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Xanth is a series of fantasy novels by American novelist Piers Anthony. The humans in Xanth all have a magical ability (called a “talent”). Almost all abilities are exclusive to a human character and are not shared with any others. In addition to the humans, the world is populated by centaurs, demons, dragons, fauns, gargoyles, […]
Piers Anthony is an English-American author of science fiction and fantasy novels. He has written several series, including Xanth, Cluster, Apprentice Adept, Incarnations of Immortality and several others. Before he became an author, Piers spent two years serving in the U.S. Army, edited the battalion’s newspaper and then worked as a public school teacher. He […]
The Children of the Lamp series is a fantasy adventure series by British novelist P.B. Kerr. Two twins, John and Philippa Gaunt, have discovered that they are descendants of the djinn. Now they have the power to grant wishes, travel to extraordinary places and make things disappear.
The Edge is a series of fantasy novels by Ilona Andrews (Ilona & Andrew Gordon). The Edge is a very odd place that lies between worlds. On world is called “the Broken,” a normal world where magic is make-believe and “the Weird,” a world ruled by blueblooded aristocrats where changelings are reality. The series got […]
Seven Realms is a series of young adult fantasy novels by American author Cinda Williams Chima. The series follows an ex-thief named Han Alister and Raisa ana’Marianna, a princess heir. They both came from different beginnings, but now their lives have intertwined in order to protect the kingdom of Fellsmarch.
Cinda Williams Chima is an American novelist of YA contemporary fantasy. Cinda started writing when she was in high school, but stopped in order to focus on college. After receiving her master’s, she worked as a clinical dietitian in Cleveland. She wouldn’t resume writing until her sons were teenagers. She is the author of The […]
The First Law is a fantasy series by British novelist Joe Abercrombie. The series consists of a trilogy as well as related standalone novels set in the same universe. The world is similar to medieval Europe, broken up into three nations – the Union, the Gurkish Empire and the Northmen. The trilogy follows a Union […]
Joe Abercrombie is an English author of fantasy novels. His series is called The First Law trilogy. All of his books (thus far) are set in the First Law universe. Besides being a published novelist, Abercrombie started working as a freelance film editor.
The Jennifer Scales series is a series of fantasy novels by American authors MaryJanice Davidson and Anthony Alongi. The series is about a young girl named Jennifer Scales, who is a weredragon. The series was originally targetted for young adults, but was later re-published for a slightly older audience.
The Queen Betsy series is a series of humourous paranormal romance novels by American author MaryJanice Davidson. Betsy celebrates her 30th birthday by getting laid off and hit by an SUV. When she wakes up in a morgue, she is put in an even better mood. She is then dubbed the “Queen of the Vampires.”