Epic fantasy: first books of brilliant sequences

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The Eye Of The World: Wheel of Time: Book 1 (The Wheel of Time)
1.  The Eye Of The World: Wheel of Time: Book 1 (The Wheel of Time) by Robert Jordan
The list author says:
  "By one of the all-time greatest fantasy writers, this is book one of a twelve-part sequence, plus a prequel. Convoluted, fascinating, wholly-involving books to lose yourself in for days."
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A Game of Thrones (A Song of Ice and Fire, Book 1)
2.  A Game of Thrones (A Song of Ice and Fire, Book 1) by George R. R. Martin
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  "Like RJ, George R. R. Martin's books are as good as it gets; multiple POVs, intricate plotting, willingness to break writing conventions and stun his readers..."
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Assassin's Apprentice (The Farseer Trilogy - Book 1)
3.  Assassin's Apprentice (The Farseer Trilogy - Book 1) by Robin Hobb
The list author says:
  "More linear than the previous two authors in her storylines, Robin Hobb is nonetheless a wonderful writer. This is her first trilogy (under this pen name), and where you'll want to begin."
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The Liveship Traders 1: Ship of Magic
4.  The Liveship Traders 1: Ship of Magic by Robin Hobb
The list author says:
  "If you enjoyed the 'Farseer' books, this trilogy is next up in reading-order. These ones are set south of the Six Duchies, this time written in third-person narrative."
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The Tawny Man Trilogy (1) - Fool's Errand: Book One of the Tawny Man
5.  The Tawny Man Trilogy (1) - Fool's Errand: Book One of the Tawny Man by Robin Hobb
The list author says:
  "...Then it's back to Fitz and the Fool for the third trilogy set in this world. These books feel like coming home. Start again at the start, and you can happily read right through them all for weeks."
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The Lies of Locke Lamora
6.  The Lies of Locke Lamora by Scott Lynch
The list author says:
  "Book one of two, and a prequel to come. A sort of Robin Hood set-up -- robbing from the rich... but, uh, keeping it... Bright and wittily written, plenty of plotting and political intrigue."
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Shadowmarch: Shadowmarch Trilogy Book One (Shadowmarch Quartet)
7.  Shadowmarch: Shadowmarch Trilogy Book One (Shadowmarch Quartet) by Tad Williams
The list author says:
  "Surprisingly engaging, and more instantly accsessible than 'Memory, Sorrow and Thorn' (see below). Just skip the intro and prologues if they put you off, they're not important to an intuitive reader."
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The Dragonbone Chair (Memory, Sorrow & Thorn)
8.  The Dragonbone Chair (Memory, Sorrow & Thorn) by Tad Williams
The list author says:
  "This is your more traditional epic fantasy. The book takes a while to get going, but it's worth the effort. 'Shadowmarch' is better, though."
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Temeraire (Temeraire 1) [a.k.a. His Majesty's Dragon]
9.  Temeraire (Temeraire 1) [a.k.a. His Majesty's Dragon] by Naomi Novik
The list author says:
  "It's a strange premise -- the Napoleonic Wars, plus dragons -- but you'll be amazed how well it works. Novik writes beautifully, and the books leave you with a sense of well-being and content."
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Across the Nightingale Floor (Tales of the Otori)
10.  Across the Nightingale Floor (Tales of the Otori) by Lian Hearn
The list author says:
  "Start with this one, rather than the prequel, the original trilogy is by far the best. Ninja, samurai and the warring tribes of feudal (almost) Japan."
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Geomancer (Well of Echoes)
11.  Geomancer (Well of Echoes) by Ian Irvine
The list author says:
  "If you're new to Ian Irvine, start here, rather than the 'View from the Mirror' quartet. Often overlooked, these are good solid reads, less generic than most. A four-book sequence to start off with.."
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The Fate Of The Fallen: The Song of the Tears: Volume One (Song of the Tears S.)
12.  The Fate Of The Fallen: The Song of the Tears: Volume One (Song of the Tears S.) by Ian Irvine
The list author says:
  "...And another follows on ten years after the last one left off. Set in a more technologically advanced world than most fantasy, it's more often mechanical magic than magery."
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Deed Of Paksenarrion
13.  Deed Of Paksenarrion by ELIZABETH MOON
The list author says:
  "Comfort-books of the first degree. These aren't a great intellectual challenge, just very real characters and great stories. This volume contains the entire trilogy, perfect for wet winter weekends."
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Kushiel's Dart
14.  Kushiel's Dart by Jacqueline Carey
The list author says:
  "Alternative history fantasy, set in medieval Europe. A three-part series, with another trilogy to follow. More political intrigue than magic, but deeply involving storylines. Adult content, though."
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The Name of the Wind: The Kingkiller Chonicle: Book 1 (The Kingkiller Chronicle)
15.  The Name of the Wind: The Kingkiller Chonicle: Book 1 (The Kingkiller Chronicle) by Patrick Rothfuss
The list author says:
  "If you read just one book on this list, go for this one. I went through it in less than 24 hours and then forced it on other people.  Delightfully witty, pleasurable fantasy. Buy it now!"
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Daughter of the Forest: Book 1 of the Sevenwaters Trilogy
16.  Daughter of the Forest: Book 1 of the Sevenwaters Trilogy by Juliet Marillier
The list author says:
  "Often overlooked, this is a satisfying trilogy. Historical fantasy heavily influenced by ancient Irish myth and folklore, it's like a first-person fairytale spanning three generations."
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Wolfskin
17.  Wolfskin by Juliet Marillier
The list author says:
  "More Marillier, with Vikings, with rather less of the history and more of the fantasy. Part one of two, with interesting characterisation and anti-heroes."
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The Blade Itself: Book One Of The First Law (Gollancz S.F.)
18.  The Blade Itself: Book One Of The First Law (Gollancz S.F.) by Joe Abercrombie
The list author says:
  "This is where you want to head next if you enjoyed Scott Lynch and Patrick Rothfuss. Perhaps not so heavy on the intrigue, this series is nontheless deeply involving. And not yet finished!"
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