Books like The Chronicles Of Amber
30 fantasy books to read after The Chronicles Of Amber, by Zelazny, Roger, the closest match first.
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1. The God Stalker Chronicles
by Hodgell, P.c.
- On the same lists
Virtually unknown by most and recently reprinted, The God Stalker Chronicles are very underrated. For those in the know, this is one of the better unknown series out there. The...
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2. Winds Of The Forelands
by Coe, David B.
- On the same lists
A character-driven fantasy with plenty of magic to boot. It’s fallen by the wayside with all the recent fantasy that’s come out, but it’s a sharp tale with great characterization,...
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3. The Dark Is Rising
by Cooper, Susan
- On the same lists
A higher-level, more advanced reading than Harry Potter. There was a movie made from the book, but the books are so much better you can just forget the movie ever...
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4. Lord Of Light
by Zelazny, Roger
- Same author
Clones and transfer technology make the doctrine of reincarnation a literal truth.
Zelazny may be famous in the fantasy world for his Amber series, but his best work may just be his stand alone novel, Lord of Light. It's a work that's...
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5. Chronicles Of Amber
by Zelazny, Roger
- Same author
A 10 book chronicle--these stories combine other worlds, magical elements, mystery, shadow, and science.
The Amber Chronicles is a complex blend of genres and plot. It starts like a murder mystery, drawing the reader in, then it moves on to a mixture of sci-fi...
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6. Book Of The Jhereg
by Brust, Steven
- On the same lists
Steven Brust, while known in some circles, seems to be largely ignored by most fantasy readers these days. For a certain type of fantasy - heavy comic book action with...
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7. The Paradise War
by Lawhead, Stephen R.
- On the same lists
A crossover series where the protagonists (university students) are transported from ordinary London to ancient times. This alternate world is filled with Celtic mythology as well as Christian themes.
One of Stephen Lawhead’s lesser-known works, but perhaps the most beautiful. It tells the tale of an ordinary man, Lewis, who’s a graduate student from Oxford. Lewis is a rather...
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8. Wheel Of The Infinite
by Wells, Martha
- On the same lists
An original fantasy standalone with a bit of an eastern flavor. It gets much less attention than her “The Death of a Necromancer” but is, in my opinion, every bit...
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9. The Silmarillion
by Tolkien, J.r.r.
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The author J.R.R. Tolkien is certainly not underrated but his majestic work, The Silmarillion gets very little attention compared to his other great works, The Hobbit and The Lord of...
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10. Wars Of Light And Shadow
by Wurts, Janny
- On the same lists
Another “forgotten” epic fantasy. As seems to be the case with these forgotten epic fantasies, there is a big tradeoff between action and characterization, this series opting for characterization over...
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11. Changeling
by Zelazny, Roger
- Same author
There are two worlds in this book one ruled by magic and one by technology. One infant is exchanged for another in order to maintain balance between the worlds—but when one seeks to build war machines the other must return.
There are two worlds in this book one ruled by magic and one by technology. One infant is exchanged for another in order to maintain balance between the worlds—but when...
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12. Monarchies Of God
by Kearney, Paul
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A lot of people call Kearney's Monarchies of God 'A Game of Thrones Lite.' And for the most part, this is true. There are a five books (each only a...
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13. Fafhrd And The Gray Mouser
by Chaykin, Howard
- On the same lists
Leiber helped to pioneer the sword-and-sorcery genre and is widely hailed as one of the most influential fantasy writers ever. Unfortunately, he's never received the credit he deserves for such...
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14. The Guns Of Avalon
by Zelazny, Roger
- Same author
Synopsis - Amber back towards his magic realm strides Corwin, Prince of Amber, as the dark powers of the shadow worlds rise against him... Recently escaped from the dungeon where...
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Amber Chronicles book 3
15. Sign Of The Unicorn
by Zelazny, Roger
- Same author
Eric is dead, and Corwin now rules Amber as Regent — but someone has murdered Caine and framed Corwin. Random tells his part of the story. Corwin decides to find...
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Amber Chronicles book 4
16. The Hand Of Oberon
by Zelazny, Roger
- Same author
**Book 4 of the Chronicles of Amber.** One of the princes of Amber desires her destruction... and re-creation of his own design. Corwin and his siblings must discover the plot...
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Amber Chronicles book 5
17. The Courts Of Chaos
by Zelazny, Roger
- Same author
Having realized that he no longer wants the throne of Amber for himself, Corwin nevertheless confronts the villainy of his brother, Brand, the treachery of some unusual places and creatures,...
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18. Trumps Of Doom
by Zelazny, Roger
- Same author
Like clockwork, California computer hacker Merle Corey is nearly murdered every April 30th by a persistent unknown assailant. For, in reality, Merle is Merlin, son of the missing, possibly mad...
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19. Bartemaus
by Stroud, Jonathan
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This series follows a magician in training and Bartimaeus, a 5,000 year old djinni (who has quite the wit).
In a genre that's collapsing under the weight of cloned Tolkien worlds, hackneyed plots, and stick-thin characters, it's hard to find something new and interesting. That is until you read...
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20. Nos4r2
by Hill, Joe
- On the same lists
One of those weird trips into a nightmare land that you want to wake up from but can't. NOS4R2 reads with the same style and power of Stephen King horror...
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21. The Lightbringer Trilogy
by Weeks, Brent
- On the same lists
A recent epic fantasy trilogy, but one of the most exciting epic fantasy series the past decade. The Lightbringer has probably the most unique magic system I've seen yet in...
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22. The Lion Of Senet
by Fallon, Jennifer
- On the same lists
Another series that seems to be virtually ignored by the general public. Perhaps because it’s a low fantasy series (i.e. there is no magic, though the world is a sort...
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23. World Without End
by Russell, Sean
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Sean Russell writes books for people who like to read. Ponderous, slow, and often steeped in mystery, his worlds are rich with characterization and plot. His "Moontide and Magic" is...
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24. The Chronicles Of Prydain
by Alexander, Lloyd
- On the same lists
You might call this a more focused, mini version of The Lord of the Rings and one that most of you will probably never have heard of. It's an older...
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25. Forgotten Beasts Of Eld
by Mckillip, Patricia A.
- On the same lists
An endearing modern classic that won the World Fantasy Award, The Forgotten Beasts of Eld is a powerful tale about a good young sorceress who is wronged because of man's...
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26. A Song For Arbonne
by Kay, Guy Gavriel
- On the same lists
An Historical Fantasy that focuses on the clash between two cultures and features intrigue, romance, mystery, revenge and redemption.
A book that's powerful in the beauty of its lyrical prose, the powerful descriptions, and the deep characters. This is a book that has more in common with pure historical...
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27. Master Of The Five Magics
by Hardy, Lyndon
- On the same lists
A series with the most logical and detailed magic systems ever invented. This is one for those analytical readers who like magic to actually make sense and follow consistent rules.
The story follows Alodar, an apprentice magician, as he discovers and masters the five paths of magic. It's an exciting adventure that's virtually unknown by the modern fantasy reader and...
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28. Garrett, P.i. Series
by Cook, Glen
- On the same lists
Gritty detective fantasy in a warzone - this is The Dresden Files before Dresden. Garrot PI has been vastly overshadowed by Cook’s The Black Company, but these are actually some...
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29. Man Of His Word
by Duncan, Dave
- On the same lists
A beloved fantasy series by all who've read it, though few modern fantasy readers have read it. This is probably one of the best hidden epic fantasy gems out there...
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30. Talion: Revenant
by Stackpole, Michael A.
- On the same lists
List more than a few entries on this Top 100 list, Talion is a completely underrated fantasy book. Stackapole is a prolific author, writing everything from Star Wars novels, video...
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