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- As you guys know I'm a big fan of India Drummond, and this new book co-written with K.C. May sounds awesome! And it has a dragonborn alchemist in it! Which sounds awesome!
- Richelle Mead is also one of my favorite authors. I have been meaning to read this book for ages. Maybe this will give me the push to get to it!
I'm going to jump right in and nominate Betrayal's Shadow by Dave-Brendon de Burgh.It's the first book in his series, The Mahaelian Chronicle. Here are some strong arguments for the book:
1. Dave is South African, traditionally published, and writes fantasy. He's pretty much the only locally published author who does that.
2. The book is exciting, action-packed and emotive.
3. Dave is a bit of a hot topic at the moment; he recently spoke at the Open Book Festival on a panel with Raymond E. Feist (Magician) and Mike Carey (The Girl With All the Gifts), he's doing interviews in newspapers left right and centre, and he's such a big supporter of the local publishing scene.
4. All things said and done, the book is amazing.
Cheers!
He's definitely not the only traditionally published local author writing fantasy (unless perhaps you're talking specifically about epic fantasy), but otherwise good one! I've been meaning to read his book for a while, so it's got my vote :)
You're right - should probably clarify that a bit. I'm talking about old school, Tolkienesque epic/high fantasy. What a champ! :)
Admittedly that's not really my thing (my interest in old school epic fantasy started and ended with Tolkien) but because he's local I'm willing to give it a shot :)
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Same here :)
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The Constant Princess by Philippa GregoryReally enjoy her books, she gives a good insight into the court intrigues of the Tudor era.
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I have read all 4 books and they were very good. I hope you enjoy it.
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