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The Fall of Arthur brings Tolkien’s unfinished Arthurian poem to Arthur’s final campaign, as he returns to Britain to face Mordred’s betrayal while the fractures caused by Guinevere…
The Fall Of Arthur
Fantasy · Epic Fantasy · High Fantasy
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The Fall of Arthur brings Tolkien’s unfinished Arthurian poem to Arthur’s final campaign, as he returns to Britain to face Mordred’s betrayal while the fractures caused by Guinevere and Lancelot threaten the kingdom from within. Written in alliterative verse and paired with Christopher Tolkien’s literary analysis, this edition blends tragedy, battle, and scholarship in a work that will especially appeal to readers drawn to Arthurian legend and Tolkien’s broader literary world.
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New York Times bestseller "An incomplete but highly compelling retelling . . . An action-packed, doom-haunted saga, full of vivid natural description."—New York Times Book Review
The Fall of Arthur recounts in alliterative verse the last campaign of King Arthur, who, even as he stands at the threshold of Mirkwood, is summoned back to Britain by news of the treachery of Mordred. Already weakened in spirit by Guinevere’s infidelity with the now-exiled Lancelot, Arthur must rouse his knights to battle one last time against Mordred’s rebels and foreign mercenaries. Powerful, passionate, and filled with vivid imagery, this unfinished work of epic poetry reveals Tolkien’s gift for storytelling at its brilliant best. Christopher Tolkien, editor, contributes three illuminating essays of literary analysis that explore the literary world of King Arthur, reveal the deeper meaning of the verses and the painstaking work his father, J.R.R. Tolkien, applied to bring the poem to a finished form, and investigate the intriguing links between The Fall of Arthur and Tolkien’s Middle-earth.
"Compelling in pace, haunted by loss, it lives up to expectations."—Daily Beast
"Erudite and beautiful." – NPR.org
This definitive edition presents the complete work, contextualized by deep scholarly analysis:
- Tolkien's Lost Arthurian Epic: Read the only major poetic work by J.R.R. Tolkien on the legend of King Arthur, presented here for the first time.
- A Kingdom's Tragic Fall: Follow Arthur's final campaign, from the borders of Mirkwood to a Britain betrayed by Mordred and torn apart by the infidelity of Guinevere and Lancelot.
- Deep Literary Scholarship: Explore three extensive essays by Christopher Tolkien that illuminate the poem's creation, its context in the legend, and his father's painstaking writing process.
- Links to Middle-earth: Discover the intriguing connections between The Fall of Arthur and the vast mythology of The Silmarillion, revealed by the world's foremost Tolkien expert.
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Basso has built a reputation on brilliance, nerve, and the kind of ruthlessness people tend to admire when it is making them rich.
Folding Knife
Fantasy · Epic Fantasy · Historical Fantasy
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Basso has built a reputation on brilliance, nerve, and the kind of ruthlessness people tend to admire when it is making them rich. In Folding Knife, K. J. Parker gives us a statesman whose greatest talent may be turning power into a performance, right up until one mistake starts threatening everything he built. This is political fantasy without the usual ornament, sharp with strategy, ambition, and the slow, awful realization that being the smartest man in the room does not make you untouchable.
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A new stand-alone novel from the acclaimed author of the Engineer Trilogy and The Company.
Basso the Magnificent. Basso the Great. Basso the Wise. The First Citizen of the Vesani Republic is an extraordinary man.
He is ruthless, cunning, and above all, lucky. He brings wealth, power and prestige to his people. But with power comes unwanted attention, and Basso must defend his nation and himself from threats foreign and domestic. In a lifetime of crucial decisions, he's only ever made one mistake.
One mistake, though, can be enough.
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It fits romantasy readers who want forced proximity, palace intrigue, shared pain, and desire sharpened by distrust.
A Vow of Embers
Romantasy · Epic Fantasy · Fantasy Adventure
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A marriage built on blackmail becomes more dangerous when hatred gives way to a bond neither of them can control. In A Vow of Embers, Lia weds the prince holding her sister hostage, hoping to use the union to uncover the truth behind a powerful relic. It fits romantasy readers who want forced proximity, palace intrigue, shared pain, and desire sharpened by distrust.
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A princess’s forced marriage to a dangerously seductive prince becomes a life-and-death alliance in an exhilarating adventure by Sariah Wilson, the USA Today bestselling author of A Tribute of Fire.
Lia is always prepared for battle, but being blackmailed into marriage by Prince Alexandros is a challenge too far. She has no choice. He’s holding her sister hostage to force her hand. But with this union built on betrayal and rage comes a contract. By the goddess’s law, the marriage must not be consummated. A relief to Lia. She’d rather commit regicide than fall into bed with a man she loathes.
There is one other saving grace. Marriage gives Lia access to the palace and a chance to uncover the truth about the treasured eye of the goddess—and the magic it holds. But something inexplicable and impossible to ignore soon binds Lia and the prince. By night they walk in each other’s dreams, and by day they share each other’s pain.
As longing and trust grow between Lia and Alexandros and inhibited desires are set free, outside forces rise against them, posing an ever-present danger. Not only to the throne but to their very lives.
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Orcs flips the usual fantasy script and puts the so-called monsters front and center.
Orcs
Fantasy · Dark Fantasy · Epic Fantasy
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Orcs flips the usual fantasy script and puts the so-called monsters front and center. Instead of noble heroes in polished armor, this story follows a brutal, battle-worn warband of orcs forced through a world of bloodshed, betrayal, and human treachery. Fast-moving, darkly funny, and packed with combat, it turns familiar fantasy expectations inside out and makes the bad guys a whole lot more interesting.
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Fantasy's bad guys finally get their due in the first book of this action packed tale of Orc valor and human treachery.
"Look at me. Look at the Orc.
There is fear and hatred in your eyes. To you I am a monster, a skulker in the shadows, a fiend to scare your children with. A creature to be hunted down and slaughtered like a beast in the fields.
It is time you pay heed to the beast. And see the beast in yourself. I have your fear. But I have earned your respect.
Hear my story. Feel the flow of blood and be thankful. Thankful that it was me, not you, who bore the sword. Thankful to the orcs; born to fight, destined to win peace for all."
This book will change the way you feel about Orcs forever.
"Weirdly charming, fast-moving, and freaky . . . the most fun you're likely to have with a warband of orcs." —New York Times–bestselling author Tad Williams
"Wall-to-wall action with undercurrents of dark humor. . . . The heroes are orcs—though you wouldn't want to meet any of them on a dark night." —International bestselling author David Gemmell
"A strange tale of magic, fantastic creatures, and mythical elder races that warps your expectations." —SF Site
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Three lives collide as an orphan burning for justice, a disgraced tracker hunting a child killer, and a reluctant prince are pulled into a fight that could reshape…
Heir
Fantasy · Teen + Young Adult · Epic Fantasy · Fantasy Adventure · Sword and Sorcery
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Three lives collide as an orphan burning for justice, a disgraced tracker hunting a child killer, and a reluctant prince are pulled into a fight that could reshape an empire. Set in the world of An Ember in the Ashes, this fantasy blends political danger, vengeance, magic, and romance into a high-stakes story where every choice threatens to cost someone their future or their heart.
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**A Good Morning America YA Book Club Pick**
"Heir is a tour de force of fantasy that will leave readers breathless and boneless and aching for more." – Stephanie Garber, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Once Upon A Broken Heart
Prepare for a ruthless and romantic new fantasy from #1 New York Times bestselling and National Book Award winning author Sabaa Tahir that introduces a new generation of characters set in the same world as the unforgettable An Ember in the Ashes series.
An orphan.
An outcast.
A prince.
And a killer who will bring an empire to its knees.
Growing up in the Kegari slums, AIZ has seen her share of suffering. An old tragedy fuels her need for vengeance, but it is love of her people that propels her. Until one hotheaded mistake lands her in an inescapable prison, where the embers of her wrath ignite.
Banished from her people for an unforgivable crime, SIRSHA is a down-on-her-luck tracker who uses magic to trace her marks. Destitute, she agrees to hunt down a killer who has murdered children across the Martial Empire. All she has to do is carry out the job and get paid. But when a chance encounter leads to an unexpected attraction, Sirsha learns her mission might cost her far more than she’s willing to give up.
QUIL is the crown prince of the Empire and nephew of a venerated empress, but he’s loath to take the throne when his aunt steps down. As the son of a reviled emperor, he, better than anyone, understands that power corrupts. When a vicious new enemy threatens the survival of the Empire, Quil must ask himself if he can rise above his tragic lineage and be the heir his people need.
Beloved storyteller Sabaa Tahir interweaves the lives of three young people as they grapple with power, treachery, love, and the devastating consequences of unchecked greed, on a journey that may cost them their lives—and their hearts. Literally.
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This dark fantasy fits readers who want gothic atmosphere, brutal divine magic, and a toxic, slow-burning bond edged with obsession.
House of the Beast
Romantasy · Dark Fantasy · Epic Fantasy
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In a house ruled by gods, blood, and cruelty, vengeance becomes its own form of devotion. In House of the Beast, Alma sacrifices her arm to save her dying mother and instead becomes bound to a death god who offers power, revenge, and ruin. This dark fantasy fits readers who want gothic atmosphere, brutal divine magic, and a toxic, slow-burning bond edged with obsession.
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NATIONAL BESTSELLER!
“As darkly whimsical as the most beloved fairy tales and soaked in gothic atmosphere. The gorgeous and evocative illustrations bring to life an unforgettably lush and hypnotically romantic story.” —Ava Reid, #1 New York Times bestselling author of A Study in Drowning
Step into the dark coming-of-age fantasy debut from The Legend of Korra illustrator Michelle Wong, where a young woman bound to a mysterious god seeks revenge on her aristocratic family in a story of divine rituals, brutal magic, and twisted love—featuring illustrations throughout by the author.
Born out of wedlock and shunned by society, Alma found solace in solitude—so long as her mother was by her side. But when illness strikes, Alma reaches out to the father she’s never known and uncovers a dark truth: she’s a bastard of House Avera, one of the four noble families that serve the gods, and her father is a vessel of the Dread Beast, a harbinger of death.
To save her mother, Alma agrees to sacrifice her arm in a blood-soaked ceremony that binds her to the Beast. But the cure never comes, leaving her trapped in a hostile, gothic estate—despised by her relatives and used as a pawn in her father’s schemes.
Now vengeance drives her, guided by the god who shadows her every step. He appears only to her—a beautiful, monstrous prince—whispering that she’s destined to reshape the world. With his dark magic fueling her, Alma sets out to destroy the House that took everything from her. But as their bond deepens and their plans grow more perilous, she must decide if her god’s honeyed words—and her forbidden feelings for him—are leading her to victory, or dragging the mortal world to ruin.
“A beguiling tale of strange gods, cosmic horrors, and ruinous revenge, House of the Beast dazzled me. With compelling characters and masterful world building, Wong’s debut is sure to become a celebrated classic.”— Erin A. Craig, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Thirteenth Child
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It fits epic fantasy readers who want classic quest energy, hidden heritage, magical allies, and a story that keeps widening its scope.
Defenders of Myth
Fantasy · Epic Fantasy · Sword and Sorcery
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Kalend’s quiet life at a monastery falls apart fast when he’s forced to flee enemies he never knew were hunting him. What follows is the kind of revelation spiral epic fantasy loves most: murdered noble parents, a magically gifted sister, twin warlocks, secret societies, mythical creatures, and a destiny tied to forces that could wreck entire worlds. It fits epic fantasy readers who want classic quest energy, hidden heritage, magical allies, and a story that keeps widening its scope.
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Myths and legends once again roam the land.
Kalend’s peaceful life at the monastery is shattered when his mentor forces him to flee from enemies he never knew existed and are desperately seeking him.
Hunted by twin warlocks and a ruthless king, Kalend discovers shocking truths: he has a sister with powerful magic, his parents were nobility who were murdered, and his destiny is tied to forces that could reshape entire worlds. With each narrow escape, he gains unexpected allies—a shape-shifting woman, a mysterious sorcerer, a horse with secrets of its own, and a cryptic underground society that may hold the key to unlock his family’s mysteries.
But as Kalend’s party races to confront the warlocks in their island stronghold, they discover the conspiracy runs deeper than murder and politics. An ancient power is stirring, portals are opening between worlds, and mythical creatures now prowl the land. Meanwhile, the answers Kalend seeks may cost him everything…
Our world and their world. Myths and legends. Darkness spreads over all.
Thus begins an epic fantasy adventure to save not just the people of his world but others from a faraway land. A land not so different from our own…
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It fits epic fantasy readers who want prophecy, dragons, political tension, and a big cast stepping into a world on the edge of chaos.
Fatemarked
Fantasy · Epic Fantasy · Sword and Sorcery
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The fatemarked were meant to bring peace, which is exactly why everyone is terrified of them. As kings begin to die and fear spreads across a land already fractured by war, Roan Loren can no longer hide the mark he has spent his life concealing. It fits epic fantasy readers who want prophecy, dragons, political tension, and a big cast stepping into a world on the edge of chaos.
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They are the fatemarked. Misunderstood. Worshipped. Hated. Murdered at birth. Their time to step into the light has come.
An ancient prophecy foretold their coming, the chosen few who will bring peace to a land embroiled in a century of mistrust and war. When kings start dying, that hope and belief swiftly turns to fear. Roan Loren is one of the fatemarked, but has hidden his mark of power his entire life, fearing the damage it might cause to those around him.
A great evil is coming. He can't hide anymore.
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It fits epic fantasy readers who want high-magic worlds, dangerous stakes, and a story driven by survival, mystery, and world-shifting choices.
Awakening
Fantasy · Epic Fantasy · Sword and Sorcery
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Kiri wants nothing more than to get back home, but escaping slavery is only the beginning of her problems. When she crosses paths with Gavin, a man with no memory beyond his own name, one desperate choice sets off consequences far bigger than either of them expected. It fits epic fantasy readers who want high-magic worlds, dangerous stakes, and a story driven by survival, mystery, and world-shifting choices.
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Kiri yearns to go home. To see her family once more. There's just one problem: she's an escaped slave.
Gavin wakes up with his cheek pressed against the dirty cobblestones of an alley. But he has a bigger problem: he has no memories beyond his name.
When ruthless slavers corner them with no escape, Gavin makes a choice that will change the world.
If you love Epic Fantasy set in high-magic worlds...
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It fits epic fantasy readers who want sweeping worldbuilding, dark prophecy, ancient magic, and a classic quest with high stakes.
Song of Echoes
Fantasy · Epic Fantasy · Sword and Sorcery
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Peace has held for centuries, but ancient evil is stirring again, and two unlikely heroes are about to get dragged straight into the kind of destiny that ruins any chance of a normal life. In Song of Echoes, Elodi must lead her people through mounting danger while Toryn is forced to confront a bloodline that could destroy him. It fits epic fantasy readers who want sweeping worldbuilding, dark prophecy, ancient magic, and a classic quest with high stakes.
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The shadow of an ancient evil stirs.
Creatures of legend walk once more.
And two unlikely heroes must rise—or their world will fall.
For three hundred years, the Five Realms have known peace. Until now.
Elodi never sought power. Yet after her father’s sudden death, she is forced to lead her people—burdened by doubt, her authority questioned, and tested when a horror from the past storms Calerdorn’s gates. But what she faces is only the beginning. Far greater dangers gather beyond her borders.
Toryn, a farmhand haunted by a legacy that could claim his life, is driven from his home and thrust onto a perilous path he never wanted. When a long-buried power reveals the truth of his bloodline, he must decide whether to outrun his fate… or embrace it.
As old stories awaken and long-dormant forces move once more, their separate journeys reveal a deeper threat rising across the land—one their leader refuses to confront. Mountains divide them. Leagues stretch long and perilous. And the cost of failure will be everything they hold dear.
Song of Echoes is the first book in a five-part epic fantasy series, Legacy of the Stones. With sweeping world-building, dark prophecies and ancient magic, this is a timeless tale of courage and sacrifice that will stay with you long after the final page. Perfect for readers who long for immersive, fantasy journeys.
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It fits epic fantasy readers who want layered worldbuilding, mythic scope, and thorny questions of justice and compassion.
The Curse of the Mistwraith
Fantasy · Epic Fantasy
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A prophecy offers hope, but the fate of a blighted world rests in the hands of two brothers bound by hatred, power, and impossible moral choices. In The Curse of the Mistwraith, Arithon and Lysaer must confront exile, legacy, and the cost of balance as their conflict threatens everything Athera has left. It fits epic fantasy readers who want layered worldbuilding, mythic scope, and thorny questions of justice and compassion.
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A powerful, layered weaving of myth, prose and pure imagination – Curse of the Mistwraith opens an epic fantasy series perfect for fans of The Dark Tower and Earthsea.
Let each who reads determine the good and the evil for himself
Athera is besieged by the Mistwraith, which blights the land and dims the mysteries guarded by the last fugitives of the old bloodlines.
But from a prophecy springs hope: the gifts of two brothers – one dark, one fair, raised on opposite sides of a relentless war – when paired may challenge the Mistwraith’s invasion, though at brutal cost…
Arithon, Master of Shadow, musician and mage, commands the power of illusion and darkness. Taken prisoner in battle, his fate falls to his half-brother, Prince Lysaer – a man endowed with the gift of light through the mother they share. Lysaer is the legitimate son of a king who was betrayed by his queen’s choice to father Arithon by his mortal enemy but that does not save him:
Vengeful fury drives the king to banish both Lysaer and Arithon from the world they know to the troubled realms of Athera beyond the Worldsend Gate.
The two exiles are thrown together by hatred and spilled blood – then bound by destiny to champion Athera’s sundered heritage. The highest stakes ride the backlash of their conflict – they must reforge their adverse ideals into balance, or destroy the etheric grace of a culture all but lost to antiquity.
A subtle and intricate tale of morality and difference, justice versus compassion, told with epic scope and real magic, Curse of the Mistwraith remains a modern classic of the fantasy genre.
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Karan is tasked with stealing an ancient magical device, but the Mirror of Aachan carries secrets far deadlier than she realizes.
A Shadow on the Glass
Fantasy · Epic Fantasy
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Karan is tasked with stealing an ancient magical device, but the Mirror of Aachan carries secrets far deadlier than she realizes. At the same time, Llian, a gifted Tale-spinner, stumbles onto a mystery buried for three thousand years and is cast out for what he learns. When fate throws them together, they are pulled into a struggle involving immortal powers, forbidden magic, and a looming war that could shatter nations. A Shadow on the Glass is a classic epic fantasy built on dangerous secrets, unusual heroes, and world-altering stakes.
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A haunted thief-girl. A vengeful sorcerer. If she fails, she dies.
Karan, a sensitive whose family is cursed by madness, is compelled by honour to steal an ancient magical device and take it to the Magister. But it’s the treacherous Mirror of Aachan, and hidden within it is a deadly secret.
Llian, a brilliant but naïve Tale-spinner, uncovers a 3,000-year-old mystery too dangerous to be revealed and is expelled from his college.
Thrown together by fate as they struggle to get to safety, Karan and Llian are ensnared in the machinations of immortals, the vengeance of feuding warlords and the magic of all-powerful wizards. Magic that could break Karan’s fragile mind, and corrupt Llian as he pries into the riddles of the mirror.
And if they fail the two-faced mirror will spark a millennial war, terrible as a tsunami, that will deluge the land in forbidden magic, tear nations apart, and threaten the very survival of humanity.
You won’t want to miss this truly epic fantasy series by a million-selling author. More than 2,850 five-star ratings on Goodreads.
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