The Prince of Nothing by R. Scott Bakker

[Terence]

Like Erikson's magnum opus, I think this is a original and important fantasy series that I haven't seen mentioned much around here.

And, unlike Erikson, Martin, Jordan and some others, there are only three novels in the series and they've all been out for a few years :-)

[Chris]

I've been wanting to check this series out for awhile.

[Amelia]

This one sounds really interesting.

[This Is Not The Michael You're Looking For]

Actually, no. The Prince of Nothing is a three book trilogy, but it is not the end of the story by any means (I just finished the 3rd book last night). Bakker has already published the first book (The Judging Eye) of the follow-up trilogy (The Aspect-Emperor) with the second book currently being written.

I'm not saying you shouldn't consider reading it (personally, I was a bit underwhelmed by the whole thing), but don't be fooled into thinking it is a three book stand alone story.

[Jeff]

I think there was some seriously brilliant writing in the series. But, it really did not come together for me. I think if I had read them straight through with a notepad, a bunch of post it notes and a highlighter I might have gotten more out of it. It's only been a year or so since I finished the series, and I don't remember enough of it to seriously discuss it.

[Jon]

Link to list of novels in the Prince of Nothing series.