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It all begins with the theft of the Orb that for so long protected the West from an evil god. As long as the Orb was at Riva, the prophecy went, its people would be safe from this corrupting power. Garion, a simple farm boy, is familiar with the legend of the Orb, but skeptical in matters of magic. Until, through a twist of fate, he learns not only that the story of the Orb is true, but that he must set out on a quest of unparalleled magic and danger to help recover it. For Garion is a child of destiny, and fate itself is leading him far from his home, sweeping him irrevocably toward a distant tower—and a cataclysmic confrontation with a master of the darkest magic.]]> 18878 6 20231 book 1983 The Belgariad, Vol. 1: Pawn of Prophecy, Queen of Sorcery, Magician's Gambit (The Belgariad, #1-3) total:1678|5:770|4:537|3:300|2:58|1:13| 1678 7027 1972 128 8732 3.89 75520 2074 2519939 91969 18878 0345456327 9780345456328 125 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1167117810m/18878.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/18878.The_Belgariad_Vol_1_Pawn_of_Prophecy_Queen_of_Sorcery_Magician_s_Gambit 4.18 1626 Millions of readers have discovered the magic of David Eddings’ New York Times bestselling series The Belgariad. Now the first three books in this monumental epic appear in a single volume. Here, long-time fans can rediscover the wonder—and the uninitiated can embark upon a thrilling new journey of fantasy and adventure.

It all begins with the theft of the Orb that for so long protected the West from an evil god. As long as the Orb was at Riva, the prophecy went, its people would be safe from this corrupting power. Garion, a simple farm boy, is familiar with the legend of the Orb, but skeptical in matters of magic. Until, through a twist of fate, he learns not only that the story of the Orb is true, but that he must set out on a quest of unparalleled magic and danger to help recover it. For Garion is a child of destiny, and fate itself is leading him far from his home, sweeping him irrevocably toward a distant tower—and a cataclysmic confrontation with a master of the darkest magic.]]> 3 2 false Sat Mar 01 00:00:00 -0800 2003 Fri Jun 29 00:37:55 -0700 2007 Fri Jun 29 00:49:51 -0700 2007 more...]]> 11352452 6049 18878 0345456327 9780345456328 125 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1167117810m/18878.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/18878.The_Belgariad_Vol_1_Pawn_of_Prophecy_Queen_of_Sorcery_Magician_s_Gambit 4.18 1626 Millions of readers have discovered the magic of David Eddings’ New York Times bestselling series The Belgariad. Now the first three books in this monumental epic appear in a single volume. Here, long-time fans can rediscover the wonder—and the uninitiated can embark upon a thrilling new journey of fantasy and adventure.

It all begins with the theft of the Orb that for so long protected the West from an evil god. As long as the Orb was at Riva, the prophecy went, its people would be safe from this corrupting power. Garion, a simple farm boy, is familiar with the legend of the Orb, but skeptical in matters of magic. Until, through a twist of fate, he learns not only that the story of the Orb is true, but that he must set out on a quest of unparalleled magic and danger to help recover it. For Garion is a child of destiny, and fate itself is leading him far from his home, sweeping him irrevocably toward a distant tower—and a cataclysmic confrontation with a master of the darkest magic.]]> 4 1 false Sat Dec 01 00:00:00 -0800 2007 Mon Dec 31 14:10:12 -0800 2007 Mon Dec 31 14:13:18 -0800 2007 more...]]> 75584299 685481 18878 0345456327 9780345456328 125 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1167117810m/18878.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/18878.The_Belgariad_Vol_1_Pawn_of_Prophecy_Queen_of_Sorcery_Magician_s_Gambit 4.18 1626 Millions of readers have discovered the magic of David Eddings’ New York Times bestselling series The Belgariad. Now the first three books in this monumental epic appear in a single volume. Here, long-time fans can rediscover the wonder—and the uninitiated can embark upon a thrilling new journey of fantasy and adventure.

It all begins with the theft of the Orb that for so long protected the West from an evil god. As long as the Orb was at Riva, the prophecy went, its people would be safe from this corrupting power. Garion, a simple farm boy, is familiar with the legend of the Orb, but skeptical in matters of magic. Until, through a twist of fate, he learns not only that the story of the Orb is true, but that he must set out on a quest of unparalleled magic and danger to help recover it. For Garion is a child of destiny, and fate itself is leading him far from his home, sweeping him irrevocably toward a distant tower—and a cataclysmic confrontation with a master of the darkest magic.]]> 4 0 false Sat Oct 24 00:00:00 -0700 2009 Sat Oct 24 08:56:10 -0700 2009 Sat Oct 24 09:01:29 -0700 2009 more...]]> 68678182 251417 18878 0345456327 9780345456328 125 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1167117810m/18878.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/18878.The_Belgariad_Vol_1_Pawn_of_Prophecy_Queen_of_Sorcery_Magician_s_Gambit 4.18 1626 Millions of readers have discovered the magic of David Eddings’ New York Times bestselling series The Belgariad. Now the first three books in this monumental epic appear in a single volume. Here, long-time fans can rediscover the wonder—and the uninitiated can embark upon a thrilling new journey of fantasy and adventure.

It all begins with the theft of the Orb that for so long protected the West from an evil god. As long as the Orb was at Riva, the prophecy went, its people would be safe from this corrupting power. Garion, a simple farm boy, is familiar with the legend of the Orb, but skeptical in matters of magic. Until, through a twist of fate, he learns not only that the story of the Orb is true, but that he must set out on a quest of unparalleled magic and danger to help recover it. For Garion is a child of destiny, and fate itself is leading him far from his home, sweeping him irrevocably toward a distant tower—and a cataclysmic confrontation with a master of the darkest magic.]]> 3 1 false Mon Aug 24 07:58:04 -0700 2009 Mon Aug 24 08:08:43 -0700 2009 more...]]> 66750802 1229405 18878 0345456327 9780345456328 125 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1167117810m/18878.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/18878.The_Belgariad_Vol_1_Pawn_of_Prophecy_Queen_of_Sorcery_Magician_s_Gambit 4.18 1626 Millions of readers have discovered the magic of David Eddings’ New York Times bestselling series The Belgariad. Now the first three books in this monumental epic appear in a single volume. Here, long-time fans can rediscover the wonder—and the uninitiated can embark upon a thrilling new journey of fantasy and adventure.

It all begins with the theft of the Orb that for so long protected the West from an evil god. As long as the Orb was at Riva, the prophecy went, its people would be safe from this corrupting power. Garion, a simple farm boy, is familiar with the legend of the Orb, but skeptical in matters of magic. Until, through a twist of fate, he learns not only that the story of the Orb is true, but that he must set out on a quest of unparalleled magic and danger to help recover it. For Garion is a child of destiny, and fate itself is leading him far from his home, sweeping him irrevocably toward a distant tower—and a cataclysmic confrontation with a master of the darkest magic.]]> 2 0 false Tue Aug 04 00:00:00 -0700 2009 Sun Aug 09 11:22:43 -0700 2009 Sun Aug 09 12:00:24 -0700 2009 more...]]> 64838045 49620 18878 0345456327 9780345456328 125 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1167117810m/18878.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/18878.The_Belgariad_Vol_1_Pawn_of_Prophecy_Queen_of_Sorcery_Magician_s_Gambit 4.18 1626 Millions of readers have discovered the magic of David Eddings’ New York Times bestselling series The Belgariad. Now the first three books in this monumental epic appear in a single volume. Here, long-time fans can rediscover the wonder—and the uninitiated can embark upon a thrilling new journey of fantasy and adventure.

It all begins with the theft of the Orb that for so long protected the West from an evil god. As long as the Orb was at Riva, the prophecy went, its people would be safe from this corrupting power. Garion, a simple farm boy, is familiar with the legend of the Orb, but skeptical in matters of magic. Until, through a twist of fate, he learns not only that the story of the Orb is true, but that he must set out on a quest of unparalleled magic and danger to help recover it. For Garion is a child of destiny, and fate itself is leading him far from his home, sweeping him irrevocably toward a distant tower—and a cataclysmic confrontation with a master of the darkest magic.]]> 4 0 false Fri Jul 24 16:40:55 -0700 2009 Fri Jul 24 17:02:02 -0700 2009 more...]]> 39552796 174365 18878 0345456327 9780345456328 125 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1167117810m/18878.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/18878.The_Belgariad_Vol_1_Pawn_of_Prophecy_Queen_of_Sorcery_Magician_s_Gambit 4.18 1626 Millions of readers have discovered the magic of David Eddings’ New York Times bestselling series The Belgariad. Now the first three books in this monumental epic appear in a single volume. Here, long-time fans can rediscover the wonder—and the uninitiated can embark upon a thrilling new journey of fantasy and adventure.

It all begins with the theft of the Orb that for so long protected the West from an evil god. As long as the Orb was at Riva, the prophecy went, its people would be safe from this corrupting power. Garion, a simple farm boy, is familiar with the legend of the Orb, but skeptical in matters of magic. Until, through a twist of fate, he learns not only that the story of the Orb is true, but that he must set out on a quest of unparalleled magic and danger to help recover it. For Garion is a child of destiny, and fate itself is leading him far from his home, sweeping him irrevocably toward a distant tower—and a cataclysmic confrontation with a master of the darkest magic.]]> 4 0 false Mon Nov 24 00:00:00 -0800 2008 Sun Dec 07 18:28:47 -0800 2008 Sun Dec 07 18:42:56 -0800 2008 3 With some tweaking this cou...more...]]> 40953293 108700 18878 0345456327 9780345456328 125 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1167117810m/18878.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/18878.The_Belgariad_Vol_1_Pawn_of_Prophecy_Queen_of_Sorcery_Magician_s_Gambit 4.18 1626 Millions of readers have discovered the magic of David Eddings’ New York Times bestselling series The Belgariad. Now the first three books in this monumental epic appear in a single volume. Here, long-time fans can rediscover the wonder—and the uninitiated can embark upon a thrilling new journey of fantasy and adventure.

It all begins with the theft of the Orb that for so long protected the West from an evil god. As long as the Orb was at Riva, the prophecy went, its people would be safe from this corrupting power. Garion, a simple farm boy, is familiar with the legend of the Orb, but skeptical in matters of magic. Until, through a twist of fate, he learns not only that the story of the Orb is true, but that he must set out on a quest of unparalleled magic and danger to help recover it. For Garion is a child of destiny, and fate itself is leading him far from his home, sweeping him irrevocably toward a distant tower—and a cataclysmic confrontation with a master of the darkest magic.]]> 4 0 false Fri Dec 26 00:00:00 -0800 2008 Fri Dec 26 14:19:52 -0800 2008 Fri Dec 26 14:51:17 -0800 2008
The sole failing Eddings has as an author is that after reading h...more...]]> 11215002 673624 18878 0345456327 9780345456328 125 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1167117810m/18878.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/18878.The_Belgariad_Vol_1_Pawn_of_Prophecy_Queen_of_Sorcery_Magician_s_Gambit 4.18 1626 Millions of readers have discovered the magic of David Eddings’ New York Times bestselling series The Belgariad. Now the first three books in this monumental epic appear in a single volume. Here, long-time fans can rediscover the wonder—and the uninitiated can embark upon a thrilling new journey of fantasy and adventure.

It all begins with the theft of the Orb that for so long protected the West from an evil god. As long as the Orb was at Riva, the prophecy went, its people would be safe from this corrupting power. Garion, a simple farm boy, is familiar with the legend of the Orb, but skeptical in matters of magic. Until, through a twist of fate, he learns not only that the story of the Orb is true, but that he must set out on a quest of unparalleled magic and danger to help recover it. For Garion is a child of destiny, and fate itself is leading him far from his home, sweeping him irrevocably toward a distant tower—and a cataclysmic confrontation with a master of the darkest magic.]]> 4 1 false Wed Jan 01 00:00:00 -0800 1997 Sat Dec 29 08:43:08 -0800 2007 Sat Dec 29 08:45:54 -0800 2007 more...]]> 6919984 418366 18878 0345456327 9780345456328 125 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1167117810m/18878.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/18878.The_Belgariad_Vol_1_Pawn_of_Prophecy_Queen_of_Sorcery_Magician_s_Gambit 4.18 1626 Millions of readers have discovered the magic of David Eddings’ New York Times bestselling series The Belgariad. Now the first three books in this monumental epic appear in a single volume. Here, long-time fans can rediscover the wonder—and the uninitiated can embark upon a thrilling new journey of fantasy and adventure.

It all begins with the theft of the Orb that for so long protected the West from an evil god. As long as the Orb was at Riva, the prophecy went, its people would be safe from this corrupting power. Garion, a simple farm boy, is familiar with the legend of the Orb, but skeptical in matters of magic. Until, through a twist of fate, he learns not only that the story of the Orb is true, but that he must set out on a quest of unparalleled magic and danger to help recover it. For Garion is a child of destiny, and fate itself is leading him far from his home, sweeping him irrevocably toward a distant tower—and a cataclysmic confrontation with a master of the darkest magic.]]> 5 1 false Sat Sep 29 16:32:13 -0700 2007 Thu Sep 27 18:59:56 -0700 2007 Sat Sep 29 16:19:47 -0700 2007 more...]]> 6508311 332346 18878 0345456327 9780345456328 125 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1167117810m/18878.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/18878.The_Belgariad_Vol_1_Pawn_of_Prophecy_Queen_of_Sorcery_Magician_s_Gambit 4.18 1626 Millions of readers have discovered the magic of David Eddings’ New York Times bestselling series The Belgariad. Now the first three books in this monumental epic appear in a single volume. Here, long-time fans can rediscover the wonder—and the uninitiated can embark upon a thrilling new journey of fantasy and adventure.

It all begins with the theft of the Orb that for so long protected the West from an evil god. As long as the Orb was at Riva, the prophecy went, its people would be safe from this corrupting power. Garion, a simple farm boy, is familiar with the legend of the Orb, but skeptical in matters of magic. Until, through a twist of fate, he learns not only that the story of the Orb is true, but that he must set out on a quest of unparalleled magic and danger to help recover it. For Garion is a child of destiny, and fate itself is leading him far from his home, sweeping him irrevocably toward a distant tower—and a cataclysmic confrontation with a master of the darkest magic.]]> 3 1 false Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 -0800 1985 Thu Sep 20 15:17:38 -0700 2007 Thu Sep 20 22:28:16 -0700 2007 more...]]> 1726874 118558 18878 0345456327 9780345456328 125 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1167117810m/18878.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/18878.The_Belgariad_Vol_1_Pawn_of_Prophecy_Queen_of_Sorcery_Magician_s_Gambit 4.18 1626 Millions of readers have discovered the magic of David Eddings’ New York Times bestselling series The Belgariad. Now the first three books in this monumental epic appear in a single volume. Here, long-time fans can rediscover the wonder—and the uninitiated can embark upon a thrilling new journey of fantasy and adventure.

It all begins with the theft of the Orb that for so long protected the West from an evil god. As long as the Orb was at Riva, the prophecy went, its people would be safe from this corrupting power. Garion, a simple farm boy, is familiar with the legend of the Orb, but skeptical in matters of magic. Until, through a twist of fate, he learns not only that the story of the Orb is true, but that he must set out on a quest of unparalleled magic and danger to help recover it. For Garion is a child of destiny, and fate itself is leading him far from his home, sweeping him irrevocably toward a distant tower—and a cataclysmic confrontation with a master of the darkest magic.]]> 4 1 false Sat Mar 01 00:00:00 -0800 1997 Wed Jun 06 16:18:50 -0700 2007 Wed Jun 06 16:21:47 -0700 2007
The Belgariad was his first series, and it shows, but still a wonderful read, and the sequel series is even better.]]> 39977064 1798737 18878 0345456327 9780345456328 125 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1167117810m/18878.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/18878.The_Belgariad_Vol_1_Pawn_of_Prophecy_Queen_of_Sorcery_Magician_s_Gambit 4.18 1626 Millions of readers have discovered the magic of David Eddings’ New York Times bestselling series The Belgariad. Now the first three books in this monumental epic appear in a single volume. Here, long-time fans can rediscover the wonder—and the uninitiated can embark upon a thrilling new journey of fantasy and adventure.

It all begins with the theft of the Orb that for so long protected the West from an evil god. As long as the Orb was at Riva, the prophecy went, its people would be safe from this corrupting power. Garion, a simple farm boy, is familiar with the legend of the Orb, but skeptical in matters of magic. Until, through a twist of fate, he learns not only that the story of the Orb is true, but that he must set out on a quest of unparalleled magic and danger to help recover it. For Garion is a child of destiny, and fate itself is leading him far from his home, sweeping him irrevocably toward a distant tower—and a cataclysmic confrontation with a master of the darkest magic.]]> 3 0 false Sat Jan 01 00:00:00 -0800 2005 Fri Dec 12 16:31:51 -0800 2008 Sun Jan 11 11:19:36 -0800 2009 GENRE: Fantasy (a few wield Magic), Young Adult (Note: contains sword fighting, mortal peril, sexual references, but no sex.) Action sequences.

A hero's journey (although I read an interview with the author who said he definitely tried to put some twists on the formula). A unique boy ag...more...]]> 42247003 1879178 18878 0345456327 9780345456328 125 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1167117810m/18878.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/18878.The_Belgariad_Vol_1_Pawn_of_Prophecy_Queen_of_Sorcery_Magician_s_Gambit 4.18 1626 Millions of readers have discovered the magic of David Eddings’ New York Times bestselling series The Belgariad. Now the first three books in this monumental epic appear in a single volume. Here, long-time fans can rediscover the wonder—and the uninitiated can embark upon a thrilling new journey of fantasy and adventure.

It all begins with the theft of the Orb that for so long protected the West from an evil god. As long as the Orb was at Riva, the prophecy went, its people would be safe from this corrupting power. Garion, a simple farm boy, is familiar with the legend of the Orb, but skeptical in matters of magic. Until, through a twist of fate, he learns not only that the story of the Orb is true, but that he must set out on a quest of unparalleled magic and danger to help recover it. For Garion is a child of destiny, and fate itself is leading him far from his home, sweeping him irrevocably toward a distant tower—and a cataclysmic confrontation with a master of the darkest magic.]]> 3 0 false Wed Jan 07 12:58:48 -0800 2009 Mon Jan 26 18:34:54 -0800 2009 more...]]> 25244698 1263634 18878 0345456327 9780345456328 125 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1167117810m/18878.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/18878.The_Belgariad_Vol_1_Pawn_of_Prophecy_Queen_of_Sorcery_Magician_s_Gambit 4.18 1626 Millions of readers have discovered the magic of David Eddings’ New York Times bestselling series The Belgariad. Now the first three books in this monumental epic appear in a single volume. Here, long-time fans can rediscover the wonder—and the uninitiated can embark upon a thrilling new journey of fantasy and adventure.

It all begins with the theft of the Orb that for so long protected the West from an evil god. As long as the Orb was at Riva, the prophecy went, its people would be safe from this corrupting power. Garion, a simple farm boy, is familiar with the legend of the Orb, but skeptical in matters of magic. Until, through a twist of fate, he learns not only that the story of the Orb is true, but that he must set out on a quest of unparalleled magic and danger to help recover it. For Garion is a child of destiny, and fate itself is leading him far from his home, sweeping him irrevocably toward a distant tower—and a cataclysmic confrontation with a master of the darkest magic.]]> 5 1 false Mon Jun 23 15:12:54 -0700 2008 Mon Jun 23 15:15:02 -0700 2008 47012837 335000 18878 0345456327 9780345456328 125 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1167117810m/18878.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/18878.The_Belgariad_Vol_1_Pawn_of_Prophecy_Queen_of_Sorcery_Magician_s_Gambit 4.18 1626 Millions of readers have discovered the magic of David Eddings’ New York Times bestselling series The Belgariad. Now the first three books in this monumental epic appear in a single volume. Here, long-time fans can rediscover the wonder—and the uninitiated can embark upon a thrilling new journey of fantasy and adventure.

It all begins with the theft of the Orb that for so long protected the West from an evil god. As long as the Orb was at Riva, the prophecy went, its people would be safe from this corrupting power. Garion, a simple farm boy, is familiar with the legend of the Orb, but skeptical in matters of magic. Until, through a twist of fate, he learns not only that the story of the Orb is true, but that he must set out on a quest of unparalleled magic and danger to help recover it. For Garion is a child of destiny, and fate itself is leading him far from his home, sweeping him irrevocably toward a distant tower—and a cataclysmic confrontation with a master of the darkest magic.]]> 4 0 false Sun Feb 01 00:00:00 -0800 2009 Fri Feb 20 20:12:54 -0800 2009 Sun Feb 22 21:26:17 -0800 2009 more...]]> 44975182 1823055 18878 0345456327 9780345456328 125 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1167117810m/18878.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/18878.The_Belgariad_Vol_1_Pawn_of_Prophecy_Queen_of_Sorcery_Magician_s_Gambit 4.18 1626 Millions of readers have discovered the magic of David Eddings’ New York Times bestselling series The Belgariad. Now the first three books in this monumental epic appear in a single volume. Here, long-time fans can rediscover the wonder—and the uninitiated can embark upon a thrilling new journey of fantasy and adventure.

It all begins with the theft of the Orb that for so long protected the West from an evil god. As long as the Orb was at Riva, the prophecy went, its people would be safe from this corrupting power. Garion, a simple farm boy, is familiar with the legend of the Orb, but skeptical in matters of magic. Until, through a twist of fate, he learns not only that the story of the Orb is true, but that he must set out on a quest of unparalleled magic and danger to help recover it. For Garion is a child of destiny, and fate itself is leading him far from his home, sweeping him irrevocably toward a distant tower—and a cataclysmic confrontation with a master of the darkest magic.]]> 5 0 false Tue Jul 01 00:00:00 -0700 2003 Sat Jan 31 13:46:32 -0800 2009 Mon Feb 02 05:53:34 -0800 2009 more...]]> 5658559 345866 18878 0345456327 9780345456328 125 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1167117810m/18878.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/18878.The_Belgariad_Vol_1_Pawn_of_Prophecy_Queen_of_Sorcery_Magician_s_Gambit 4.18 1626 Millions of readers have discovered the magic of David Eddings’ New York Times bestselling series The Belgariad. Now the first three books in this monumental epic appear in a single volume. Here, long-time fans can rediscover the wonder—and the uninitiated can embark upon a thrilling new journey of fantasy and adventure.

It all begins with the theft of the Orb that for so long protected the West from an evil god. As long as the Orb was at Riva, the prophecy went, its people would be safe from this corrupting power. Garion, a simple farm boy, is familiar with the legend of the Orb, but skeptical in matters of magic. Until, through a twist of fate, he learns not only that the story of the Orb is true, but that he must set out on a quest of unparalleled magic and danger to help recover it. For Garion is a child of destiny, and fate itself is leading him far from his home, sweeping him irrevocably toward a distant tower—and a cataclysmic confrontation with a master of the darkest magic.]]> 0 0 false Tue Sep 04 15:19:38 -0700 2007 Thu Dec 17 08:49:30 -0800 2009 more...]]> 39089387 1242235 18878 0345456327 9780345456328 125 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1167117810m/18878.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/18878.The_Belgariad_Vol_1_Pawn_of_Prophecy_Queen_of_Sorcery_Magician_s_Gambit 4.18 1626 Millions of readers have discovered the magic of David Eddings’ New York Times bestselling series The Belgariad. Now the first three books in this monumental epic appear in a single volume. Here, long-time fans can rediscover the wonder—and the uninitiated can embark upon a thrilling new journey of fantasy and adventure.

It all begins with the theft of the Orb that for so long protected the West from an evil god. As long as the Orb was at Riva, the prophecy went, its people would be safe from this corrupting power. Garion, a simple farm boy, is familiar with the legend of the Orb, but skeptical in matters of magic. Until, through a twist of fate, he learns not only that the story of the Orb is true, but that he must set out on a quest of unparalleled magic and danger to help recover it. For Garion is a child of destiny, and fate itself is leading him far from his home, sweeping him irrevocably toward a distant tower—and a cataclysmic confrontation with a master of the darkest magic.]]> 5 0 false Mon Dec 01 23:57:19 -0800 2008 Tue Dec 02 00:02:02 -0800 2008 more...]]> 41633032 1742050 18878 0345456327 9780345456328 125 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1167117810m/18878.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/18878.The_Belgariad_Vol_1_Pawn_of_Prophecy_Queen_of_Sorcery_Magician_s_Gambit 4.18 1626 Millions of readers have discovered the magic of David Eddings’ New York Times bestselling series The Belgariad. Now the first three books in this monumental epic appear in a single volume. Here, long-time fans can rediscover the wonder—and the uninitiated can embark upon a thrilling new journey of fantasy and adventure.

It all begins with the theft of the Orb that for so long protected the West from an evil god. As long as the Orb was at Riva, the prophecy went, its people would be safe from this corrupting power. Garion, a simple farm boy, is familiar with the legend of the Orb, but skeptical in matters of magic. Until, through a twist of fate, he learns not only that the story of the Orb is true, but that he must set out on a quest of unparalleled magic and danger to help recover it. For Garion is a child of destiny, and fate itself is leading him far from his home, sweeping him irrevocably toward a distant tower—and a cataclysmic confrontation with a master of the darkest magic.]]> 3 0 false Fri Jan 02 13:34:55 -0800 2009 Mon Jan 05 14:01:42 -0800 2009 more...]]> 8 http://www.goodreads.com/book_link/follow/8?book_id=18878