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The Drawing of the DarkNovel

Tim Powersstandalone novel1979

Mysterious in tone, about war, set in renaissance and early modern.

“Tim Powers's historical fantasy set during the 1529 siege of Vienna.”
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TemeraireSeries

series48 books2006

Alternate history, about dragons and war, set in 19th century.

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James and the Giant PeachNovel

Roald Dahlstandalone novel1961

Whimsical in tone, about found family and coming of age, set in contemporary.

“There have been re-illustrated versions of it over the years, drawn by Michael Simeon, Emma Chichester Clark, Lane Smith and Quentin Blake.”
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D. O. D. O. (Department of Diachronic Operations)Series

series2 books2017

Science fiction and time travel, about political intrigue.

“The young man from a shadowy government entity approaches Mel, a low-level faculty member, with an incredible offer.”
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Artemis FowlSeries

series15 books2001

About fae, set in contemporary.

“As of 2013, the novels have sold more than 21 million copies in 44 languages, and are one of the best-selling series of all time.”
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Watership DownSeries

series21 books1972

completed

About survival and quests, set in countryside & village and contemporary.

“Adams returned to the same world in 1996 with Tales from Watership Down, a collection of nineteen short stories mixing rabbit folklore with further adventures of characters from the novel.”
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