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Major Themes:Major Contributing Authors:
- Story is often structured as a traditional hero myth with a noble protagonist, less powerful helpers, magical equipment, wizened advisor, and almost impossible tasks.
- Magic may or may not be present in the story. Sword and sorcery books will have it; traditional knight’s tales will not.
- Story is often long and may take several books to tell completely.
- One or more important sub-plots support major plot events.
- Antagonist may possess supernatural powers
Great books you can buy from
- Robert Jordan: His Wheel of Time books have become best-sellers despite their phenomenal length.
- David Eddings: This creator of several high fantasy epics is regarded as one of the top authors in the genre.
- Brian Jacques: The heroes of his books are mice, but they do not suffer for valor.
- Roger Zelazny: His Amber Chronicles sprawl over 10 volumes, but the story remains fast-paced despite the length.
- Terry Goodkind. This author of the Sword of Truth series is a master epic fantasy writer.
The Meri by Maya Kaathryn Bonhoff. The first of a three part series, this first book introduces characters and places that only become more real with each book.
Alanna : The First Adventure (The Song... by Tamora Pierce. This book follows a young girl who disguises herself as a boy in order to become a knight. It is the first in a quartet.
Shadows over Lyra by Patricia C. Wrede. This three-in-one volume details the people and legends in the land of Lyra. Epic fantasy at its best.
Dragon's Blood (Pit Dragons, Bk. 1.) by Jane Yolen. This is the first of three books in a series about young people and their dragons.
The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien. First in the Middle Earth series about a hobbit, his journey, and a magic ring.