Fantasy and Science Fiction Books You Should Read
Discover the best fantasy and science fiction books you should read! Explore our curated list of must-read fantasy and sci-fi novels for epic adventures, futuristic worlds, and unforgettable stories.
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Dune
by Frank Herbert
• DUNE: PART TWO • THE MAJOR MOTION PICTURE Directed by Denis Villeneuve, screenplay by Denis Villeneuve and Jon Spaihts, based on the novel Dune by Frank Herbert • Starring Timothée Chalamet, Zendaya, Rebecca Ferguson, Josh Brolin, Austin Butler, Florence Pugh, Dave Bautista, Christopher Walken, Stephen McKinley Henderson, Léa Seydoux, with Stellan Skarsgård, with Charlotte Rampling, and Javier Bardem Frank Herbert’s classic masterpiece—a triumph of the imagination and one of the bestselling science fiction novels of all time. Set on the desert planet Arrakis, Dune is the story of Paul Atreides—who would become known as Muad'Dib—and of a great family's ambition to bring to fruition humankind's most ancient and unattainable dream. A stunning blend of adventure and mysticism, environmentalism and politics, Dune won the first Nebula Award, shared the Hugo Award, and formed the basis of what is undoubtedly the grandest epic in science fiction.
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The Belgariad Volume 2
by David Eddings
A two-volume compilation presents the five previously published novels in the epic saga which begins with the theft of the protective Orb from Riva.
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The Malloreon
by David Eddings
An omnibus edition containing the first three novels in the best-selling fantasy series, The Malloreon, follows the adventures and exploits of Garion and his companions in Guardians of the West, King of the Murgos, and Demon Lord of Karanda. Original. 20,000 first printing.
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The Malloreon Volume Two
by David Eddings
Here is the epic conclusion of David Eddings’s enthralling series The Malloreon—two magnificent novels in one volume. This monumental fantasy follows the story of two age-old opposing destinies locked in a seven-thousand-year war for control of the world, its gods, and its men. Troubles mount as King Garion, Belgarath, and Polgara pursue Zandramas, the Child of Dark, across the known world. The wicked creature has abducted the King’s infant son for sinister purposes. If Garion and his companions cannot reach the Place Which Is No More, as the Seeress of Kell has warned, then Zandramas will use Garion’s son in a rite that will raise the Dark Prophecy to eternal dominion over the universe. Only the Seeress of Kell can reveal the mysterious locale, but first Garion and Polgara must fulfill an ancient prophecy in the mountain fastness of the Seers. Although Kell is closed to Zandramas, her dark magic can forcefully extract the intelligence she needs from one of Garion’s party. Setting traps and dispatching her foul minions, she is determined to claim the world for the Dark Prophecy. But Garion will let nothing stand between himself and his son. . . .
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The Sword of Shannara Trilogy
by Terry Brooks
For the first time in one elegant collector’s edition hardcover, and featuring an introduction by New York Times bestselling author Terry Brooks, here are the first three novels of that classic series: The Sword of Shannara, The Elfstones of Shannara, and The Wishsong of Shannara—the beginning of a phenomenal epic of good and evil. The Sword of Shannara 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 true heir of Shannara. On Shea, last of the bloodline, rests the hope of all the races. The Elfstones of Shannara The magical Ellcrys tree is dying, loosening the spell that bars the Demons from enacting vengeance upon the land. Now Wil Ohmsford must guard the Elven girl Amberle on a perilous quest as she carries one of the Ellcrys’ seeds to a mysterious place where it can be quickened into a powerful new force. But dark on their trail comes the Reaper, most fearsome of all Demons, aiming to crush their mission at any cost. The Wishsong of Shannara An ancient Evil is stirring to new life, sending its ghastly Mord Wraiths to destroy Mankind. To win through the vile growth that protects this dark force, the Druid Allanon needs Brin Ohmsford—for she alone holds the magic power of the wishsong. Reluctantly Brin joins the Druid on his dangerous journey. But a prophecy foretells doom, as Evil nurses its plans to trap the unsuspecting Brin into a fate far more horrible than death. Thus begins Terry Brooks’s thrilling Shannara epic, an unforgettable tale of adventure, magic, and myth.
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L's Mirassion
by Misty Armstrong
Future or Fantasy? --You decide . . . Is the once beautiful Earth forever lost? Or can L restore this majestic planet? It is twenty-nine hundred years into the future. The Earth has been virtually destroyed. With no atmosphere remaining, the dwindling population of this once blue planet must now live inside a protective dome. Traveling back in time to save Earth from permanent damage is L, an almost angelic being whose sole purpose is to slow the earth's destruction and gather the necessary tools for its restoration in the future. Seeking the assistance of a human and her family, L plans to introduce a new technology that is helpful to the Earth's atmosphere. But when the course of history is seemingly changed for the better, a fast-paced chain of events unfolds, threatening the life of every human on earth. Catch a glimpse into a future where society is founded on faith, love and lessons learned. The journey to save Planet Earth begins with part one in a remarkable new fantasy series.
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Awake, Are We?
by Marty Conner
With the birth of a child comes his impossible destiny. An evil, dark presence hangs menacingly over the fate of two worlds. A war is coming and no one from the Wake World is aware of the danger. The Shadow Night Lord and his dark army have the world of Sublin dangling on a thread waiting for the time when he can seize the ultimate power of destruction. Can the One Dreamer of the Wake World, harness his own dream energy and stand tall against the power of such an adversary in Sublin s darkest hour or will he be seduced by the rewards of such supremacy? Only the paths he chooses can define the fate of the Worlds."
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Awake ? Part 2 the Rebirth of Sublin
by Marty Connor
"It was inevitable that a great war was coming to the world of Sublin. A vast army led by the Metalmares was seen approaching the Waterfall Kingdom with one thought in mind: Destroy and control. The frightened and unprepared citizens led by Kustos stood paralysed on the battlefield. Weapons at the ready, they were set to fight, but were greatly outnumbered and knew it was an impossible task to protect the walls of their kingdom. Seeing victory in his grasp, the Dark Lord appears before the battered army and confronts the One Dreamer. Is it time for Will to take on the power of the Shadow Night Lord and fulfill his destiny? The faithful followers of The Waterfall Kingdom think their sacrifice is valid and, in an effort to divert the attention of the Dark Lord and hopefully assist the Dreamer in his quest, they come up with a plan. Factions led by Lord Reginald and Lady Joan split up their resources and travel to the far reaches of Sublin to defend its shores but, at the same time, they face their darkest days. This fantasy novel is the second in a trilogy that explores the ultimate battle between good and evil. Marty Connor wrote this book with his mother, Rosie May. Both are from Portsmouth, England. Publisher's website: http: //www.eloquentbooks.com/AwakeAreWe-Part2TheRebirthOfSublin.html"
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I'm You, Or the Clone and I
by Goldsmith
Twenty years into the future, Dr. Harry Saul agrees to be cloned. The experiment re-shapes his life and character. The implanted egg is gestated by Pam Rubin, a lesbian psychiatrist. But the embryo is found to be vulnerable to schizophrenia. Harassed by an intrusive government, the two take refuge in the Army. Harry becomes an Army flight surgeon. During his service, he's marooned in a crash on an Alaskan glacier, battles a typhoid epidemic in the Philippines and plays a role in a near war with China. Pam and Harry forge a loving relationship. But their son, Phil, develops schizophrenia. They cope with the disease using the latest treatments. Finally, Harry risks himself in a mind-transfer experiment to cure his son. Author William Goldsmith is a psychiatrist with a practice in Los Angeles. He retired as a flight surgeon in the Air National Guard and is a veteran of three wars. His favorite authors include Somerset Maugham, Robert Benchley, C.S. Forester, and Jane Austen.
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Sons of Plato
by Richard Meyer
Milton Hancock is a brilliant yet immature teenager who develops a machine capable of transporting objects through time. Things go horribly wrong when two hired hoodlums attempt to steal his project, separating Milton from his girlfriend, Jane, who unexpectedly finds herself transported into the past while Milton is helplessly trapped in a very unwelcoming future. Arrested as an illegal immigrant and thrown into a detention center in the lunar crater, Plato, Milton must use his brilliance and find the courage to make a daring escape from his evil captors. But when the arch villain Bertha is suddenly thrown into the past with plans to destroy their future, only one person will be able to follow her back in time and destroy her...but the one who goes can never return. Author Bio: As a teenager, Richard Meyer enjoyed writing short stories for his little sister, Janet. Inspired by the classics of Charles Dickens, Victor Hugo and Jules Verne, Richard plans to continue writing epic novels, as well as non-fiction stories. He and his wife, Dianne, have two grown children and live in Australia's Gold Coast.
