#0.7 - The Mad Apprentice The Black Magician Trilogy

Epic: Legends of Fantasy

John Joseph Adams
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From the creation myths and quest sagas of ancient times to the mega-popular fantasy novels of today, this quintessential anthology of epic fantasy is adventurous storytelling at its best. With rich and vibrant worldbuilding, readers are transported to antiquated realms to witness noble sacrifices and astonishing wonders. Gathering a comprehensive survey of beloved stories from the genre, this compilation includes stories by such luminaries as George R.R. Martin, Melanie Rawn, Ursula K. Le Guin, Robin Hobb, and Tad Williams, with a foreword by author Brent Weeks. Inspiring and larger-than-life, these tales offer timeless values of courage and friendship in the face of ultimate evil and express mankind's greatest hopes and fears. Stories: 01 - Robin Hobb, Homecoming 02 - Ursula K. Le Guin, The Word of Unbinding 03 - Tad Williams, The Burning Man 04 - Aliette de Bodard, As the Wheel Turns 05 - Paolo Bacigalupi, The Alchemist 06 - Orson Scott Card, Sandmagic 07 - Patrick Rothfuss, The Road to Levinshir 08 - Brandon Sanderson, Rysn 09 - Michael Moorcock, While the Gods Laugh 10 - Melanie Rawn, Mother of All Russiya 11 - Kate Elliott, Riding the Shore of the River of Death 12 - Mary Robinette Kowal, The Bound Man 13 - N.K. Jemisin, The Narcomancer 14 - Carrie Vaughn, Strife Lingers in Memory 15 - Trudi Canavan, The Mad Apprentice 16 - Juliet Marillier, Otherling 17 - George R.R. Martin, The Mystery Knight
Genres: FantasyShort StoriesAnthologiesFictionEpic FantasyHigh FantasyAdultScience Fiction FantasySpeculative FictionMagic
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