Epic fantasy books I love.

A Listmania! list by Devon Pucel "Devon" (Columbia, MO)
The list author says: "This is a list for people who love fantasy but want some help sifting through the muck. These are my favorite books that I have read in the past 10 years."
The Warded Man: Book One of The Demon Cycle
1.  The Warded Man: Book One of The Demon Cycle by Peter V. Brett
The list author says:
  "Really good read. The second book is a little slow at first because it doesn't start with the main character, but really good once you get into it."
$7.19   Used & New from: $2.14
4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (305 customer reviews) | 2 customer discussions

The Black Prism (Lightbringer)
2.  The Black Prism (Lightbringer) by Brent Weeks
The list author says:
  "Just finishes this book and seriously loved it. Great magic system, plot twists, plays with your emotions. Fantastic start to this series."
$17.52   Used & New from: $0.01
4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (309 customer reviews) | 4 customer discussions

The Eye of the World (The Wheel of Time, Book 1)
3.  The Eye of the World (The Wheel of Time, Book 1) by Robert Jordan
The list author says:
  "The Wheel of Time series is one I have been reading since I was young. I love this series. At times the middle books can seem to drag...and the amount of characters that you have to remember can seem daunting. But if you start this series you will definitely love it. I would say it is almost as influential a fantasy novel as the Tolkien books."
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4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2,099 customer reviews) | 4 customer discussions

The Way of Kings (The Stormlight Archive)
4.  The Way of Kings (The Stormlight Archive) by Brandon Sanderson
The list author says:
  "Just read this novel, it was great. Loved the magic system. Brandon is one of my all time favorite authors and he really keeps things fresh."
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4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (893 customer reviews) | 14 customer discussions

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Mistborn Trilogy Boxed Set (Mistborn, The Hero of Ages, & The Well of Ascension)
5.  Mistborn Trilogy Boxed Set (Mistborn, The Hero of Ages, & The Well of Ascension) by Brandon Sanderson
The list author says:
  "The Mistborn Trilogy is fantastic. The magic system revolves around ingesting different metals that have different properties properties depending on how you use them. The amount of detail he put just in the magic system is incredible. Great read."
$15.47   Used & New from: $13.76
4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (381 customer reviews) | 2 customer discussions

Elantris
6.  Elantris by Brandon Sanderson
The list author says:
  "An amazing stand alone novel that really should be turned into a series."
$8.09   Used & New from: $0.09
4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (379 customer reviews)

Warbreaker (Tor Fantasy)
7.  Warbreaker (Tor Fantasy) by Brandon Sanderson
The list author says:
  "Again another freaking awesome Brandon Sanderson book."
$7.19   Used & New from: $0.88
4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (382 customer reviews) | 5 customer discussions

Dune, 40th Anniversary Edition (Dune Chronicles, Book 1)
8.  Dune, 40th Anniversary Edition (Dune Chronicles, Book 1) by Frank Herbert
The list author says:
  "If you "love fantasy" but haven't read Dune..then you really don't."
$14.09   Used & New from: $3.86
4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1,561 customer reviews) | 18 customer discussions

The Night Angel Trilogy
9.  The Night Angel Trilogy by Brent Weeks
The list author says:
  "Great series involving Assassins and Magicians.. read the reviews.. awesome books."
$14.05   Used & New from: $7.95
4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (252 customer reviews) | 1 customer discussion

His Majesty's Dragon (Temeraire, Book 1)
10.  His Majesty's Dragon (Temeraire, Book 1) by Naomi Novik
The list author says:
  "I was surprised how much I liked these books. They take place during the Neopleonic wars...but with one catch. In this universe dragons exist, and not only do they exist but they can speak and many of them are used in the "Corps" another branch of the military.

Story starts with an unsuspecting English captain taking a French ship that contains a very unusual egg."
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4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (411 customer reviews) | 3 customer discussions

The Name of the Wind (Kingkiller Chronicles, Day 1)
11.  The Name of the Wind (Kingkiller Chronicles, Day 1) by Patrick Rothfuss
The list author says:
  "I read this one a while ago but I remember loving it. I am really excited because the second book is due out in March."
$13.21   Used & New from: $5.34
4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1,802 customer reviews) | 27 customer discussions

Assassin's Apprentice (The Farseer Trilogy, Book 1)
12.  Assassin's Apprentice (The Farseer Trilogy, Book 1) by Robin Hobb
The list author says:
  "Wow... seriously fantastic series."
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4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (629 customer reviews) | 8 customer discussions

Fool's Errand (Tawny Man #1)
13.  Fool's Errand (Tawny Man #1) by Robin Hobb
The list author says:
  "A continuation of the Farseer series.. this series is just as good."
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4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (178 customer reviews) | 2 customer discussions

Shaman's Crossing: Book One of The Soldier Son Trilogy
14.  Shaman's Crossing: Book One of The Soldier Son Trilogy by Robin Hobb
The list author says:
  "This book was good.. It is one of those books that things never seem to go right for the main character... which ended up pissing me off a lot. I still enjoyed them but I ended up being annoyed a lot of the time."
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3.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (185 customer reviews) | 4 customer discussions

The Belgariad, Vol. 1 (Books 1-3): Pawn of Prophecy, Queen of Sorcery, Magician's Gambit
15.  The Belgariad, Vol. 1 (Books 1-3): Pawn of Prophecy, Queen of Sorcery, Magician's Gambit by David Eddings
The list author says:
  "One of the first epic fantasy series I ever read. Great books."
$13.67   Used & New from: $3.89
4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (208 customer reviews) | 3 customer discussions

The Malloreon, Vol. 1 (Books 1-3): Guardians of the West, King of the Murgos, Demon Lord of Karanda
16.  The Malloreon, Vol. 1 (Books 1-3): Guardians of the West, King of the Murgos, Demon Lord of Karanda by David Eddings
The list author says:
  "Continuation of above series."
$14.20   Used & New from: $2.93
4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (37 customer reviews) | 1 customer discussion

Shadow of a Dark Queen (The Serpentwar Saga, Book 1)
17.  Shadow of a Dark Queen (The Serpentwar Saga, Book 1) by Raymond E. Feist
The list author says:
  "Another early fantasy series I really enjoyed."
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4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (80 customer reviews) | 1 customer discussion

A Game of Thrones (A Song of Ice and Fire, Book 1)
18.  A Game of Thrones (A Song of Ice and Fire, Book 1) by George R. R. Martin
The list author says:
  "The beginning to one of the greatest fantasy series ever written.

This series is actually being turned into a HBO tv series..
It can't be bad if HBO is making it into a show."
$13.49   Used & New from: $1.99
4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3,668 customer reviews)

The Sword of Truth, Boxed Set I, Books 1-3: Wizard's First Rule, Blood of the Fold ,Stone of Tears
19.  The Sword of Truth, Boxed Set I, Books 1-3: Wizard's First Rule, Blood of the Fold ,Stone of Tears by Terry Goodkind
The list author says:
  "Long epic fantasy books that are good from the beginning to the end. I enjoyed the conclusion of the series."
$15.82   Used & New from: $9.63
4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (172 customer reviews)

Chronicles of the Black Company
20.  Chronicles of the Black Company by Glen Cook
The list author says:
  "Early Fantasy book I read an enjoyed."
$13.19   Used & New from: $1.61
4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (115 customer reviews) | 2 customer discussions

The Blade Itself (The First Law: Book One)
21.  The Blade Itself (The First Law: Book One) by Joe Abercrombie
The list author says:
  "Great trilogy."
$10.75   Used & New from: $3.87
4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (436 customer reviews) | 6 customer discussions

The Hunger Games (Book 1)
22.  The Hunger Games (Book 1) by Suzanne Collins
The list author says:
  "This isn't really fantasy... but I cant sing the praises of this book enough. I have purchased this for my friends and family for Christmas presents... and everyone loved it. Seriously cannot put this book down once you start it."
$6.64   Used & New from: $0.10
4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (15,735 customer reviews) | 1 customer discussion

The Gunslinger (Revised Edition): The Dark Tower I
23.  The Gunslinger (Revised Edition): The Dark Tower I by Stephen King
The list author says:
  "I haven't read a lot of Stephen King books... but I wanted to give his fantasy series a shot. It was for lack of a better word... incredible. I even got my girlfriend to read it. She liked them almost as much as I did."
$14.15   Used & New from: $1.19
4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (660 customer reviews) | 9 customer discussions

The Magic of Recluce (Recluce series, Book 1)
24.  The Magic of Recluce (Recluce series, Book 1) by L. E. Modesitt Jr.
The list author says:
  "Great read!"
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3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (143 customer reviews)

The Baker's Boy (Book of Words)
25.  The Baker's Boy (Book of Words) by J. V. Jones
The list author says:
  "Very good series."
$19.35   Used & New from: $0.01
3.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (103 customer reviews)

The Lies of Locke Lamora
26.  The Lies of Locke Lamora by Scott Lynch
The list author says:
  "Very very good series!"
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4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (329 customer reviews) | 7 customer discussions

Furies of Calderon (Codex Alera, Book 1)
27.  Furies of Calderon (Codex Alera, Book 1) by Jim Butcher
The list author says:
  "Really good. I like the magic system in this one."
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4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (248 customer reviews) | 3 customer discussions

A Cavern of Black Ice (Sword of Shadows)
28.  A Cavern of Black Ice (Sword of Shadows) by J. V. Jones
The list author says:
  "Again great series."
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4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (136 customer reviews)

The Lightning Thief (Percy Jackson and the Olympians, Book 1)
29.  The Lightning Thief (Percy Jackson and the Olympians, Book 1) by Rick Riordan
The list author says:
  "Great series. Easy read but fun."
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4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1,630 customer reviews) | 10 customer discussions

The Lost Hero (Heroes of Olympus, Book 1)
30.  The Lost Hero (Heroes of Olympus, Book 1) by Rick Riordan
The list author says:
  "Continuation of the previously mention series. I liked this series even better"
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4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1,049 customer reviews) | 21 customer discussions

The Red Pyramid (The Kane Chronicles, Book 1)
31.  The Red Pyramid (The Kane Chronicles, Book 1) by Rick Riordan
The list author says:
  "A different series by the same author. Egyptian gods and magic this time."
$8.99   Used & New from: $1.99
4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (716 customer reviews) | 2 customer discussions

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Devon Pucel "Devon" (Columbia, MO)
Qualifications: 23 year old that has been reading fantasy for 13 years.
Last updated: 10/28/11
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