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Last of the Dragorn by Philip C. Quaintrell
14 ratingsTHERE IS NO WAR. THERE IS ONLY REBELLION.Alijah's reign sweeps from Erador to Ayda. Those who would stand against the king are few, their numbers cast across too many battlefields. Does hope lie in the east? Can the elves turn the tide and keep The Rebellion alive?The weight of Dhenaheim now rests on Doran's shoulders. Chained and imprisoned, the clans are shattered and spread across the realm... -
The Knights of Erador by Philip C. Quaintrell
14 ratingsThe Echoes Saga continues!“Here is today’s lesson; heroes die…”It’s fifteen years since the Orcs were defeated. Fifteen years since a new king rose from the battlefield. Fifteen years since Illian knew the horror of war.Fifteen years of peace are about to end.Something is coming. Shadows gather. Whispers of rebellion have reached the king. Darkness stirs beyond Illian’s borders... -
Hedgewitch by Terry Mancour
10 ratingsSecret Societies and Civil War!After Alshari Court Wizard Pentandra survives her third assassination attempt in the Tower of Sorcery, she sends her deputy, Sir Rondal, to investigate the mysterious origins of the attempt while she contends with Alshari court politics. Life is strained for her, as she tries to raise her triplet daughters while her husband is away... -
Night Watch: Stage Adaptation by Stephen Briggs, Terry Pratchett
10 ratingsA new stage adaptation of one of Pratchett's best-selling novelsSet in Ankh-Morpork one of the most thoroughly imagined cities in fantasy, Night Watch is the story of Sam Vimes, running hero of the Guards sequence, who finds himself cast back in time to the Ankh-Morpork of his youth... -
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Clash by Sever Bronny
14 ratingsWarlocks Augum, Bridget and Leera are finally able to relax after a grueling ordeal in Bahbell. Now their fugitive mentor has a dangerous new quest—sneak into an ancient library and research an artifact that could devastate the Legion... -
Paths of Fire by Christopher Mitchell
10 ratings13 hours and 39 minutesFollowing his victory at the Falls of Iron, the champion Corthie Holdfast starts to believe he has a destiny. He is the chosen one, the hero who will defeat the Ascendants, and end their tyrannical rule of Lostwell... -
The Forest of Ire by Torsten Weitze
10 ratingsSuccess at last! Ahren and his companions have revived the alliance of the Jorathian peoples... -
Father of the Mountain: The 13th Paladin by Torsten Weitze
8 ratingsA 2021 Prometheus Award nominee!"Mammon will scratch your itch for cranky libertarian sci-fi. Looking forward to the next part!" - John Carmack, creator of Doom and founder of Armadillo Aerospace"★★★★★ This is a compelling page turner and, once again, Kroese.. -
The Eternal Empire: The 13th Paladin by Torsten Weitze
8 ratingsTime is running out for Ahren as he and Khara leave their companions under cover of darkness and make their way to the Eternal Empire. The Pall Cloud is spreading relentlessly, yet the full complement of 13 Paladins have still not gathered together... -
Eli by Marc Alan Edelheit
8 ratingsA dangerous mission. A war of the Gods. An epic destiny.When elven rangers Eli’Far and Mae’Cara are dispatched to hunt down the dangerous criminal Mik’Las, the mission seems simple enough. Mik’Las has committed the unthinkable crimes of murder and kidnap, and though he’s a former ranger and skilled in the deadly arts, Eli is confident they will bring him to justice... -
The Isles of the Cutlass Sea by Torsten Weitze
10 ratingsAhren can hardly believe his luck. His apprenticeship finally comes to an end, and Khara’s interest in him is growing by the minute. He and his companions leave the Southern Jungles and sail westwards, this time in search of two Paladins, who are apparently living a peaceful existence on one of the Isles of the Cutlass Sea... -
Taroniah at School by Peter Rhodan
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... -
El príncipe de los cuatro vientos by Joseph Michael Brennan
6 ratingsHa estallado la guerra. Tarian es ahora el Príncipe de los Cuatro Vientos y lucha junto a Tahmuz ―quien se entrena como aprendiz del Juramento― para convencer a las demás ciudades de que se enfrenten al general Galkirion, en cuyas manos continúa el trono... -
Knights of Wind and Truth by Brandon Sanderson
6 ratingsUpdate taken from State of the Sanderson 2020:"So, my schedule now looks like this going forward. As always, this is just an estimate... -
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The Road To Vanador: A Travelogue by Terry Mancour
8 ratingsMin and His Dad, On The Road! Setting out into exile is never much fun, but Minalan wants to publicly comply with Prince Tavard's order to leave Sevendor for three years, to spare his home any retribution. But instead of using magic to transport himself to his new lands, Minalan decides to leave cross-country, in a wagon with his father... -
The Labyrinth by Rohan M. Vider
12 ratingsHis life on earth was over. Myelad was his world now. And there he had power. Power to change the Game. But would he? And how? Accidentally summoned to Myelad, Kyran has earned the ire of the Gods and been banished to the subterranean world of Crota – to die. Yet Kyran has proved tough to kill, and despite the odds, has survived his first few days in the new world... -
The Seventh Spark: Volume One – Knights of the Trinity by J.B. Lion
16 ratingsfantasy graphic fiction... -
Desert Outcast by Juddy Anderson C. Punzalan
6 ratingsThe Southern Empire of Kyrdas is a rogue nation. Ruled by Emperor Sarvasa, the richest man in Serestia, they are masters of nature, magic, and advanced technology deciphered from the sacred texts of the Ancients.For thousands of years, Kyrdas has continuously abused their power and have erected a super city for the lavish lifestyle of the elite... -
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Tides of Faith by Brian S. Pratt
6 ratingsAfter having barely survived their return from Earth, James, Jiron and Jira enlist the aid of friends on their way to reunite with their loved ones. Strange and dangerous forces are at work that will provide hazards that brute force alone will not be able to overcome... -
Malazan Book Of The Fallen by Hephaestus Books
6 ratingsPlease note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online. Hephaestus Books represents a new publishing paradigm, allowing disparate content sources to be curated into cohesive, relevant, and informative books... -
The Elemental Series Boxset by Shannon Mayer
8 ratingsThe Elemental Boxset has the first three books in the series: Recurve, Breakwater, and Firestorm PLUS the novella "Peta" PLUS the original version of Recurve that has never before been published.“If you like iron-willed heroines, forces of nature, and rooting for the underdog, then you’ll love Shannon Mayer’s enthralling tale!”"My name is Larkspur, and I am an Elemental... -
Crónicas de la Torre by Laura Gallego García
10 ratings"Crónicas de la Torre" es una trilogía de fantasía compuesta por "El Valle de los Lobos", "La maldición del Maestro" y "La llamada de los muertos". Desde que se publicó el primero de los libros, esta serie ha conquistado los corazones de muchos lectores... -
The History of the Lord of the Rings by J.R.R. Tolkien, Christopher Tolkien
6 ratingsJ.R.R. Tolkien’s THE LORD OF THE RINGS, now firmly acknowledged as one of the most popular books of the twentieth century, has captivated generations of readers with its completely convincing fantasy. In The History of The Lord of the Rings, the author’s son and literary heir, Christopher Tolkien, examines the creation of that epic from its inception to its finished form... -
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Traveler by P.S. Power
6 ratingsHow many times have you read a book that truly changed your life before?Called to a far-off kingdom, Anders Brolly must protect his friends and family from the greatest threat any land has ever seen... -
El recuerdo del mago by Javier Ruescas
6 ratingsLos tres amigos, Kyle, Gunnir y Lavelle por fin han encontrado un hogar y una familia en la compañía de circo Belforea. Pero su felicidad durará poco ya que los circenses rebeldes los han estado investigando en secreto y quieren que se unan a su revolución... -
Sea Born by Eric T. Knight
6 ratingsThe fragments of the Key begin to surface...After saving the woman he loves from the dark sorcerers of Ankhara, Fen realizes for the first time that his power can be a force for good. But the power is wild and uncontrollable and he doesn't have long before it devours him as it did his father. His only hope is to summon one of the ancient Shapers and convince it to teach him what he needs to know... -
Return of the Paladin by Layton Green
6 ratings"An extraordinary new series" - Book Reader's HeavenThree incredible journeys in the shadow of a revolutionDistraught by the slaughter of his loved ones, Caleb embarks on a mission of revenge to the Tower of Elarion, a forgotten outpost on the Barrier Coast said to exist outside of time and space--and which Caleb believes holds the key to unlocking his inexplicable new powers... -
Seer of Lost Sands by J.T. Williams
6 ratingsAn undying sorcerer may provide half-elven warrior Kealin's last chance to find his sister. Five frustrating years along the forbidding northern coast have yielded only rumors of a powerful seer dwelling far to the south. To reach the enigmatic entity, Kealin must trace a path of blood down an entire region... -
Sovereign Stone by David A. Wells
16 ratingsAfter gaining entrance to Blackstone Keep and recovering the legendary Thinblade, Alexander must seek out the Sovereign Stone, and quickly.Contained within the ancient teardrop ruby is the secret of Wizard's Dust, the source of magic and the one thing that will ultimately decide the final battle of the Reishi War. Prince Phane will stop at nothing to lay claim to the Stone and with it the world... -
The Maps of Tolkien's Middle-Earth by Brian Sibley
18 ratingsBest-selling Tolkien expert Brian Sibley (The Lord of the Rings: The Making of the Movie Trilogy and The Lord of the Rings Official Movie Guide) presents a slipcased collection of four full-color, large-format maps of Tolkien's imaginary realm illustrated by John Howe, a conceptual designer for the blockbuster films directed by Peter Jackson... -
The Map of Tolkien's Middle-Earth by Brian Sibley, John Howe
6 ratingsThis superb map will take you straight to the heart of J.R.R. Tolkien's mythical world of Middle-earth. Redrawn by artist John Howe from the original map created by Christopher Tolkien, it is beautifully decorated with scenes from The Lord of the Rings... -
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The Bronze of Eddarta by Randall Garrett, Vicki Ann Heydron
6 ratingsAfter a meteor explosion, Rikardon wakes in a new body—and in a strange desert land named Gandalara, where a sacred gem known as the Ra’ira grants its owner the power to rule—or to destroy… Gharlas, the murderous caravan leader who stole the Ra’ira, has left Raithskar and fled across the desert. His destination is Eddarta, a city rife with corruption and slavery... -
Re-Reading Robert Jordan's The Wheel of Time: Books One Through Four by Leigh Butler
6 ratingsThe Wheel of Time Reread on Tor.com is an extensive analysis of Robert Jordan's epic fantasy series, covering the material chapter by chapter. Join Leigh Butler as she summarizes the chapters and comments on the ongoing mysteries of the series, gender issues, politics, history, and the many Crowning Moments of Awesome.Volume 1 of the collected Tor... -
The Ale Boy's Feast by Jeffrey Overstreet
6 ratingsBook 4 of the Auralia Thread seriesThe king is missing.His people are trapped as the woods turn deadly. Underground, the boy called Rescue has found an escape.Hopes are failing across The Expanse. The forests, once beautiful, are now haunted and bloodthirsty. House Abascar's persecuted people risk their lives to journey through those predatory trees... -
Fire-Heart by C.S. Marks
6 ratingsIn the second of the Tales of Alterra, the World that Is......the Elfhunter has been laid low, but he is not yet vanquished. Now there is a new challenge to be faced; Orogond has sworn on the grave of his father that he will find his wayward brother, Hallagond, and return him to the way of the Light. But Hallagond has been driven forth by shame, and believes that he is unworthy of redemption... -
Legends of the Dragonrealm, Vol. II by Richard A. Knaak
6 ratingsExperience New York Times bestselling author Richard A. Knaak’s classic Dragonrealm series in this exciting omnibus—three unforgettable tales, plus an original bonus novella in print for the first time ever!SHADOW STEEDBetrothed to the disfigured King Melicard of Talak, Princess Erini begins to fear her burgeoning magical powers... -
Ravenshade by C.S. Marks
6 ratingsWhat readers are saying: 'The author has saved the best for last. I could not put it down!' 'A thrilling and thought-provoking book.definitely the best of the three.' 'One of the best books I have ever read.' 'The story is like a fine-cut diamond; the deeper you look into it, the more mesmerized you become.' 'All books have a last page, but we know the story goes on. Hopefully, this one will... -
Nightmare's Shadow by Jeff Inlo
6 ratingsRyson Acumen battles frustration and fatigue as another struggle unfolds before him. A growing conflict threatens to engulf Uton from the western shores to the eastern plains. Illusions abound after the magic from an erratic sorceress alters the corridors of life and death, and the delver faces internal doubts as well as horrific monsters... -
Nature's Servant by Duncan Pile
6 ratingsEpic Teenage Fantasy with a gripping plot and believable, down to earth characters. Perfect for fans of teen fiction and fantasy fiction alike. In this, the second exciting installment of the Nature Mage series: Shirukai Sestin has been defeated. His demonic forces have been destroyed, and peace has been restored to the city of Helioport... -
Echoes by Michelle West
6 ratingsKallandras is a Master Bard trained in the famous Senniel College. He is often sent by the Bardmaster into war zones - because he always survives. There is a reason for this; the training he received in the Bardic College was not the only training to define his life... -
The Emblem Throne by Jeffrey L. Kohanek
8 ratingsThe return of a forgotten magic sparks a prophecy of doom. A thin thread of hope remains, hidden with a long lost relic. Brock and his friends resume their training at the Academy, an institution founded on magic, invention, politics, and combat. However, an expansive web of lies resides within the Ministry, hidden behind a veil of benevolence... -
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El espíritu del mago by Javier Negrete
8 ratingsDos años después de conquistar la Espada de Fuego, Derguín Gorión, el nuevo Zemalnit, se encuentra refugiado en la ciudad de Narak y vive obsesionado por el recuerdo de Mikhon Tiq, su amigo y aprendiz de mago, que perdió su espíritu en combate con el hechicero Ulma tor y cuyo cuerpo fue petrificado y abandonado en las selvas de la Sierra Virgen... -
Die Ordensburg by Bernhard Hennen
12 ratingsDas Fjordland wird von den Ordensrittern bedroht. Unter der Führung der Ritterin Lilianne de Droy und dem Priester Pater Charles rückt das Heer der Tjuredkirche immer weiter vor, um die letzten Enklaven heidnischer Religion zu vernichten... -
King's Blood Four by Sheri S. Tepper
10 ratingsIn the lands of the True Game, your lifelong identity will emerge as you play. Prince or Sorcerer, Armiger or Tragamor, Demon or Doyen.. -
Lore of the Witch World: A Witch World Collection by Andre Norton
10 ratingsFirst published September 1980, this is a collection of previously published stories, plus a new novelette, by Andre Norton with an introduction by C.J. Cherryh.Contents:Spider Silk (1976)Sand Sister (1979)Falcon Blood (1979)Legacy from Sorn Fen (1973)Sword of Unbelief (1977)The Toads of Grimmerdale (1973)Changeling (1980)Introduction by C. J. CherryhSpider Silk • na • Flashing Swords! #3, ed... -
Renunciates of Darkover by Marion Zimmer Bradley, Margaret L. Carter
10 ratingsFrom Guild House to lord's court, the Free Amazons ply their trade, serving as mercenaries wherever there is need, banding together in comradeship, setting themselves apart from the everyday rules of Darkovan society, earning their freedom with blade and deed, and freely giving shelter and assistance to any woman in search of a safe haven...
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