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Gardens of the Moon (Malazan Book of the Fallen)Gardens of the Moon (Malazan Book of the Fallen) by Steven Erikson
Buy new: £7.19 / Used from: £0.07
This is the start of an excellent series, original and refreshing! War and action in these books will satisfy the action fanatics too.
The Black Jewels TrilogyThe Black Jewels Trilogy by Anne Bishop
Buy new: £13.40 / Used from: £9.50
My most recent find; funny and dramatic without being 'over the top'. Recommend strongly!!
A Game of Thrones (A Song of Ice and Fire, Book 1)A Game of Thrones (A Song of Ice and Fire, Book 1) by George R.R. Martin
Buy new: £5.00 / Used from: £2.29
I am astonished that I did not find this series earlier, it is fantastic! Strong characters and strong scenes with shocking plot twists! Absolute gem!
Kushiel's DartKushiel's Dart by Jacqueline Carey
Buy used from: £1.16
Another one of my recent finds, this series is captivating in a darker manner, strongly recommended!
The Summer Tree: Book One of the Fionavar Tapestry: 1The Summer Tree: Book One of the Fionavar Tapestry: 1 by Guy Gavriel Kay
Buy new: £9.76 / Used from: £1.22
Fionavar Tapestry series is one of my all time favourites; Kay has an astonishing, almost lyric style of writing. I read it again and again. Definite buy for the lovers of conventional fantasy!
The Last Light of the SunThe Last Light of the Sun by Guy Gavriel Kay
Buy new: £7.19 / Used from: £0.12
Another wonderful book by Kay!
A Song for ArbonneA Song for Arbonne by Guy Gavriel Kay
Buy used from: £1.66
Beautiful book from the master of conventional fantasy!
Magician (Riftwar saga)Magician (Riftwar saga) by Raymond E. Feist
Buy new: £5.99 / Used from: £0.01
Classic series from a master, definitely more 'male' than some others in my list. I recommend all his books, although I prefer the first series.
King's Dragon (Crown of Stars)King's Dragon (Crown of Stars) by Kate Elliott
Buy new: £6.95 / Used from: £0.01
Although this series has lost some of its magic in the more recent books, the first three are definitely worth it.
Assassin's Apprentice (The Farseer Trilogy - Book 1)Assassin's Apprentice (The Farseer Trilogy - Book 1) by Robin Hobb
Buy new: £6.46 / Used from: £0.01
Robin Hobb does not let you down even in the new series (Soldier's Son), but I still think the first series is the best!
The Curse of the Mistwraith (The Wars of Light & Shadow)The Curse of the Mistwraith (The Wars of Light & Shadow) by Janny Wurts
Buy new: £5.30 / Used from: £0.01
Janny Wurts writes beautifully, another definite master of the genre.
The Curse of ChalionThe Curse of Chalion by Lois McMaster Bujold
Buy new: £5.96 / Used from: £0.01
A good read, made me laugh out loud! In a positive sense...
Servant of the EmpireServant of the Empire by Raymond E. Feist
Buy used from: £0.01
A good collaboration from two masters and definitely enjoyable read, although the ending was a bit unconvincing...