Rereadable heroic fantasy/sci fi/horror

A Listmania! list by Steven Humphries "Go Commando" (Sweden)
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The History Of The Runestaff
1.  The History Of The Runestaff by Michael Moorcock
The list author says:
  "Moorcock is THE granddaddy of the thinking mans heroic fantasy. The eternal champion is the epitomy of the world weary warrior. Hawkmoon, Elric, and Corum are his standout creations. My most read book"
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Gardens of the Moon (Malazan Book of the Fallen)
2.  Gardens of the Moon (Malazan Book of the Fallen) by Steven Erikson
The list author says:
  "As Nirvana brought me back to music after the nightmare of the glam rock eighties Erikson brought me back to fantasy after Robert Jordan. Tough military fantasy in any amazingly detailed world."
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The Complete Chronicles of Conan: Centenary Edition
3.  The Complete Chronicles of Conan: Centenary Edition by Stephen Jones
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  "The stories which influenced my future reading. Conan is at his best when prowling the streets of exotic Zamora. Brilliant locations and frightening sorcery. Crom's blood!"
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The Broken Sword (Fantasy Masterworks)
4.  The Broken Sword (Fantasy Masterworks) by Poul Anderson
The list author says:
  "Bloody war between elves and the trolls in the viking middle earth. Pouls masterpiece. This is not Tolkien..."
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The Winter King
5.  The Winter King by Bernard Cornwell
The list author says:
  "Cornwell hit the peaks (and has regurgitated it ever since) with his take on the arthurian saga. No one else describes the brutality of the shieldwall so well..."
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A Blackbird in Silver: Bk. 1
6.  A Blackbird in Silver: Bk. 1 by Freda Warrington
The list author says:
  "Eerily atmospheric fantasy series with a nod to Moorcock but a lyrical style all of its own. Ashurek and the Empire of Gorethria are a grim joy and rival to Hawkmoons Granbretan."
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Perdido Street Station
7.  Perdido Street Station by China Mieville
The list author says:
  "An amazing dark gothic victorian fantasy horror. Charles Dickens meets Fritz Leiber with a touch of Clive Barker. The follow up is even better. The best new writer."
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Altered Carbon (GOLLANCZ S.F.)
8.  Altered Carbon (GOLLANCZ S.F.) by Richard Morgan
The list author says:
  "Violent and hip cybernoir in a thoroughly detailed future. James Ellroy with nanotech. Without a doubt the coolest anti hero of recent times."
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Consider Phlebas (The Culture)
9.  Consider Phlebas (The Culture) by Iain M. Banks
The list author says:
  "This along with Against a Dark Background are my favourite Banks (probably as they contain the most action...). This was the book which brought me back to scifi and heralded the new era of UK writers."
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Century Rain (Gollancz S.F.)
10.  Century Rain (Gollancz S.F.) by Alastair Reynolds
The list author says:
  "Reynolds is reminiscent of Banks but without his wilder (and somewhat distracting) character quirks. A very enjoyable stand alone hard scifi/50's noir mix."
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Gridlinked (Ian Cormac)
11.  Gridlinked (Ian Cormac) by Neal Asher
The list author says:
  "100 miles an hour scifi thrillers with intense action and imaginative hardware (the Golems are great). Read them all."
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The Forever War (S.F. MASTERWORKS)
12.  The Forever War (S.F. MASTERWORKS) by Joe Haldeman
The list author says:
  "For me the first "modern" scifi novel. A savagely detailed military campaign with a realistc feel. The perfect backslap to gung ho fodder like Heinleins Starship Troopers."
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The First Book of Lankhmar (Fantasy Masterworks)
13.  The First Book of Lankhmar (Fantasy Masterworks) by Fritz Leiber
The list author says:
  "The original city based fantasy series. Introduced the concept of the thieves guild and many other urban cliches.Witty, imaginative heroic fantasy."
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Chronicles of Amber: "Nine Princes in Amber", "The Guns of Avalon", "Sign of the Unicorn", "The Hand of Oberon", "The Courts of Chaos" (FANTASY MASTERWORKS)
14.  Chronicles of Amber: "Nine Princes in Amber", "The Guns of Avalon", "Sign of the Unicorn", "The Hand of Oberon", "The Courts of Chaos" (FANTASY MASTERWORKS) by Roger Zelazny
The list author says:
  "The Machivellian intrigue of a family of demi gods. Incredibly fast paced with brilliant character revelations. Highly original."
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The Paradise War: 1 (Song of Albion)
15.  The Paradise War: 1 (Song of Albion) by Stephen Lawhead
The list author says:
  "The sublime celtic warrior myth series. Always makes me homesick for the Highlands..."
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Cabal
16.  Cabal by Clive Barker
The list author says:
  "My favourite Barker. For creature creation he has no peer. Still remember reading Weaveworld in a burnt out mountain police station during the 1st Iraq war, and escaping reality for a while..."
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A Game of Thrones (A Song of Ice and Fire, Book 1)
17.  A Game of Thrones (A Song of Ice and Fire, Book 1) by George R. R. Martin
The list author says:
  "Remorseless quintessencal medieval historo-fantasy from various viewpoints. Major characters killed off with abandon. Excellent stuff."
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Assassin's Apprentice (The Farseer Trilogy - Book 1)
18.  Assassin's Apprentice (The Farseer Trilogy - Book 1) by Robin Hobb
The list author says:
  "Another historo-fantasy, this time slow paced but with strong characterisations. A wonderful depiction of castle life."
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The high deeds of Finn Mac Cool
19.  The high deeds of Finn Mac Cool by Rosemary Sutcliff
The list author says:
  "One of my treasured childhood books.  An outstanding reworking of the Irish warrior myth. Grab a copy if you can."
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The Black Company (Chronicle of the Black Company)
20.  The Black Company (Chronicle of the Black Company) by Glen Cook
The list author says:
  "Cited as an inspiration for Steven Erikson. Military fantasy in an unusual pared down writing style. Strangely addictive series. I also liked his Tower of Fear stand-alone novel."
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Necroscope (1) - Necroscope
21.  Necroscope (1) - Necroscope by Brian Lumley
The list author says:
  "The first in Lumleys series. A James-Bond-alike who borrows his skills from the dead, vs mutating vampires, in a SciFi horror thriller. Sounds insane but really enjoyable."
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The Horse Lord/The Demon Lord: 1 (Book of Years)
22.  The Horse Lord/The Demon Lord: 1 (Book of Years) by Peter Morwood
The list author says:
  "A solid but overlooked series of novels now brought back in 2 paperbacks. A hero who is a mix of samurai and highland clan system warrior caste. The original novels housed character illustrations."
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The First Chronicles Of Druss The Legend
23.  The First Chronicles Of Druss The Legend by David Gemmell
The list author says:
  "I will state one thing 1st; Gemmells books are VERY repetitive. However that said, they are incredibly enjoyable. Try the Druss, Jon Shannow, and Waylander stories 1st, before his style wears thin."
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Warlord of Mars (Mars (del Rey Books Numbered))
24.  Warlord of Mars (Mars (del Rey Books Numbered)) by Edgar Rice Burroughs
The list author says:
  "OK, so its not gritty or realistic, but I will always love the Barsoom series. Pulp SciFi adventure at its best. Try also the first few Tarzan novels."
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War of Powers: Istu Awakened v. 2 (Vol.2 War of Power)
25.  War of Powers: Istu Awakened v. 2 (Vol.2 War of Power) by Robert E. Vardeman
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  "An amusing actioneer with plenty of clever ideas and an overabunance of sex! The interaction between the hero and his bottled imp are priceless."
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Last updated: 20/11/2006
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