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Author: Tony Den
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Publishing date: 12.10.2007 08:10
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Submit an article detailing what Fantasy/Sci-Fi books you can reccomend and why.
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Submitted by: Daniel Clegg
Author: Roger Zelazny
Series: Chronicles of Amber
Reason: An interesting read. One of the main themes is Order vs. Chaos.
Submitted by: Tony
Author: Oliver Dickinson
Book: The Complete Griselda
Reason: A collection of short stories based on a character (Griselda) and her adventures in and around Pavis, a Gloranthan city. The writing style was a bit odd at first, but once I got used to it i really enjoyed the stories. A must for any serious Glorantha or RuneQuest fan.
Submitted by: Carol
Author: Garth Nix
Series: The Abhorsen Trilogy
Reason: "A tale of dark secrets, deep love and dangerous magic".
This is really a nice read. Interesting new ideas on the river of life. I really
enjoyed this.
Submitted by: Tony
Tiberius@runequest.za.org
Author: Penelope Love
Book: The Widows Tale
Reason: Wow! At first this book had me reaching for my Gods of Glorantha. The literary device took a chapter or so to get used to but what a read. I suppose the fact that it was RuneQuest based played a factor but even so, I really enjoyed this book. I loved the use of cunning repetition to illustrate points and how all the protagonists see each other and their own actions. Now I must just find a way to contact the author and beg for more of the same!
Update as at XXX January VIII was contacted by The Chaos Society. It appears that a follow up book containing some stories about certain characters from The Widows Tale is in the pipeline. Publication date is unknown at this stage but a press release will be issued closer to the time. ~Tony
Submitted by: Tony
Tiberius@runequest.za.org
Author: Mary Gentle
Book: Grunts!
Reason: Fast paced, action packed book about orcs. One of the few books I have re-read. Breaks many, if not all, of the usual fantasy rules and in so doing leads the reader along a wild and unpredictable trail of exciting adventure.
Submitted by: Emil
Author: JV Jones
Series: The Book of Words
Reason: As fate controls our lives, Jones controls the mind. A treasure trove of intrigue, destiny, love, honour, friendship and war.
Submitted by: Tony -
Tiberius@runequest.za.org
Author: Glen Cook
Series: The Chronicles of the Black Company
Reason: Gritty and realistic with plausible characters. this is not high fantasy happy elves stuff - its about real soldiers who live and die by the sword.
Submitted by: Garett
Author: Raymond E Feist
Books: Magician, Silverthorn & Darkness At Sethanon
Reason: Good combination of sci-fi and fantasy. Manages to keep reader engrossed in the story even through the flat spots that occur in every lengthy book.
Submitted by: Carol
Author: Robin Hobb
Series: The Liveship Trilogy
Reason: Unique ideas I haven't come across in any other books.
Submitted by: Tony
Tiberius@runequest.za.org
Author: Stan Nicholls
Series: Orcs - First Blood
Reason: Action all the way. Plenty graphic battle scenes and plausible story line. Easy reading. Besides, I love orcs.
Submitted by: Lawrence Johnson
Author: Lawrence Johnson
Series: Escape 2 Earth
Reason: Escape 2 Earth is a fast moving sci fi novel that's easy read. The reason for this recommendation is obvious. I am the author. The story follows Matt, Will, and Art
from 2004 to December 2012. The mayan calendar, stonehenge, secret alien bases, strange planets, and space ships are all part of this story. There are plenty of twist and turns to hold your interest right up to the end.
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I also enjoyed this series. The author has a talent for making the mundane compelling and getting the reader to enjoy even the most unlikley sub characters.
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