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Journeymage by Terry Mancour
Rated: 4.48 of 5 stars · 27 ratingsMinalan’s Summer Vacation! What does the most powerful wizard in the world do after the war is over? Despite the hordes of goblins still ready to ravage human lands, King Rard has signed a treaty with them, so Minalan is forbidden from taking advantage of their weakened state. Most would take a well-deserved rest over the summer . . -
Reclaiming Honor by Marc Alan Edelheit, Quincy J. Allen
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsReclaiming Honor (The Way of Legend, Book 1) The story begins here! Best-selling and award-winning author of STIGERS TIGERS and the KARUS SAGA, Marc Alan Edelheit has teamed up with national best-selling author Quincy J. Allen to deliver a fresh epic fantasy adventure, told from the perspective of dwarves. This action-packed series introduces a new hero, and fighter, Tovak Stonehammer... -
Of War and Ruin by Ryan Cahill
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsSolian ata’yar. Dauv ata’yar. Nur temen vie’ryn valana.Live as one. Die as one. For those we’ve lost.The city of Kingspass burns, and Calen Bryer’s world has been shaken to its core. With Valerys at his side, Calen must battle his demons and push forward. There are people who need him, people who need what he must become, and he will not let them stand alone... -
The Legend of Deathwalker by David Gemmell
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 21 ratingsEnter a powerful realm of legend, dark sorcery, and conquest, where the mighty Drenai warrior Druss faces his most deadly opponent . . .Druss the Legend, the dark axman known as the Deathwalker, must join the warrior Talisman on a mission of blood and glory...Categorized as:
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Lion of Macedon by David Gemmell
Rated: 4.24 of 5 stars · 19 ratingsOver and again, the aged seeress Tamis scried all the possible tomorrows. In every one, dark forces threatened Greece; terrible evil was poised to reenter the world. The future held only one hope: a half-caste Spartan boy, Parmenion. So Tamis made it her mission to see that Parmenion would before the deadliest warrior in the world -- no matter what the cost... -
Rise of The Silvan by R.K. Lander
Rated: 4.72 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsBook V of The Silvan SagaWith a kingdom to rebuild, Thargodén must call on all his allies to commence the Restoration. With his army shattered and his people slowly coming to terms with the errors of the past, trust must be earned.But the Evergreen Wood calls to Fel’annár and he wonders if the ultimate nature of his duty to Aria is connected to that forbidden place... -
The Fires of Heaven by Robert Jordan
Rated: 4.16 of 5 stars · 69 ratingsThe Wheel of Time turns and Ages come and pass. What was, what will be, and what is, may yet fall under the Shadow.Let the Dragon ride again on the winds of time...Categorized as:
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Seeker's Bane by P.C. Hodgell
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsTwo epic novels of fantasy adventure in one volume: "Seeker's Mask: " After an epic adventure that will become the stuff of legend, Jame has been reunited with her older brother Torisen and with her people, the Kencyrath. But when she is placed in the Women's Halls and expected to become a normal, quiet Kencyr lady, normal and quiet are not what the Women's Halls are going to get...Categorized as:
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The Gravedigger’s Son and the Waif Girl: by Sam Feuerbach
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsFarin, the gravedigger’s son, lives in the medieval village of Heap. The eighteen-year-old is an outsider, bullied and ostracised by the villagers. His father has succumbed to a life of drinking, and so the young man has no option but to take over the job of gravedigger. Farin’s life takes a dramatic twist when the village witch dies and he prepares her for burial... -
Tolkien: The Illustrated Encyclopaedia by David Day
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsThe first encyclopedic illustrated guide to the world of Middle Earth and the Undying Lands, this book brings together every important aspect of Tolkien's vast cosmology. More than five hundred alphabetical entries cover five major subject areas: history, geography, sociology, natural history and biography... -
The Atlas of Middle-Earth by Karen Wynn Fonstad
Rated: 4.19 of 5 stars · 35 ratingsKaren Wynn Fonstad's THE ATLAS OF MIDDLE-EARTH is an essential volume that will enchant all Tolkien fans. Here is the definitive guide to the geography of Middle-earth, from its founding in the Elder Days through the Third Age, including the journeys of Bilbo, Frodo, and the Fellowship of the Ring...Categorized as:
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Dark Prince by David Gemmell
Rated: 4.15 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsThe chaos spirit had chosen the child Alexander to be its human host. But Parmenion, most powerful warrior of ancient Greece, had won a small victory over the darkness that sought to rule through Alexander. The boy's soul had not been destroyed by evil, but instead had merged with it -- and now Parmenion aided Alexander in the battle between light and dark that constantly raged within him... -
The Right to Choose by Andrey Vasilyev
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsWelcome back, fellow adventurer! Go ahead, sit closer to a fireplace and feel safe. This is going to be a long night, for I have an epic tale to tell you. Let me tell you the story about how I— Oh, I already told you about that? Well, fine. I guess I should continue from where we left off then. So, let me see. Where to even begin? Wars have broken the world of Fayroll...Categorized as:
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Word and Steel by Andrey Vasilyev, Jared Firth
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsWarning! This quest is impossible to complete on your own. Bring a group of friends with you. Dark days are dark days, but a job has to be done, no matter how dangerous Harriton’s life can be... -
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Rival by J.M. Kearl
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsWith the arrival of dragons and a massive enemy army, the war for magic freedom looks grim. When Daelyn goes down behind enemy lines, she has one chance to convince King Enden to call a truce and set magic free in Hesstia. To fulfill the terms of the truce, Daelyn must face the devious Queen Kyria in a savage challenge where only the winner may survive... -
Sword & Magic: Eight Fantasy Novels by Patty Jansen, Kyra Halland
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsEight complete epic fantasy novels in one set... -
Islandia by Austin Tappan Wright
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsAustin Tappan Wright left the world a wholly unsuspected legacy. After he died in a tragic accident, among this distinguished legal scholar's papers were found thousands of pages devoted to a staggering feat of literary creationa detailed history of an imagined country complete with geography, genealogy, literature, language and culture. As detailed as J.R.R... -
Sicilian Defense by Andrey Vasilyev, Андрей Васильев
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsSicilian Defense is the fifth book of the epic Fayroll series. With each chapter, we approach the solution of many of the secrets with which the main character Hagen faced in the game and in life... -
Under the Black Flag by Andrey Vasilyev, Андрей Васильев
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsHoist the sails! Full speed, sailors, we’re at the start of the new Adventure! Welcome back to the virtual world of Fayroll! Another quest sends Kif to a brand new location where no player’s foot has trodden before. He’s the first and only one there... -
Different Sides by Andrey Vasilyev
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThere is no peace in Rattermark. The weakened but undefeated clan is ready to fight for its survival until the very last drop of blood. The new clan leader, the brave warrior Hagen, raises the banner and prepares for a brutal war in the Borderlands. - Why should it always be me? Neither hidden mythical quests, nor supernatural forces of Biblical proportion pass by Harriton... -
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... -
Claddings of Light by Patrick G. Laplante
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsA phoenix suffers five burnings to ascend. Five flames. Five colors. Rebirth in iridescence.The Burning Lake Prefecture has declared war on the demon lands. The human invaders are mighty, and even Stargazer City’s new seer can’t stop them. Cha Ming would love to help, but his hands are tied. He has a death match to attend, and only six months to prepare... -
The Zero Secret by Christopher G. Nuttall
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsA thousand years ago, an empire died. No one knew why. Not until now.Seven years ago, Caitlyn “Cat” Aguirre - the first of the magicless Zeros - was kidnapped and taken to the ruins of the Eternal City. There, she discovered the dread secret behind the collapse of the Thousand-Year Empire, a secret she knew she didn’t dare share with the world...Categorized as:
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The Dark Warden by Jonathan Moeller
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsRIDMARK ARBAN is the Gray Knight, questing to stop the return of the terrible Frostborn to the High King’s realm. For years he has sought the secret of the Frostborn, and now the answer is at hand within the walls of the cursed citadel of Urd Morlemoch. For the Warden of Urd Morlemoch knows the secret. CALLIANDE seeks for her past, her memory lost in fog... -
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The Gorgon Spirit by Jonathan Moeller
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsRIDMARK ARBAN is the Gray Knight. Outcast and exile, he seeks to stop the return of the terrible Frostborn to the realm of Andomhaim. At last he knows how the Frostborn shall return. A weapon of great magical power waits in a ruined dwarven city, a weapon with the power to stop the return of the Frostborn. Assuming the ruined city's guardians do not kill Ridmark first.. -
Gong and Chalice by Andrey Vasilyev, Андрей Васильев
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsI believe Vasilyev to be the only author who's achieved such a credible mix of real life and virtual reality. This alone is enough to put Fayroll in Top-5 of Russian LitRPG titles.G. Akella, the author of "Realm of Arkon."Coups, brides, and quests... -
The Lyre Thief by Jennifer Fallon
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsFrom one of Voyager's bestselling authors a fabulous new epic fantasy series ... referencing The Demon Child trilogy and The Hythrun Chronicles. Ten Years have passed since the events of the Demon Child books that left the god Xaphista dead, the nation Karien without a religion or king, and the matriarchal country of Medalon ruled by men... -
The Murderess Crow by Sam Feuerbach
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsThe crow hissed: "Give me one good reason why I shouldn’t cut your throat here and now. One single damn reason."The prince froze with fear and said nothing. At last, his behaviour was logical. His facial features had lost any order. Shivering, he closed his eyes in expectation of certain death. But then there was a whispering...Categorized as:
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The Iron Tower by Jonathan Moeller
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsRIDMARK ARBAN is the Gray Knight, questing to stop the return of the terrible Frostborn to the High King's realm. Yet the soulstone, the instrument of the return of the Frostborn, has been stolen by a ruthless cult and secured within the grim fortress of the Iron Tower. And Ridmark must risk everything to retrieve it. MARA wishes only to live peacefully... -
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...Categorized as:
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Immortalis by R.A. Salvatore
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsIMMORTALISIn this extraordinary third and final work in the Second DemonWars Saga, R. A. Salvatore weaves a diverse tapestry of characters and events from all the novels of the DemonWars Saga into an epic, unforgettable conclusion... -
The True Bastards by Jonathan French
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsThe sequel to The Grey Bastards--another irresistibly swashbuckling, swaggering, foul-mouthed adventure fantasy.Fetching was once the only female rider in the Lot Lands. Now she is the leader of her own hoof, a band of loyal half-orcs sworn to her command. But in the year since she took power, the True Bastards have struggled to survive... -
Morningstar by David Gemmell
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 30 ratingsFrom the internationally bestselling author of Lion of Macedon and The Dark Prince comes an action-filled new epic fantasy based on the classic Robin Hood legend. Jarek Mace, a thief who preys upon wealthy nobles, is hailed as a hero. But is he a soldier of honor, or just a mercenary? Original... -
The Sacred Band by Janet E. Morris, Chris Morris
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThe Sacred Band of Thebes lives on, a world away, in this mythic novel of love in war in ancient times. In 338 BCE, during the Battle of Chaeronea that results in the massacre of the Sacred Band of Thebes, the legendary Tempus and his Stepson cavalry rescue twenty-three pairs of Theban Sacred Banders, paired lovers and friends, to fight on other days... -
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Wayward Soldiers by Joshua P. Simon
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA father. A mentor. A leader. Still, a soldier. Tyrus expected his world to change once the Geneshan War ended. He expected it to change more once he finally reunited with his family. He did not foresee that the biggest upheaval to his world would be caused by Turine sorcerers tampering with an ancient Geneshan artifact in the capital city of Hol... -
The Door of an Ancient Kingdom by Shadows Finger
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsAfter a tiring trip to the Tydol Mountain Range, and experiencing a few close 'encounters' our protagonist Feng Yu had finally made it home in one piece...Categorized as:
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Hearts of Ice by David Hair
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsSummer is gone, and the world is turning to ice.The Rondian Empress Lyra has lost her husband, her army is defeated and the deadly Masked Cabal have seized the Holy City. Her allies have abandoned her and her empire is spiralling into chaos - and her only weapon is a forbidden magic she dare not use... -
Prince of the Spear by David Hair
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsDesperate for the next Game of Thrones? Prince of the Spear continues the Sunsurge Quartet and delivers a full-on fix of epic fantasy. The unthinkable has happened. With the Leviathan Bridge critically damaged and its towers unable to control the skies between Yuros and Antiopia, the East has invaded the West... -
Fire Sower by Callie Kanno
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsIdris couldn’t wait to choose an item from the royal treasury on his fifteenth birthday. It was a chance to bring prosperity to his family’s farm. But something was waiting there among the gold and jewels—something that would take him from the safety of his home and change his life forever... -
The Frontier Lord by Duncan M. Hamilton
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratings—The Marcher Lord is a novella of approx. 18,000 words (72 pages)— Appearances can be deceiving… To Rolf, Mirabay is the city of dreams. Called the Jewel of the West, it is the place of kings and heroes and great deeds. The chance to visit is not an opportunity Rolf is willing to miss...Categorized as:
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Battle Mage: The Lost King by Donald Wigboldy
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThe third installment of Battle Mage Sebastian, The Lost King takes the young falcon beyond the borders of his home as his king sends him to find the lost king, an immortal out of legend... -
Trial and Glory by Joshua P. Simon
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA warleader seeks redemption. A High Mage doubts his success. A commander faces his past. A queen hardens her resolve. Tobin's domination of Hesh has left him feeling empty, the cost of victory too high. A recurring nightmare drives him to learn the one truth that could ease his heart. Just when he thinks he may have found peace, an unlikely foe pushes him back into a life he wanted to avoid... -
Purple and Black by K.J. Parker
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsalso appears in the collection Academic ExercisesWhen his father, brothers and uncles wiped each other out in a murderous civil war, Nicephorus was forced to leave the University and become emperor.Seventy-seven emperors had met violent deaths over the past hundred years, most of them murdered by their own soldiers... -
The Golden Fleece by Robert Graves
Rated: 4.10 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsAlong with I, Claudius, The Golden Fleece is considered one of Robert Graves's most exciting and transporting historical novels. The Golden Fleece was at one time the most sacred religious object of the ancient Greeks, and had been sent away as the result of a power struggle between the Greeks and earlier inhabitants of the Greek peninsula... -
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The Master Thief by Jonathan Moeller
Rated: 4.08 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsRIDMARK ARBAN is the Gray Knight, outcast and exiled from the High King's realm. Yet he alone sees the danger of the terrible Frostborn, the creatures that will sheathe the world in ice and quench all life. But none of the lords of the realm believe his warnings. And his enemies want him dead...and the secret allies of the Frostborn wish to silence him forever... -
Chaosmage by Stephen Aryan
Rated: 4.08 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsThe final book in the epic fantasy trilogy that began with Battlemage - expect fireball-filled battles, otherworldy enemies, and heroically powerful magesVoechenka is a city under siege. Decimated by the Battlemage War, its dead now walk the city at night, attacking survivors, calling their names and begging the living to join them beyond the grave... -
Transcendence by R.A. Salvatore
Rated: 4.07 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsIt is the summer of 839. Brave and beautiful Brynn Dharielle sets out on a daring mission to free her beloved homeland from tyrannical rule. But she cannot imagine the depth of chaos, corruption, and betrayal that seethes admist a ruthless sect of warrior priests, led and manipulated by an evil chieftain who conceals a dark, age-old secret...Categorized as:
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Conan of Cimmeria by Robert E. Howard, L. Sprague de Camp
Rated: 4.06 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsContents:9 · Introduction · L. Sprague de Camp · in 15 · The Curse of the Monolith [“Conan and the Cenotaph”] · L. Sprague de Camp & Lin Carter · ss Worlds of Fantasy #1 ’68 33 · The Bloodstained God · L. Sprague de Camp & Robert E. Howard · nv Tales of Conan, Gnome, 1955 53 · The Frost-Giant’s Daughter [revised from “Gods of the North”, The Fantasy Fan, Mar ’34] · Robert E...Categorized as:
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Trumps of Doom by Roger Zelazny
Rated: 4.08 of 5 stars · 39 ratingsAlternate cover for ISBN 0380896354 / 9780380896356Merle Corey is a brilliant young computer designer in San Francisco, but, he is also Merlin, son of Corwin, vanished prince of Amber, and heir to his father's wonderous powers. And, someone is determined to kill him... -
Swords Against Wizardry by Fritz Leiber
Rated: 4.10 of 5 stars · 30 ratingsFahrd and the Gray Mouser, master swordsmen, are determined to climb to the summit of Stardock, a dangerously steep mountain, in search of treasure...Categorized as:
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