action type books?

Question: What are some good fantasy/action type books!?

I'm looking for a fantasy action like book!. Something like Lord of the Rings or Harry Potter!.Www@QuestionHome@Com

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I have answered this question so many times, I decided to dedicate a web site to answer this question!. Here it is:

http://www!.life-after-harry-potter!.com

Included is a list of only the best sorcery fantasy books, grade reading level, a short review of each book along with a brief summary of adult content!. There is also a "Readers' Choice" list of favorite books, and a list of heroine sorcery fantasy books, plus a full review of "The Golden Compass"!.

I hope this helps!.

Jim, http://www!.jimpettis!.com/wheel/Www@QuestionHome@Com

Some of my favorites are:
George R!.R!. Martin - A Song of Ice and Fire series : first book is A Game of Thrones - medieval type setting - not a lot of magic, but alot of battles, political intrigue!.!.!.very good series!.!.

Tad Williams - Memory, Sorrow and Thorn series - first in series - The Dragonbone Chair, this is a good sword and sorcery book series!. He has written several great books - if you like more future/sci-fi try the Otherworld series too - City Of Golden Shadow is the first in that series!.

Robert Jordan - Wheel of Time series - first book Eye of the World - A bit of a LONG but interesting story so far!.!. 11 plus books in the series!.!.Www@QuestionHome@Com

Scott Lynch's Locke Lamora series (The Lies of Locke Lamora and Red Seas Under Red Skies) is an excellent fantasy series that only has two (longish) books so far--it sets crime capers in an elven-built alternate Venice, with neat action and con jobs!. Please note though that it's not a kids' series, and if you're under 14, there might be questionable content (mainly language and violence)!.

also try China Miéville's Bas-Lag setting, which is similar but a bit weirder as far as creatures and architecture and the like (commonly falls under the steampunk genre)!. You might also like Tim Powers' stuff (check out 'The Stress of Her Regard,' about bloodsuckers of all sorts, and 'On Stranger Tides,' which is pretty darn close to 'Pirates of the Caribbean,' but without all the boring Orlando Bloom parts!.)Www@QuestionHome@Com

The Twilight Saga by Stephenie Meyer is a pure delight!. It consists of 3 books Twilight, New Moon, and Eclipse!. The 4th edition Breaking Dawn comes out in September!. They are all NY Times bestsellers and Twilight has been claimed the book of the decade by Amazon!. Its a fabulous read you cannot put down, and the last novel will have you thirsty for more!.Www@QuestionHome@Com

Dante's Girl by Natasha Rhodes!. It's a modern vampire, werewolf, mutant fantasy/action book about werewolf hunters in LA!. It's really complicated to explain but it's AMAZING! But if your offended by strong language, lots of sex, some drugs, tons of drinking, sooo much gore and violence, don't read it!.Www@QuestionHome@Com

Try Terry Goodkind's Sword of Truth series, it starts with Wizards First Rule and there are 11 books in the series with a spin off book!. Its a real Epic of a story and if you like Lord of the Rings you will probably like this!.Www@QuestionHome@Com

A Song of Ice and Fire
by George RR Martin

http://www!.sfreviews!.net/gameofthrones!.h!.!.!.

Incredible characterizations, emotionally gripping, intense battles and absolutely unpredictable plotting!. Best fantasy series I've readWww@QuestionHome@Com

Maybe you'd like something by Neil Shusterman!.

scifi/action: Unwind
fantasy/action: EverlostWww@QuestionHome@Com

twilight is an amazing book!. its a vampire romance that has alot of awesome action thrown in!. most people that have read harry potter love twilight!. you should give it a shot!.Www@QuestionHome@Com

I'd reccomend Dragonflight by Anne McCafferey!. It's the first in The Dragonriders of Pern!. It's a really good series!. If you liked LotR, then you'll probably like this!.Www@QuestionHome@Com

twilight is a great book and great seriesWww@QuestionHome@Com

The Chronicles of Narnia by C!.S!. Lewis
http://en!.wikipedia!.org/wiki/The_Chronic!.!.!.
The Chronicles of Narnia present the adventures of children who play central roles in the unfolding history of the fictional realm of Narnia, a place where animals talk, magic is common, and good battles evil!. Each of the books (with the exception of The Horse and His Boy) features as its protagonists children from our world who are magically transported to Narnia, where they are called upon to help the lion Aslan handle a crisis in the world of Narnia !.

Uglies Trilogy by Scott Westerfeld
http://www!.scottwesterfeld!.com/books/ugl!.!.!.
UGLIES trilogy follows the high-tech adventures of Tally Youngblood!. As an ugly, then a pretty, and finally a special, Tally works to take down a society created to function with perfect-looking people who never have a chance to think for themselves!.

His Dark Materials by Philip Pullman
http://www!.philip-pullman!.com/pages/cont!.!.!.
Lyra and Will, children from different worlds, share two common bonds, the loss of parents and the possession of objects which give them unique access to knowledge!. One is an object which communicates truth about any situation to any person wise enough to be able to read it and the other an instrument which can cut open windows to other worlds!.

Inheritance series by Christopher Paolini
http://en!.wikipedia!.org/wiki/Inheritance!.!.!.
Fifteen year-old Eragon discovers his destiny as a Dragon Rider!. With only an ancient sword and the advice of an old storyteller for guidance, Eragon and his dragon must navigate the dangerous terrain and dark enemies of an Empire ruled by a king whose evil knows no bounds!.

Xanth Series by Piers Anthony
http://www!.amazon!.com/Xanth-nbsp-Series/!.!.!.
Fun series full of fantastic creatures, a unique parallel world and a magic system based on puns!. Yes I said puns! These are a light read and funny as heck (by the rules of the Adult Conspiracy if I say the other word really bad things will happen!.) Anthony has taken puns sent to him over the years by readers and woven them into a tongue in cheek universe where babies are actually delivered by storks and children are kept innocent at all costs!. Fun reads!.

Dragon Riders of Pern by Anne Mcaffery
http://www!.iblist!.com/series130!.htm
Anne Mcaffery is one of those authors whose books just leave you feeling good once you read the last page!. While a combination of Sci-fi and Fantasy (the argument continues about which one it is) they sit on my fantasy shelf!. Anyone who has ever dreamed of riding a dragon should read these!.

The Belgariad (5), The Malloreon(5), The Elenium (3), The Tamuli(3) by David and Leigh Eddings
http://www!.eddingschronicles!.com/index!.h!.!.!.
I can't say enough good about these books!. They are full of rich content, fantastic worldbuilding and plenty of sorcery!. One of my biggest draws is the humor, the interaction between characters can be side splitting at times!. They are rift with dry wit, affectionate banter and personal quirks!. My favorite books hands down!.

Riftwar Saga by Raymond Feist!. Start with
Magician: Apprentice and Magician: Master
http://en!.wikipedia!.org/wiki/Raymond_E!._!.!.!.
Pug, an orphan boy is apprenticed to a magician and begins a set of adventures with his friend Thomas as their world is invaded by aliens who enter through a portal!. These books were originally created as an alternate D&D world and quickly grew in popularity causing him to write a lot more books to add to the series!.

Forgotten Realms books by R!. A!. Salvatore
http://en!.wikipedia!.org/wiki/Forgotten_R!.!.!.
There is no easy way to summarize these books, the scope is just too large!. Best I can do is say they are full of adventure, elves, magic, and alternate worlds!. Once you start reading these you will find yourself hooked!.

Valdemar series by Mercedes Lackey
http://www!.mercedeslackey!.com/biblio_ser!.!.!.
This is a large collection and every book in it is excellent!. The concept of being *chosen* by a companion, which is essentially a telepathic horse with amazing powers, is delightful!. Once chosen you become one of the elite heralds, protectors of the realm!. Start with Arrows of the Queen!.

The Wheel of Time (11 in print, 12th book to be written by Brandon Sanderson) by Robert Jordan
http://en!.wikipedia!.org/wiki/The_Wheel_o!.!.!.
This huge sage takes place in a medievil type world where magic is called the One Power and can only be used by women!. Men who are born with this ability are fated to go insane, if they live that long as once found are usually killed first!. The saga centers around one man who, born with the One Power, is fated to save the world, while trying to save himself from insanity!. The first book takes off slow as the extensive worldbuilding begins to take shape but once you get past that part you will never regret it!.

That should get you started!. For more suggestions, book lists, fantasy resources and reviews check out my blog!.Www@QuestionHome@Com