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Some legends stay buried because they were never meant to be found.
The Copper Promise
Fantasy · Epic Fantasy · Sword and Sorcery
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Some legends stay buried because they were never meant to be found. When a job offer draws Wydrin of Crosshaven into the Citadel’s forbidden depths, rumor hardens into danger with every step below ground. Joined by fellow mercenaries chasing coin rather than glory, she confronts magic, monsters, and ancient truths that refuse to stay hidden. This epic fantasy blends sharp wit, perilous adventure, and the uneasy power of stories that survive for a reason.
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The first in the exhilarating British Fantasy Award-nominated Copper Cat Trilogy. Epic fantasy for fans of Robin Hobb and Jay Kristoff's Nevernight series.
'A fast-paced and original new voice in heroic fantasy' Adrian Tchaikovsky , author of Children of Time
There are some tall stories about the caverns beneath the Citadel - about magic and mages and monsters and gods.
Wydrin of Crosshaven has heard them all, but she's spent long enough trawling caverns and taverns with her companion Sir Sebastian to learn that there's no money to be made in chasing rumours.
But then a crippled nobleman with a dead man's name offers them a job: exploring the Citadel's darkest depths. It sounds like just another quest with gold and adventure ... if they're lucky, they might even have a tale of their own to tell once it's over.
These reckless adventurers will soon learn that sometimes there is truth in rumour. Sometimes a story can save your life.
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The Sword of Shannara begins a legendary fantasy epic as Shea Ohmsford, a quiet half-elf from Shady Vale, is drawn into a war thought long ended.
The Sword of Shannara
Fantasy · Epic Fantasy · Fantasy Adventure · Sword and Sorcery
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The Sword of Shannara begins a legendary fantasy epic as Shea Ohmsford, a quiet half-elf from Shady Vale, is drawn into a war thought long ended. With an ancient evil rising again, only the Sword of Shannara can stop the darkness, and Shea is the last heir who can wield it. A classic tale of magic, destiny, and peril by Terry Brooks.
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The Sword of Shannara is the first volume of the classic series that has becomeone of the most popular fantasy tales of all time.
Long ago, the wars of the ancient Evil ruined the world. In peaceful Shady Vale, half-elfin Shea Ohmsford knows little of such troubles. But the supposedly dead Warlock Lord is plotting to destroy everything in his wake.The sole weapon against this Power of Darkness is the Sword of Shannara, which can be used only by a trueheir of Shannara. On Shea, last of the bloodline,rests the hope of all the races.
Thus begins the enthralling Shannara epic, a spellbinding tale of adventure, magic, and myth.
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Packed with morally grey characters, slow-burn romance, and heart-stopping trials, it’s a dark, lush fantasy perfect for fans of Throne of Glass and From Blood and Ash.
Immortal Origins
Fantasy · Dark Fantasy · Sword and Sorcery
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Taryn Knightly’s Immortal Origins launches the Immortal Trials series with 4.6 out of 5 stars on Amazon and rave BookTok buzz. Packed with morally grey characters, slow-burn romance, and heart-stopping trials, it’s a dark, lush fantasy perfect for fans of Throne of Glass and From Blood and Ash. Epic, emotional, and high-stakes—you’ll be hooked from page one.
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Champions are fated. Their names carved into destiny, beyond the reach of even the gods.
Ambrose has lived her life in the shadows, a servant in the palace of Eltoria, secretly training in a world where warriors are exalted and the weak are forgotten. The Immortal Trials—brutal competitions held every five years—promise the victors a place among the gods. But Ambrose was never meant to stand in that arena.
When betrayal tears her life apart, she’s forced into the Champion’s Tournament, a trial that could kill her before she even grasps the extent of her own powers. Each step forward reveals buried secrets, divine deceptions, and dangerous truths that could topple empires.
Survival isn’t guaranteed. And winning might demand everything Ambrose has left to give.
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A strong match for readers who like epic fantasy built around reluctant partners, dangerous missions, swordplay, and uneasy alliances.
The Crown Tower
Fantasy · Epic Fantasy · Sword and Sorcery
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A Goodreads Choice Award nominee, The Crown Tower pairs Hadrian Blackwater, a warrior with nothing to fight for, with Royce Melborn, a thieving assassin with nothing to lose, for an impossible heist at the impregnable Crown Tower. A strong match for readers who like epic fantasy built around reluctant partners, dangerous missions, swordplay, and uneasy alliances.
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Two men who hate each other. One impossible mission. A legend in the making.
Hadrian Blackwater, a warrior with nothing to fight for, is paired with Royce Melborn, a thieving assassin with nothing to lose. Hired by an old wizard, they must steal a treasure that no one can reach. The Crown Tower is the impregnable remains of the grandest fortress ever built and home to the realm's most prized possessions. But it isn't gold or jewels that the wizard is after, and if he can just keep them from killing each other, they just might succeed.
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With 4.5 out of 5 stars on Amazon, it’s perfect for fans of morally gray magic.
Dark Tidings
Fantasy · Dark Fantasy · Epic Fantasy · Fantasy Adventure · Sword and Sorcery
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Ryan O’Neill’s Dark Tidings is a standout dark fantasy where assassins, demons, and necromancy collide. Featuring Chael, a reluctant hero with an undead wolf companion, this tale of power and redemption has been praised for its “intricate plot and well-developed characters” (OnlineBookClub). With 4.5 out of 5 stars on Amazon, it’s perfect for fans of morally gray magic.
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Chael was forged in shadows, abandoned as a child, enslaved, and trained to kill. Whispers call him the Darkborn, a vessel of ultimate evil. But he refuses to be anyone’s weapon. With his undead wolf, Michik, at his side, Chael hides deep within the Western Forest, hoping his bloody past will never find him.
Fate has other plans. Demons rise again, old masters stir, and zealous cultists hunt for the Darkborn’s power. When messengers arrive bearing news of a friend long thought dead, Chael must choose: step into the world that fears and despises him, or let darkness consume it.
Every path leads to war, and Chael’s decision could either damn humanity or save it. The question is, who truly controls the dark?
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Perfect for romantasy fans craving cozy magic and unexpected love.
Behooved
Romantasy · Sword and Sorcery
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With 4.1 out of 5 stars, Behooved by M. Stevenson is a witty, romantic fairy-tale romp where a noblewoman’s wedding night ends with her prince turning into a horse. Framed for his murder, she must team up with her by-day stallion, by-night husband to break the curse. Perfect for romantasy fans craving cozy magic and unexpected love.
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Bianca has always known her duty outweighs her heart. So when war threatens, she agrees to marry the heir of a neighboring kingdom. But Prince Aric greets her with cold disdain, and their wedding night takes a truly bizarre turn when an assassination attempt leaves him magically transformed into a horse.
By day, Aric is a stallion. By night, he is a frustratingly attractive man. Bianca, now accused of his murder, finds herself on the run with her newly equine husband.
Together they must navigate a tangle of political intrigue, curses, and a romance neither expected. If they fail to uncover the assassin’s plot, the throne will fall and they may lose far more than their freedom.
Some fairy tales come with teeth and hooves.
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As enemy forces close in on Knightdorn, a lone envoy becomes the kingdom’s last hope.
The Return of the Knights
Fantasy · Epic Fantasy · Historical Fantasy · Sword and Sorcery
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As enemy forces close in on Knightdorn, a lone envoy becomes the kingdom’s last hope. Sent to revive a broken alliance, Elliot must outmaneuver war, politics, and betrayal before the capital falls. This epic fantasy debut blends classic tropes with mythic depth and has earned 4.1 stars on Amazon and critical praise.
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Mark Lawrence: One for the worldbuilding fans. A fantasy world with an extensive history thoroughly explored for you to an accompaniment of swordplay, sieges, and drama.
Grimdark magazine: The Return of the Knights is recommended for epic fantasy fans wishing to quench their thirst for all the classic tropes. Gregory Kontaxis clearly has a lot of talent, and I look forward to reading more from this up-and-coming author.
jamreads: Kontaxis weaves marvelously classic fantasy with Greek mythology elements, giving them his own twist. A complex story with several layers that are unveiled step by step, always making you want more.
The Wulver's Library: There are drips of emotional intensity that spark the imagination that can be a tad overwhelming but the more we explore this world, the more I can see this becoming a fantastic series.
The Palace of the Dawn will soon be stormed. The most ruthless man of all time is one step away from assailing on Iovbridge and dethroning Sophie Delamere. The Queen of Knightdorn is now alone, with neither allies nor an army capable of rebuffing the enemy which is approaching her city. Everything appears to be over, until a mysterious young man, Elliot, makes his appearance.
Entangled in a web of lies and politics, Elliot will try to draw Walter away from Iovbridge and face him in the stronghold of Wirskworth. He will attempt to rekindle relations and revive the old alliance between the Queen of Knightdorn and Syrella Endor, the Governor of Wirskworth. Elliot’s mission will take every fibre of his will and if he fails, so shall the kingdom.
Game Of Thrones meets Greek mythology in this explosive epic fantasy story, packed with war, medieval lore, magic, loyalty and bravery. The first book in the series, The Dance of Light, will take you on an epic journey to a fantasy world of men and mythical creatures which will keep you spellbound till the very end.
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Regret lingers long after the crowds are gone, especially when magic sharpens old wounds.
Arena Forged
Fantasy · Coming of Age · Sword and Sorcery
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Regret lingers long after the crowds are gone, especially when magic sharpens old wounds. In Arena Forged, a once-celebrated arena champion hides from a past shaped by betrayal, fading strength, and forbidden power. When an ancient evil resurfaces and his secret daughter becomes a target, survival demands more than steel, testing loyalty, legacy, and the cost of a life built on blood and fame.
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Regret is a burden. I should know. And magic makes it worse…
Once, the crowd adored me. I was young and the world was small. I fought in the arena, and I was good. The best. Warriors feared me. Kings praised me. And women…
Best to say little of that. Yet one ruined me. Cast me aside. Betrayed me. Those who showered me with gold turned to hunting me with steel. Because of her.
Age hides me now. But it robs me too. Strength and skill are fading, just when I need them most. The adoring crowds of my youth would not know me, and my name is dead on their lips. Fame, you are a traitor.
Now, another woman comes into my life as the ancient evil I once fled casts its shadow over the realm. She is my daughter, and I protect her from her enemies. Yet I do not tell her the truth.
Men I can still fight. Magic I can thwart, with a touch of my own. But the leader of my daughter’s enemies is worse.
She is a god…
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A dying realm, forbidden magic, and a monk marked for death.
Fire and Sword
Fantasy · Epic Fantasy · Sword and Sorcery
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A dying realm, forbidden magic, and a monk marked for death. When Aldous Weaver unleashes a power he cannot control, he joins a monster hunter and a cursed warrior to face the darkness consuming their world. This grim epic fantasy holds 4.4 stars on Amazon with over 2,000 ratings and critical praise from Library Journal.
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Over 100,000 copies sold! Commended by Library Journal. Featured in Shelf Unbound's Notable 100.
“Grim, gritty, and good.”
The realm of Brynth is dying—ravaged by famine, disease, and unspeakable monsters. In the midst of the ruin, a young monk discovers a power he was never meant to wield.
Aldous Weaver never sought greatness. But when forbidden magic awakens within him—leaving devastation in its path—he’s condemned to death by the very people he once served.
Fate offers him an unlikely escape: team up with Theron Ward, a cynical monster hunter, and Kendrick the Cold, a battle-hardened fugitive with a cursed past. Together, they must confront the rising darkness—or be devoured by it.
As enemies close in and dark forces rise, Aldous must master his deadly gift—or doom the realm he once vowed to protect.
Perfect for fans of Joe Abercrombie, Glen Cook, and grimdark fantasy packed with monsters, magic, and brutal battles.
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Perfect for fans of Joe Abercrombie and Brandon Sanderson.
The Slave’s Blade
Fantasy · Epic Fantasy · Sword and Sorcery
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Ancient sword demons. A memory-wiped gladiator. A stolen artifact that could spark war. Uri Zur’s The Slave’s Blade unites epic fantasy grit with haunting lore across two continents. Perfect for fans of Joe Abercrombie and Brandon Sanderson. With 4.4 out of 5 stars on Amazon, this one’s as sharp as its title suggests. Grab it before destiny comes calling.
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The Soo’h were monsters—mythical executioners who turned kingdoms into ash and carved legends into stone. Four thousand years later, they stir again.
Tandu, a young sorcerer’s apprentice from the Shadow Towers, sets out to stop a war before it begins. A stolen artifact. A divided continent. A fragile peace clinging to winter’s edge.
Far south, Rahlon fights for survival in the emperor’s blood-soaked arena. He doesn’t remember his past. He only knows he has friends worth bleeding for—and a battlemaster willing to train him toward freedom.
But Eryk’s mentorship hides a secret. One that links Rahlon to a power no one should awaken.
As ancient shadows rise and nations fracture, the fate of the world may rest on a single slave’s blade. But will he wield it—or fall beneath it?
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Gryphon hero Kelvren’s sacrifice may have saved lives—but it’s ignited a political firestorm.
Gryphon’s Valor
Fantasy · Coming of Age · Epic Fantasy · Sword and Sorcery
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Gryphon hero Kelvren’s sacrifice may have saved lives—but it’s ignited a political firestorm. In Gryphon’s Valor, the second book in Mercedes Lackey’s Kelvren’s Saga, he must balance honor, diplomacy, and danger along Valdemar’s volatile border. With 4.6 out of 5 stars on Amazon, this tale blends epic fantasy, ancient magic, and majestic gryphons in flight.
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Heroism comes at a cost—and Kelvren is still paying the price.
After a near-fatal act of sacrifice, the gryphon Kelvren has earned the respect of Valdemar’s troops but sparked political fallout that threatens to undo everything he fought for. Now, in Gryphon’s Valor, Kelvren must navigate fragile alliances, shifting loyalties, and ancient magic as tensions simmer on the border near the treacherous Pelagirs Forest.
But as old secrets awaken and new threats rise, Kelvren and his companions find themselves caught between duty and disaster. Facing forces both mortal and magical, he must decide whether honor demands restraint—or one more bold, reckless stand.
The second book in the Kelvren’s Saga trilogy delivers majestic gryphons, high-stakes diplomacy, and fantasy adventure with heart and claws.
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The city of Haven is born—but danger rises as dark mages exploit magic-rich lands in Valdemar, the epic conclusion to Mercedes Lackey’s Founding of Valdemar trilogy.
Valdemar
Fantasy · Coming of Age · Epic Fantasy · Sword and Sorcery
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The city of Haven is born—but danger rises as dark mages exploit magic-rich lands in Valdemar, the epic conclusion to Mercedes Lackey’s Founding of Valdemar trilogy. Kordas must defend a kingdom barely begun. With 4.7 out of 5 stars on Amazon, this origin story delivers the moment everything changed—including the first Companion.
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The dream of a kingdom becomes reality—but the real challenge is keeping it alive.
In Valdemar, the long-awaited finale to Mercedes Lackey’s Founding of Valdemar trilogy, the refugees from the Empire have built Haven into a thriving city with help from the Tayledras. But now their allies are retreating to the Pelagirs, and the fledgling nation faces new threats alone.
Dark magicians, elemental corruption, and rogue magic-users threaten the land’s fragile peace. Desperate, Kordas calls on every god he knows—and receives an answer no one could have predicted.
A prayer becomes a turning point. A Companion appears. And a legacy begins.
Valdemar delivers epic fantasy at its most foundational—a sweeping origin story that brings one of fantasy’s most beloved realms full circle.
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