The Sapphire Rose by David Eddings

The Sapphire Rose was written by David Eddings. It is the last book in the series, The Elenium. If you like Sir Sparhawk and the rest of these characters, the next series ,The Tamuli continues their story. I love series.

Sparhawk after much searching has obtained the blue rose, Bhelliom. The Blue Rose however, is a sentient being as well, as a magical jewel....Restoring Queen Ehlana is only the beginning of the of Sparhawks trials and missions. He must save Ehlana, save the kingdom, and save the church as well. Knights, swords, magic, and gods... a great read.

502 pages. Written by David Eddings
Copyright 1991 by David Eddings
A Del Rey Book (Random House)

The Ruby Knight by David Eddings

The Ruby Knight was written by David Eddings. It is book 2 in the series The Elenium. I really enjoy David Eddings books. They have a classical and timeless style. These are books I read as a teenager and also encouraged my teenagers to read.
As we catch up to our hero, Sir Sparhawk, his Queen Ehlana, is still encased in the diamond throne that is sustaining her life from a near fatal poisoning. The living enchantment was created and is sustained by the lives of 11 knights and Sephrenia, his mystic tutor in the arts of magic. The enchantment has a limited time it can sustain  Ehlana before it starts taking the lives of the ones involved in the enchantment and Ehlana's as well.
Rumors and hints surrounding a powerful and mesmerizing jewel, The Bhelliom, may be the only way to save her...

372 Pages. Written by David Eddings.
Copyright 1990 by David Eddings.
A Del Rey Book. (Random House)

The Diamond Throne by David Eddings

The Diamond Throne is book 1 of the series of The Elenium written by  David Eddings. The books in the is series are: The Diamond Throne, The Ruby Knight, and The Sapphire Rose. I really enjoyed this series. It was a more sophisticated read than the Belgariad or Mallorean series. David Eddings weaves another world and society dominated by the church, knights, kings & queens, with mystics thrown in.
The Diamond Throne is about a Church Knight named Sparhawk and his quest to save his queen Ehlana. She has been encased in a diamond to sustain her life from an assassination poisoning that would have meant certain death. Sparhawk is joined on his journey by the Styric mystic and former teacher Sephrenia, and group of knights to find a cure.

435 pages. Written by David Eddings.
Copyright 1989 David Eddings
A Del Rey Book (Random House)

Polgara The Sorceress By David & Leight Eddings

Polgara the Sorceress was an intriguing story to read. It filled in all the gaps of her history, as well as filled you in on unfolding events. You really get a feel for Polgara after reading this. She's been everything from the Duchess of Erat to head cook at Faldor's Farm and protected every generation of the Rivan Line...

754 pages. Copywrite 1997 by  David & Leigh Eddings
A Del Rey Book (Random House)

Belgarath the Sorcerer by David & Leigh Eddings

If you have read the Belgariad and the Mallorean series, you'll really enjoy Belagarth the Sorcerer. I put off reading this as well as Polgara the Sorceress because they weren't my favorite characters. This is fascinating read, to get into the thoughts and history of Belgarath that the other books don't cover. Find out what the old wolf has been doing for the last 7000 years.

723 pages. Copyright 1995 David Eddings
A Del Rey Book (Random House)

The Seeress Of Kell David Eddings

The Seeress of Kell is the final book in the Mallorean series written by David Eddings. At last, the grueling journey for our companions is coming to an end, but will Belgarion have to slay his son to keep him from becoming the Child of the Dark and ultimate dark god? This question weighs heavily on Belgarion's mind.
A great read. This series is must read  for classical fantasy readers.

374 pages. Copyright 1991 by David Eddings
A Del Rey Book (Random House)

Sorceress of Darshiva David Eddings

Sorceress of Darshiva is book 4 of the Mallorean series written by David Eddings. Quick plot: Zandrams kidnaps Belgarion's son and this is the epic tale of recovering his son. To get into a  little more detail, Zandramas is a gromlin sorceress/ priestess who has become the chosen vessel of the Dark Prophecy and became the Child of the Dark. Belgarion is her polar opposite being the vessel of the Light Prophecy and the current Child of the Light.
Belgarion' s journey is through a myriad of delays and and requirements set by the two opposing destines.
Not to mention, he has to find the Place That is No More for the final meeting of Child of the Dark and the Child of the Light. A great read.

371 pages. Copywrite 1989 by David Eddings
A Del Rey Book (Random House)

Demon Lord of Karanda David Eddings

Demon Lord of Karanda written by David Eddings is book 3 of the Mallorean series. Still in pursuit of Zandramas, King Belgarion of Riva, The Godslayer must tackle demons, the Emperor Zakath, decipher the prophecy, and try to keep his friends out of danger. The epic journey to recover Begarion's son, Geran is filled with mysticism, sorcery, twists and turns. A great read.

404 pages. Copyright 1988 by David Eddings

A Del Rey Book (Random House)

King of The Murgos David Eddings

King of the Murgos written by David Eddings is my favorite book in the Mallorean series. It's book number 2 of the Mallorean series. My favorite character in this book is King Urgit and relationship dynamic between him and Silk. I really like the continuing development of all the characters in these books. They don't stay exactly the same and become stale. They grow and become more complex like the faceting of jewel. Belgarion and Ce'Nedra journey to regain their kidnapped son, Geran, with the help of Polgara the Sorceress, Belgarath the Eternal Man, and Silk the epitome of the word rogue.

Fantasy- Sword and Sorcery Classical -403 pages
Copywrite 1988 David Eddings
A Del Rey Book (Random House)

Guardians of the West by David Eddings

Guardians of the West is book 1 of the Mallorean series. It is a continuation of the Belgariad. Belgarion is all grown up now, ruling the island king of Riva with Ce'Nedra by his side. Eleven years has passed and new things about prophecy have been discovered. Join our companions as they travel through distance lands to fulfill the ultimate destiny of the prophecy. Catch up with what's been going on with Polgara the Sorceress, Durnik, the man with two lives, and Errand, the bearer of the Orb.

438 pages. Written by David Eddings
Copyright 1987 David Eddings
A Del Rey Book (Random House)

Enchanters' End Game by David Eddings

Enchanters' End Game is the last book in the Belgariad. Our stalwart heroes have recovered the Orb of Aldur and the Rivan King has returned. The prophecy has yet to be fulfilled however, until the Child of the Light meets the Child of the Dark. Travel once again with Belgarion, Begarath, and Silk as they go to face the One Eyed God Torak.

372 pages. Written by David Eddings
Copyright 1984 by David Eddings
A Del Rey Book (Random House)

Castle of Wizardry by David Eddings

Castle of Wizardry written by David Eddings is book 4 of the Belgariad. The journey continues through the grasslands Algaria, to the Isle of Winds Riva, and through the moors of Drasnia, as the instruments of the prophecy are revealed and the emergence of the Rivan Queen. A great read for anyone who like swords and sorcery.

375 Pages Sci Fi/ Fantasy
Copyright 1984 David Eddings
A Del Rey Book (Random House)

Magician's Gambit by David Eddings

Magician's Gambit is book 3 of the Belgariad series, written by David Eddings. This is the continuation of the adventures of Garion and his friends with the addition of Ce'Nedra Imperial Princess of Tolnedra. Follow the journey, as they cross the haunted lands of Maragor and face the weeping god Mara, return home to Vale of Aldur, explore the caves of the Ulgos, and enter the lands of the Mad King Taur Urgas in attempt to recover the living Orb.
All the books in this series are a great read.
307 pages. A Del Rey Book (Random House)
Copyright 1983 by David Eddings

Queen of Sorcery by David Eddings

Queen of Sorcery written by David Eddings is book 2 in the series Belgariad. It is a continuation of Garion's story. Follow the adventure of Garion with his guardian Polgara the Sorceress, Belgarath the Sorcerer, Durnik the Blacksmith, Silk the Guide and Barak the Dreadful Bear, as they are joined by Hettar the Horse Lord, Lelldorin the Archer, and Mandorallen the Knight Protector. They will journey through the trouble lands of Arendia ripe with civil unrest and turmoil to Nyissa domain of Eternal Salmissra the Serpent Queen.

326 Pages. Copyright 1982 David Eddings. Published by: Del Rey Books (Random House)

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Pawn of Prophecy by David Eddings

I read this series many years ago and have since reread the entire series several times. The series consists of 5 books in the Belgariad and 5 books in the Mallorean. So why do I reread them? Alot of the newer fantasy books disappoint me. These books build in complexity and rich characters. It takes me to a place I'm comfortable at, away from the modern world :)

Pawn of Prophecy starts off slowly, but hooks you into the series. My favorite character is Silk. Read and see why. The journey of reading this book and series is epic, enjoyable, filled with swords and sorcery, suspense, intrigue, and beloved characters. This is a multigeneration book and series. I read it as a teenager and my teenagers have read it as well.

The Belgariad:

Pawn of Prophecy

Queen of Sorcery

Magician's Gambit

Castle of Wizardry

Enchanters' End Game

The Mallorean:

Guardians of the West

King of the Murgos

Demon Lord of Karanda

Sorceress of Darshiva

The Seeress of Kell

The Pawn of Prophecy is a Del Rey book (Random House Publishing Group).
Copyright 1982 David Eddings.