Sci fi, fantasy and a sprinkle of horror

A Listmania! list by Mr. John Melvin "Clumsy Ninja" (Burton on trent)
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The Last Kingdom
1.  The Last Kingdom by Bernard Cornwell
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  "Historical fantasy with a lead character that comes as a breath of fresh air. Brutal, gripping and great fun."
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Titus Groan (Gormenghast trilogy)
2.  Titus Groan (Gormenghast trilogy) by Mervyn Peake
The list author says:
  "A difficult read at times but well worth it. Extremely original, like an intricate, dark fairy tale"
£6.29   Used & New from: £1.61
4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (21 customer reviews)

The Ghosts of Sleath
3.  The Ghosts of Sleath by James Herbert
The list author says:
  "Terrifying in places. The prose is occasionally a little convoluted but not often enough to matter. Good quality horror."
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3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (34 customer reviews)

Feersum Endjinn
4.  Feersum Endjinn by Iain M. Banks
The list author says:
  "His culture novels are excellent but this is a dazzling slice of imagination. Very dark in places and hilarious in others."
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4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (54 customer reviews)

Hyperion (Gollancz S.F.)
5.  Hyperion (Gollancz S.F.) by Dan Simmons
The list author says:
  "This blew me away when I read it. An almost perfect prose style with a fascinating collection of characters. Long live the Shrike!"
£8.09   Used & New from: £0.01
4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (64 customer reviews)

Mort: (Discworld Novel 4): A Discworld Novel (Discworld Novels)
6.  Mort: (Discworld Novel 4): A Discworld Novel (Discworld Novels) by Terry Pratchett
The list author says:
  "Incredibly funny. Great summer reading."
£6.39   Used & New from: £0.01
4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (84 customer reviews)

Dune
7.  Dune by Frank Herbert
The list author says:
  "Awesome beyond belief. The levels of plotting and manipulation the characters resort to make you wonder how the author thought of it. Read this if nothing else."
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4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (130 customer reviews)

Sharpe's Rifles: Richard Sharpe and the French Invasion of Galicia, January 1809
8.  Sharpe's Rifles: Richard Sharpe and the French Invasion of Galicia, January 1809 by Bernard Cornwell
The list author says:
  "Let's face it: Sharpe is ace."
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4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)

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Ravenheart: A Novel Of The Rigante
9.  Ravenheart: A Novel Of The Rigante by David Gemmell
The list author says:
  "My favourite Gemmell book and each time i've read it the end has made me cry."
£5.59   Used & New from: £0.01
4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (45 customer reviews)

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