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Words of Radiance, Part 2 by Brandon Sanderson
Rated: 4.80 of 5 stars · 20 ratingsBrandon Sanderson's Stormlight Archive moves into a new, darker phase and in this, the second part of the second volume the Parshendi risk the return of the fearsome Voidbringers of old as they attempt to strenthen themselves against the challange of the humans... -
Words of Radiance, Part 1 by Brandon Sanderson
Rated: 4.70 of 5 stars · 20 ratingsThe natural heir to Robert Jordan, Brandon Sanderson's Stormlight Archive series hit No.1 in the US and No.2 in the UK with the hardback release of the massive second volume, WORDS OF RADIANCE. Split into two volumes for paperback this is Part One of that second volume... -
Rhythm of War, Part Two by Brandon Sanderson
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsAfter forming a coalition of human resistance against the enemy invasion, Dalinar Kholin and his Knights Radiant have spent a year fighting a protracted, brutal war. Neither side has gained an advantage, and the threat of a betrayal by Dalinar's crafty ally Taravangian looms over every strategic move... -
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... -
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Court of Assassins by Philip C. Quaintrell
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsMYTH. LEGEND. NIGHTFALL HAS LONG BEEN RUMOURED TO BE NOTHING MORE THAN WHISPERS ON THE BREEZE.IF ONLY IT WERE SO…In those halls of darkness, where children are taken from the world and given to shadow and dust, Asher is destined for that same fate. He will become the myth. He will become the legend. He will become the whisper of Death itself.That which he was is dead, forgotten... -
Rhythm of War, Part One by Brandon Sanderson
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsAfter forming a coalition of human resistance against the enemy invasion, Dalinar Kholin and his Knights Radiant have spent a year fighting a protracted, brutal war. Neither side has gained an advantage, and the threat of a betrayal by Dalinar's crafty ally Taravangian looms over every strategic move... -
Oathbringer Part One by Brandon Sanderson
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsThis volume is the first half of the novel OATHBRINGER. From the bestselling author who completed Robert Jordan's epic Wheel of Time series comes a new, original creation that matches anything else in modern fantasy for epic scope, thrilling imagination, superb characters and sheer addictiveness... -
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 Silver Thief by Edward W. Robertson
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsDante Galand has cured the sickness that trapped him on the Plagued Islands. Now, it's time to leave. And kill a priest. The target is Gladdic of Bressel. Gladdic, who executed Dante's friend, the pirate Captain Twill. Who all but enslaved the Plagued Islands. And whose visions of empire are far from over... -
The Spear of Stars by Edward W. Robertson
Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsThe White Lich has conquered Tanar Atain. Soon, he means to take the entire world. Dante suspects his next target will be Bressel, where the Tanarians have established their court in exile. The only chance to stop the lich will be to forge a fragile alliance between the bitter enemies of three different lands: Tanar Atain, Mallon, and Narashtovik. The city stands on the brink of rebellion... -
Distinctions: Prologue to Towers of Midnight by Robert Jordan, Brandon Sanderson
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 25 ratingsThe Wheel of Time turns, and Ages come and pass.What was, what will be, and what is,May let fall under the Shadow.Let the Dragon ride again on the winds of time... -
The Tower of Swallows by Andrzej Sapkowski
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 40 ratingsThe world is at war and the prophesied savior is nowhere to be found. The Witcher, Geralt of Rivia, races to find her in the fourth novel of Andrzej Sapkowski's groundbreaking epic fantasy series that inspired the hit Netflix show and the blockbuster video games. The world has fallen into war. Ciri, the child of prophecy, has vanished... -
Dark Territory by A.C. Cobble
Rated: 4.31 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsAfter uncovering the existence of an ancient, secret organization, Ben must track down its whereabouts to enlist help in a battle for the fate of humanity. He goes behind enemy lines and faces certain danger. He must convince the powerful elites that the looming threat to Alcott is real... -
Сказания Меекханского пограничья: Север - Юг by Robert M. Wegner, Роберт М. Вегнер
Rated: 4.31 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsГорная Стража – последний оплот Меекханской империи на её северных границах. Здесь, в узких долинах и заброшенных деревеньках всё ещё таится древнее зло. Но стражники не спасают мир... -
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Владыка ледяного сада. Ночной странник by Jarosław Grzędowicz
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsДва года назад на планете Мидгард пропала исследовательская группа землян из восьми человек. Теперь новая экспедиция посылает за ними спасателя, цель которого найти выживших или идентифицировать тела погибших, а также уничтожить все следы возможного контакта аборигенов с землянами... -
Of Kings and Killers by Will Wight
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsCalder has been declared Imperial Steward, the official successor to the Emperor. He leads the Empire from the throne, just as he has always wanted.In their tombs, the Great Elders stir.The crack in the sky becomes more alarming by the day, so Calder and his loyal Imperialist Guilds seek a truce with their Independent opponents... -
Magic-Scars by C.L. Schneider
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThey took it all: his will, his memories, his freedom, his magic. Imprisoned by his enemies, tortured and drugged to keep his magic suppressed, Ian Troy returns to a world as marred and broken as he is. Ravaged by the reign of her new High King, Draken of Langor, Mirra’kelan’s citizens live in fear. The Shinree, misled by Jem Reth’s promises, are no longer slaves, but they are far from free... -
The Companions by R.A. Salvatore
Rated: 4.27 of 5 stars · 30 ratingsThis latest installment in New York Times best-selling author R.A. Salvatore's beloved fantasy saga, The Companions moves Salvatore's signature hero Drizzt into a new era of the Forgotten Realms. As Drizzt's fate hangs in the balance, he reflects on the lives of the trusted allies who stood by his side throughout his early life--the friends now known as the Companions of the Hall... -
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... -
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... -
The Fates of Yoran by D.K. Holmberg
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsWhen the Fates attack Yoran, the Chain Breaker must fight back.After establishing an uneasy truce with the constables, Gavin has settled in Yoran to offer protection to his friends and the remaining magical element in the city.When a job reveals a dangerous new threat in the city, Gavin must take action. This time the target isn’t Gavin, but the city itself... -
God of Broken Things by Cameron Johnston
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsAn outcast magician must risk his body and mind to save the world from horrifying demons, in the heart-pounding epic fantasy sequel to The Traitor God.Tyrant magus Edrin Walker destroyed the monster sent by the Skallgrim, but not before it laid waste to Setharis, and infested their magical elite with mind-controlling parasites... -
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Queen of Storms by Raymond E. Feist
Rated: 4.28 of 5 stars · 27 ratingsDark and powerful forces threaten the world of Garn once more in this second novel in legendary New York Times bestselling author Raymond E. Feist’s epic fantasy series, the Firemane Saga.Hatushaly and his young wife Hava have arrived in the prosperous trading town of Beran’s Hill to restore and reopen the fire-damaged Inn of the Three Stars... -
The Three Witches and The Master by Max Nowaz
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsWhen a beautiful naked woman Eve, unexpectedly turns up at his back door, Adam, an amateur wizard, is not sure if it is his good fortune or not. The young woman has an attitude and starts bossing him around straightaway, issuing commands; which strikes Adam that she may be a practitioner of the black arts... -
Bright Steel by Miles Cameron
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsEvery war comes down to the flash of bright steel, even when the air is full of magic . . .Aranthur and his friends have come together across different continents and realms with one purpose: to strike back against the forces which have torn a hole in the heavens and threaten to rip the world beneath them apart as well... -
Shadow Blizzard by Alexey Pehov
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsShadow Blizzard is the third book by the international bestselling fantasy author Alexey Pehov. Like Shadow Prowler and Shadow Chaser, Shadow Blizzard is epic fantasy at its best; this is the third book in a trilogy that follows Shadow Harold, Siala's master thief, on his quest for the magic Horn that will restore peace to his world... -
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... -
Of Darkness and Dawn by Will Wight
Rated: 4.19 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsThe Heart of Nakothi has been lost, the Consultants were victorious, and the Empire remains free of Elder control. For now. Shera has become a Soulbound, but with her new powers comes a terrifying burden. Her Soulbound Vessel has begun to poison her mind, slowly transforming her into a monstrous, bloodthirsty killer... -
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... -
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... -
Владыка Ледяного Сада: Конец пути by Jarosław Grzędowicz, Ярослав Гжендович
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsИстория Войны Богов подходит к концу. Великие армии готовы пересечь море и встать под стенами Ледяного Сада – крепости, под которой решится судьба всего мира. Магия и воинская доблесть, древние заклинания и невероятные технологии, народы, сорванные с родных земель желаниями покинувших свой дом чужаков, и чужаки, желающие избавить этот мир от тех, кто возомнил себя богами... -
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... -
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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... -
Legacy of Light by Matthew Ward
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsWarfare, myth and magic collide in Legacy of Light, the spectacular conclusion to Matthew Ward's acclaimed Legacy trilogy.For the first time in many years, the Tressian Republic and the Hadari Empire are at peace. But war never sleeps.In Tregard, Empress Melanna Saranal struggles to protect a throne won at great cost... -
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... -
Behemoth by Trevor H. Cooley
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsPart Six of the Jharro Grove Saga and the latest chapter in the acclaimed Bowl of Souls Series, a continuing action-filled fantasy series set in a world of magic, mystery, and monsters! THE FINALE OF THE JHARRO GROVE SAGA The Behemoth was created a thousand years ago, its body stretching for miles under Malaroo’s swamplands turning them into a dangerous and uninhabitable place... -
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... -
The Emerald Crown by Michael Wallace
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsWhen Nathaliey, a young wizard, is taken prisoner by marauders trying to break her will and force her to join the sorcerer’s acolytes, the last help she expects is from the griffin riders who have harassed her and her companions through the mountains... -
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 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... -
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... -
Legacy of Steel by Matthew Ward
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWarfare, myth and magic collide in Legacy of Steel, the spectacular sequel to Matthew Ward's acclaimed fantasy debut Legacy of Ash. A year has passed since an unlikely alliance saved the Tressian Republic from fire and darkness, at great cost. Thousands perished, and Viktor Akadra - the Republic's champion - has disappeared... -
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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... -
Dark of the Moon by P.C. Hodgell
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsJame and her friend Marc journey over the mountains to find Jame's twin brother Tori, but they must face great dangers, including planet-threatening enemies... -
Outlaw by K. Eason
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsThe battle against the gods continues in the heart-pounding sequel to Enemy.Snow never planned on having a partner. Never planned on picking fights with a god. And certainly never expected to start a revolution.But that was before the goddess Tal’Shik returned, looking for revenge on the republic that rejected her... -
Of Cages and Crowns by Brianna Joy Crump
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsFor goddess-touched girls, there is only one destiny: the CullingFrom the moment Monroe Benson is born with a mark on her hand and the ability to summon fire from her fingertips, her life will never be her own. She’s goddess-touched, which means she’s destined to participate in the Culling, an age-old competition to determine the next queen of Erydia... -
Shadow Chaser by Alexey Pehov
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsSaddened because they have left one of their number in a grave in the wilderness, Harold and his companions continue their journey to the dreaded underground palace of Hrad Spein... -
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 .
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