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Dragonlance Chronicles (TSR Fantasy)Dragonlance Chronicles (TSR Fantasy) by Margaret Weis
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The founding novel for a huge legacy. Margaret Weis and Tracy Hickman were at the forefront of the Forgotten Realms saga.
The Colour of Magic (Discworld Novel)The Colour of Magic (Discworld Novel) by Terry Pratchett
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Terry Pratchett's humorous and thought-provoking Discworld series began with this book.
Sharpe's RiflesSharpe's Rifles by Bernard Cornwell
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Bernard Cornwell is a master of setting fictional characters in historical events to create epic, exciting stories that are historically accurate.
Days of Air and Darkness (Deverry)Days of Air and Darkness (Deverry) by Katherine Kerr
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Katherine Kerr has created a convaluted plot over several centuries of time in the land of Deverry. It is all based on her studies of Celtic lore and is enthralling.
Red Star Rising: 14 (The second chronicles of Pern)Red Star Rising: 14 (The second chronicles of Pern) by Anne McCaffrey
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Anything by Anne Mccaffrey is worth reading. Her novels about the dragons of Pern in particular have amassed a huge fanbase.
The Founding (Warhammer 40,000: Gaunt's Ghosts)The Founding (Warhammer 40,000: Gaunt's Ghosts) by Dan Abnett
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Dan Abnett has written for 2000AD comic among other things but he is currently developing a large following for his novels based on the Warhammer40K universe.
The Legend of AranrhodThe Legend of Aranrhod by Geoff Anderson
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Geoff Anderson is a new novellist - a retired vicar from Worcestershire, his first book is an exciting story about the legend of Arthur and the battle between good and evil in the present day.
Rogue Squadron (Star Wars)Rogue Squadron (Star Wars) by Michael A. Stackpole
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Michael A. Stackpole's series about the Rogue Squadron is set just after the 6th Star Wars film and charts the eventual liberation of Coruscant.
The Liveship Traders 1: Ship of MagicThe Liveship Traders 1: Ship of Magic by Robin Hobb
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Robin Hobb writes really well about magic and political intrigue, in a style that keeps the pages turning. His books about the mage Fitz are excellent reading.
Heir to the Empire (Star Wars: Thrawn Trilogy)Heir to the Empire (Star Wars: Thrawn Trilogy) by Timothy Zahn
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Timothy Zahn put Star Wars novels on the best sellers lists with his fantastic Thrawn trillogy. The remnants of the empire are re-united by Thrawn to threaten the New Republic.