Need a new series, something in the fantasy realm. I much prefer something where the whole series is done already or there are enough in the series to keep you going a while. I like Weeks, Sanderson, Salvatore, Abercrombie, etc.
Large epic 2000 page books don't scare me, I like something you can get lost in a while.
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June 05, 2017, 08:56 PM
DSgrouse
Jim butcher codex alera, Jim butcher dresden files,
Brandon sanderson mistborn series is a solid B. Not as good as weeks or butcher, but good.
Todd lockwood : summer dragon John gwynne the faithful and the fallen T ellory hodges : the never paradox
B minus James islington the lycanius trilogy
More humor Robert bevan critical failures Dennis e taylor We are bob Scott meyers magic 2.0
Space opera Marko kloos: front lines
Cristopher g nuttal : Ark royal series A learning experience series The empire's corps
Craig alanson: the expeditionary force
For a fantastic read, an epic A+ book Eji Yoshikowa :musashi
On the musashi theme David Kirk child od vengance and sword of honor
June 05, 2017, 09:41 PM
Herkdriver
Glenn Cook's Black Company series. It has been described as the Vietnam war on drugs.
If you like sci-fi then David Drake's Hammer's Slammers.
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June 05, 2017, 09:43 PM
RogueJSK
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Originally posted by Herkdriver: Glenn Cook's Black Company series. It has been described as the Vietnam war on drugs.
Heavy, mind-altering drugs. Not just a little weed.
I found that series pretty hard to get into, but once I did get into it, I thoroughly enjoyed it.
Be prepared for a period of confusion, though. They basically drop you right into the middle of the story, and don't bother to hold your hand while you try to get oriented and figure out just what in the hell is going on.
June 06, 2017, 05:20 AM
SecurityGeek
I like Naomi Novik's "Temeraire" series - the Napoleanic War fought with dragons. Eight books so far.
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June 06, 2017, 03:33 PM
thunderson
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Originally posted by RogueJSK:
quote:
Originally posted by Herkdriver: Glenn Cook's Black Company series. It has been described as the Vietnam war on drugs.
Heavy, mind-altering drugs. Not just a little weed.
I found that series pretty hard to get into, but once I did get into it, I thoroughly enjoyed it.
Be prepared for a period of confusion, though. They basically drop you right into the middle of the story, and don't bother to hold your hand while you try to get oriented and figure out just what in the hell is going on.
There was a mechanized unit I believe in the Iraq War that flew the Black Company banner.
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June 06, 2017, 04:04 PM
PR64
The Gunslinger series...Stephen King
The Wheel of time series...Robert Jordan
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June 06, 2017, 04:08 PM
P250UA5
Orson Scott Card: Ender & Shadow series. Spans 4 books for Ender & 4-5 for Shadow.
The Enemy's gate is down.
June 06, 2017, 04:11 PM
PR64
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Originally posted by P250UA5: Orson Scott Card: Ender & Shadow series. Spans 4 books for Ender & 4-5 for Shadow.
These are good too...
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June 06, 2017, 04:31 PM
DSgrouse
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Originally posted by PR64: The Gunslinger series...Stephen King
Stephen king is a rabid anti gunner. I have no wish to give him my money.
quote:
Orson Scott Card: Ender & Shadow series. Spans 4 books for Ender & 4-5 for Shadow
The first book was okay. Books 2,3,4 were an excellent reason for commiting suicide.
June 06, 2017, 06:22 PM
KenS
You might want to check out F Paul Wilson. The repairman Jack series. It's modern day setting but basically a light vs dark main storyline. About 10 books in the series if I remember correctly.
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June 07, 2017, 06:05 AM
feersum dreadnaught
How about the "Dragonriders of Pern" series by Anne McCraffey? Somewhere around 24 books so far.
For space opera, the Honor Harrington series by David Weber.
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June 07, 2017, 06:08 AM
DSgrouse
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Originally posted by feersum dreadnaught: How about the "Dragonriders of Pern" series by Anne McCraffey? Somewhere around 24 books so far.
For space opera, the Honor Harrington series by David Weber.
For some reason i thought he put weber in his list of authors, which is why i did not list him.
For modern day fantasy. Larry Correia and Mike Kupari's: Dead Six is a kick ass trilogy. Just a good solid A of a duet if you will.
June 07, 2017, 10:17 AM
P250UA5
Also, not mentioned & not complete yet. Game of Thrones
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June 07, 2017, 10:18 AM
P250UA5
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Originally posted by DSgrouse:
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Orson Scott Card: Ender & Shadow series. Spans 4 books for Ender & 4-5 for Shadow
The first book was okay. Books 2,3,4 were an excellent reason for commiting suicide.
Xenocide (3rd book) dragged on a bit, but Speaker for the Dead (2nd) & Children of the Mind (4th) I think flowed better.
The Shadow series definitely has a better pace & occurs directly after Ender's Game/Shadow.
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June 07, 2017, 05:04 PM
Aeteocles
The Sword of Truth series by Terry Goodkind.
The first book is called Wizard's First Rule.
For me, this was the book that really turned me on to this genre. It's still one of my favorites because it doesn't read like a Dungeons and Dragons manual.This message has been edited. Last edited by: Aeteocles,
June 07, 2017, 05:06 PM
Aeteocles
The Farseer Trilogy by Robin Hobb.
Starts with Assassin's Apprentice.
June 07, 2017, 05:10 PM
PR64
quote:
Originally posted by Aeteocles: The Sword of Truth series by Terry Goodkind.
The first book is called Wizard's First Rule.
For me, this was the book that really turned me on to this genre.
+1 I'm on book 5 or 6
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June 07, 2017, 05:27 PM
Aeteocles
And I know you only wanted to hear about series that are already finished...
But Patrick Rothfuss' Kingkiller Chronicles is in it's 2nd book of a planned trilogy. The first book, The Name of the Wind, is magnificent.
June 07, 2017, 07:25 PM
ElKabong
Have you read the whole Monster Hunter International series? When a new one comes out, I read it nonstop, however long it takes
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