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Enchanter by Terry Mancour
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsMinalan The Moody! Meanwhile, back at the castle . . . Minalan the Spellmonger faces the boredom of house arrest after being confined to his lands by Prince Tavard for his defiance with the Wilderlands refugees... -
![The Assassins of Thasalon by Lois McMaster Bujold]()
The Assassins of Thasalon by Lois McMaster Bujold
Rated: 4.54 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsAn unholy attack upon his brother-in-law General Arisaydia pitches sorcerer Learned Penric and his Temple demon Desdemona headlong into the snake-pit of Cedonian imperial politics. But they will not travel alone. The mission from his god brings Penric some of his strangest new allies yet, and the return of some of his most valued old ones... -
![Human Insanity by KamikazePotato]()
Human Insanity by KamikazePotato
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsRob didn't think of himself as anyone special, but when a pitch-black portal tried to wrap his best friend in chains, he stepped up without thinking and found himself ensnared instead. His moment of heroism results in being torn away from everyone he knew and loved, kidnapped by an unknown force that leaves him with a note in his pocket stating: "Good luck... -
![Diamantine by Andrew Rowe]()
Diamantine by Andrew Rowe
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 27 ratingsAfter bonding with Dawnbringer, the Sacred Sword of Light, Keras Selyrian travels to the nation of Edria to compete in the Tournament of the Sacred Sword. The winner of the tournament will be given a chance to fight for the Sacred Sword of Stone if they can defeat the current wielder, the impossibly powerful Emperor of Edria, in single combat. Winning the tournament will be no simple endeavor... -
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![The Naming by Torsten Weitze]()
The Naming by Torsten Weitze
Rated: 4.51 of 5 stars · 21 ratingsThe bestselling epic fantasy series from Germany, which began with Volume I: "Ahren" continues. Two Einhans have been found but the third is still at large. Ahren and his companions have to traverse a kingdom plagued by unrest, sail along the treacherous east coast of Jorath and reach the dwarf enclave of Silver Cliff... -
![Destroyer of Worlds by Larry Correia]()
Destroyer of Worlds by Larry Correia
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsIf it's war you want...find here the best of military epic fantasy as the best-selling Saga of the Forgotten Warrior series continues.The Great Extermination has begun.In the Capitol, Grand Inquisitor Omand Vokkan hatches a plot to kill every member of the untouchable caste in all of Lok, down to the last man, woman, and child... -
![The Silence of Unworthy Gods by Andrew Rowe]()
The Silence of Unworthy Gods by Andrew Rowe
Rated: 4.28 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsUpon returning to Valia after his journey to Caelford and the Unclaimed Lands, Corin Cadence is confronted with a familiar foe — his own father. While his strength has vastly increased since his last encounter with Magnus Cadence, Corin knows that he’ll need every trick at his disposal — and maybe a few new ones — if he wants to survive a duel with his father intact... -
![Hallowed Bones by Jonathan Smidt]()
Hallowed Bones by Jonathan Smidt
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThe dungeon cores are dying.In the wake of the demon invasion, dungeons are being exterminated to protect the land. The Cult of Chaos may have been defeated, but the Exalted One remains in the shadows, pulling the strings.Now his time has come.Ryan, struggling with memories of his life as a human, finds himself once again under threat from the Church... -
![Age of Myth by Michael J. Sullivan]()
Age of Myth by Michael J. Sullivan
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 43 ratingsAge of Myth inaugurates another six-book series set in Elan.Since time immemorial, humans have worshipped the gods they call Fhrey, truly a race apart: invincible in battle, masters of magic, and seemingly immortal. But when a god falls to a human blade, the balance of power between humans and those they thought were gods changes forever... -
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The Sun Sword by Michelle West
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsNow, at last the Sun Sword has been delivered into the hands of its rightful owner, and the armies of the Dominion and the Empire are about to rendezvous for their final battle. But no one can know how the Lord of Night's daughter Kiriel will change both the nature and the course of the war. And no one can foresee whether mortals or the demon Kialli will prove the final victors... -
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House Name by Michelle West
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsIn this epic fantasy series for fans of George R. R. Martin and Robin Hobb, Jewel Markess must contend with deadly court politics, and visions of looming magical threats. Jewel has been assigned the task of finding the entryways to the ancient undercity that lies beneath the streets of the empire’s capital in exchange for shelter for her and her den at House Terafin... -
![House of Assassins by Larry Correia]()
House of Assassins by Larry Correia
Rated: 4.35 of 5 stars · 26 ratingsLARRY CORREIA'S BEST-SELLING EPIC FANTASY SERIES, SAGA OF THE FORGOTTEN WARRIOR, CONTINUES.Ashok Vidal was once a member of the highest caste in all of Lok. As a Protector, he devoted his life to upholding the Law, rooting out those who still practiced the old ways and delivering swift justice with his ancestor blade Angruvadal... -
![Black Sand Baron by Kyle Kirrin]()
Black Sand Baron by Kyle Kirrin
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsThe manhunt has officially begun.Now the target of a game-wide Holy War, Ned is forced to flee the Onyx Sands.The odds are stacked against him; Tyrann has tens of thousands of followers, a religion that’s spreading like wildfire, and a powerful god that will be stepping into the world of EBO in a matter of days... -
![Endless Flight by A.C. Cobble]()
Endless Flight by A.C. Cobble
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsEndless flight continues the epic saga of Benjamin Ashwood. This classic swords and sorcery tale is inspired by Robert Jordan's Wheel of Time and Tolkien's The Hobbit. If you liked them, you will love Benjamin Ashwood. As Ben flees from powerful forces, the course of political alliances and a war hinge on information he and a friend possess... -
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![The Physicians of Vilnoc by Lois McMaster Bujold]()
The Physicians of Vilnoc by Lois McMaster Bujold
Rated: 4.32 of 5 stars · 27 ratingsWhen a mysterious plague breaks out in the army fort guarding Vilnoc, the port capital of the duchy of Orbas, Temple sorcerer Penric and his demon Desdemona are called upon by General Arisaydia to resurrect Penric’s medical skills and solve its lethal riddle... -
![Curse of the Akkeri by Sara C. Roethle]()
Curse of the Akkeri by Sara C. Roethle
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsFaerune is running out of time. With the threat of the Dreilore nipping at their heels, our unlikely companions have only one choice: to move forward with Alluin's mad plan to overthrow the Empire. The emperor must be killed, and the Dreilore defeated, but first Isara Saredoth must be located. She's the only rational choice for empress, someone both humans and elves alike can support... -
![Masquerade in Lodi by Lois McMaster Bujold]()
Masquerade in Lodi by Lois McMaster Bujold
Rated: 4.32 of 5 stars · 25 ratingsBastard’s Eve is a night of celebration for most residents in the canal city of Lodi -- but not for sorcerer Learned Penric and his Temple demon Desdemona, who find themselves caught up in the affairs of a shiplost madman, a dangerous ascendant demon, and a very unexpected saint of the fifth god... -
![The Faraway Paladin: Volume 3 Primus by Kanata Yanagino, 柳野かなた]()
The Faraway Paladin: Volume 3 Primus by Kanata Yanagino, 柳野かなた
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsBut order has not completely been restored to this faraway land; strange things are happening, starting with plants blooming out of season and dying at random. At Duke Ethel’s request, Will and Menel are off to investigate, not knowing that their journey will lead them to an ominous prophecy and the Rust Mountains, the capital of the dwarves... -
![Raven's Ruin by J.A. Andrews]()
Raven's Ruin by J.A. Andrews
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsThe growing power in Sable’s words nearly changed the world. Until she was betrayed and silenced.A year ago on the land’s biggest stage, Sable’s voice nearly burned down the carefully constructed lies of the Kalesh Empire.Now, Sable’s skills are merely tools in High Prioress Vivaine’s desperate negotiations with the new Kalesh Ambassador, who’s denounced Sable as a zabat. A rebel. A firestarter... -
![Penric's Progress by Lois McMaster Bujold]()
Penric's Progress by Lois McMaster Bujold
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsMYSTERY AND MAGIC FROM A LEGENDARY MASTERFootloose nobleman Penric journeys from young lord to sorcerer and scholar in the Bastard’s Order—and solves mysteries along the way. Penric’s Demon: On the way to his betrothal, young Lord Penric happens upon a riding accident and stops to help. But the victim is a Temple divine, servant to the five gods of this world... -
![The Last Conclave by D.K. Holmberg]()
The Last Conclave by D.K. Holmberg
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThe final battle builds. The groeliin continue to attack. And Raime seems even more unstoppable than he ever has before. Back in the Antrilii lands, Isandra searches for answers from Jostephon. The arrival of the summoned Magi means that much will change for her, and she soon learns her purpose in the north is not yet completed... -
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Oracle by Michelle West
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsIn this epic fantasy series for fans of George R. R. Martin and Robin Hobb, Jewel Markess must contend with deadly court politics, and visions of looming magical threats.Beneath the streets of Averalaan, capital city of the Essalieyan Empire, lie the three Princes of the firstborn, doomed to sleep until the end of days... -
![The Orphans of Raspay by Lois McMaster Bujold]()
The Orphans of Raspay by Lois McMaster Bujold
Rated: 4.28 of 5 stars · 28 ratingsWhen the ship in which they are traveling is captured by Carpagamon island raiders, Temple sorcerer Penric and his resident demon Desdemona find their life complicated by two young orphans, Lencia and Seuka Corva, far from home and searching for their missing father... -
![Tower of the Gods by D.K. Holmberg]()
Tower of the Gods by D.K. Holmberg
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsAs the twisted groeliin press their way south, countless lives will be lost unless Roelle can find help, forcing her to go to an enemy for aid. It’s a dangerous gamble, but she can think of no alternative, not if she intends to save as many as possible. Jakob continues having strange visions and struggles with what he’s becoming... -
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![Twist of the Fibers by D.K. Holmberg]()
Twist of the Fibers by D.K. Holmberg
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsWith the groeliin attack stopped and the Deshmahne defeated in the north, there is a tentative peace, but war still threatens. The south remains unsettled and, though weakened, Raime has escaped... -
![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... -
![Sea of Sorrows by Michelle West]()
Sea of Sorrows by Michelle West
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsThe ancient Powers have awakened, and new allegiances are forged. As the rightful heir of the Dominion seeks to overthrow the man who killed his entire family, the Voyani embark upon the Sea of Sorrows to find the lost Cities of Man—a journey that seems certain to lead to a deadly confrontation with the Lord of Night... -
![The Riven Shield by Michelle West]()
The Riven Shield by Michelle West
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsIn the fifth novel of the Sun Sword series, acclaimed author Michelle West returns to a war-torn world of noble houses divided and demon lords unleashed.. -
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Awakening by Robert M. Kerns
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 12 ratings*** Updated February 7, 2019, with corrections! *** Gavin Cross is a young man in an unfamiliar city with no knowledge of how he came to be there. A desperate choice awakens a power he must learn to control, or it will kill him.Marcus is an ancient master, possessing countless secrets of forgotten lore. He trivializes workings of magic anyone else would say is impossible... -
![City of Night by Michelle West]()
City of Night by Michelle West
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsDemonic activity has escalated in both the Undercity and the mortal surface level city as the worshipers and servants of the Lord of the Hells strive to complete the rituals that will return their god to the mortal realm... -
![Origins by Taran Matharu]()
Origins by Taran Matharu
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsThe prequel to the explosive new fantasy trilogy, Summoner. Set in a time before The Novice, this prequel is the perfect introduction to the world of the Summoner.Arcturus is just an orphaned stableboy when he discovers he has the ability to summon demons from another world... -
![The Sundering by Richard A. Knaak]()
The Sundering by Richard A. Knaak
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsThe hour of wrath draws near... The valiant night elves have been shattered by the loss of their beloved general. The black dragon, Neltharion, has claimed the Demon Soul and scattered the mighty dragonflights to the winds. Above all, the demonlord, Archimonde, has led the Burning Legion to the very brink of victory over Kalimdor... -
![Mira's Last Dance by Lois McMaster Bujold]()
Mira's Last Dance by Lois McMaster Bujold
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 31 ratingsIn this sequel to the novella “Penric’s Mission”, the injured Penric, a Temple sorcerer and learned divine, tries to guide the betrayed General Arisaydia and his widowed sister Nikys across the last hundred miles of hostile Cedonia to safety in the Duchy of Orbas... -
![Prophet of the Dead by Richard Lee Byers]()
Prophet of the Dead by Richard Lee Byers
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThe anticipated climax to a series that has been building in popularity, Richard Lee Byers is at his best working with tales of the undead. Prophet of the Dead fulfills on the promise of the title, giving fans a satisfying end to the current threats facing the Brotherhood of the Griffon... -
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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... -
![Stone Bound by Eric T. Knight]()
Stone Bound by Eric T. Knight
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThe Dragon Queen of Chaos sends her minions to prepare the world for her return...And all that stands in her way are three children with the powers of Stone, Sea and Sky.Fen is only a boy when his city is sacked by enemy invaders. His mother is cut down before his eyes. Yet somehow, when the blade is turned on him, he survives without a scratch... -
![Daughter of Blood: The Wall of Night Book Three by Helen Lowe]()
Daughter of Blood: The Wall of Night Book Three by Helen Lowe
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsA Gemmell Award-Winning SeriesMalian of Night and Kalan, her trusted ally, are returning to the Wall of Night—but already it may be too late. The Wall is dangerously weakened, the Nine Houses of the Derai fractured by rivalry and hate. And now, the Darkswarm is rising . . .Among Grayharbor backstreets, an orphan boy falls foul of dark forces... -
![Caprion's Wings by T.L. Shreffler]()
Caprion's Wings by T.L. Shreffler
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsA novella of The Cat's Eye Chronicles.Release Date: February 28th, 2014By the age of nineteen, all Harpies know how to fly—except Caprion. He has yet pass the test of the Singing and gain his wings. His family has disowned him in shame and people are beginning to talk. Now an evil voice haunts his dreams, taunting him, drawing out his worst fears—that he will remain wingless forever... -
![The Tower of Sorcery by James Galloway]()
The Tower of Sorcery by James Galloway
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsThe first book in a unique, scandalously interesting and non-commercial fantasy series. Written by James Galloway purely for fun in the course of many years. Read by fanatical fans for even more fun. It has never been published and it can be found online, absolutely for free, on the author's website (http://forums.sennadar.com).Or download from http://www.weavespinner.net/worlds_of.. -
![The King's Sorcerer by B.T. Narro]()
The King's Sorcerer by B.T. Narro
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsOn the anniversary of his father’s passing, Jon leaves home in search of answers. The land is full of mystery and intrigue, and Jon wants to explore it all with the dream of one day becoming a sorcerer. But when Jon receives an invite to the castle for training, he starts to believe there has to be a catch.A long time ago, Jon’s father was once a guard near the capital city... -
![Lusam: The Dragon Mage Wars Book Two by Dean Cadman]()
Lusam: The Dragon Mage Wars Book Two by Dean Cadman
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsNeala's life hangs in the balance as she's forced to return to Stelgad with Skelly and face Shiva's justice alone. Renn, a faithful paladin of Aysha has agreed to help Lusam rescue Neala, but the only way they have a chance of arriving at Stelgad before Neala and her captor, is by travelling directly through The Dark Forest... -
![The Great Betrayal by D.K. Holmberg]()
The Great Betrayal by D.K. Holmberg
Rated: 4.48 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsThe final battle approaches. Preparations must be made. None will be ready for what is to come. Only a few of the Magi understand the truth of what comes and that they must fight, but will those few be enough? Roelle heads north, intending to face the groeliin, and finds herself drawn toward another task... -
![A Painted Goddess by Victor Gischler]()
A Painted Goddess by Victor Gischler
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsWhen the gods go to war, who will stand against their divine fury? In the thrilling conclusion to the A Fire Beneath the Skin trilogy, the enchanted kingdom of Helva faces a nightmarish future of endless bloodshed, and Rina Veraiin—a young warrior-duchess armed with mysterious, magical tattoos—must use her fantastic powers to save her home from eternal war... -
![Extinction by Lisa Smedman]()
Extinction by Lisa Smedman
Rated: 4.11 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsHalisstra Melarn has lived her life in the service of Lolth, every second knowing she would spend her endless afterlife at her godess's side. Serving the capricious whims of a chaotic demon goddess was never easy, but it promised great reward. Now the Spider Queen is gone, and she may never come back... -
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![Insurrection by Thomas M. Reid]()
Insurrection by Thomas M. Reid
Rated: 4.11 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsThe War of the Spider Queen spreads...A hand-picked team of the most capable drow adventurers begin a perilous journey through the treacherous Underdark, all the while surrounded by the chaos of war. Their path will take them through the very heart of darkness, and the Underdark will be shaken to its core. If the powerful dark elves falter, the world below is open for Insurrection... -
![The Last Threshold by R.A. Salvatore]()
The Last Threshold by R.A. Salvatore
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 30 ratingsDrizzt navigates a winding path littered with secrets and lies in this suspenseful conclusion to the Neverwinter Saga Drizzt is tangled up in Dahlia’s dark secrets more than ever. The ties that once held them close now threaten to rip apart as Dahlia’s bonds to Drizzt’s former foe, Artemis Entreri, continue to grow... -
![Cycle of Fire by D.K. Holmberg]()
Cycle of Fire by D.K. Holmberg
Rated: 4.46 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsThe final book in The Cloud Warrior Saga. A year has passed since the last attack, and Marin remains at large. Tan and the elementals know she will not remain that way for much longer. Power builds, and Tan knows that he will have to fight again soon. He is willing to do whatever it takes to protect his precocious—and surprisingly powerful—daughter... -
![The Shining Court by Michelle West]()
The Shining Court by Michelle West
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 23 ratingsIN THE DOMINION --those allied with the demons of the Shining Court feared the bargain they'd made. For to the kialli betrayal was a way of life, and every action was a means to gain greater power. And as the Festival of the Moon approached, the demon kin began to prey upon those in the Tor Leonne... -
![Honor's Paradox by P.C. Hodgell]()
Honor's Paradox by P.C. Hodgell
Rated: 4.35 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsThe sequel to Bound in Blood and exciting sixth entry in the Godstalker Chronicles by epic fantasy world-builder extraordinaire, P.C. Hodgell. A droll heroine born to one day battle a world-destroying god fights her way through deadly plots and challenges at a warrior’s academy to graduate and move forward to her destiny... -
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Brighid's Quest by P.C. Cast
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 30 ratingsIn this follow-up to Elphame's Choice, Brighid flees her centaur clan's rigid traditions and prejudice to find peace and acceptance among the humans of Clan MacCallan. When her family summons her home, Brighid must make a fateful decision...
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