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I would recommend Fafhrd and Gray Mouse series by Fitz Leiber.
Lmao @ Star Wars theme *wipes tear* :)
I second MrsJ's recommendation. You also can't go wrong with Moorcock for S&S. I'd also recommend Heroes Die. Action packed indeed.
I second MrsJ's recommendation. You also can't go wrong with Moorcock for S&S. I'd also recommend Heroes Die. Action packed indeed.
Have you tried Glenn Cook's The Black Company? I really liked 'em and they seem to have alot of what you are hankering for. One of the chief protagonists is female though.
The Fallen Blade- Jon Courtenay GrimwoodMidwinter, and The Office of Shadow- Mathew Sturges
The Bone Palace- Amanda Downum
The Phoenix Guards, or any of the Viscount of Andrilanka series like The Lord of Castle Black- or the Vlad Taltos books- Steven Brust
Havemercy- Jaida Jones
Living With Ghosts- Kari Sperring
Liz Williams- The Snake Agent
Simon Green- Something From The Nightside
Ted wrote: "Have you tried Glenn Cook's The Black Company? I really liked 'em and they seem to have alot of what you are hankering for. One of the chief protagonists is female though."I seriously googled protagonist after reading this. I guess the Lady does count, although I always saw her as a villain.
Ted wrote: "Have you tried Glenn Cook's The Black Company? I really liked 'em and they seem to have alot of what you are hankering for. One of the chief protagonists is female though."I wonder if this gives a nod to Arthur Conan Doyle's "The White Company"?
Tom wrote: "Ted wrote: "Have you tried Glenn Cook's The Black Company? I really liked 'em and they seem to have alot of what you are hankering for. One of the chief protagonists is female though...."I had never heard of that series, Doyle was a favorite of my Dad's though and it's kind of a warm thought for me to think a series of his influencing one of mine - Thanks
Malazan! Dark, epic,plentyyyyyyyyyy of action and the girls are tougher than the guys...
Maggie wrote, "Malazan! Dark, epic,plentyyyyyyyyyy of action and the girls are tougher than the guys..."
Uh hellooooooo. Kalam would beg to differ, Mags :P
Kalam = Badassery extraordinaire
Uh hellooooooo. Kalam would beg to differ, Mags :P
Kalam = Badassery extraordinaire
SM Stirling also has some badass women in his books. Try Dies the Fire, Conquistador, or Island in the Sea of Time.
I thought we were talking about things without a female protagonist.
Tom you get mad props for recommending SM Stirling. One of my favs :)
Errr....I think you're right, Denae :)
Errr....I think you're right, Denae :)
☠The Dread Pirate Grant☠ wrote: "Maggie wrote, "Malazan! Dark, epic,plentyyyyyyyyyy of action and the girls are tougher than the guys..."Uh hellooooooo. Kalam would beg to differ, Mags :P
Kalam = Badassery extraordinaire"
Remember Minala? She made Kalam run away like an old cat....just sayin'
Kalam obviously pulled a hammy. The Malazan rulebook clearly states that a pulled hammy = do-over.
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You two are making me want to dive into a full series read of Malazan...
okay, maybe I am just being a girl, but what is pulling a hammy? I would have thought it meant hamstring, but if it does I am not getting it.because you know, maybe he did, maybe he didn't, I just do not know!
Ala,How far are you into Malazan? I've been thinking about getting back to it. Maybe a buddy read?
I've only read the first one. I have the next couple just sitting here. Staring at me.
stop it
stop it
Deadhouse Gates was actually one of my ill-fated purchases today...>_>
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oooohhhhhhh...Ala, the second Malazan novel, Deadhouse Gates is my fav. I'll Tooootally read it with you
Lol @ Maggie. Yes...a hammy is a hamstring :)
Lol @ Maggie. Yes...a hammy is a hamstring :)
Alright, after i get through MHA I'll jump into deadhouse gates.
I finally got my hands on a copy of Monster Hunter International!!!Grant very kindly sent me a copy, but I have trouble reading a screen for very long. Thankfully, my library FINALLY got a copy in. Woohoo!!
Laurel wrote: "I finally got my hands on a copy of Monster Hunter International!!!Grant very kindly sent me a copy, but I have trouble reading a screen for very long. Thankfully, my library FINALLY got a copy ..."
yaay!
You've had some good recommendations. David Gemmell's stuff is good, the Drenai series covers some great characters. Elric was suggested, it's like the epitome of dark fantasy. Moorcock's Prince Corum books and Erekosë books are also darker. The Black Company was mentioned , it's good. Don't miss the Conan (Robert E. Howard) books and stories if you haven't read them yet. I don't like them but Karl Edward Wagner's Kane stories are also very dark sword and sorcery books and stories.
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No female protaginist
Sword & Sorcery or Dark fantssy
Action packed
Not typical " Star wars theme"
If you could please name more than 1 book.
Thanks a lot!