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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... -
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The Way of Kings, Part 1 by Brandon Sanderson
Rated: 4.59 of 5 stars · 27 ratingsSpeak 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... -
![A Memory of Light by Robert Jordan, Brandon Sanderson]()
A Memory of Light by Robert Jordan, Brandon Sanderson
Rated: 4.51 of 5 stars · 68 ratingsThe Wheel of Time turns and Ages come and go, leaving memories that become legend. Legend fades to myth, and even myth is long forgotten when the Age that gave it birth returns again. In the Third Age, an Age of Prophecy, the World and Time themselves hang in the balance. What was, what will be, and what is, may yet fall under the Shadow... -
![Towers of Midnight by Robert Jordan, Brandon Sanderson]()
Towers of Midnight by Robert Jordan, Brandon Sanderson
Rated: 4.41 of 5 stars · 69 ratingsThe end draws near....The Last Battle has started. The seals on the Dark One’s prison are crumbling. The Pattern itself is unraveling, and the armies of the Shadow have begun to boil out of the Blight.The sun has begun to set upon the Third Age.Perrin Aybara is now hunted by specters from his past: Whitecloaks, a slayer of wolves, and the responsibilities of leadership... -
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![Of Sand and Snow by Bryce O'Connor]()
Of Sand and Snow by Bryce O'Connor
Rated: 4.55 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsWith fifty thousand freed slaves at their back, Raz i'Syul Arro and Syrah Brahnt leave the savannahs of Perce behind. Karesh Syl is no more. Karesh Nan burns at their backs. Beyond the border before them the South looms, ready and waiting, and together Raz and Syrah pray they are prepared for the great offense they must now undertake against the fringe cities... -
![The Light of All That Falls by James Islington]()
The Light of All That Falls by James Islington
Rated: 4.41 of 5 stars · 36 ratingsThe Light of All That Falls concludes the epic adventure that began in The Shadow of What Was Lost, the acclaimed fantasy blockbuster from James Islington.The Boundary is whole once again, but it may be too late.Banes now stalk Andarra, while in Ilin Illan, the political machinations of a generation come to a head as Wirr's newfound ability forces his family's old enemies into action... -
![Age of War by Michael J. Sullivan]()
Age of War by Michael J. Sullivan
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 37 ratingsRich in magic and adventure, Michael J. Sullivan’s soaring fantasy novels are masterworks of heroism, love, and sacrifice. Now, in Age of War, the epic battle between humankind and the cruel godlike beings who once ruled them finally ignites in all its fury.The alliance of humans and renegade Fhrey is fragile—and about to be tested as never before... -
![The Lore of the Evermen by James Maxwell]()
The Lore of the Evermen by James Maxwell
Rated: 4.35 of 5 stars · 20 ratingsThe 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 ratingsThe 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... -
![Magelord by Terry Mancour]()
Magelord by Terry Mancour
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 29 ratingsMINALAN GETS MEDIEVAL! When you defeat the invading goblin army, get knighted on the field of battle, gifted with lands and gold, usually your happily-ever-after is . . . happy... -
![Under the Oak Tree: Season 2 -5- by Suji Kim]()
Under the Oak Tree: Season 2 -5- by Suji Kim
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsStuttering Maximilian Croyso spent a lifetime suffering the abuse of her cruel father, Duke Croyso. The Duke’s final act of cruelty? Marrying Maxi off to the war hero Riftan, legendary slayer of dragons. Now these two complete strangers have to try to make the arranged marriage that neither wanted work out.At first, the brooding Riftan and shy, nervous Maxi have nothing in common...Categorized as:
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![The Tiger's Fate by Marc Alan Edelheit]()
The Tiger's Fate by Marc Alan Edelheit
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 16 ratings2017 Gold Medal Winner for Best Science Fiction, Fantasy & Horror E-Book Independent Publisher Book Awards The third installment of the award-winning Chronicles of an Imperial Legionary Officer series is here!A nobleman from an infamous family, imperial legionary officer, fighter and a right proper bastard of a man…Captain Ben Stiger has successfully thwarted the attack from an army of the... -
![Dawn of Wonder by Jonathan Renshaw]()
Dawn of Wonder by Jonathan Renshaw
Rated: 4.34 of 5 stars · 38 ratingsWinner 2016 Readers' Favourite Award for Epic FantasyWinner 2015 LYRA Award for Sci-Fi/FantasyWinner 2015 CIPA EVVY Award for Fiction/FantasyWinner 2015 Beverly Hills Book Award for FantasyWinner 2016 Audible Best Fantasy AudiobookRunner-up 2016 IPPY Awards and 2015 Great Midwest Book Festival for Sci-Fi/Fantasy#1 Bestseller in Epic, Historical and Coming of Age Fantasy...Categorized as:
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![The Swords of Night and Day by David Gemmell]()
The Swords of Night and Day by David Gemmell
Rated: 4.34 of 5 stars · 34 ratingsEven in death, Skilgannon the Damned's name lives on. Now, as an ancient evil threatens to flood the Drenai heartlands in a tide of blood, he returns...A thousand years after they fell in battle, two heroes - Druss and Skilgannon - are revered throughout the war-torn lands of the Dernai, where men and women live in abject fear of the dark sorceress known as the Eternal.. -
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![Age of Legend by Michael J. Sullivan]()
Age of Legend by Michael J. Sullivan
Rated: 4.35 of 5 stars · 32 ratingsEach culture has its own myths and legends, but only one is shared, and it is feared by all. With Age of Myth, Age of Swords, and Age of War, fantasy master Michael J. Sullivan riveted readers with a tale of unlikely heroes locked in a desperate battle to save mankind... -
![White Wolf by David Gemmell]()
White Wolf by David Gemmell
Rated: 4.32 of 5 stars · 37 ratingsThe 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... -
![Warmage by Terry Mancour]()
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![Namesake by Kate Stradling]()
Namesake by Kate Stradling
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratings“Who needs magic in an age of electricity? I can flip the switch on the wall with the best of them.” Anjeni Sigourna bears the name of a legendary goddess, but her resemblance to that honored figure ends there. Eighteen and jaded, she has cultivated sarcasm instead of the elusive magic everyone expects her to possess. Such power lacks purpose in her modern world... -
![Assassin’s Price by L.E. Modesitt Jr.]()
Assassin’s Price by L.E. Modesitt Jr.
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsThe 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 ratingsThe 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 ratingsWhen 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 ratingsQuaeryt, 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 ratingsNew 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... -
![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 ratingsA novel of vast scope, detail, and complexity, To Green Angel Tower is the momentous tour-de-force finale of a ground-breaking series... -
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![The Path of the Storm by James Maxwell]()
The Path of the Storm by James Maxwell
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 20 ratingsTwo 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 ratingsAs 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... -
![Tuyo by Rachel Neumeier]()
Tuyo by Rachel Neumeier
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsRaised 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 ratingsJon 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... -
![The Guild Secret by D.K. Holmberg]()
The Guild Secret by D.K. Holmberg
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsNo 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 ratingsIn 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... -
![Jinx's Fire by Sage Blackwood]()
Jinx's Fire by Sage Blackwood
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsSometimes you have to step off the path to get where you’re going. In the Urwald, that could lead to being eaten. But Jinx has to do something, and fast: the forest is under attack, and its magic is fading.Jinx must travel to the corners of the Urwald to convince all its inhabitants—people, trees, and monsters—to work together to defend their homeland... -
![Madness in Solidar by L.E. Modesitt Jr.]()
Madness in Solidar by L.E. Modesitt Jr.
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsFour 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 ratingsThe 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... -
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Princeps by L.E. Modesitt Jr.
Rated: 4.19 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsThe 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... -
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![Scion of Cyador by L.E. Modesitt Jr.]()
Scion of Cyador by L.E. Modesitt Jr.
Rated: 4.19 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsL. E. Modesitt, Jr. is one of the standard setters in fantasy today and his most famous series is the Saga of Recluce. Each novel fills in pieces of the history of this land where Chaos and Order strive to maintain a magical balance.Scion of Cyador continues the story begun in Magi'i of Cyador... -
![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 ratingsAcclaimed 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... -
![Timeless by R.A. Salvatore, Victor Bevine]()
Timeless by R.A. Salvatore, Victor Bevine
Rated: 4.19 of 5 stars · 16 ratings12 Hours and 30 MinutesAt long last, New York Times bestselling author R. A. Salvatore returns with one of fantasy's most beloved and enduring icons, the dark elf Drizzt Do'Urden, in an all-new trilogy full of swordplay, danger, and imaginative thrills... -
![Heritage of Cyador by L.E. Modesitt Jr.]()
Heritage of Cyador by L.E. Modesitt Jr.
Rated: 4.26 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsFrom 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 ratingsThe 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 ratingsCiara 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 ratingsPower, 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... -
![A Kingdom of Nomads by S.B. Nova]()
A Kingdom of Nomads by S.B. Nova
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsAs 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 ratingsMankind 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... -
![Elemental Alpha by Liam Lawson]()
Elemental Alpha by Liam Lawson
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsCreate lycanthropes. Give them elemental powers. Save the world.Jerrell Hawkins has a plan. He’s going to marry Nadine Hartwell, study magic at University, and serve his kingdom in the ongoing war in the prestigious Orichalcum Company led by the hero of the realm. To do this, he needs to obtain a Class. When his plan to create a new, powerful spellcasting class fails, he fears all is lost... -
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![The Spectral Blaze by Richard Lee Byers]()
The Spectral Blaze by Richard Lee Byers
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsAoth and the Brotherhood of the Griffon have succeeded in rescuing Tchazzar, the lost king of Chessenta and a formidable red dragon, and are rewarded with a contract to aid in his war with a powerful dracolich... -
![Rex Regis by L.E. Modesitt Jr.]()
Rex Regis by L.E. Modesitt Jr.
Rated: 4.23 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsThe 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 ratingsFresh 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... -
![A Crumble of Walls by B.T. Narro]()
A Crumble of Walls by B.T. Narro
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsA 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 ratingsFrom #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 ratingsWill 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...
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