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Barron, T.A. Lost Years of Merlin
    A young boy who has no identity or memory of his past washes ashore on the coast of Wales and finds out his true name after a series of fantastic adventures.
    YA
Bradley, Marion Zimmer The Mists of Avalon
    A retelling of the Arthurian legend from the point of view of the women behind the throne.
    FIC
Brooks, Terry Magic Kingdom for Sale--Sold!
    Disillusioned, sorrowing widower Ben buys a magic kingdom for $1,000,000 only to find a run-down castle operated by a motley group of inept courtiers.
    FIC
  The Sword of Shannara
    When the evil Warlock Lord is plotting to destroy the world, the sole effective weapon against the Power of Darkness is the Sword of Shannara, which can be used only by a true descendant of Jerle Shannara. First in series.
    FIC
Eddings, David Domes of Fire
    As outlaw bands ravage the hill country of Tamul, and ancient warriors and others tear the empire apart, Sparhawk is called upon to save the day.
    FIC
Goodkind, Terry Wizard's First Rule
    Young Richard Cypher must go on a perilous quest with the Sword of Truth in order to save the world from sadistic ruler Darter Rahl.
    FIC
Jones, Diana Wynne Dark Lord of Derkholm
    Unconventional wizard Derk and his magical family become involved in a plan to put a stop to the devastating tours of their world arranged by the tyrannical Mr. Chesney.
    J
Jordan, Robert Eye of the World
    Epic fantasy retelling the age-old story of good vs. evil. First in the WHEEL OF TIME series.
    FIC
Jordan, Sherryl Secret Sacrament
    A disturbing incident when he is only seven years old foreshadows the role Gabriel will play in the relations between his people and the Shinali, a role which is solidified when he becomes an Elected One and trains to be a Healer, and later finds love with a Shinali woman.
    YA
McCaffrey, Anne Dragonflight
    With the Weyrs in disrepair, the Dragonriders of Pern find themselves in trouble when their planet is attacked by alien spores. First in the series.
    FIC
McKillip, Patricia Riddle Master of Hed
    In seeking the answer to the riddle of the three stars on his forehead and the three stars on the enchanted harp and sword, Morgon, Prince of Hed, goes ultimately to the High One himself. First in a trilogy.
    J
Miles, Rosalind Guenevere: Queen of the Summer Country
    A novel of Guenevere, wife of King Arthur, portraying her as the power behind the throne.
    FIC
Nicholson, William Wind Singer: an Adventure
    Relegated to the lowest levels of society after a schoolroom rebellion, Kestrel Hath and her twin brother Bowman seek to recover the wind singer, which once brought happiness and harmony to their caste-system, from the evil spirit-lord Morah.
    YA
McKinley, Robin Blue Sword
    Harry Crewe, bored with her dull and sheltered life, finds new magic, love, and her destiny as a woman warrior when she's kidnaped by a handsome king with mysterious powers.
    J
Marillier, Juliet Daughter of the Forest
    To reclaim the lives of her brothers, Sorcha leaves the only safe place she has ever known, and embarks on a journey filled with pain, loss, and terror. First in trilogy.
    FIC
Nix, Garth Sabriel
    Sabriel embarks on a desperate quest though the Gates of Death to free her necromancer father from the strengthening powers of the spirits of the dead.
    J
Pratchett, Terry The Color of Magic: a Discworld Novel
    Twoflowers and his hapless wizard guide, Rincewind , go on a quest through Discworld. First in series.
    FIC
Springer, Nancy I Am Morgan Le Fay: A Tale from Camelot
    In a war-torn England where her half-brother Arthur will eventually become king, the young Morgan le Fay comes to realize that she has magic powers and links to the faerie world.
    YA
Weis, Margaret Dragons of Autumn Twilight
    Creatures of legend, the dragons have returned to Krynn. Now the darkness of war threatens to engulf the land. First in the series.

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