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Mention My Name in AtlantisNovel
John Jakesstandalone novel1972
Humor, funny in tone.
“For Hoptor the Vintner, who considered himself a citizen of importance, things were going from bad to worse.”
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The Codex AleraSeries
series6 books2004
Epic fantasy, about war.
“Jim Butcher's six-book series, continuing through Academ's Fury, Cursor's Fury, Captain's Fury, Princeps' Fury, and First Lord's Fury, builds from small-scale political maneuvering into full-scale war.”
from the catalogue
Start with Furies of Calderon →
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.”
from the catalogue
Start with Magician →
includes Serpentwar Saga, Midkemian Trilogy [UK] / Chaoswar Saga [US], Krondor's Sons, Kelewan Empire, The Riftwar Legacy, Conclave of Shadows, Darkwar Saga, Legends of the Riftwar
The White Mists of PowerNovel
Kristine Kathryn Ruschstandalone novel1991
Epic fantasy, about quests and court intrigue.
“Synopsis -An innocent excited boy, a prince and heir, takes his first journey to the city.”
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Kyralia seriesUniverse
universe8 books2001
Epic fantasy, about wizards.
“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 Traitor Spy Trilogy, The Black Magician Trilogy
The Tainted Blood DuologySeries
series2 books2023
Epic fantasy, about rebellion and revolution.
Start with Forged by Blood →