Swashbuckling heroes, violent conflict, romance, magic and high fantasy – these books have it all!
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Description: Three infant princesses receive the mystically protective Black Trillium at birth and learn to use their strengths and conquer their weaknesses to withstand the dangers that face them.
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Description: Co-existing peacefully for five hundred years after creating their magically protected valley, the surviving members of four non-demon races band together against frightening creatures that are penetrating the shield around their home.
Eddings, David (The Tamuli Series)
Feist, Raymond E. (Riftwar Saga)
Goodkind, Terry (Sword of Truth Series)
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Description: Until he came to the part about “handsome of face and figure”, Scar Gordon thought the ad was aimed at him. On a whim he answered it; the gorgeous Amazon who examined him seemed to think his looks were fine.
Jordan, Robert (Wheel of Time Series)
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Description: In the city of Lovecraft, the Proctors rule and a great Engine turns below the streets, grinding any resistance to dust. The necrovirus is blamed for Lovecraft’s epidemic of madness, for the strange creatures that roam the street.
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Description: Set in the world of the Nine Kingdoms, from New York Times bestselling author Lynn Kurland. Return to the world of the Nine Kingdoms as a new evil, and a new passion, emerges.
Lackey, Mercedes (Valdemar Series) & (Mage Series)
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Description: For over twenty years, Patricia A. McKillip has captured the hearts and imaginations of thousands of readers. And although her renowned Riddle-Master trilogy has been long out of print, it is considered her most enduring and beloved work.
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Description: Anna Marshall wishes she could be anywhere but Ames, Iowa. She makes her wish at exactly the wrong time, though, because on Erde a travel sorceress has called for a powerful sorceress – and summons Anna.
Norton, Andre (Witch World Series)
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Description: O’Leary displays his mastery of fantasy and social motifs, weaving familiar themes into a heartwarming, enchanting story. The Gift is a story of innocence betrayed and magic rejected.
Pratchett, Terry (Discworld Series)
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Description: A group of gamers is transported to the world in which their game is set.
Saberhagen, Fred (The Sword Series)
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Description: The city states of the Lowlands have lived in peace for decades. But the Wasp Empire has been devouring cities with its armies and its machines. And now its hunger for conquest and war has become insatiable.
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Description: What is Beauty? To the men and women of Hierarchate, it is a force that challenges their every night. Part parable, part fantasy, and all erotic adventure, Paul Witcover offers a sophisticated adult take on the “Sleeping Beauty” fairytale.
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Description: Merle must battle through a web of vengeance and murder threatening the San Francisco Bay area. Merle Corey of California is also Merlin, son of Corwin, vanished Prince of Amber; and the forces seeking to destroy him can strike anywhere.
Some titles may be available in other formats (large type, audiobook, downloadable, etc). A staff member can help you to locate other versions.
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2011