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Brooks, Terry The Sword of Shannara Half-elven Shea Ohmsford, last surviving heir of Shannara, must find the magical Sword that will defeat the Warlock Lord who is threatening his world. First book in the Shanarra series. 1977 Appears on the following book lists:  Fantasy: Classic
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Bujold, Lois McMaster The Curse of Chalion Now humbled and seeking a menial position in the royal household he once served as a page, Cazaril is stunned to be offered the post of secretary to the Royesse Iselle, the beautiful, headstrong sister to the heir to Chalion's throne, but his new assignment brings unexpected dangers when he comes face to face with old enemies and a sinister curse. First of the Chalion books. 2001 Appears on the following book lists:
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Dart-Thornton, Cecilia The Ill-made Mute A young orphan with no memory of the past becomes a badly used servant until stowing away on a magical Windship. The badly scarred wanderer is befriended by a self-proclaimed madman and they proceed to have the adventure of a life time. First book in the Bitterbynde Chronicles. 2001 | ||||||
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Douglass, Sara The Wayfarer Redemption A millennia-old prophecy was given when the Forbidden Ones were driven from Achar. And now, the Acharites witness its manifestation: Achar is under attack by an evil lord from the North, Gorgreal-his ice demons strike from the sky and kill hundreds of brave warriors in the blink of an eye. All Acharites believe the end is near. One young woman, Faraday, betrothed of Duke Borneheld, learns that all she has been told about her people's history is untrue. While fleeing to safety from the dangerous land, Faraday, rides with Axis, legendary leader of the Axe-Wielders-and hated half-brother of Borneheld-and a man Faraday secretly loves although it would be death to admit it. She embarks on a journey, which will change her life forever, in search of the true nature of her people. This grand and heroic story tells the tale of one woman's plight to learn the truth of her people and change their hearts and their minds forever. She fights against oppressive forces to share this reality and will not desist until everyone knows. . . . . The truth of the Star Gate 2001 | ||||||
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Drake, David Lord of the Isles On a beautiful archipelago world, a thousand years have passed since a sorcerous war destroyed the victorious island in a vicious backlash. Now, magic has built up to a dangerous level and the survivors and descendants of those who fought that war must save the world. Book 1 of the Lord of the Isles series. 1997 | ||||||
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Eddings, David Pawn of Prophecy Garion the farm boy did not believe in magic dooms, but then he did not know that soon he would be on a quest of unparalleled magic and danger when the dread evil God Torak was reawakened. Book 1 of the Belgariad. 1982 Appears on the following book lists: Fantasy: Classic Flights of Fantasy
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Goodkind, Terry Wizard's First Rule Woodsman Richard Cypher discovers to his dismay that he is the Seeker, the wielder of the Sword of Truth. With the help of a beautiful woman named Kahlan and a wizard named Zedd, he must defeat the evil tyrant Darken Rahl. Book 1 of the Sword of Truth. 1994 Appears on the following book lists:
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Jordan, Robert The Eye of the World Young Rand and his friends find themselves driven from their peaceful remote village into a world filled with danger and evil. What prophecy forces them to confront their destinies? Will they survive long enough to find out? Book 1 of the Wheel of Time series. 1990 Appears on the following book lists:
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Lackey, Mercedes Arrows of the Queen Talia, a young runaway, is made a herald at the royal court after she rescues one of the legendary Companions. When she uncovers a plot to seize the throne, Talia must use her empathic powers to save the queen. Book 1 of the Heralds of Valdemar series. 1987 Appears on the following book lists:
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Martin, George R. R A Game of Thrones Martin's Seven Kingdoms resemble England during the Wars of the Roses, with the Stark and Lannister families standing in for the Yorks and Lancasters. The story of these two families and their struggle to control the Iron Throne dominates the foreground; in the background is a huge, ancient wall marking the northern border, beyond which barbarians, ice vampires, and direwolves menace the south as years-long winter advances. Abroad, a dragon princess lives among horse nomads and dreams of fiery reconquest. [Amazon] Book 1 of the Song of Ice and Fire. 1996 Appears on the following book lists:
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Stewart, Mary The Crystal Cave Born the bastard son of a Welsh princess, Myridden Emrys -- or as he would later be known, Merlin -- leads a perilous childhood, haunted by portents and visions. But destiny has great plans for this no-man's-son, taking him from prophesying before the High King Vortigern to the crowning of Uther Pendragon ... and the conception of Arthur -- king for once and always. Book 1 of the Arthurian Saga. 1970 Appears on the following book lists: Fantasy: Classic | ||||||
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Zelazny, Roger The Great Book of Amber : the Complete Amber Chronicles 1-10 The complete Amber series in one volume for the first time follows Corwin, Merlin, and a cast of wizards, magicians, and warriors on a series of adventures that carry them from Amber, to Earth, to the Courts of Chaos. 1999 |
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