we heard only her side of the story. But what about her arch-nemesis, the mysterious Witch? Where did she come from? How did she become so wicked? And what is the true nature of evil?Gregory Maguire creates a fantasy world so rich and vivid that we will never look at Oz the same way again... -
![Small Gods by Terry Pratchett]()
Small Gods by Terry Pratchett
Rated: 4.32 of 5 stars · 68 ratingsJust because you can't explain it, doesn't mean it's a miracle.' Religion is a controversial business in the Discworld. Everyone has their own opinion, and indeed their own gods. Who come in all shapes and sizes. In such a competitive environment, there is a pressing need to make one's presence felt... -
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His Dark Materials by Philip Pullman
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 67 ratingsPhilip Pullman's completeHis Dark Materials trilogy—now in one grand volumeThe Golden Compass • The Subtle Knife • The Amber SpyglassPhilip Pullman's The Golden Compass, the first book in the His Dark Materials trilogy, changed the face of fantasy publishing with its stunning originality... -
![Mort by Terry Pratchett]()
Mort by Terry Pratchett
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 76 ratingsTerry Pratchett's profoundly irreverent novels are consistent number one bestseller in England, where they have catapulted him into the highest echelons of parody next to Mark Twain, Kurt Vonnegut, Douglas Adams, and Carl Hiaasen.In this Discworld installment, Death comes to Mort with an offer he can't refuse -- especially since being, well, dead isn't compulsory... -
![Reaper Man by Terry Pratchett]()
Reaper Man by Terry Pratchett
Rated: 4.26 of 5 stars · 67 ratings'Death has to happen. That's what bein' alive is all about. You're alive, and then you're dead. It can't just stop happening.'But it can. And it has. So what happens after death is now less of a philosophical question than a question of actual reality. On the Disc, as here, they need Death... -
![Witches Abroad by Terry Pratchett]()
Witches Abroad by Terry Pratchett
Rated: 4.24 of 5 stars · 63 ratingsBe careful what you wish for...Once upon a time there was a fairy godmother named Desiderata who had a good heart, a wise head, and poor planning skills—which unfortunately left the Princess Emberella in the care of her other (not quite so good and wise) godmother when DEATH came for Desiderata... -
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![The Great Book of Amber by Roger Zelazny, Tim White]()
The Great Book of Amber by Roger Zelazny, Tim White
Rated: 4.31 of 5 stars · 38 ratingsRoger Zelazny's chronicles of Amber have earned their place as all-time classics of imaginative literature. Now, here are all ten novels, together in one magnificent omnibus volume. Witness the titanic battle for supremacy waged on Earth, in the Courts of Chaos, and on a magical world of mystery, adventure and romance... -
![The Earthsea Quartet by Ursula K. Le Guin]()
The Earthsea Quartet by Ursula K. Le Guin
Rated: 4.28 of 5 stars · 35 ratingsAs a young dragonlord, Ged, whose use-name is Sparrowhawk, is sent to the island of Roke to learn the true way of magic. A natural magician, Ged becomes an Archmage and helps the High Priestess Tenar escape from the labyrinth of darkness. But as the years pass, true magic and ancient ways are forced to submit to the powers of evil and death... -
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Wyrd Sisters by Terry Pratchett
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 69 ratingsKingdoms wobble, crowns topple and knives flash on the magical Discworld as the statutory three witches meddle in royal politics. The wyrd sisters battle against frightful odds to put the rightful king on the throne. At least, that's what they think.. -
![Stardust by Neil Gaiman]()
Stardust by Neil Gaiman
Rated: 4.09 of 5 stars · 82 ratingsYoung Tristran Thorn will do anything to win the cold heart of beautiful Victoria—even fetch her the star they watch fall from the night sky. But to do so, he must enter the unexplored lands on the other side of the ancient wall that gives their tiny village its name. Beyond that old stone wall, Tristran learns, lies Faerie—where nothing not even a fallen star, is what he imagined...Categorized as:
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![The Light Fantastic by Terry Pratchett]()
The Light Fantastic by Terry Pratchett
Rated: 4.02 of 5 stars · 68 ratingsIn The Light Fantastic only one individual can save the world from a disastrous collision. Unfortunately, the hero happens to be the singularly inept wizard Rincewind, who was last seen falling off the edge of the world..Categorized as:
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![Equal Rites by Terry Pratchett]()
Equal Rites by Terry Pratchett
Rated: 4.01 of 5 stars · 68 ratingsOn Discworld, a dying wizard tries to pass on his powers to an eighth son of an eighth son, who is just at that moment being born. The fact that the son is actually a daughter is discovered just a little too late. The town witch insists on turning the baby into a perfectly normal witch, thus mending the magical damage of the wizard's mistake...
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