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DCL Collection Guide
Fantasy Fiction
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Books
Here are some suggested titles:
Bishop, Anne.
Bridge of Dreams Return to the world of Ephemera, where lands are connect-
ed only by bridges, in this latest entry. A young man sacri-
fices himself in order to save his sister and is confined to an
Asylum. His ravings there attract the attention of a Shaman who sees
them as an omen. The city of Vision will face danger unless the Shaman
can heal the young man’s mind.
Chandler, David.
Den of Thieves Malden became a thief by necessity. Now, owing a small
fortune to an underworld boss, Malden must retrieve the
coronet of Burgrave, guarded by hungry demons. Together
with an outlaw knight and an ensorcelled lady, Malden will
come face to face with the most terrifying evil in the land.
Locke, Kate.
God Save the Queen In 2012, the undead Queen Victoria stills reigns over a Brit-
ain where the Aristocracy is made up of werewolves and
vampires. Xandra Vardan is a member of the elite Royal
Guard, duty bound to protect the Aristocracy. When her
sister vanishes, Xandra uncovers a conspiracy that threatens
to topple the empire.
Martin, George R. R.
Game of Thrones Now an HBO series, this first book in the Song of Ice and
Fire series features a world in which the seasons are off-
kilter. As an era of winter returns, trouble is amassing
along the border of Winterfell. Magic, mystery, and in-
trigue blend together in an adventure recommended for all
fantasy fans.
Look for season one, available on DVD and Blu-ray.
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Modesitt, Jr., L. E.
Princeps The latest novel in the Imager Portfolio series, young Quaeryt
is elevated to Princeps of Tilbor for heroic deeds. When a
volcanic eruption devastates the old capital of Telaryn, Quae-
ryt and his new bride must restore order before a neighboring
ruler, seeing an opportunity, decides to invade.
Moon, Elizabeth.
The Deed of Paksenarrion This all-in-one trilogy volume recounts the exploits of a
sheepfarmer’s daughter who rises to become a great paladin in
a world mired by war. An excellent high fantasy epic.
Rawn, Melanie
Touchstone In this original fantasy world, theater is both art and spell-
craft. Cayden Silversun intends to enter the highest reaches of
society and power along with his troupe of actors by becom-
ing the greatest players of all time.
Sullivan, Michael.
Theft of Swords The first book in a trilogy that includes Rise of Empire and
Heir of Novron. Royce Melborn and Hadrian Blackwater are
hired to pilfer a famed sword. They end up framed for the
king’s murder. Now they must unravel an ancient mystery
that has destroyed empires if they want to survive. Theft of
Swords was originally epublished as The Crown Conspiracy
and Avempartha.
Wright, John C.
The Orphans of Chaos The first in a trilogy. Amelia and her four friends live at a
strict English boarding school where they are the only stu-
dents. Each of them has a talent suggesting that they are not
mere humans, but why are they kept prisoner and to what pur-
pose?
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Various.
Dragonlance The RPG Dungeons & Dragons inspired this popular se-
ries. Authors Tracy Hickman and Margaret wrote the sig-
nature books, set in the world of Krynn, and establishing
what became a shared universe with Dragons, Death
Knights, Kender, told over the course of five ages. Begin
with Dragons of Autumn Twilight.
Brooks, Terry.
The Shannara series. This long running, bestselling series begins with a
quest for a sword that will help defeat the Warlock
Lord threatening the world.
Start with The Sword of Shannara.
Eddings, David.
The Belgariad and Mallorean quintets. Newbies to fantasy fiction may want to start with this
accessible series with the classic tale of an orphaned
boy, a chosen one, who will rise to defeat a great evil.
The first book is Pawn of Prophecy.
Jordan, Robert.
The Wheel of Time series. This mammoth series is nearly complete, albeit post-
humously. Discover one of the greatest sagas set in a
traditional, fully-realized fantasy realm.
Pratchett, Terry.
The Discworld series. This satirical fantasy series lampoons familiar themes of our real
world with a rotating cast of characters whose adventures are
zany and filled with mirth. The books need not be read in order,
although it’s better to read some titles, like Going Postal before
Making Money and The Color of Magic before The Light Fantas-
tic. Though in the spirit of the books, just start anywhere.
Some Favorite Series
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Paranormal Tales
The fantasy genre has widened in recent years to include more than
the traditional sword and sorcery sagas. Sometimes known as urban
fantasy, the following suggestions feature vampires, werewolves,
wizards and the paranormal in a more contemporary setting.
Butcher, Jim.
The Harry Dresden Files If you haven’t read been reading this popular series, you
should be. Start with the first book, Storm Front, and follow
the adventures of Harry Dresden, wizard and private investi-
gator, as he deals with the growing problems of supernatural
forces in Chicago.
Look for the short-lived SyFy series of The Dresden
Files available on DVD.
Hearne, Kevin
Iron Druid Chronicles
Druid Atticus O’Sullivan has survived for two millennia.
Now living in the Arizona desert
Levitt, John.
The Dog Days series
Set in San Francisco, Mason has turned his back on be-
ing an enforcer for the magic practitioner community to
instead focus on his music. When someone tries to kill
him, Mason and his magical “dog”, Louie, will be drawn
back into the supernatural community to catch a killer.
Thurman, Rob.
Brothers Cal and Niko have settled in New York City.
For many years, they’ve been on the run from the Au-
phe, Cal’s less than friendly relatives from his father’s
side of the family. Now, they run a detective agency, of
sorts, solving cases out of the ordinary.
Vaughn, Carrie.
Kitty Norville is a werewolf who hosts a radio show for
the supernatural disadvantaged. Trouble has a tendency
to find her whether she likes it or not.
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Writing your Fantasy Novel
Card, Orson Scott.
How to Write Science & Fantasy
808.387 CAR in Information
If you’ve always dreamed of writing science fiction or fantasy,
read this guide by bestselling author Orson Scott Card. Learn
how to build worlds, develop rules of magic, construct stories,
and explore the boundaries of your imagination.
Gerrold, David.
WORLDS OF WONDER:
How to Write Science Fiction & Fantasy
808.387 GER in Information
A Hugo and Nebula Award-winning author takes you
step-by-step through the process of crafting those “what
if…?” stories that can led to stellar science fiction and
fantastic fantasy.
Anthologies
Various.
Legends II Del Rey, 2004.
813.087 LEGENDS II in SciFi/Fantasy Stories
Terry Brooks, Diana Gabaldon, Neil Gaiman, George
R.R. Martin Anne McCaffrey and other authors contribute short
fantasy novels for this collection, edited by Robert Silverberg.
Look for volumes one and three, also available.
Various.
The Weird:
A Compendium of Strange and Dark Stories Tor Books, 2012.
813.087 WEIRD in SciFi/Fantasy Stories
This leviathan-sized anthology features an all-star line
up of authors with over 100 stories spanning a century.
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Recommended Movies
The DCL also hosts a selection of classic and current fantasy
movies and TV series. Look for them on the DVD shelves
alphabetically by title letter.
Clash of the Titans (1982), (2010) Watch versions new and old and compare the adven-
tures of the Greek hero Perseus as he discovers his des-
tiny by slaying the petrifying gorgon, Medusa.
Excalibur (1981) Simply one of the best adaptations of the Arthurian leg-
end ever filmed. This version revels in the myth and
magic lacking in more recent films, which have favored
historic realism.
The Fellowship of the Ring
The Two Towers
The Return of the King While J.R.R. Tolkien fans wait for the long-awaited,
live-action The Hobbit, relive the adventures of Frodo
and company in Peter Jackson’s phenomenal adaptation
of The Lord of the Rings trilogy.
The Legend of the Seeker Terry Goodkind’s first two Sword of Truth novels were
adapted as seasons one and two of this syndicated series.
Follow the adventures of Richard Cypher, confessor
Kahlan Amnell and the wizard Zeddicus as they unravel
prophecies and battle the ruthless Darken Rahl.
The Princess Bride
The classic tale of true love and high adventure, fun for
the whole family. Buttercup has lost her true love and
will be forced to marry a man she doesn’t love. Inigo
Montoya is searching for the man who killed his father,
and the Man in Black is determined to rescue Buttercup,
but why? Based on the book by William Goldman.
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Internet Resources
Sites for Fantasy Lovers
Bestfantasybooks.com
http://bestfantasybooks.com/fantasy-genre.php
A site that gives you the ins and outs of the various subgenres of
fantasy, recommended titles or reading, and more.
Every Writer’s Resource
http://www.everywritersresource.com/
sciencefictionmagazines.html
A handy list of links to Science Fiction and fantasy magazines, both
print and online, offered by a site for writers interested in these and
other genres.
Fantasy 100
http://fantasy100.sffjazz.com
Devoted to bringing the very best in fantasy fiction. Discover top
100 lists and short reviews of the all-time greatest in fantasy books,
movies, and more.
Fantasy Fiction
http://fantasyfiction.org
Find a great selection of fantasy novels and movies to read or watch
on this comprehensive site.
Fantasy Fiction Factor
http://fantasy.fictionfactor.com
A site with tips for writers wanting to write fantasy fiction.
Mythic Scribes
http://mythicscribes.com
Learn the art of fantasy storytelling with a few good books along
the way.
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