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Position:Home>Books & Authors> What are some awesome fantisy novel series?Question: What are some awesome fantisy novel series!? Any great fantasy novels besides these:
Harry potter Lord of the Rings Artemis Fowl Hitchhikers guide to the galaxy David eddings novels and Terry Goodkind novels I know most of those I'm looking for good fantisy novels that I don't know about thanks :DWww@QuestionHome@Com Best Answer - Chosen by Asker: All these fall in well with Sword of Truth epic and the 4 earlier Eddings series!. plus the others you listed!. Hope this helps!. 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!. 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!. 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!. Darkover series by Marion Zimmer Bradley http://mzbworks!.home!.att!.net/works!.htm#d!.!.!. I'm not a Sci-fi fan but I still loved these and sometimes the line between sci-fi and fantasy gets blurred anyway!. This is a huge series that can be read in any order since each was written to be a stand alone novel!. Darkover is a planet that is in a state of permanent Ice Age!. The ruling class or Comyn, possess different types of Laran which are psychic powers!. There are several unique cultures and alien races!. Great reads!. UG 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!. 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!. A Song of Ice and Fire Series (4 in print, 3 planned) by George R!. R!. Martin http://en!.wikipedia!.org/wiki/A_Song_of_I!.!.!. A ruthless story about a ruthless world where harsh winterlike conditions make for harsh and gritty characters!. This series has all the typical elements of sword and sorcery; wars, prophecy, dragons (later in the series), invading creatures from another land, treason, betrayal, love, death and loyality!. Martin tells this tale from the viewpoint of many different characters, each bringing a unique perspective on the unforgiving land in which they live!.Www@QuestionHome@Com Try these: Abarat by Clive Barker, Make sue you get the hardcover version though!!! If you liked the first one be sure to check out the next book in the series Abarat: Days of Magic, Nights of War!. The Abhorsen Trilogy (Sabriel, Lirael, Abhorsen) by Garth Nix The Maximum Ride series (The Angel Experiment, Schools Out Forever, Saving the World and Other Extreme Sports, The Final Warning) by James Patterson His Dark Materials trilogy (The Golden Compass, The Subtle Knife and The Amber Spyglass) by Philip Pullman Inkheart and Inkspell and Inkdeath (coming soon!) by Cornelia Funke The Inheritance Trilogy by Christopher Paolini The Chronicles of Narnia (7 books) by C!.S!. Lewis Uglies series by Scott Westernfeld The Wind Singer, Slaves of the Mastery and Firesong by William Nicholson The Sight and Fell by David Clement-DaviesWww@QuestionHome@Com Maximum Ride series by James Patterson The Xenogenesis series by Octavia E!. Butler Everworld series by Katherine Applegate Daughter of the Lioness series by Tamora Pierce Sword of Truth series by Terry Goodkind Lemony Snickett - A series Of Unfortunate Events Uglies Trilogy by Scott Westerfeld Artemis Fowl series by Eoin Colfer His Dark Materials trilogy by Philip Pullman Inkheart and Inkspell by Cornelia Funke Sprawl Trilogy by William Gibson Dark Tower series by Stephen King The Border Trilogy: (All the Pretty Horses, the Crossing, Cities of the Plain) by Cormac McCarthy!. Prydain Chronicles by Lloyd Alexander The Abhorsen Trilogy by Garth Nix The Chronicles of Narnia by C!.S!. Lewis Riverworld series by Philip Jose Farmer Prydain Chronicles by Lloyd AlexanderWww@QuestionHome@Com The Memory Sorrow and Thorn trilogy by Tad Williams!. (first book is The Dragonbone Chair) The Septimus Heap series by Angie Sage!. (first book is called Magyk) The Discworld books by Terry Pratchett - you can start with just about any of the books, they are each self contained stories though there are recurring places and characters throughout all the books!. I recommend Guards! Guards! or The Hogfather - they're my favorites!.Www@QuestionHome@Com The Twilight Saga!. But I guess Twilight is more supernatural than fantasy!. But I seriously recommend you check the books out!. It's amazing, especially if you're into the whole romance scene!.Www@QuestionHome@Com The Raven's Gate by Anthony Horowitz (this is the 1st in the series) Inheritance Cycle by Christopher Paolini (1st book is Eragon)Www@QuestionHome@Com Terry Pratchett's Discworld series Barb & J!.C!. Hendee's Noble Dead seriesWww@QuestionHome@Com Anne McCaffrey has a number of series that you may like!. the link below talks about them all!.Www@QuestionHome@Com "The Clan of the Cave Bear" is the first book in the "Earth Children" series!. It's my all time favorite and I've read many books!. Check the reviews on Amazon!.comWww@QuestionHome@Com the old kingdom series by garth nix - sabriel -lirael -abhorsenWww@QuestionHome@Com i think twilight is a fantisy but if not it is still super good and the Maximum ride series is good toWww@QuestionHome@Com The Dark Tower series by Stephen King is great, starts with The GunslingerWww@QuestionHome@Com Fairie Wars The Ranger's Apprentice Maximum RideWww@QuestionHome@Com His Dark MaterialsWww@QuestionHome@Com Robert Jordan---The Wheel of Time, R R Martin----- A Game of ThronesWww@QuestionHome@Com Robert Jordans Wheel of Time booksWww@QuestionHome@Com |