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Robert E. Howard's Weird Works Volume 2: Moon Of Skulls (Weird Works of Robert E. Howard) 7 reviews
Robert E. Howard
Wildside Press, 2006
More REH please!
+ Overlaps with Shadow Kingdoms
+ Not Free SF Reader
This, the second volume in the Weird Works editions, is another fine addition to the body of Howard's works. Containing 9 stories and poems, it continues the marvelous printing of REH's work in the order of origional publication. Most have appeared elsewhere but some, such as"The Fearsome Touch of ...
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The Savage Tales of Solomon Kane 27 reviews
Robert E. Howard
Del Rey, 2004
Solomon Kane
+ Tales so alive, you almost have to check yourself for wounds
+ Well done
+ Blood and Thunder!
+ the good pilgrim
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The Jewel in the Skull: the First Volume in the History of the Runestaff.1 review
Michael. Moorcock
DAW Books: Donald A. Wollheim, 1977
Super Reader
Dorian Hawkmoon is the Eternal Champion. The Runestaff is the key to overthrowing the enemies of his people, so Hawkmoon must try and find it, with his fellow adventurers.
However, the evil lurks within him as well, in the form of the Jewel in the Skull, and this Jewel must be detected and ...
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The Elric Saga: Part I (Elric of Melnibone, The Sailor on the Seas of Fate, The Weird of the White Wolf) 6 reviews
Michael Moorcock
Doubleday Books, 1983
An Eternal Champion
+ A Fantasy Classic!
+ Super Reader
+ Sword and Sorcery with Art and Intelligence
+ A rare achievement
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Corum: The Coming Of Chaos (Eternal Champion Series, Vol. 7)15 reviews
Michael Moorcock
White Wolf Publishing, 1997
Great read
+ An Eternal Champion
+ Moorcock is at least Tolkien's Equal
+ Tired of Tolkein clones, sick of Potter copies ?
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Shadow Kingdoms (The Weird Works of Robert E. Howard) 10 reviews
Robert Ervin Howard
Leisure Books, 2007
ROBERT E HOWARD SHADOW KINGDOMS VOL 1
+ Not Free SF Reader
The few people that knock this book of REH are subjective. Robert E. Howard (1906-1936)was and still is the greatest adventure story teller wordsmith of all time!
Any time you can get one of his books please do. It's non stop action, terror, adventure, and more!
Two of my favorite stories are ...
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Titus Crow, Volume 1: The Burrowers Beneath; The Transition of Titus Crow16 reviews
Brian Lumley
Tor Books, 1999
Lumley Takes Up the Call of Lovecraft
+ One of the greatest in his Cthulhu origins
+ Great Book
+ Cthulhu Mythos as 1930's Pulp
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The Best of H. P. Lovecraft: Bloodcurdling Tales of Horror and the Macabre136 reviews
H.P. Lovecraft, Robert Bloch
Del Rey, 1987
Lovecraft is a master
+ You know, the amorphous toad-like being hinted at ...
+ Best of Lovecraft
+ Revisiting Lovecraft
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A Storm of Swords (A Song of Ice and Fire, Book 3)755 reviews
George R.R. Martin
Spectra, 2003
Quite possibly my favorite book ever
+ BREAKS ALL THE RULES
+ I FINISHED IT, THANK GOD--I MEAN THAT IN A GOOD WAY
+ Best Yet! 5 Stars With a Clear Conscience
+ The Best yet
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Von Bek - The Tale of the Eternal Champion (1)1 review
Micahel Moorcock
Millennium, 1992
Another Moorcock Classic
"Another of Michael Moorcock's masterpieces. All Elric and Corum fans should read these tales as well."
-- Glenn G. Thater, Author of Harbinger of Doom.
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The Great Book of Amber: The Complete Amber Chronicles, 1-10 (Chronicles of Amber)211 reviews
Roger Zelazny
Eos, 1999
The Chronicles of Amber
+ Amber
+ Somewhat uneven
+ The most fun I've had sitting down!
+ First Half, Amazing, Second Half, Not So Much
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A Game of Thrones (A Song of Ice and Fire, Book 1)1512 reviews
George R.R. Martin
Spectra, 2002
Absolutely among the best I've read. Edgy stage-setting adventure creates an intriguingly cruel world
+ Brilliant start of a great series
+ A great start to a great series
This book was recommended by a friend. I have since recommended it (and the series) to anyone with a bend for fantasy, fiction, political scheming, and/or adventure. Buy it, read it, then spread it. You will not be disappointed...unless of course adult themes and content offend you.
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People of the Dark (The Weird Works of Robert E. Howard)4 reviews
Robert E. Howard
Cosmos Books, 2007
An Excellent Series Continues
+ ROBERT E. HOWARD - THE BEST OF THE BEST!
+ Howard's Dark Read!
+ Not Free SF Reader
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The Cleric Quintet Collector's Edition62 reviews
R. A. Salvatore
Wizards of the Coast, 2002
A Great Addition
+ An Excellent Read
+ good story
+ Underrated
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The Coming of Conan the Cimmerian: The Original Adventures of the Greatest Sword and Sorcery Hero of All Time!97 reviews
Robert E. Howard
Del Rey, 2003
Sword and sorcery rules and Howard is the King!
+ The original master at work
+ "Who dies first?"
+ Grabbing a Sword and Brutally Hacking Away Until the Problem Stops Moving
+ If it's your genre, you'll like this collection
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Lankhmar Book 1: Swords And Deviltry (Lankhmar)21 reviews
Fritz Leiber
Dark Horse, 2007
Lankhmar ... the city of the black toga
+ Interesting adventure, whose heroes egos seal their fate
+ A decent introduction to the series
+ Simple, fun Fantasy without trying to be an Epic.
+ A Note On Kindle Edition
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The Belgariad, Vol. 1 (Books 1-3): Pawn of Prophecy, Queen of Sorcery, Magician's Gambit152 reviews
David Eddings
Del Rey, 2002
Glad I found This
+ GLAD THEY PUT THESE TOGETHER.
+ Great book, great series
+ Great Escape
+ Behold the Fantasy King!
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The Elenium: The Diamond Throne The Ruby Knight The Sapphire Rose11 reviews
David Eddings
Del Rey, 2007
A Hero's Story
+ Book equivalent of the Saturday movie serial
+ Husbands Anniversary Present
+ Love Eddings
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The Hobbit: 70th Anniversary Edition40 reviews
Houghton Mifflin, 2007
For Adults Too
+ Terrific Anniversary Edition of a great classic
+ This is an amazing book
+ Good for the Hobbit
+ Essential part of trilogy - the basis for the plot - excellent
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Harbinger of Doom15 reviews
Glenn G. Thater
CreateSpace, 2008
An amazing tale of swords, sorcerers, and more!
+ Couldn't put it down
+ what if we've got it backwards?
+ Harbinger of Doom Delivers
+ Glenn Thater's Dark Fantasy Stories
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