[estranghero]

We all love (or love to hate) the stuff being kicked around on this forum: Jordan, Martin, Brooks, Goodkind, etc. These are the bestsellers, critically-acclaimed, New York Times listed, to die for books. Everyone knows what we're talking about when we mention these.

But what about those stuff that you've read and found great but feels like only you know about 'em? Do you guys like any books that you've kept like deep, dark secrets that wanna get out?

In my case, I can list three at the top of my head (having found these in used-bookstores):

1) The Morigu series by Mark Perry-- the author quit writing the series after the 2nd book and moved to Hollywood (if you think GRRM doesn't respect characters by killing 'em off, this guy can top that!)
2) The Dark Border series by Paul Zimmer-- the author died after 3 books (human-sized heroes and fantastic action sequences)
3) Godstalk by PC Hodgell-- the first book of a series I can't find but whose author I think is still around (think Leiber's Fafhrd and Greymouser, with strong female characterization)

Any recommendations out there?

[Lord Raoul Za]

The Erebus Equilibrium by Neil cladingboel. Excellent series that, if a little short for my taste.

[Caly]

I'd highly recommend Inversions by Iain M. Banks. For some reason it is listed as sci-fi (maybe b/c Banks mainly writes sci-fi), but there is nothing sci-fi about it. His style reminds me a lot of GGK, but he is more subtle. He leaves a lot to the readers imagination about the whole plot, even at the end. Definetly a must read for any serious fantasy fan.

I don't see Deverry by Katherine Kerr discussed here all that much, but it has me totally hooked. I'm about to finish up the third book and can't wait to read the fourth. I can't decide if I should read Fool's Errand or Dragonspell. I want to read Fool's Errand very badly, but can I stand not knowing what happens next in Deverry?

I haven't seen Jan Siegal or Lynn Flewelling discussed much either, and both are quite good too. I wouldn't recommend them to people who can't handle a bit of "real life" in their fantasy, but if you can handle real life I think you would enjoy them.

Caleyna

[jbcohen]

I guess that it is easier to nock a book then it is to talk about the books that you like. The old line goes ,I think, that it is easier to tear down then it is to build up.

[Rob B]

I've seen PC Hodgell's books on amazon.com and the Science Fiction Book Club has three of her books in that series as well (ok, 2 1 is an omnibus of the first 2 and the 2nd is the third book)

I've only seen Thomas Harlan mentioned once or twice here. His first book The Shadow of Ararat was a pretty good book, if a bit detailed. An alternate history of Rome. He was nominated for the John Campbell award for best new SF writer.

Sean Russell doesn't get too much mention and he is an excellent writer.

Graham Joyce, I've only seen mentioned by myself and a couple others.

[Barbarossa]

Well I can second that reccomendation for Katherine Kerr's Deverry.

I have to use this opportunity to mention Steven Brust's "Vlad Taltos" again. He doesn't get mentioned enough.

Has anyone here ever heared of Micheal Scott Rohan? He has his weaknesses but some of his stuff is up there with the best.

[dima1]

Well here we go:

M.DeLarebeiti "Borribles" series
R.Grant "Saraband of Lost Time"
R.Grant "Through the Heart"
J.P.Blaylock "Last Coin"
J.P.Blaylock "Paper Grail"
J.Ford "Physiognomy" and 2 sequels

[Rob B]

How was Blaylock's The Rainy Season? Didn't it recently win the World Fantasy Award?

Barbarossa, every time you mention Brust, I have to second it! The man is a good writer.

Relatively new writer published by iUniverse Steven Baird his book Creiton's Sword was Reviewed by Yours Truly (http://www.sffworld.com/authors/b/baird_steven/sffreviews/creitonssword.html) for SFFWorld. If you like Barclay or Glen Cook, I'd give Baird a try.

[This message has been edited by FitzFlagg (edited December 13, 2001).]

[Keyoke]

Nancy Asire wrote a three book series that I loved..

Twilight Kingdoms
Tears of Time
To Fall like Stars..

I've mention'd these books many times here in a variety of posts. Excellent Military Fantasy.. I loved these books, but, sadly, the author seems to longer write.. http://www.sffworld.com/ubb/frown.gif And, I know the publisher, Baen Books, has no books for future publication.

Keyoke

[Keyoke]

estrangehero -> Here is a link to amazon.com
The author let a comment about the series.. Thought you might want to read it. http://www.sffworld.com/ubb/smile.gif
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0445203005/qid=1008288677/sr=1-1/ref=sr_1_2_1/104-8797812-2539123