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The Chronicles of Thomas Covenant

There are few writers in the fantasy genre who come anywhere close to Stephen Donaldson when it comes to world building. He creates a world with unforgettable characters and utterly distinctive creatures. While most writers stick to elves, dwarves, wizards and the like, he goes that extra mile to allow the reader to suspend disbelief and lose themselves in the stories he writes. The Chronicles of Thomas Covenant are a prime example.

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Traveller in Black by John Brunner.

The latest episode in my fantasy book review using my avatar, Lord Yama. It's aimed at those who love fantasy and science fiction but have run out of things to read. A place to discover hidden gems that seem to have been lost in time, as well as the best that is on offer from modern writers. It's not a review so much as my desire to share the books that I have enjoyed in more than half a century of reading SFF. Lord Yama is an ancient Chinese deity, the...

BLOOD SONG BY ANTHONY RYAN

One of the best writers of fantasy to emerge in the twenty first century has to be Anthony Ryan. He is a prolific author who struggled to get published. He forced his way onto the scene by publishing his first novel, Blood Song, himself. It sold enough copies to grab the attention of a major publisher, and he hasn't looked back since.

AND WHILE YOU ARE HERE......... YOU MIGHT WANT TO CONSIDER.......ANDREW'S BOOK, A JADE TREASURY

Dive into the legends and myths...

THE MARVELLOUS WRITING OF ANN RICE

Ann Rice is not always a writer associated with the fantasy genre. She is better know for horror. Her Vampire Chronicles are well known. But she produced a wonderful book that perhaps no one else would even attempt, yet alone succeed in writing. I am not a Christian but her reimagining of the childhood of Jesus is a delight.

Andre Norton might be best known for her Witchworld series but to my mind an earlier novel, The Beastmaster, is at least of good. Perhaps a little more Sci Fi than Fantasy but a great read.

Another episode in my fantasy book review using my Avatar, Lord Yama. A podcast to uncover hidden gems, trilogies and series that seem to have been lost in time, as well as the best that is on offer from modern writers. It's not a review so much as my desire to share the books that I have enjoyed in more than half a century of reading SFF. Lord Yama is an ancient Chinese deity, the lord of hell, who judges souls and decides on their fate.

THE FIRST LAW TRILOGY BY JOE ABERCROMBIE

The latest episode in my fantasy book review using my avatar, Lord Yama. It's aimed at those who love fantasy and science fiction but have run out of things to read. A place to discover hidden gems and brilliant novels, trilogies and series that seem to have been lost in time, as well as the best that is on offer from modern writers. It's not a review so much as my desire to share the books that I have enjoyed in more than half a century of reading...

Spoil, examines the way the West looted millions of priceless relics from China during the colonial era. His book tells the story of when they were stolen, who stole them and where they are now. Many looted items are still on display in museums throughout the world. In Spoil, Andrew suggests that it is time to give back what was taken and offers a way to do so which which could work for everyone. This short film highlights some of the highlights from the book.