Looking for some good stand-alone fantasy reads (I’m getting burnt out on multi-book and never-ending series sets)….
Looking for some good stand-alone fantasy reads (I’m getting burnt out on multi-book and never-ending series sets)….?
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Try switching between different series… Gives you a bit of a break in between em..
Magician by Raymond feist. It was originally published as a single volume, though I’ve seen it split into magician apprentice and magician master.
The author did write many books in the same world but it’s more generational than a single storyline.
Magician by Raymond feist. It was originally published as a single volume, though I’ve seen it split into magician apprentice and magician master.
The author did write many books in the same world but it’s more generational than a single storyline.
I disagree…only in that I think you have to also read Silverthorn and A Darkness at Sethanon. The trilogy is called the Riftwar Saga. There are then quite a few saga’s within the world that makes up the Riftwar Cycle. All worth a read but if you read Magician then definitely read the next two books.
@Greg I’m not going to say you’re wrong because it’s been over a decade since I read these books, but I thought silverthorn and sethanon were about the dragon priests not about kelewan or the rift.
Not so much about Kelewan, though I’m sure Pug goes back there at some point in those books, but definitely about the rift and the dark elves/dragon priest in disguise using the power of rifts to bring the return of the Valheru. It all ties in and leads to that final confrontation. That’s my recollection but I’m the same as you and it’s been many years since I read it.
Magician by Raymond feist. It was originally published as a single volume, though I’ve seen it split into magician apprentice and magician master.
The author did write many books in the same world but it’s more generational than a single storyline.
Kings of the Wyld by Nicholas Eames. It’s about a “band” of mercenary monster hunters. It was great.
I agree, I don’t always have time to read a lot and sometimes the though of a multi book series turns me off that series altogether. Sometimes I just want a quick fast read. I enjoyed a few Abercrombie novels, “best served cold” and “the heroes”. I also liked some Guy Gavriel Kay “The Lions is Al-Rassan” and “The Last Light of the Sun”.
I suggest an urban fantasy called sacred ground by Mercedes lackey
Faerie Tale by Feist
Neverwhere by Gaiman
Neverwhere is one of my favorites!
I’d add Stardust too…great read ?
Yeah, Stardust should be there
Following for suggestions!
Try Pillars of the Earth by Ken Follett. Brilliantly written historical fiction.
3 book series
Ahhh…. i read the first, and it didn’t feel like a sequel was needed. Didn’t realize it was a trilogy….. but i still think it meets OPs request.
Crap…. now i have to get the other books. Lol
@Joshua The books take place hundreds of year apart and the only similarities are that they are in Kingsbridge for some of the story and they mention Tom Builder once or twice in the later books. Pillars of the Earth can definitely be read as a stand-alone.
Dragon rose.
Redemption of Athalus by Eddings
War of the Flowers by Williams
HUGE Eddings fan, me, but wading through Althalus has been hard since day 1….I’ve had it since it’s release and STILL haven’t finished it ?
I loved it. My favorite Eddings. Elenium and Tamuli are 2nd.
Can’t stand The Dreamers
Dreamers IS rather meh ?
Haven’t read it in a LONG time, but remember this one as being good. It’s an oldie
https://www.amazon.com/White-Mists-Power-Kristine-Kathryn-ebook/dp/B003Y8XUU2/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1533174873&sr=8-1&keywords=white+mists+of+power
This one was good as well but chances of finding it are slim
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0441760554/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_bibl_vppi_i5
The Library at Mount Char
The book of Jhereg
Declare – Tim Powers
The Land of Laughs or anything by Jonathan Carroll.
A Night in the Lonesome October, Roger Zelazny (and, of course, Creatures of Light and Darkness)
Sir Hereward and Mister Fitz, Garth Nix.
Year of the Ladybird, or anything by Graham Joyce.
I second Graham Joyce. Only read about 3 or so of his books, but each one was excellent.
im happy to send you a free copy (E-BOOK) of my book DREAMER IN THE FALLS
Uprooted by Naomi Novik.
http://www.dreamerinthefalls.com/
I could send you a free copy of my book – A Hare in the Wilderness – it is book 1 of a series but each one could be stand alone
If you like dark fantasy Brom is really good. And Garth Nix Abhorsen series (5books) is really good and my fav of his series. The Iron Dragon’s Daughter is good as well.
Most of Guy Gavriel Kay’s books. Try “Under Heaven”.
I want one too please ?
War of the flowers by tad Williams
Once and future king is great if you’re in the mood for a laugh
Uprooted by naomi novak
Recently added that
to my Kindle ?
Jonathan strange and mr.norrell
I have to read it now that I have seen the show….