Some sci-fi/fantasy Fave's

A Listmania! list by Jay Gray
 
Altered Carbon (GOLLANCZ S.F.)
1.  Altered Carbon (GOLLANCZ S.F.) by Richard Morgan
The list author says:
  "Kovacs kicks ass!  Hardcore sci-fi.  Very violent (some say too violent).  Joel Silver bought the film rights to this book and its gonna be huge (huger)!  Read it now."
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Broken Angels (Gollancz S.F.)
2.  Broken Angels (Gollancz S.F.) by Richard Morgan
The list author says:
  "Ok, not finished this book yet (2/3 through) but so far I have not been disappointed."
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Necroscope (1) - Necroscope
3.  Necroscope (1) - Necroscope by Brian Lumley
The list author says:
  "The next time you're in Waterstone's find this book, open up the first page and read the definitions and prologue.  You will be hooked."
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4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (36 customer reviews)

Necroscope (2) - Wamphyri!
4.  Necroscope (2) - Wamphyri! by Brian Lumley
The list author says:
  "Excellent sequel.  Curse those Ferenczy's!"
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4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)

Necroscope (3) - The Source
5.  Necroscope (3) - The Source by Brian Lumley
The list author says:
  "Same Harry - Whole new dimension."
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4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)

Necroscope (4) - Deadspeak: Deadspeak No. 4
6.  Necroscope (4) - Deadspeak: Deadspeak No. 4 by Brian Lumley
The list author says:
  "The end of the vampiric Ferenczy dynasty?  I enjoyed this just as I enjoyed the others; Immensely.  Read it."
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4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)

Necroscope (5) - Deadspawn
7.  Necroscope (5) - Deadspawn by Brian Lumley
The list author says:
  "I loved Harry's struggle to do the right thing and being torn between his conscience and the demon inside him.  5 stars."
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4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)

The Reality Dysfunction (Night's Dawn Trilogy)
8.  The Reality Dysfunction (Night's Dawn Trilogy) by Peter F. Hamilton
The list author says:
  "This book is something else.  The sheer scale of the thing is unbelievable."
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4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (145 customer reviews)

The Neutronium Alchemist (Night's Dawn Trilogy)
9.  The Neutronium Alchemist (Night's Dawn Trilogy) by Peter F. Hamilton
The list author says:
  "Probably the best book of the trilogy.  The story is heeeeuuge.  In terms of adventure its so detailed and lashivly written like no other.  And it just keeps on going.  And going....  Immense."
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3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (44 customer reviews)

The Naked God (Night's Dawn Trilogy)
10.  The Naked God (Night's Dawn Trilogy) by Peter F. Hamilton
The list author says:
  "Slightly let down, but not enough to stop me reading it three times.  Best near future space fiction series that I've ever read."
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4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (86 customer reviews)

A Game of Thrones (A Song of Ice and Fire, Book 1)
11.  A Game of Thrones (A Song of Ice and Fire, Book 1) by George R. R. Martin
The list author says:
  "Quality.  THIS IS THE BENCHMARK!  This and the other books in series far outshine Tolkien.  Far (far) more adult than LOTR.  I should actually be comparing him to Martin."
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4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (773 customer reviews) | 2 customer discussions

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The Lord of The Rings (Based on the 50th Anniversary Single volume edition 2004)
12.  The Lord of The Rings (Based on the 50th Anniversary Single volume edition 2004) by J. R. R. Tolkien
The list author says:
  "First books I ever read.  Second best fantasy series ever, behind George RR Martin"
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4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (601 customer reviews) | 5 customer discussions

Decipher
13.  Decipher by Stel Pavlou
The list author says:
  "Written by a Brit in Yank vernacular; you can tell straight away that this book was written and setup to attract a Hollywood audience.  Still a rollickin ride though.  Physics student will love this."
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4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (97 customer reviews)

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The Chronicles of Thomas Covenant, the Unbeliever: "Lord Foul's Bane", "Illearth War" and "Power That Preserves"
14.  The Chronicles of Thomas Covenant, the Unbeliever: "Lord Foul's Bane", "Illearth War" and "Power That Preserves" by Stephen Donaldson
The list author says:
  "I love the Unbeliever!  Thomas Covenant (the anti-hero) is a breathe of fresh air.  Stephen Donaldson is up there with the best of them.  If you want a different sort of fantasy read then buy this."
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4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (65 customer reviews)

Assassin's Quest (The Farseer Trilogy - Book 3)
15.  Assassin's Quest (The Farseer Trilogy - Book 3) by Robin Hobb
The list author says:
  "Robin Hobb is wonderful writer and Fitz is the most resilient character; let alone hero, that I've ever read about.  This is the first of six (Farseer) novels and all are worth anyone's time."
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3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (64 customer reviews)

The Tawny Man Trilogy (3) - Fool's Fate
16.  The Tawny Man Trilogy (3) - Fool's Fate by Robin Hobb
The list author says:
  "The last of the six Farseer novels and last of theTawny Man trilogy; this book was a joy to read and I almost cryed a smidgen as well."
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4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (68 customer reviews)

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Waylander (A Drenai Novel)
17.  Waylander (A Drenai Novel) by David Gemmell
The list author says:
  "I enjoyed this book.  Waylander is very cool.  Great if your into dark and mysterious killers dressed in black."
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4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (29 customer reviews)

Ringworld
18.  Ringworld by Larry Niven
The list author says:
  "Sci-fi old skool.  The book is almost 30 years old, but if you dont judge it by modern standards you'll be impressed."
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Voyager Classics - I, Robot
19.  Voyager Classics - I, Robot by Isaac Asimov
The list author says:
  "My dad gave this book a few years ago, and when I saw that it was published in 1950 I almost put it down.  However Asimov's vision was something to behold.  Masterpiece."
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4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (28 customer reviews)

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The Sword of Shannara Trilogy
20.  The Sword of Shannara Trilogy by Terry Brooks
The list author says:
  "Warning!! Rip off; plagiarized; uninventive (well apart from the names).  Anyone who likes this book hasn't read LOTR.  All Brooks has done is replaced the nouns with his own."
£11.04   Used & New from: £0.01
3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (28 customer reviews)

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