Greatest Fantasy Series (4/5) Older & Finished (2)

A Listmania! list by L. Southward "Fantasy Readaholic" (Scunthorpe, England)
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A Shadow on the Glass (View from the Mirror)
1.  A Shadow on the Glass (View from the Mirror) by Ian Irvine
The list author says:
  "For me this is the series that started it all, this is what got me into fantasy reading, with a riveting story and fascinating characters,just amazing,i cannot say in words how much i like this series"
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3.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (31 customer reviews)

Geomancer: Volume One of The Well of Echoes (Well of Echoes S.)
2.  Geomancer: Volume One of The Well of Echoes (Well of Echoes S.) by Ian Irvine
The list author says:
  "At first i was a little disappointed, it is not as epic in scope as the 1st series was, however i was soon enthralled as the story became more epic until it was amazing! why that ending though........"
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4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (14 customer reviews)

Daggerspell (Deverry)
3.  Daggerspell (Deverry) by Katharine Kerr
The list author says:
  "Another great saga spanning more than one series, the deverry saga get better with each book in my opinion. Make sure you have them all before you start reading"
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4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (17 customer reviews)

A Time of Omens (Deverry)
4.  A Time of Omens (Deverry) by Katharine Kerr
The list author says:
  "The second series in the deverry cycle, The Westlands. Concerning the lands to the west where the elvens rule this series was slightly better than the original in my opinion"
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4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)

The Red Wyvern: Book One of the Dragon Mage
5.  The Red Wyvern: Book One of the Dragon Mage by Katharine Kerr
The list author says:
  "This series is quite a bit more complex than the previous two. Kerr has also released The Spirit Stone.  I am unsure wether this is the start of a new series or the continuation of this one"
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3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)

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The Eyes of the Dragon
6.  The Eyes of the Dragon by Stephen King
The list author says:
  "While not a series i liked this fantasy book so much i decided to include it on this list. This proves King can write in almost every genre"
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4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (27 customer reviews)

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The Last Herald-mage: Magic's Pawn v. 1 (Roc)
7.  The Last Herald-mage: Magic's Pawn v. 1 (Roc) by Mercedes Lackey
The list author says:
  "Valdemar-protected by its Herald-Mages-is besieged on all fronts. The king lies near death, the land of Karse wages a relentless war & a master of dark forbidden magic is massing his forces. Gripping"
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5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)

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The Earthsea Quartet: "A Wizard Of Earthsea"; "The Tombs of Atuan"; "The Farthest Shore"; "Tehanu" (Puffin Books)
8.  The Earthsea Quartet: "A Wizard Of Earthsea"; "The Tombs of Atuan"; "The Farthest Shore"; "Tehanu" (Puffin Books) by Ursula Le Guin
The list author says:
  "A faily old quartet that has however lost none of its charm. An excellent magic based story and world that comes to life. Well worth a read"
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4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (53 customer reviews)

The Wind on Fire Trilogy: "The Wind Singer", "Slaves of the Mastery", "Firesong"
9.  The Wind on Fire Trilogy: "The Wind Singer", "Slaves of the Mastery", "Firesong" by William Nicholson
The list author says:
  "I was lucky enough to get this box set of hardbacks cheap from a store that obviously didnt know what they are. A very good read but you may have to go for the paperbacks"
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4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (41 customer reviews)

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Old Kingdom Trilogy Box Set
10.  Old Kingdom Trilogy Box Set by Garth Nix
The list author says:
  "Again i got the box set however it looks like individual books will have to be the way to go. I loved this series and it has an interesting view on death, worth reading just for that"
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4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (19 customer reviews)

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Northern Lights: WITH Subtle Knife AND Amber Spyglass (His Dark Materials)
11.  Northern Lights: WITH Subtle Knife AND Amber Spyglass (His Dark Materials) by Philip Pullman
The list author says:
  "The second series i ever read, must-read and re-read for fantasy lovers of all ages. Americans ruined it by calling it Golden Compass! Can't wait for the film"
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4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (32 customer reviews)

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Dark Elf Trilogy Box Set: Three Volume Set: 1 (Forgotten Realms: the Dark Elf Trilogy)
12.  Dark Elf Trilogy Box Set: Three Volume Set: 1 (Forgotten Realms: the Dark Elf Trilogy) by R.A. Salvatore
The list author says:
  "The first series in my last great cycle. The Drizzt do'Urden cycle. It all starts here with a great introduction to Drizzt and who and what he is"
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4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (21 customer reviews)

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The First Swords: The Book of Swords, Volumes I, II, III
13.  The First Swords: The Book of Swords, Volumes I, II, III by Fred Saberhagen
The list author says:
  "This is a masterly series with a very unique story which i found to be fascinating, it follows the journeys of the swords of power and everything that happens around, because and in spite of them."
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4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)

The First Book of Lost Swords: Woundhealer's Story
14.  The First Book of Lost Swords: Woundhealer's Story by Fred Saberhagen
The list author says:
  "Extremly rare and hard to find these 8 books tell the tale of the the story of a specific sword. Some characters return form the above series and some are new, I only have books 1-5"
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4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)

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The Lord of the Rings (3 Book Box set)
15.  The Lord of the Rings (3 Book Box set) by J. R. R. Tolkien
The list author says:
  "Ah, the first series i ever read, people say it is overated however that is just because they are bored of hearing how good it is!a truly superior series, arguably the best ever written"
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4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (601 customer reviews) | 1 customer discussion

Stormwarden: Book 1 of the Cycle of Fire (The Cycle of Fire Series)
16.  Stormwarden: Book 1 of the Cycle of Fire (The Cycle of Fire Series) by Janny Wurts
The list author says:
  "A very well written story of three travellers trying to free the Stromwarden who is humanities last hope against the demonkind that threaten them with extinction."
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4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)

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