The Heavyweights of Modern Fantasy Series (1st Books)

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Gardens of the Moon (Malazan Book of the Fallen)
1.  Gardens of the Moon (Malazan Book of the Fallen) by Steven Erikson
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  "You don’t get any better than this. A complex and challenging read with excellent characters and powerful scenes, the Malazan world will blow you away.  Not for those who want a straightforward plot."
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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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  "An excellent series that will have you begging for more. Martin sets the standard. Gritty and hard so leave the women and children at home."
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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:
  "Hobb’s farseer trilogy is an excellent read. With outstanding characters you’ll understand and may even get attached to."
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The Briar King (Kingdoms of Thorn and Bone)
4.  The Briar King (Kingdoms of Thorn and Bone) by Greg Keyes
The list author says:
  "Only 2 books out. You will enjoy the use of the classic fantasy setting, with twists and kicks. Keyes does nothing wrong."
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The Darkness That Comes Before (Prince of Nothing)
5.  The Darkness That Comes Before (Prince of Nothing) by R.Scott Bakker
The list author says:
  "Another intelligent series. Mystery, action and philosophy, Bakker is refreshing."
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A Cavern of Black Ice (Sword of Shadows)
6.  A Cavern of Black Ice (Sword of Shadows) by J. V. Jones
The list author says:
  "These books are really good. With excellent characters that bring the story to life and a unique world that’s well worth a read or 2."
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The Lion of Senet (Second Sons Trilogy)
7.  The Lion of Senet (Second Sons Trilogy) by Jennifer Fallon
The list author says:
  "Easy to read and hard to put down. Filled with politics and plotting, entertain yourself."
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The Dark Tower: Gunslinger Bk. 1
8.  The Dark Tower: Gunslinger Bk. 1 by Stephen King
The list author says:
  "Join the Quest for King's dark tower in this dark western setting."
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The Tawny Man Trilogy (1) - Fool's Errand: Book One of the Tawny Man
9.  The Tawny Man Trilogy (1) - Fool's Errand: Book One of the Tawny Man by Robin Hobb
The list author says:
  "Fitz is back in another outstanding trilogy. Still stubborn, miserable and loveable as ever"
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Shadow: Book One of the Scavenger Trilogy
10.  Shadow: Book One of the Scavenger Trilogy by K. J. Parker
The list author says:
  "Dark humour, sarcasm and antiheros. Take a break from annoying fairies and wood elves."
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Heroes Die
11.  Heroes Die by Matthew Stover Woodring
The list author says:
  "Fantasy born form Scifi. Interesting Psychology, great action and stomach-churning gore. Rewarding stuff."
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The Black Company (Chronicle of the Black Company)
12.  The Black Company (Chronicle of the Black Company) by Glen Cook
The list author says:
  "Dark. good guys? bad guys? no such thing."
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The Waterborn
13.  The Waterborn by Greg Keyes
The list author says:
  "A good debut. Grips your imagination, Keyes' first series is one of the best debuts I've read"
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The Baker's Boy (The Book of Words)
14.  The Baker's Boy (The Book of Words) by J. V. Jones
The list author says:
  "Stardard boy becomes hero series, well written."
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The Dragonbone Chair (Memory, Sorrow & Thorn)
15.  The Dragonbone Chair (Memory, Sorrow & Thorn) by Tad Williams
The list author says:
  "Great but standard ideas. A decent read but spoilt by needless filler, poor poor trees."
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The Dark Glory War
16.  The Dark Glory War by Michael A. Stackpole
The list author says:
  "A good read. Loads of action, can leave the brain cells home"
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Shaman's Crossing (The Soldier Son Trilogy)
17.  Shaman's Crossing (The Soldier Son Trilogy) by Robin Hobb
The list author says:
  "Hobb is back with more of the same. An excellent start."
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Devices And Desires: The Engineer Trilogy: Book One
18.  Devices And Desires: The Engineer Trilogy: Book One by K. J. Parker
The list author says:
  "Parker is seriously underrated. Devices and desires is another intelligent offering. Note recommended for the thick of skull."
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Shadowmarch (Shadowmarch Quartet)
19.  Shadowmarch (Shadowmarch Quartet) by Tad Williams
The list author says:
  "Tad seems to have repented from his tree killing ways with this intriguing and mysterious start. More of the same please."
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