Tuesday 26 May 2009

Epic Fantasy to Watch Out For

As with the other reading lists, this is merely a sampling of new authors writing epic fantasy. They are listed in no particular order.

Peter Brett - Warded Man (Painted Man in the UK)
Matthew Sturges - Midwinter
Brandon Sanderson - Mistborn, Well of Ascension, Hero of Ages
Brian Cullen - Seekers of the Chalice
Patrick Rothfuss - Name of the Wind
Daniel Abraham - A Shadow in Summer, A Betrayal in Winter
Russell Kirkpatrick - Across the Face of the World, In the Earth Abides the Flame, The Right Hand of God
Brian Ruckley - Winterbirth, Bloodheir
Gail Martin - Summoning, Blood King, Dark Haven
Joe Abercrombie - The Blade Itself, Before They are Hanged, Last Argument of Kings
Tom Lloyd - Stormcaller, Grave Thief
Adrian Tchaikovsky - Empire in Black and Gold, Dragonfly Falling
Chris Evans - A Darkness Forged in Fire
Stephen Deas - Adamantine Palace
Keri Sperring - Living With Ghosts

1 comment:

Seth said...

I've heard lots of buzz around many of these titles, and unfortunately haven't had a chance to read most of them, mostly because of their lack of ability in audio, which for a mostly-blind reader like me is the preferred format. :)