Are you looking for new fantasy books to read?
Hold on, let me shut the door.
Do you want to see the collection of new fantasy novels I have gathered from dark and treacherous lands? Stealing these works from an author’s study is not an easy task. Within this pile there are many grim and unsettling stories told by moon-struck poets, stories of plucky, curious female protagonists, and tales of clever thieves too.
Well then my mysterious acquaintance! Pull up a chair and make yourself warm by the fire. I know it’s rather dark in here, so I will light a few more candles. But remember, dangerous sentiments are often best explored far from the light.
New Fantasy Books Smuggled from the Desks of Sundry Authors
Now then, there’s plenty of ale and spiced potatoes here, and there is room enough on this old desk for me to show you some of these newly writ dark tales of witches, demons, insane sorcerers, and revolutions. Ignore the demonic markings carved into my desk and sable underworld soot; I’ve given up on traveling to the infernal fires of Hell’s library for new ideas…for at least a little while.
The Tropic of Serpents: A Memoir by Lady Trent
An interesting scholarly tome by Marie Brennan. You are, no doubt, familiar with her previous entry, A Natural History of Dragons. When I first saw that title I thought it read “On The Topic of Serpents,” and immediately jotted it down as one of the more exquisite fantasy titles I had read in a while.
The Dark Defiles
Following up from The Steel Remains and The Cold Commands, Richard K. Morgan is set to bring his dark epic fantasy series to a close with The Dark Defiles. Morgan reports from his dark and disturbing lair that the hulking tome of fantasy is 247 thousand words. Speaking of his dark and disturbing lair, he was away when I visited. No doubt having tea with Joe Abercrombie.
Half a King
I’m quite familiar with the dark and witty works of Joe Abercrombie, having especially enjoyed the sardonic and pacey First Law trilogy. Upon entering Abercombie’s study late one evening with the help of a rare talisman, I found one of his new fantasy books sitting idly on his desk. With this engagement, Abercrombie goes forth into younger territory. That’s an admirably evil move, going after the youth.
It’s also something I plan on doing in the future.
The Magician’s Land
What rough beast, its hour come round at last,/Slouches towards Fillory to be born #boundmanuscript pic.twitter.com/fWMbxU5Jqa
— Lev Grossman (@leverus) January 31, 2014
Having read the first two entries of this series, The Magician Prince and the Magician King, I’m particularly eager to see how Grossman concludes his ironic tale. Though I am not intimately familiar with the works of C. S. Lewis, it appears Grossman might stick close to C. S. Lewis’s ending.
My wager is that he destroys his world and kills a god. The wintery cover to his new fantasy book certainly suggests it.
The Thorn of Emberlain
Ah yes, well, as you can see, this is just a note made upon parchment. I had to scamper away when I arrived at this book’s place on the author’s shelf, for it wasn’t there. The tingling sensation of a trap laced with esoteric magic, however, was.
Mr. Lynch is no doubt having some of his fellow scoundrels give it a few quick proof readings before sending it along for the rest of the world to see.
Let me consult my notes on this one. Ah yes, what do we have here–another superb volume dashed with wit, blood, and intrigue.
Secrets of Moth
I initially thought this was the name of a dark elf like Drizzt Do’Urden but with a more violent and sinister streak. It turns out that Moth is the name of the world.
The works of Daniel Arenson are new to me, but I love the name he has given to this world he has created (as well as the palpable dramatic tension). This is definitely one of the new fantasy books you are going to want on your shelf or kindle.
My New Fantasy Books
What, still lingering around even at this hour? I’ve shown you all the new fantasy books I’ve gathered—what more could you possibly want?
Well yes, that is one of my new fantasy novels; have a look if you like—but beware—this one is full of dangerous thoughts, villainous machinations, forbidden knowledge, and, most importantly, magic.
