Fantasy Firsts

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The Sword of Shannara (Shannara Series)
1.  The Sword of Shannara (Shannara Series) by Terry Brooks
The list author says:
  "(Pub. 1977) Shannara Book 1.  Tolkien-esque (too much so in places), this book is a truly epic fantasy.  Book 2 is even better."
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Seventh Son (The tales of Alvin Maker)
2.  Seventh Son (The tales of Alvin Maker) by Orson Scott Card
The list author says:
  "(Pub. 1987)  Tales of Alvin Maker Book 1.  A cross between fantasy and period drama, this isn't my cup of tea.  I can't deny that it's well written and clever, though."
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Pawn Of Prophecy: Book One Of The Belgariad
3.  Pawn Of Prophecy: Book One Of The Belgariad by David Eddings
The list author says:
  "(Pub. 1982) Belgariad Book 1.  A type of fantasy that harkens back to our own distant past of myths and legends.  I loved it, and the prequel, 'Belgarath The Sorcerer', is unmissable!"
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Magician (Riftwar Saga)
4.  Magician (Riftwar Saga) by Raymond E. Feist
The list author says:
  "(Pub. 1982) Riftwar Book 1.  This awesome book deals with dozens of diverse characters and themes ranging from politics to love to war to philosophy.  Epic in every sense, it even has a dragon!"
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Sword In The Storm (The Rigante series)
5.  Sword In The Storm (The Rigante series) by David Gemmell
The list author says:
  "(Pub. 1998) Rigante Book 1.  A deep, personal fantasy that takes us into the mind and heart of a courageous young man of a threatened people.  One of my favourite fantasy books."
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Wizard's First Rule: Book 1: The Sword Of Truth Series: Wizard's First Rule Bk.1
6.  Wizard's First Rule: Book 1: The Sword Of Truth Series: Wizard's First Rule Bk.1 by Terry Goodkind
The list author says:
  "(Pub. 1994) Sword of Truth Book 1.  A thoughtful, brutal and deeply emotional fantasy in an entirely new style.  It's constant questioning of itself and it's characters gives it greatness."
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Assassin's Apprentice (The Farseer Trilogy - Book 1)
7.  Assassin's Apprentice (The Farseer Trilogy - Book 1) by Robin Hobb
The list author says:
  "(Pub. 1995) Farseer Book 1.  Clever and emotional, this book's main character struggles with those questions that plague us all; Who am I?  What is my place in the world?  A delightful read."
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The Eye Of The World: Wheel of Time: Book 1 (The Wheel of Time)
8.  The Eye Of The World: Wheel of Time: Book 1 (The Wheel of Time) by Robert Jordan
The list author says:
  "(Pub. 1990) Wheel of Time Book 1.  Not a favourite of mine, I felt it dragged a bit.  Nevertheless it is a well written and thoughtful book that takes you far away, with darkness on your heels."
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The Dark Tower: Gunslinger Bk. 1
9.  The Dark Tower: Gunslinger Bk. 1 by Stephen King
The list author says:
  "(Pub. 1982) Dark Tower Book 1.  A radical new type of horror-fantasy in a world where no rules apply, only King could make such bizarre happenings seem so real.  It's a strange dream in book form."
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Trollslayer: Trollslayer (Gotrek & Felix)
10.  Trollslayer: Trollslayer (Gotrek & Felix) by William King
The list author says:
  "(Pub. 1999) Gotrek and Felix Book 1.  Repetetive, unimaginative and, frankly, pants.  Be aware however that the series gets better and Book 3, 'Daemonslayer' is fantasy-horror at it's finest."
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In the Hall of the Dragon King: Dragon King Saga Bk.1 (The Dragon King saga)
11.  In the Hall of the Dragon King: Dragon King Saga Bk.1 (The Dragon King saga) by Stephen Lawhead
The list author says:
  "(Pub. 1982) Dragon King Saga Book 1.  A very bland and unremarkable fantasy, this book also boasts one of the worst B-movie style villains in literature."
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A Wizard of Earthsea
12.  A Wizard of Earthsea by Ursula Le Guin
The list author says:
  "(Pub. 1968) Earthsea Book 1.  I found this book hard to get into and slightly childish.  Nevertheless, the concept of a wizard forced to confront is own shadow is brilliant."
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A Game of Thrones (A Song of Ice and Fire, Book 1)
13.  A Game of Thrones (A Song of Ice and Fire, Book 1) by George R. R. Martin
The list author says:
  "(Pub. 1996) Song of Ice and Fire Book 1.  One of the best fantasy books available.  This is one of those stories so packed with involving plots and subplots that it can only be called epic. Read it!"
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Dragonflight (The Dragon Books)
14.  Dragonflight (The Dragon Books) by Anne McCaffrey
The list author says:
  "(Pub. 1968) Pern Book 1.  Not a sweepingly epic fantasy, this book is rather more a subtle mixture of science fiction and fantasy.  I thought it was good, but not great."
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The Colour of Magic: The First Discworld Novel
15.  The Colour of Magic: The First Discworld Novel by Terry Pratchett
The list author says:
  "(Pub. 1983) Discworld Book 1.  Not so much a parody as a new world of comical proportions.  The only thing that you can rely on here is the fact that you'll laugh at least once, probably more."
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Homeland (Forgotten Realms: Dark Elf Trilogy)
16.  Homeland (Forgotten Realms: Dark Elf Trilogy) by R. A. Salvatore
The list author says:
  "(Pub. 1980) Dark Elf Book 1.  Although it drags heavily in places, this is an excellent introduction to the evil dark elves and the troubled hero Drizzt Do'Urden."
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The Hobbit
17.  The Hobbit by J. R. R. Tolkien
The list author says:
  "(Pub. 1937) Middle-earth Book 1.  An enchanting adventure for all ages, my favourite book and the prelude to the greatest fantasy epic ever.  Need I say more?"
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Dragons of Autumn Twilight (Dragonlance: Chronicles)
18.  Dragons of Autumn Twilight (Dragonlance: Chronicles) by Margaret Weis
The list author says:
  "(Pub. 1984) Dragonlance Chronicles Book 1.  A group of imperfect, cynical, veteran adventurers undertake a new quest as the threat of a terrible war looms.  A good, fun read."
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The Dragonbone Chair (Memory, Sorrow & Thorn)
19.  The Dragonbone Chair (Memory, Sorrow & Thorn) by Tad Williams
The list author says:
  "(Pub. 1988) Memory, Sorrow and Thorn Book 1.  This book does seem very familiar to a fantasy reader, using many established cliches, but it still manages to be enthralling and is, on the whole, good."
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The Wars of Light and Shadow (1) - Curse of the Mistwraith (The Wars of Light & Shadow)
20.  The Wars of Light and Shadow (1) - Curse of the Mistwraith (The Wars of Light & Shadow) by Janny Wurts
The list author says:
  "(Pub. 1993) Wars of Light and Shadow Book 1.  This much maligned book's worst crime is to have a daft title.  I found it engaging, intelligent and so well written that you'll feel the soggy boots."
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Drachenfels (Warhammer Novels)
21.  Drachenfels (Warhammer Novels) by Jack Yeovil
The list author says:
  "(Pub. 1989) Genevieve Book 1.  The best of the Warhammer novels, this is a brilliantly entertaining mixture of horror, humour and fantasy."
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