David Eddings





David Eddings

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born
July 07, 1931 in Spokane, Washington, The United States

died
June 02, 2009

gender
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David Eddings is an American author who has written several best-selling series of epic fantasy novels. David Eddings' wife, Leigh Eddings, is uncredited as co-author on many of his early books, but he has lately acknowledged that she contributed to them all.

David Eddings' first books (which were general fiction) sold moderately well. He later switched to writing epic fantasy, a field in which he has achieved great success. In a recent interview with sffworld.com, he says: "I don't take orders from readers."

On January 26, 2007 it was reported that Eddings accidentally burned about a quarter of his office, next door to his house, along with his Excalibur sports car, and the original manuscripts for most of h...more


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Average rating: 3.94 · 211,963 ratings · 3,881 reviews · 83 distinct works
Magician's Gambit
4.05 of 5 stars 4.05 avg rating — 17,049 ratings — published 1983 — 31 editions
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Enchanters' End Game
4.1 of 5 stars 4.10 avg rating — 15,620 ratings — published 1984 — 30 editions
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Pawn of Prophecy
4.06 of 5 stars 4.06 avg rating — 15,806 ratings — published 1982 — 37 editions
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Castle of Wizardry
4.07 of 5 stars 4.07 avg rating — 13,879 ratings — published 1984 — 30 editions
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Queen of Sorcery
4.05 of 5 stars 4.05 avg rating — 13,893 ratings — published 1982 — 31 editions
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Belgarath the Sorcerer
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3.97 of 5 stars 3.97 avg rating — 12,021 ratings — published 1995 — 14 editions
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Guardians of the West (The Mal...
3.96 of 5 stars 3.96 avg rating — 10,765 ratings — published 1985 — 28 editions
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King of the Murgos (The Mallor...
3.98 of 5 stars 3.98 avg rating — 10,772 ratings — published 1988 — 30 editions
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Sorceress of Darshiva (The Mal...
3.96 of 5 stars 3.96 avg rating — 9,760 ratings — published 1989 — 29 editions
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Demon Lord of Karanda (The Mal...
3.93 of 5 stars 3.93 avg rating — 9,418 ratings — published 1988 — 30 editions
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More books by David Eddings…
Belgarath the Sorcerer Polgara the Sorceress Pawn of Prophecy Queen of Sorcery Magician's Gambit Castle of Wizardry Enchanters' End Game
Belgarian Universe (13 books)
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4.01033890511739 of 5 stars 4.01 avg rating — 147,888 ratings
Pawn of Prophecy Queen of Sorcery Magician's Gambit Castle of Wizardry Enchanters' End Game
The Belgariad (5 books)
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4.08146190583411 of 5 stars 4.08 avg rating — 84,383 ratings
Guardians of the West King of the Murgos Demon Lord of Karanda Sorceress of Darshiva Seeress of Kell
The Malloreon (5 books)
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3.97954368102263 of 5 stars 3.98 avg rating — 53,822 ratings
The Diamond Throne The Ruby Knight The Sapphire Rose Domes of Fire The Shining Ones The Hidden City
Sparhawk Universe (6 books)
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3.82416048393351 of 5 stars 3.82 avg rating — 38,683 ratings
The Diamond Throne The Ruby Knight The Sapphire Rose
The Elenium (3 books)
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3.84450141442716 of 5 stars 3.84 avg rating — 22,624 ratings
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“What was that?" Belgarath asked, coming back around the corner.
"Brill," Silk replied blandly, pulling his Murgo robe back on.
"Again?" Belgarath demanded with exasperation. "What was he doing this time?"
"Trying to fly, last time I saw him." Silk smirked.
The old man looked puzzled.
"He wasn't doing it very well," Silk added.
Belgarath shrugged. "Maybe it'll come to him in time."
"He doesn't really have all that much time." Silk glanced out over the edge.
"From far below - terribly far below - there came a faint, muffled crash; then, after several seconds, another. "Does bouncing count?" Silk asked.
Belgarath made a wry face. "Not really."
"Then I'd say he didn't learn in time." Silk said blithely.”
David Eddings, Magician's Gambit

“God save us from religion”
David Eddings

“...only in the surrender of the light could the darkness prevail.”
David Eddings, King of the Murgos

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JUNE FANTASY: This poll decides which 2 books move on to the run-off poll for the June Fantasy Book of the Month

 
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