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universe8 books2001

Epic fantasy, about wizards and political intrigue.

“Once a year the magicians of Kyralia sweep the beggars out of the capital, and once a year the beggars throw stones.”
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Start with The Magicians' Guild →

includes The Black Magician Trilogy, The Traitor Spy Trilogy

The RiftwarUniverse

universe44 books1982

Epic fantasy.

“On the world of Midkemia a tear opens in the air itself, a rift hung between stars, and through it march the armies of an empire from another world entirely.”
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Start with Magician →

includes Midkemian Trilogy [UK] / Chaoswar Saga [US], The Firemane Saga, Riftwar Saga, Darkwar Saga, Serpentwar Saga, Krondor's Sons, The Riftwar Legacy, Kelewan Empire

HierarchySeries

series2 books2023

Epic fantasy, about political intrigue and class conflict.

“James Islington's Hierarchy series opens with The Will of the Many, set in the Catenan Republic, an empire built on 'Will' — citizens' personal strength and drive, ceded upward to those in power.”
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Start with The Will of the Many →

The Tainted Blood DuologySeries

series2 books2023

Epic fantasy, about rebellion and revolution and political intrigue.

Start with Forged by Blood →

ShannaraUniverse

universe50 books1977

Epic fantasy.

“Long after the world we know has burned itself to slag in the Great Wars, the Four Lands rise green over the bones of the old age.”
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Start with Imaginary Friends →

includes High Druid of Shannara, Voyage of the Jerle Shannara, The Fall of Shannara, Heritage of Shannara, The Defenders of Shannara, The Dark Legacy of Shannara, The First Druids of Shannara, Word and the Void

The AncestorSeries

series4 books2017

Epic fantasy and dark fantasy, dark in tone, about coming of age.

“The three novels tell the story of Nona Grey, a peasant girl with mystical abilities.”
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Start with Red Sister →

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