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Dungeons by Rohan M. Vider
Rated: 4.58 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsHumanity has inherited a contested Dominion and a Patron intent on enslaving it. Others, too, gather, sensing weakness. Can Jamie and Sierra defy the odds? Can they save humanity? And at what cost?Enter the world of the Trials again and join Jamie on his journey to gather power and save humanity... -
![The Wound of the World by Edward W. Robertson]()
The Wound of the World by Edward W. Robertson
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsDante and Blays have forced Gladdic from the Collen Basin. But the victory might only be the first battle in a much larger war. With the land on the brink of starvation and politically fractured, Dante and Blays scramble to secure Collen's food, borders, and allies. Before their work is done, rumor arrives from Mallon. The enemy is mustering for another attack... -
![The Silver Thief by Edward W. Robertson]()
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...Categorized as:
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![Taroniah at School by Peter Rhodan]()
Taroniah at School by Peter Rhodan
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsTaroniah was the natural born daughter of a liaison between the King of Marland and her mother, one of the Queen's Ladies in Waiting. Sadly, her mother died while she was still quite young and the King's Master of Arms, Robard, and his wife, Terencia, happily adopted her... -
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![Imperial Wizard by J. Parsons]()
Imperial Wizard by J. Parsons
Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsAn age has passed, a blight curses the land, and one hero stands above the rest to restore the balance.Verdan Blacke is an Imperial Wizard, a researcher by preference but soldier by necessity. Surviving an intense battle, Verdan is cursed by a hex witch in her final moments...Categorized as:
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![Rise of the Weakest Summoner: Volume IX by J. R. Saileri]()
Rise of the Weakest Summoner: Volume IX by J. R. Saileri
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThough the request they had received from the Elf Queen was certainly surprising and not easy to fulfill, Ast's group still managed to save Civienne's precious friend, at the same time, saving the Elf Nation from the threat of an evil cult lurking right beneath the capital grounds...Categorized as:
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![Der Wanderer by Richard Schwartz]()
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... -
![Relentless by R.A. Salvatore]()
Relentless by R.A. Salvatore
Rated: 4.46 of 5 stars · 20 ratingsThe epic conclusion to the long-awaited trilogy featuring one of the most beloved characters in all of fantasy—Drizzt Do'Urden—a rollicking tale of life, death, intrigue, magic, danger, and the timeless bonds of family and friendship from New York Times bestselling author R. A. Salvatore... -
![The Sworn Knight by Robert Ryan]()
The Sworn Knight by Robert Ryan
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsDark sorcery overruns the land, but a knight rises to challenge it…Ferla, once a simple hunter, swears an oath to rid the land of evil. And her oath is not prideful, for she has mastered the Way of the Sword and the arts of magic. Even so, her quest may end before it begins.A servant of the evil she seeks to destroy hunts her. He is dogged in his pursuit, and no deed or dark magic is beyond him... -
![Ascendant's Rite by David Hair]()
Ascendant's Rite by David Hair
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsLOVE. BETRAY. FIGHT. ASCEND. The last few months of the moontide - when the bridge connecting East and West rises above the sea - has come, and in the West Emperor Constant prepares the final phase of his plan to conquer the East. For failed mage Alaron and his companion Ramita - widow to the mage who built the Leviathan Bridge - the unthinkable has happened... -
![Death of a Hero by John Flanagan]()
Death of a Hero by John Flanagan
Rated: 4.39 of 5 stars · 21 ratingsRanger Will's past is revealed in this story from the New York Times bestselling Ranger's Apprentice. Halt reveals to Will the story behind his parents' deaths and how he came to live at the Castle Redmont Ward... -
![Battlefield Reclaimer by David North]()
Battlefield Reclaimer by David North
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsAcross the world of Aster Fall, there are unique classes, but not all of them can be trained. They require quests and accomplishments that simply don't exist in the world. Some say the World Law itself is broken and that the world is falling apart.In comes Sam Hastern.His family has been cursed by one of these classes for the last fifty years... -
![The Lady Heiress by Christopher G. Nuttall]()
The Lady Heiress by Christopher G. Nuttall
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsHouse Lamplighter was once amongst the greatest of the Great Houses of Shallot, but now it is a tumbling ruin. The once-great mansion is decaying, the vast network of clients have broken ties long ago and the remaining family scrabbles over crumbs as the last remnants of their fortune are spent repaying their debts. The family seems doomed, beyond all hope of salvation... -
![Six of Crows - Chapters 1 and 2 by Leigh Bardugo]()
Six of Crows - Chapters 1 and 2 by Leigh Bardugo
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsDownload the first two chapters of Six of Crows for free! Ketterdam: a bustling hub of international trade where anything can be had for the right price-and no one knows that better than criminal prodigy Kaz Brekker. Kaz is offered a chance at a deadly heist that could make him rich beyond his wildest dreams. But he can't pull it off alone....A convict with a thirst for revenge... -
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![Vlk samotář by Miroslav Žamboch]()
Vlk samotář by Miroslav Žamboch
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsWielcy tego świata już o nim wiedzą.Nielegalne polowania na artefakty z przeszłości – Koniasz!Zrujnowany rynek handlu zbożem – Koniasz!Krach na giełdzie szmaragdów – Koniasz!Skandal dyplomatyczny na Pustyni Gutawskiej – Koniasz!Jeden człowiek! Jeden sprawca wszystkich koszmarnych niepowodzeń! Podróżnik, zwiadowca, awanturnik, najemnik.Rusza polowanie, jakiego dotąd nie znała historia... -
![The Buckle's Curse by Guy Antibes]()
The Buckle's Curse by Guy Antibes
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsJack Winder ventures to the country of Bornan to find and eliminate a curse that has ruined the entire country. The Bornan wizard that accompanies him has a vested interest in Jack’s latest errand and warns him that the buckle has been lost for two thousand years and won’t be easy to find... -
![The Family Name by Christopher G. Nuttall]()
The Family Name by Christopher G. Nuttall
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsHouse Rubén and House Aguirre had been rivals for centuries even before the discovery of the Zero Talent and a plot to take control of Shallot plunged them – and the entire city – into war. In a desperate attempt to end the fighting, Akin of House Rubén was betrothed to the only known Zero, Caitlyn of House Aguirre... -
![Weaponsmaster: A Monster Girl Fantasy Adventure by Phil Aerix]()
Weaponsmaster: A Monster Girl Fantasy Adventure by Phil Aerix
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsSend living shadows to drag me to another world? They better be ready for a fight!I’ve always been a scrapper, so when I was snatched from my world by shadow creatures and hauled to another one, I did as I’d always done. I fought. But I still didn’t know anything about where I was... -
![The Chronicles of Amberdrake by Loren K. Jones]()
The Chronicles of Amberdrake by Loren K. Jones
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsBe careful what you ask for... Drake Standralson is granted a gift by the Chaos god as a reward. Drake rashly says, "I want to be a Mage. The most powerful Mage that ever was." His wish is granted. The catch -- the most powerful mage that ever was happened to be the dragon Dandarshandrake. Join Amberdrake as he explores his world on dragon wings. Cheer his triumphs. Cry for his failures... -
![Die Eule von Askir by Richard Schwartz]()
Die Eule von Askir by Richard Schwartz
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsAm Hafen der altehrwürdigen Stadt Askir wird ein bestialisch zugerichteter Toter gefunden. Es ist der Botschaftsdiener Jenks, der in diesem zwielichtigen Viertel eigentlich nichts zu suchen hatte. Stabsleutnant Santer wird mit den Ermittlungen betraut, unterstützt durch die faszinierende Magierin Desina. Diese hat die Gabe, die Vergangenheit vor ihren Augen neu erstehen zu lassen... -
![Die Festung der Titanen by Richard Schwartz, Michael Hansonis]()
Die Festung der Titanen by Richard Schwartz, Michael Hansonis
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsEndlich setzt Richard Schwartz seine hochgelobte Saga »Die Götterkriege« fort – diesmal sieht sich Havald, der Engel des Todes, seiner dunkelsten Bedrohung gegenüber: Der Feind hat einen raffinierten Plan entworfen, um den vernichtenden Angriff Thalaks auf die sieben Reiche vorzubereiten... -
![Rise of the Elder by D.K. Holmberg]()
Rise of the Elder by D.K. Holmberg
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsForced into the heart of the Aisl Forest, Rsiran and the guilds regroup and try to find a way to reclaim the city from Venass and the Elvraeth council. Rsiran has stopped the production of shadowsteel, but Venass still possess dangerous weapons, and what’s more, one of the great crystals remains missing... -
![The Sorcerer Knight by Robert Ryan]()
The Sorcerer Knight by Robert Ryan
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsFaran flees enemies who would kill him. But his greatest threat is his protector…Fate has chosen him as the prophesied Seventh Knight. Supposedly, he will rise to combat the forces of evil. He wants no part of that. But he does have a destiny, and one of his own choosing.The king and his six knights seek Faran’s death for what he might become... -
![Die Rose von Illian by Richard Schwartz]()
Die Rose von Illian by Richard Schwartz
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsDie kaiserliche Fahne weht wieder über Askir. Desina, Enkelin des ewigen Herrschers Askannon, hat den Thron bestiegen, doch dieses Ereignis wird von einem schrecklichen Mord überschattet: Havald, der Mann, der nicht sterben kann, wurde getötet und sein Bannschwert Seelenreißer gestohlen – nur wenn es zurückerobert wird, kann der Held Askirs aus seinem ewigen Schlaf erwachen... -
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![The Star of Morcyth by Brian S. Pratt]()
The Star of Morcyth by Brian S. Pratt
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsThe Lost Priests of MorcythThrough the machinations of an old enemy, James is summoned to appear before the Royal Court of Cardri. While in Cardri, Ellinwyrd the Archive Custodian aids him in deciphering the riddle discovered in the city of Saragon. Unable to bear the message himself, Ellinwyrd sends a scroll upon which is written a single word, Ironhold...Categorized as:
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![Unholy War by David Hair]()
Unholy War by David Hair
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsThe Third Crusade has just suffered an unprecedented military disaster. In such a war, nothing is holy.Shaliyah now has a new name: Mother of Victories. In the wake of the devastating battle before her walls, everything has changed: the East is rising, bringing equal measures of hope and despair to the magical world of Urte... -
![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... -
![The Red Sea by Edward W. Robertson]()
The Red Sea by Edward W. Robertson
Rated: 4.19 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsWhen Dante Galand was just a boy, his father Larsin sailed away to make his fortune. And never returned. Since then, Dante has become a great sorcerer. A ruler. A destroyer of kings. And he's just learned that his father is living on a forbidden island at the edge of the known world. Where he's dying of a mysterious plague... -
![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... -
![The Sage Knight by Robert Ryan]()
The Sage Knight by Robert Ryan
Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsEvil grips the realm of Faladir, but the forces of Light strike boldly at the very heart of Darkness...A shadow lies over the kingdom, and it reaches out to lands beyond. Searching. For there are those who yet defy it.Faran and Ferla, two simple hunters marked by fate, seek refuge from the sorcerer-knights who pursue them. They find it in the hidden halls of a master swordsman... -
![The Scarlet Knight by Robert Ryan]()
The Scarlet Knight by Robert Ryan
Rated: 4.48 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsThe future of nations stands in peril, and all pivots on the valor of one warrior…The king of Faladir, possessed by evil, prepares to conquer other lands. An army of men supported by creatures of dark sorcery gathers beneath his foul banner. And the king, at their head, wields an ancient talisman of unstoppable power. But he still knows fear... -
![Dragonbride by Raani York]()
Dragonbride by Raani York
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsShalima, “Daughter of the Light”, was born under special circumstances. She was raised by her aunts instead of her mother because she needed to be prepared to fulfill the prophecies of the Old Scriptures, which told that she was the only Magician on Earth.Her aunts carefully prepared her for her obligations and her sacred duty... -
![Tarashana by Rachel Neumeier]()
Tarashana by Rachel Neumeier
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA year and a half ago, Ryo and Aras defeated their enemy, ending the conflict between the winter country and the summer lands. But with all his important secrets revealed in that struggle, Lord Aras now faces a new challenge in dealing with his own countrymen. Then a message arrives from Ryo’s people: A woman of the Tarashana has come to them from the starlit lands beyond their northern border...Categorized as:
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![Night Dragon by D.K. Holmberg]()
Night Dragon by D.K. Holmberg
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsA true misfit may be the key to finally defeating Lorach, but only if Jason learns its powers in time.Having stopped Lorren and saving the egg, Jason now faces his most dangerous threat as Lorach moves on Dragon Haven.With the city under attack from a strange new power, only with an understanding of the misfit dragons will Jason—and the dragons—finally be free... -
![Frost Prisms by V. St. Clair]()
Frost Prisms by V. St. Clair
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsHayden returned from the realm of anti-magic tired, beaten, and shaking off the after-effects of insanity. The good news is that he managed to successfully close the schism behind him when he passed through. The bad news is that it seems he brought The Dark Prism with him... -
![Na ostřích čepelí by Miroslav Žamboch]()
Na ostřích čepelí by Miroslav Žamboch
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsByznys a politika je třeskavá kombinace. V okamžiku, kdy hromada zlata na misce pomyslných vah přesáhne kritické množství, cena lidského života se vytrácí. Pro některé ze zúčastněných se tím celý podnik mění v osobní záležitost a to změní i pravidla hry. Právník v tandemu s nevypočitatelným zabijákem proti všem ostatním – mocnému impériu, politikům i bezohledným obchodním magnátům... -
![Sylvanas by Christie Golden]()
Sylvanas by Christie Golden
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThe epic, definitive story of Sylvanas Windrunner, one of World of Warcraft’s most enduring and iconic characters, as chronicled by bestselling author Christie Golden.Ranger-General. Banshee Queen. Warchief. Sylvanas Windrunner has borne many titles. To some, she is a hero... to others, a villain... -
![The Mortal Mage by B.T. Narro]()
The Mortal Mage by B.T. Narro
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsIn this epic culmination of the series, in a war in which thousands are dying, Desil must protect the only thing that can stop the massacre. But there is little he can do with only two allies. They must somehow elude their many enemies while figuring out how to unite their comrades, who face seemingly insurmountable challenges of their own. There is no room for error, no time to hide... -
![Blood of the Watcher by D.K. Holmberg]()
Blood of the Watcher by D.K. Holmberg
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsTrapped by Venass. Tormented by the Forgotten. And both desire the very ability that allowed his escape. Chased through the city by someone able to influence his Sliding, Rsiran and his friends prepare for the next attack, uncertain whether the Forgotten or Venass will move first. When Rsiran learns that his sister was abducted, he must decide whether to help a family that abandoned him... -
![The Other Prism by V. St. Clair]()
The Other Prism by V. St. Clair
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsAfter being arrested, living in the shadow of his father’s legacy, and being attacked by magical creatures and other mages alike, Hayden Frost was amazed that he survived his first year at Mizzenwald... -
![Trail of the Gods by Brian S. Pratt]()
Trail of the Gods by Brian S. Pratt
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsThe Fire , a powerful artifact of the god Dmon-Li has fallen into James hands. A spirit of a former Priest of Morcyth told him that he must hide it, that should the followers of Dmon-Li find it, the results would be devastating for this world.James begins experimenting with magic in order to use it to aid in the hiding of the Fire...Categorized as:
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![Natural Ordermage by L.E. Modesitt Jr.]()
Natural Ordermage by L.E. Modesitt Jr.
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsL. E. Modesitt, Jr. begins a new Recluce story in The Natural Ordermage, the first of two volumes set mostly on the continent of Hamor, far across the sea from Recluce where the story begins, a new setting for this series that fans will be eager to explore. Rahl, a young apprentice scrivener on the island of Recluce, likes life to work out in his favor...Categorized as:
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![Ordermaster by L.E. Modesitt Jr.]()
Ordermaster by L.E. Modesitt Jr.
Rated: 4.16 of 5 stars · 26 ratingsOrdermaster is the 13th book in the Saga of Recluce and the direct sequel to Wellspring of Chaos. The cooper Kharl has no sooner taken possession of the estate bestowed upon him by Lord Ghrant of Austra for his aid in quelling the revolt of Ghrant's dispossessed brother, when he is summoned back to the capital. Hagen, his friend the lord-chancellor, needs help in dealing with rebellious nobles... -
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![Magebreaker by Declan Court]()
Magebreaker by Declan Court
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsDavik of Darkshire is one of the last Magebreakers who survived the Summoner War. In that brutal conflict, expendable conscripts were engraved with runes of resistance and hardiness, turning them into the scourge of warcasters. Using his augmentation to forge a storied career, he has battled through epic adventures, ambushes, and dungeons for the last decade... -
![The Shadowhand Covenant by Brian Farrey]()
The Shadowhand Covenant by Brian Farrey
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsTrouble is brewing in the Five Provinces. Mysterious magical artifacts have gone missing from the royal vaults. Master thieves from a secret society known as the Shadowhands are disappearing. And without explanation, the High Laird has begun imprisoning the peaceful Sarosan people. Jaxter Grimjinx suspects all these things are connected, but he knows better than to get involved... -
![Forgotten Swords: The Complete Raithlindrath Series by Robert Ryan]()
Forgotten Swords: The Complete Raithlindrath Series by Robert Ryan
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsCan one man defy an army?Only one of the legendary Raithlin would try. But trying is not succeeding - or even surviving. Lanrik is young and untested, but confident in the time-honored skills of the Raithlin scouts. He attempts to slow the horde long enough for a warning to reach his home city. But a single act of treachery, timed to devastating effect, tests him as much as the enemy... -
![In the Kingdom of All Tomorrows by Stephen R. Lawhead, John Lee]()
In the Kingdom of All Tomorrows by Stephen R. Lawhead, John Lee
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsStephen R. Lawhead, the critically-acclaimed author of the Pendragon Cycle, concludes his Eirlandia Celtic fantasy series with In the Kingdom of All Tomorrows.Conor mac Ardan is now clan chief of the Darini.Tara's Hill has become a haven and refuge for all those who were made homeless by the barbarian Sc�lda... -
![Pathfinder Roleplaying Game: Ultimate Equipment by Jason Bulmahn, Paizo Staff]()
Pathfinder Roleplaying Game: Ultimate Equipment by Jason Bulmahn, Paizo Staff
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsChoose your weapon and stride boldly into battle with Pathfinder RPG Ultimate Equipment! Within this handy, all-in-one reference, you'll find 400 jam-packed pages of magic items and adventuring gear, from simple camping equipment and weapons up to the most earth-shaking artifacts... -
![Arena Manager: An Isekai LitRPG Teambuilder by Chad Opo]()
Arena Manager: An Isekai LitRPG Teambuilder by Chad Opo
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsAssemble, Train, Compete, Dominate.Frank lived for his three sons, busting his back to see they thrived in comfort. His good for nothing wife, she made him the happiest man in the world when she finally agreed to his divorce terms. His glorious day turned to ruin when an explosion hurls him through an unformed portal connection...
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