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Post by muckypup on May 4, 2016 11:23:04 GMT
I hope you do, as I said it's still my favourite, the way he deals with the bells (9 ringers) & charter marks are the best description of magic I have come across. the sequels & prequels are good, but as a stand alone it's hard to beat. For £2.48 on kindle, I thought it was worth a punt Cheers Tony well worth a punt, I do hope you enjoy it. now you just need to find time to read it.
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Post by muckypup on May 4, 2016 11:26:14 GMT
I don't know how epic it is but I notice that Forge of Ashes was nominate for a scribe award and that somehow seemed appropriate to mention in light of today's flash sale at BF oh thank you for that, I have had 6 of these pathfinder titles up till now, of varying quality. but as it's up for award i used yet another credit! thanks again for the info
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Post by acousticwolf on May 4, 2016 18:43:33 GMT
I do hope you enjoy it. now you just need to find time to read it. True enough but I'm going to have to make time, apparently there's another one coming out in October (book 5?) so I need to get cracking before the cost of the others go up (all under £4 on kindle at the moment). Cheers Tony
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Post by whiskeybrewer on May 6, 2016 10:16:58 GMT
Just realise i hadnt recommened The Original Magician Trilogy by Raymond E. Feist
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Post by acousticwolf on May 6, 2016 10:28:00 GMT
Just realise i hadnt recommened The Original Magician Trilogy by Raymond E. Feist How the h*ll did I forget that? One of the best of all time! I'd also highly recommend the Winter of the World trilogy by Michael Scott Rohan. I don't think it's on audio, but certainly worth reading (again and again and again) Cheers Tony
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Post by muckypup on May 6, 2016 10:49:40 GMT
Just realise i hadnt recommened The Original Magician Trilogy by Raymond E. Feist another one I read approx. 30 years ago....where does the time go. might be another to keep on my list for a re-read/listen thanks
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Post by whiskeybrewer on May 7, 2016 14:10:14 GMT
It is definitely worth a reread.
Have you read any of J.V. Jones's Books?
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Post by Timelord007 on May 9, 2016 7:39:43 GMT
Eastenders, ONE BIG epic fantasy.
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Post by Deleted on May 10, 2016 11:04:48 GMT
Has anyone mentioned the first half of The Chronicles of Amber by Roger Zelazny? It's epic fantasy, but probably not as you know it.
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Post by Ela on May 10, 2016 18:47:51 GMT
if anyone is looking for a great fantasy book, I would recommend sabriel by garth nix, still my favourite book I have read in the last 20 years, and the Audiobook read by tim curry is just fantastic. You're the second person to recommend this book in the last two days. I'm now thinking I'll have to track it down Cheers Tony Not only Sabriel, but Garth Nix's entire Abhorsen trilogy is worth reading, as well as several other stories he's written in the same world. Some of my favorite books and another coming out soon.
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Post by Ela on May 10, 2016 18:50:15 GMT
if anyone is looking for a great fantasy book, I would recommend sabriel by garth nix, still my favourite book I have read in the last 20 years, and the Audiobook read by tim curry is just fantastic. Garth Nix also wrote the excellent Keys to the Kingdom series. Yes. That was a very enjoyable series. He's written other books and stories I've enjoyed, as well.
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Post by coffeeaddict on May 10, 2016 23:00:37 GMT
I'm not sure if any of these are available in audio format, but they are excellent reads.
Peter V. Brett - The Warded Man series (also known as the Demon Cycle) Patrick Rothfuss - The Kingkiller Chronicle (Can't wait for the next book in this series) David Hair - The Moontide Quartet Scott Lynch - The Gentleman Bastard Sequence (One of the best series I've read in years) Joe Abercrombie - any of his books. Brian McClellan - The Powder Mage Trilogy (there are also a handful of short stories that fill some gaps in the series) Miles Cameron - The Traitor Son Cycle
I'm surprised nobody has mentioned The Sword of Truth series by Terry Goodkind.
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Post by omega on May 11, 2016 5:08:05 GMT
Garth Nix also wrote the excellent Keys to the Kingdom series. Yes. That was a very enjoyable series. He's written other books and stories I've enjoyed, as well. He also wrote the rather dark Shade's Children.
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Post by Ela on May 11, 2016 5:23:29 GMT
Yes. That was a very enjoyable series. He's written other books and stories I've enjoyed, as well. He also wrote the rather dark Shade's Children. Yup, I have that. And The Ragwitch, as well. He's written some other things I haven't read and may get around to reading one of these days.
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Post by whiskeybrewer on May 11, 2016 13:43:49 GMT
Would we also class Joe Abercrombie's "The First Law" series as Epic Fantasy?
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Post by coffeeaddict on May 11, 2016 13:54:18 GMT
Would we also class Joe Abercrombie's "The First Law" series as Epic Fantasy? I think the real question is what definition of epic fantasy is being used. Some of the titles mentioned in this thread are great fantasy novels, but not necessarily what I would class as Epic Fantasy.
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Post by whiskeybrewer on May 11, 2016 14:02:13 GMT
True, true
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Post by ljwilson on May 17, 2016 8:06:49 GMT
If you haven't already read them, go for Mervyn Peake's Titus Groan and Gormenghast. Epic indeed, set inside a crumbling and vast castle with an array of weird characters. Oh, and a murderer amongst them.
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Post by muckypup on May 17, 2016 15:42:37 GMT
If you haven't already read them, go for Mervyn Peake's Titus Groan and Gormenghast. Epic indeed, set inside a crumbling and vast castle with an array of weird characters. Oh, and a murderer amongst them. I really struggle with these books, I want to get through them but after a few chapters I just lose interest....same with the BBC audio adaptions and the TV one. so am afraid as brilliant as they are, it's just not for me. but thanks for the suggestion, much appreciated
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Post by muckypup on May 17, 2016 15:49:50 GMT
I'm not sure if any of these are available in audio format, but they are excellent reads. Peter V. Brett - The Warded Man series (also known as the Demon Cycle) Patrick Rothfuss - The Kingkiller Chronicle (Can't wait for the next book in this series) David Hair - The Moontide Quartet Scott Lynch - The Gentleman Bastard Sequence (One of the best series I've read in years) Joe Abercrombie - any of his books. Brian McClellan - The Powder Mage Trilogy (there are also a handful of short stories that fill some gaps in the series) Miles Cameron - The Traitor Son Cycle I'm surprised nobody has mentioned The Sword of Truth series by Terry Goodkind. yet again, have read most of these, Patrick Rothfuss probably my favourite out of the list. must admit I gave up on Terry Goodkind after book 5 or 6, I just found it went on & on with not much happening, first few were brilliant though. I haven't heard of david hair or miles Cameron so they going on the list. once again many thanks for all the surgestions
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