Favourite fantasy series

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The Chronicles of Thomas Covenant, the Unbeliever: "Lord Foul's Bane", "Illearth War" and "Power That Preserves"
1.  The Chronicles of Thomas Covenant, the Unbeliever: "Lord Foul's Bane", "Illearth War" and "Power That Preserves" by Stephen Donaldson
The list author says:
  "The series that got me hooked on fantasy in the first place. Original for a fantasy series."
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The Second Chronicles of Thomas Covenant: Wounded Land / One Tree / White Gold Wielder
2.  The Second Chronicles of Thomas Covenant: Wounded Land / One Tree / White Gold Wielder by Stephen Donaldson
The list author says:
  "As good as the first chronicles. Both are classics."
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4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (15 customer reviews)

Mordant's Need (1) - The Mirror of Her Dreams
3.  Mordant's Need (1) - The Mirror of Her Dreams by Stephen Donaldson
The list author says:
  "Excellent, if not life-altering."
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The Sheepfarmer's Daughter (The deed of Paksenarrion)
4.  The Sheepfarmer's Daughter (The deed of Paksenarrion) by Elizabeth Moon
The list author says:
  "Gripping. Medieval with a touch of magic. Female heroine."
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4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (17 customer reviews)

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Wizard's First Rule (Sword of Truth)
5.  Wizard's First Rule (Sword of Truth) by Terry Goodkind
The list author says:
  "Mandatory. Not finished yet, but lately the books have become increasingly stand-alone. Has gone from magic-focused to idealism-focused."
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4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (141 customer reviews)

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Magician (Riftwar Saga)
6.  Magician (Riftwar Saga) by Raymond E. Feist
The list author says:
  "First series is always the best. His other ones are readable though. Deep characters."
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4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (188 customer reviews) | 1 customer discussion

A Game of Thrones (A Song of Ice and Fire, Book 1)
7.  A Game of Thrones (A Song of Ice and Fire, Book 1) by George R. R. Martin
The list author says:
  "Many parallell stories, gets increasingly difficult to keep up. War."
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The Gilded Chain
8.  The Gilded Chain by Dave Duncan
The list author says:
  "Very good! Original idea. Not really a series, but three parallell stories. Well written. Swords, fighting - little magic."
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4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (19 customer reviews)

The Belgariad (Vol 1): Volume One: Pawn of Prophecy, Queen of Sorcery, Magician's Gambit
9.  The Belgariad (Vol 1): Volume One: Pawn of Prophecy, Queen of Sorcery, Magician's Gambit by David Eddings
The list author says:
  "Funny. Good for kids and beginners. Very productive writer. Magic-focus."
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The Liveship Traders 1: Ship of Magic
10.  The Liveship Traders 1: Ship of Magic by Robin Hobb
The list author says:
  "Another original idea - thinking ships. Not entirely predictable either."
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4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (54 customer reviews) | 1 customer discussion

Dragonlance Chronicles: Dragons of Autumn Twilight, Dragons of Winter Night, Dragons of Spring Dawnin (TSR Fantasy)
11.  Dragonlance Chronicles: Dragons of Autumn Twilight, Dragons of Winter Night, Dragons of Spring Dawnin (TSR Fantasy) by Margaret Weis
The list author says:
  "Humorous characters, better than the front suggests."
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4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (39 customer reviews)

The Soprano Sorceress (Spellsong Cycle)
12.  The Soprano Sorceress (Spellsong Cycle) by L. E. Modesitt
The list author says:
  "Singing as spellcasting, starts out good and end up as a civilization game. How to run a medieval country."
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The Anvil Of Ice: The Winter of the World, Volume 1 (Winter of the World S.)
13.  The Anvil Of Ice: The Winter of the World, Volume 1 (Winter of the World S.) by Michael Scott Rohan
The list author says:
  "Smith on a quest. Medieval, some gods, little magic. Only three in the series others are stand-alone and not as good."
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4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)

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The Fionavar Tapestry - Summer Tree
14.  The Fionavar Tapestry - Summer Tree by Guy Gavriel Kay
The list author says:
  "Somewhat of a Tolkien-ripoff, but one of the really bad ones at that."
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4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (38 customer reviews)

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Sailing to Sarantium (Earthlight)
15.  Sailing to Sarantium (Earthlight) by Guy Gavriel Kay
The list author says:
  "Set in a byzantine setting - comfortable weekend-read."
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Cold Fire Trilogy: Black Sun Rising(1)
16.  Cold Fire Trilogy: Black Sun Rising(1) by C. Friedman
The list author says:
  "Original in depth, with a touch of sci-fi and a different take on magic."
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4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (54 customer reviews)

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Fortress in the Eye of Time
17.  Fortress in the Eye of Time by C. J. Cherryh
The list author says:
  "Standard but well written."
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4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)

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Finders Seekers: the Ghatti's Tale 1 (Daw science fiction)
18.  Finders Seekers: the Ghatti's Tale 1 (Daw science fiction) by Gayle Greeno
The list author says:
  "Written by a cat-fanatic. Psychic cats who mind-meld with humans, and a touch of sci-fi."
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Ring of Lightning (Dance of the Rings Book One)
19.  Ring of Lightning (Dance of the Rings Book One) by Jane S. Fancher
The list author says:
  "Very good, focused on the characters. Lots of talking and thinking."
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The Baker's Boy (The Book of Words)
20.  The Baker's Boy (The Book of Words) by J. V. Jones
The list author says:
  "Good, completed series. The barbed coil also worth a read. New series in the making."
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3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (35 customer reviews)

The Riddle-Master's Game (Fantasy Masterworks)
21.  The Riddle-Master's Game (Fantasy Masterworks) by Patricia A. Mckillip
The list author says:
  "Well written if not very original. Good epic ending. Considered a classic."
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4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)

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Assassin's Apprentice (The Farseer Trilogy - Book 1)
22.  Assassin's Apprentice (The Farseer Trilogy - Book 1) by Robin Hobb
The list author says:
  "Likable characters, ending not entirely happy."
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4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (166 customer reviews) | 1 customer discussion

The Dragonbone Chair (Memory, Sorrow & Thorn)
23.  The Dragonbone Chair (Memory, Sorrow & Thorn) by Tad Williams
The list author says:
  "Magnificent. A classic."
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4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (38 customer reviews)

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Luck in the Shadows (Nightrunner)
24.  Luck in the Shadows (Nightrunner) by Lynn Flewelling
The list author says:
  "Spying, thieving and generally dashing boys populate this series, too bad they're not into girls.."
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4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (39 customer reviews)

Kushiel's Dart
25.  Kushiel's Dart by Jacqueline Carey
The list author says:
  "Not a little erotic this one, but it doesn't stop it from being a really good story as well."
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4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (32 customer reviews)

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