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AlderleySeries
series4 books1960
Set in contemporary.
“The three books span most of Garner's writing life rather than forming one continuous trilogy.”
from the catalogue
Start with The Weirdstone of Brisingamen →
The Bright SwordNovel
Lev Grossmanstandalone novel2024
About war, set in secondary world.
The Warlord ChroniclesSeries
series3 books1995
Historical fiction, about war.
“The books were originally published between 1995 and 1997 by Penguin and Michael Joseph in the United Kingdom and by St. Martin's Press in the United States.”
from the catalogue
Start with The Winter King →
Bridei ChroniclesSeries
series3 books2004
Historical fantasy, set in medieval and british isles.
“The tasks that he sets Bridei appear to have one goal-to make him a vessel for some distant purpose.”
from the catalogue
Start with The Dark Mirror →
Sword of the Rightful KingNovel
Jane Yolenstandalone novel2003
Tense in tone.
The Fellowship of the TalismanNovel
Clifford D. Simakstandalone novel1978
About dark lord and magical artifacts.
“Astride his mighty war horse, he was pursuing a quest vital to the future of civilization.”
from the catalogue