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Fantasy/Science Fiction series:

Douglas Adams' Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy series

Isaac Asimov's Foundation and Robots series

Mary Janice Davidson's Undead series

Anne McCaffrey's Dragonrider series
Anne McCaffrey's Crystal Singer series
Anne McCaffrey's Brain Ships series
Anne McCaffrey's Talents (psychic, rowan, tower) series
Anne McCaffrey's Petaybee series
Anne McCaffrey's Freedom series
Anne McCaffrey's Acorna series
George R. R. Martin's Game of Thrones and more
Tanya Huff's Vicki Nelson (Blood Lines)
Tanya Huff's Confederation
Terry Pratchett's Discworld series
Spider Robinson's Callahan and Stardance series

Roger Zelazny's Amber Series



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The Way Between the Worlds

"Once there were three worlds, each with its own human race. Then, fleeing from out of the void came a fourth race, the Charon. Desperate, on the edge of extinction, they changed the balance between the worlds forever..."

Ian Irvine set a precedent, releasing all four books of this cycle in about a year. The final book was released at Aussiecon 3 in Melbourne, where we were able to ask him the Usual Questions (interview project).

Ian is an environmental scientist, and he approaches his 'fantasy' worlds with a scientific rigor. His worlds have carefully crafted climates, topography, and people.

The first four books complete the cycle. At the time of our interview, Ian's next book was expected to use the same world, but set some years after the end of the current cycle.


book cover, A Shadow on the Glass, by Ian Irvine
A Shadow on the Glass, Ian Irvine

A Shadow on the Glass

In ancient times the Way Between the Worlds was shattered, leaving bands of Aachim, Faellem, and Charon trapped with the old humans of Santhenar. Now Llian, a Chronicler of the Great Tales, uncovers a 3,000-year-old secret too deadly to be revealed-while Karan, a young sensitive, is compelled by honor to undertake a perilous mission. Neither can imagine they will soon meet as hunted fugitives, snared in the machinations of immortals, the vengeance of warlords, and the magics of powerful mancers. For the swelling deluge of a millennial war is rising, terrible as a tsunami, ready to cast torrents of sorcery and devastation across the land... (source: Amazon.com)

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book cover, The Tower on the Rift, by Ian Irvine
The Tower on the Rift, Ian Irvine

The Tower on the Rift

Karan, a young Sensitive carrying the blood of all three Worlds, comes into possession of the Mirror of Aachen, which holds the power to heal--or destroy--World relations. But as war rages, Tensor, the leader of the Aachim people, steals the mirror and flees with the young chronicler, Lilan, leaving all to wonder how they plan to use this magic.

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book cover, Dark is the Moon, by Ian Irvine
Dark is the Moon, Ian Irvine

Dark is the Moon

The young Sensitive Karan, who carries the blood of all three Worlds in her veins, finds herself holding the knowledge that can either heal or permanently destroy the rift. The time is right for Rulke, the great betrayer, to use the deadly construct he has spent a thousand years perfecting. Unfortunately for Karan, all he needs to succeed is her unique talent.

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book cover, Way Between the Worlds, Ian Irvine; 86x140
The Way Between the Worlds, Ian Irvine

The Way Between the Worlds

Karan, the young Sensitive who holds the Mirror of Aachen, which has the power to heal or permanently destroy the rift between Worlds, is held captive. Her lover, Llian, is in chains, falsely accused of betraying her. With the dark moon rising, the Charon Rulke is unstoppable as he prepares to open the Way between the Worlds.

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