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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... -
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... -
Stiger by Marc Alan Edelheit
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsThe 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...Categorized as:
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The Tiger by Marc Alan Edelheit
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsAbandoned 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... -
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Knight's Ransom by Jeff Wheeler
Rated: 4.47 of 5 stars · 29 ratingsUneasy lies the head that wears a crown. A brutal war of succession has plunged the court of Kingfountain into a power struggle between a charitable king who took the crown unlawfully and his ambitious rival, Devon Argentine. The balance of power between the two men hinges on the fate of a young boy ensnared in this courtly intrigue. A boy befittingly nicknamed Ransom...Categorized as:
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The Severed Realm by Michael G. Manning
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsOnly a fool threatens those a Thornbear protects. Mordecai’s shattered family is in chaos, but the world won’t wait for them to recover. Trapped by a fiendish plot he didn’t foresee, Mordecai finds himself powerless to redeem himself or defend his family. Alone and surrounded by enemies, Lady Rose has only her wits to protect those she loves... -
The Temple by Kevin M. Turner
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsElijah Hawk is in the midst of a quest. He must find the two remaining cubes that belong to the ancient sphere, a dangerous weapon created to destroy the common world. And he must do it before the Maliphists discover his plan. But things take a turn when Elijah suddenly discovers that there are Magi in Savenridge who aren’t who they appear to be. Magi who are powerful...Categorized as:
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A Dream of Spring by George R.R. Martin
Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsOriginally titled A Time For Wolves. The seventh and apparent final book of George R.R. Martin's acclaimed series, A Song of Ice and Fire... -
Mordecai by Michael G. Manning
Rated: 4.47 of 5 stars · 21 ratingsYears have passed since the last of the Dark Gods was defeated, and Lothion has entered an age of peace and prosperity. Mordecai’s oldest children have already begun to make a place for themselves, and his youngest are on the cusp of adulthood. By every outward measure, his life has been a success; he has earned his reward... -
Ascendance of a Bookworm: Part 4 Volume 5 by Miya Kazuki
Rated: 4.57 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsAfter turning the lower city into a true sight to behold, Rozemyne aims to continue her development plan and secure a greater influence over the country’s other duchies. As she needs the assistance of commoners to achieve this, she gets to work dismantling the wall that exists between them and the nobles... -
The Family Pride by Christopher G. Nuttall
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsSix years ago, in the aftermath of the House War that nearly tore Shallot apart, Akin Rubén and Caitlyn Aguirre were betrothed in a bid to keep their rival families from returning to war. Now, with both of them on the brink of maturity, that marriage is starting to loom... -
Der Wanderer by Richard Schwartz
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratings"Am Ende wird einer kommen, den ich auserwählte als meinen Engel, um das Schwert des Lichts in die Heerscharen des Feindes zu tragen. Ihm wird folgen die Legion der Toten, an seiner Seite die Götter und die Hoffnung... -
The Thieves by Michael J. Sullivan
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsTHEY ATTACKED TWO RIDERS. THEY THOUGHT IT WOULD BE EASY. THEY WERE WRONG.A band of thieves set upon two lonely riders in the middle of the night. They had a larger party. They had the element of surprise. There was no reason to be concerned. But they didn’t realize who they were dealing with...Categorized as:
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The Face of the Enemy by Christopher G. Nuttall
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsThe Necromantic Wars are over, but there is no peace. In the aftermath of the struggle, long-held grudges are boiling over and conflicts are breaking out... -
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The King's Man by Christopher G. Nuttall
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThe City of Shallot is on the verge of revolution. The Great Houses are mustering their forces, readying themselves for a shift in the balance of power. The poor have found a new leader and are - finally - demanding their rights. Shadowy figures and old ghosts are prowling the streets...Categorized as:
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The River of Silver: Tales from the Daevabad Trilogy by S.A. Chakraborty
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsBestselling author S. A. Chakraborty's acclaimed Daevabad Trilogy gets expanded with this new compilation of stories from before, during, and after the events of The City of Brass, The Kingdom of Copper, and The Empire of Gold, all from the perspective of characters both beloved and hated, and even those without a voice in the novels... -
Silverkin by Jeff Wheeler
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsBuried in the catacombs beneath the fortress of Landmoor lies the Silverkin, an ancient talisman that can overcome any Forbidden Magic. Thealos Quickfellow has the right to claim the Silverkin but knows little about the deadly consequences befalling those who wield it... -
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... -
A New Start by Nathan Gregg
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsAs a washed-up and forgotten sorcerer, Aldric’s only goal in life is to get drunk enough to forget his tragic past. That is, until his friends coerce him into a teaching position at one of the most prestigious magic academies in the world. Now he’s saddled with the responsibility of teaching four new pupils, all of whom wonder who this brilliant yet unorthodox man truly is...Categorized as:
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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... -
Little Witches by Christopher G. Nuttall
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsLaughter Academy is in trouble. The student witches are growing increasingly reckless, preying on the mundanes below the mountains as their tutors plot and scheme to take advantage of the chaos. And no one seems to know why.Emily is in no condition to intervene. But she cannot refuse... -
A Sorcerer's Rings by Guy Antibes
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsFleeing for his life, Ricky Valian heads to Duteria, home of an institute of sorcery. With the help of his two servants, Ricky must learn the basic sorcery that he hadn’t needed before. His studies take him out of Duteria and into new perils as he discovers an insidious plot to disrupt all the governments of his world... -
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The Poisoner's Revenge by Jeff Wheeler
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsFrom Wall Street Journal bestselling author Jeff Wheeler: Ankarette Tryneowy is now the best poisoner in all the lands. Feared by enemies abroad and even those in her own kingdom, she has risen to the pinnacles of power and influence at the court in Kingfountain. But when news comes that the rival of the Queen is dead, Ankarette must go on her most dangerous mission yet...Categorized as:
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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... -
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... -
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... -
The Dark Mage by Jace Mitchell, Michael Anderle
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsRight Hand Riley Trident is lithe and fast, her tongue every bit as sharp as her sword. Her and her partner, the massive brute William Teller, are new-age knights sworn to defend the kingdom of New Perth. But dark days are on the horizon Rumors swirl of a dark mage to the North. A man who’s harvesting magic from people, using it to strengthen himself... -
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... -
Goldenmark by Jean Lowe Carlson
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsBlood soils the hands of the righteous. Darkness fills the hearts of the brave. Now, bitter enemies must rise as one under a terrifying magic that could destroy them all, as nations fall to an ancient and ruthless power. Dreams will die and legends will be born in this epic conclusion to The Kingsmen Chronicles... -
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... -
Insurgency by S.J.A. Turney
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA forbidden love. A daring escape. A gathering storm.Forty years have passed since the Empire was restored. Emperor Kiva the Golden, his wife Jala Parishid, and his brother Marshal Quintillian have together overseen decades of peace and prosperity, a time when the horrors of the civil war could begin to fade from memory.But nothing can last forever... -
Fireclaws: Search For The Golden by T. Michael Ford
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsFive years have passed since the Lifebane met his demise. But the Xarparion world is still anything but tranquil. Mercenaries, rogue wizards, petty tyrants and creatures more foul, have rushed to claim the lands once held by the Lich. Sky Raven and her environs are at peace for now, but storm clouds are gathering... -
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Bonds of Chaos by Zack Argyle
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsBonds of Chaos is the final installment of the Threadlight trilogy, which begins with the multi-award-winning Voice of War. TO BREAK THE BONDS, THERE WILL BE SACRIFICESWhen all was lost, the Heralds returned, and the world embraced them as gods and saviors. But there are some who know the truth: the Heralds are not what they seem... -
Ashes by Sarah K.L. Wilson
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsSHE THOUGHT THERE COULD BE NO FUTURE FOR SOMEONE LIKE HERE UNTIL SOMETHING BLOOMED IN HER HEART - A PHOENIX.Disabled and rejected in her community, Sersha has never had a best friend. Until one day, a phoenix enters her world, tied to her heart in a way no one can break... -
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 D'Karon Apprentice by Joseph R. Lallo
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThe D’Karon Apprentice is the long awaited sequel to the acclaimed epic fantasy, The Book of Deacon Trilogy. It is a direct follow up to The Battle of Verril. It has been months since the Chosen finally defeated the D’Karon and the Perpetual War came to an end... -
A Sorcerer's Fist by Guy Antibes
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsArmed with knowledge of an insidious plot to assume power over the world, Ricky Valian must battle religious zealots within the organization that took him in after begin branded traitor. Together with a secret society that Ricky never took seriously, he finds allies that he once thought enemies to fight against the enemy hidden among those he thought were allies... -
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... -
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... -
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...Categorized as:
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Gryphon's Eyrie by Andre Norton, A.C. Crispin
Rated: 4.18 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsThe urge within him is overwhelming, and Kerovan--he of the cloven hooves and amber eyes--is driven toward the mountains--toward the dark. With him goes the Lady Joisan, who carries within her secrets unknown to Kerovan.By calling upon the Powers within themselves, willing the forces of Light to fight against the forces of the Dark, they reach their destination.. -
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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Priest by Matthew Colville
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsA Fantasy Novel.After years spent in the inn he bought and never opened, Heden is drawn out, and sent into a dark forest to investigate the death of a knight. Nothing is what it seems... -
The Crown Of Kings by Steve Jackson
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsFinal book in the 4 part series. Each sorcery book is a complete adventure - you don't need to have read a previous book to move on to the next. Play as either a warrior or a wizard. If you choose wizardry, your survival will depend on on your knowledge of the sorcery. Age 9+...Categorized as:
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Balestone by Toby Neighbors
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsIn Valana, kingdom of the Nine Cities, evil has taken shape. The powerful demon called Draggah has found a suitable human to carry it out of the shadows and into the world of men. As Tiberius, Rafe, Lexi, and Olyva struggle to survive in the dangerous lands below the mists, Draggah unveils a wicked scheme to conquer Valana... -
The Deadly Magician by Jeffrey Quyle
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsTheus fled from Great Forks - he fled from the guards chasing after him, and the job with the memory stones, as well as his friends. Most painfully, he fled from Coriae, the fascinating daughter of the ancient house of nobility that had befriended him... -
The Name of The Sword by J.L. Doty
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsMorgin is trapped in the Kingdom of Dreams, the realm of the Unnamed King. He knows he must somehow get back to the Mortal Plane to save France and Rhianne, and he's frustrated that he doesn't know the way. He decides to find the Unnamed King, for surely His Majesty could show him the way, and maybe even tell him his true name... -
Scholar's Plot (Knight and Rogue) by Hilari Bell
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsI was done with being a squire… When squire Fisk quarreled with his knight errant, Michael Sevenson, neither of them wanted to meet again. So of course, just six weeks later they find themselves in side-by-side cells, when Michael is accused of murdering the man who got his brother Benton fired from the university...
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