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LegendLegend by David Gemmell
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epic heroic fantasy
ArchangelArchangel by Sharon Shinn
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science fiction. also does very good fantasy
Devices and Desires (Engineer Trilogy)Devices and Desires (Engineer Trilogy) by K.J. Parker
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fantasy. no elves
The Dragonbone Chair (Memory, Sorrow & Thorn)The Dragonbone Chair (Memory, Sorrow & Thorn) by Tad Williams
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fantasy trilogy. has done others. and good science fiction
On Basilisk Station (Honor Harrington Series)On Basilisk Station (Honor Harrington Series) by David Weber
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horatio hornblower in space! engrossingly good reads
Mutineer (Kris Longknife Novels)Mutineer (Kris Longknife Novels) by Mike Shepherd
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military science fiction with an engaging lead character
Shards of HonourShards of Honour by Lois McMaster Bujold
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start of an engaging sf epic. also does very good fantasy books
Swords of Haven: The Adventures of Hawk & Fisher (Hawk & Fisher Omnibus)Swords of Haven: The Adventures of Hawk & Fisher (Hawk & Fisher Omnibus) by Simon R. Green
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fantasy police. also writes good science fiction epics
How Few RemainHow Few Remain by Harry Turtledove
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start of an epic alternate history series. one of several he's done
The Farseer 1.Assassin's Apprentice (The Farseer Trilogy)The Farseer 1.Assassin's Apprentice (The Farseer Trilogy) by Robin Hobb
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great fantasy. wonderful prose. start of first trilogy
City of PearlCity of Pearl by Karen Traviss
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start of a series with interesting aliens and worlds and humans
The Antipope (Brentford Trilogy)The Antipope (Brentford Trilogy) by Robert Rankin
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the british spike milligan. amazing comic fantasy
Downbelow StationDownbelow Station by CJ Cherryh
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interestingly deep space opera, and also does strong fantasy novels
RaftRaft by Stephen Baxter
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the king of hard science fiction. great stuff
ReclamationReclamation by Sarah Zettel
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another who switches between sf and fantasy with ease
The War of the Lords VeilThe War of the Lords Veil by Adam Nichols
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if you like david gemmell you'll like these
Steerswoman's Road, TheSteerswoman's Road, The by Rosemary Kirstein
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clever mix of fantasy and science fiction
DextaDexta by C. J. Ryan
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feisty heroine in earth empire civil service
The Colour of Magic (Discworld Novel)The Colour of Magic (Discworld Novel) by Terry Pratchett
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the master of comic fantasy
Green Rider (Earthlight)Green Rider (Earthlight) by Kristin Britain
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excellent fantasy featuring horse riding messengers
A Game of Thrones (Song of Ice and Fire)A Game of Thrones (Song of Ice and Fire) by George R. R. Martin
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big epic fantasy. start of a big series
Mindstar RisingMindstar Rising by Peter F. Hamilton
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science fiction detective. later books are epic space opera
Dauntless (The Lost Fleet, Book 1)Dauntless (The Lost Fleet, Book 1) by Jack Campbell
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space opera. not great writing but fun stuff
The Eye of the World (Wheel of Time)The Eye of the World (Wheel of Time) by Robert Jordan
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the fantasy equivalent of war and peace
Thomas the RhymerThomas the Rhymer by Ellen Kushner
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high quality fantasy