Fantasy: Epic Books

	Forging the Darksword: The Darksword Trilogy, Volume 1 by: Margaret Weis publisher: Spectra, published: 1987-12-01 ASIN: 0553268945 sales rank: 629921 price: $3.00 (new), $0.01 (used)	/Margaret Weis and Tracy Hickman In the enchanted realm of Merilon, magic is life. Born without magical abilities, Joram is left for dead but grows to manhood with the help of his constant vigilance and sleight-of-hand skills. When he meets the scholarly catalyst Saryon, the two join forces, attempting to forge the powerful magic-absorbing Darksword and ov.
	The Wind Through the Keyhole: A Dark Tower Novel (Dark Tower Novels) by: Stephen King publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio, published: 2012-04-24 ASIN: 1442346965 sales rank: 11711 price: $17.49 (new), $17.99 (used)	For those discovering the epic bestselling Dark Tower series for the first time—and for its legions of dedicated fans—an immensely satisfying stand-alone novel and perfect introduction to the series. Beginning in 1974, gaining momentum in the 1980s and coming to a thrilling conclusion when the last three novels were published in 2003-2004, the Dark Tower epic fantasy saga stands as Stephen King’s most beguiling achievement. It has been the basis for a long-running Marvel comic series. Now, with The Wind Through the Keyhole, King has returned to the rich landscape of Mid-World. This story within a story within a story finds Roland Deschain, Mid-World’s last gunslinger, in his early days during the guilt-ridden year following his mother’s death. Sent by his father to investigate evidence of a murderous shape-shifter, a “skin-man,” Roland takes charge of Bill Streeter, a brave but terrified boy who is the sole surviving witness to the beast’s most recent slaughter. Roland, himself only a teenager, calms the boy by reciting a story from the Book of Eld that his mother used to read to him at bedtime. “A person’s never too old for stories,” he says to Bill. “Man and boy, girl and woman, we live for them."  Sure to captivate the avid fans of the Dark Tower epic, this is an enchanting introduction to Roland’s world and the power of Stephen King’s storytelling magic.
	Thraxas Under Siege by: Martin Scott publisher: Baen, published: 2006-10-03 ASIN: 1416520880 sales rank: 2442661 price: $84.95 (new), $19.12 (used)	In the enchanted city of Turai, the overweight, beer-guzzling private eye Thraxas is probably your only hope. And this time, the entire city is in trouble, besieged by an army of rampaging Orcs. Now a ship has managed to slip past the Orcs to make port, and it was carrying a talisman which could save the city. Unfortunately, it and the ship's captain have vanished without a trace. And if Thraxas can't recover it before it falls into the wrong hands, Turai will be doomed. Which could seriously interfere with the big card game that Thraxas had been looking forward to...
	Magic Kingdom for Sale--Sold! (Magic Kingdom of Landover) by: Terry Brooks publisher: Del Rey, published: 1987-03-12 ASIN: 0345317580 sales rank: 549084 price: $6.32 (new), $0.01 (used)	After Ben Holiday purchased Landover, he discovered the magic kingdom had some problems. The Barons refused to recognize a king and the peasants were without hope. To make matters worse, Ben learned that he had to duel to the death with the Iron Mask, the terrible lord of the demons--a duel which no human could hope to win....