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The Destroyer
by Michael-Scott Earle • 2016
He wakes in a crypt, memory gone; they came for a savior and found a monster.
4.00
4k+
The Destroyer Summary
The Destroyer 88%
He wakes in a crypt, memory gone; they came for a savior and found a monster.
by Michael-Scott Earle 2016
4.00
4k+ ratings
Legend
by David Gemmell • 1994
When slavers take his wife, a legendary axeman's hunt leads to a city under siege.
4.26
36k+
Legend Summary
Legend 87%
When slavers take his wife, a legendary axeman's hunt leads to a city under siege.
by David Gemmell 1994
4.26
36k+ ratings
Tower Lord
by Anthony Ryan • 2014
Defending a frozen outpost from invasion, a warrior seeks the brother the enemy took and broke.
4.16
52k+
Tower Lord Summary
Tower Lord 87%
Defending a frozen outpost from invasion, a warrior seeks the brother the enemy took and broke.
by Anthony Ryan 2014
4.16
52k+ ratings
My Men Are My Heroes
by Brad Kasal • 2007
Grenade. He used his body as a shield. The photo went global. Recovery nearly broke him.
4.17
624
My Men Are My Heroes Summary
My Men Are My Heroes 87%
Grenade. He used his body as a shield. The photo went global. Recovery nearly broke him.
by Brad Kasal 2007
4.17
624 ratings
The Warded Man
by Peter V. Brett • 2008
Demons rule the night. Wards only hide. Arlen tattoos fighting magic onto his own skin.
4.24
132k+
The Warded Man Summary
The Warded Man 86%
Demons rule the night. Wards only hide. Arlen tattoos fighting magic onto his own skin.
by Peter V. Brett 2008
4.24
132k+ ratings
Firebrand
by Kristen Britain • 2017
Scarred and grieving, a knight returns to find her king stolen and winter wearing his face.
4.31
7k+
Firebrand Summary
Firebrand 86%
Scarred and grieving, a knight returns to find her king stolen and winter wearing his face.
by Kristen Britain 2017
4.31
7k+ ratings
A Girl from Nowhere
by James Maxwell • 2020
A lame orphan crosses a deadly wasteland chasing the legend of a white-walled city.
4.06
11k+
A Girl from Nowhere Summary
A Girl from Nowhere 86%
A lame orphan crosses a deadly wasteland chasing the legend of a white-walled city.
by James Maxwell 2020
4.06
11k+ ratings
Weapons Free
by Daniel Gibbs • 2021
When unknown warships strike, an aging carrier crew must hold the line or lose humanity's homeworld.
4.14
1k+
Weapons Free Summary
Weapons Free 86%
When unknown warships strike, an aging carrier crew must hold the line or lose humanity's homeworld.
by Daniel Gibbs 2021
4.14
1k+ ratings
Echoes of Eternity
by Aaron Dembski-Bowden • 2022
The palace burns, daemons close on the last gate, and the exhausted defenders prepare for the end.
4.54
3k+
Echoes of Eternity Summary
Echoes of Eternity 86%
The palace burns, daemons close on the last gate, and the exhausted defenders prepare for the end.
by Aaron Dembski-Bowden 2022
4.54
3k+ ratings
Star Wars
by Timothy Zahn • 1991
An Imperial tactician uses art and Force-blocking creatures to outmaneuver a fragile New Republic.
4.18
104k+
Star Wars Summary
Star Wars 86%
An Imperial tactician uses art and Force-blocking creatures to outmaneuver a fragile New Republic.
by Timothy Zahn 1991
4.18
104k+ ratings
Ashes of Man
by Christopher Ruocchio • 2022
A broken hero returns to an empire as an alien prophet unites the enemy for annihilation.
4.48
16k+
Ashes of Man Summary
Ashes of Man 86%
A broken hero returns to an empire as an alien prophet unites the enemy for annihilation.
by Christopher Ruocchio 2022
4.48
16k+ ratings
The Princess Knight
by Cait Jacobs • 2025
A scorned princess enters a brutal war college where her guard becomes her deepest temptation.
3.55
8k+
The Princess Knight Summary
The Princess Knight 86%
A scorned princess enters a brutal war college where her guard becomes her deepest temptation.
by Cait Jacobs 2025
3.55
8k+ ratings
Winter Be My Shield
by Jo Spurrier • 2012
An escaped mage draws power from suffering while empires hunt her through a frozen wilderness.
3.86
1k+
Winter Be My Shield Summary
Winter Be My Shield 86%
An escaped mage draws power from suffering while empires hunt her through a frozen wilderness.
by Jo Spurrier 2012
3.86
1k+ ratings
Son of the Black Sword
by Larry Correia • 2015
He enforced a brutal code without mercy. He was casteless, the untouchable class his order crushes.
4.23
11k+
Son of the Black Sword Summary
Son of the Black Sword 86%
He enforced a brutal code without mercy. He was casteless, the untouchable class his order crushes.
by Larry Correia 2015
4.23
11k+ ratings
Dante
by Guy Haley • 2017
To join the Blood Angels, a boy survives brutal trials. The last demands a friend's life.
4.32
2k+
Dante Summary
Dante 86%
To join the Blood Angels, a boy survives brutal trials. The last demands a friend's life.
by Guy Haley 2017
4.32
2k+ ratings
Cursor's Fury
by Jim Butcher • 2006
A magicless spy must hold a bridge with raw recruits against a wolf army.
4.37
72k+
Cursor's Fury Summary
Cursor's Fury 86%
A magicless spy must hold a bridge with raw recruits against a wolf army.
by Jim Butcher 2006
4.37
72k+ ratings
Star Wars
by James Luceno • 2005
A Knight and his Padawan flee the Jedi purge. Behind them, an Empire. Ahead, Darth Vader.
3.91
11k+
Star Wars Summary
Star Wars 86%
A Knight and his Padawan flee the Jedi purge. Behind them, an Empire. Ahead, Darth Vader.
by James Luceno 2005
3.91
11k+ ratings
The Lion
by Mike Brooks • 2023
A primarch without memory must find his estranged sons before a Chaos fleet annihilates a world.
4.40
4k+
The Lion Summary
The Lion 86%
A primarch without memory must find his estranged sons before a Chaos fleet annihilates a world.
by Mike Brooks 2023
4.40
4k+ ratings
King of Scars
by Leigh Bardugo • 2019
Ravka's king turns into a monster at nightfall. Three ancient saints claim to have the cure.
4.15
234k+
King of Scars Summary
King of Scars 86%
Ravka's king turns into a monster at nightfall. Three ancient saints claim to have the cure.
by Leigh Bardugo 2019
4.15
234k+ ratings
The Blade Itself
by Joe Abercrombie • 2006
A wizard gathers a berserker, a torturer, and a fop. Heroes need not apply.
4.22
320k+
The Blade Itself Summary
The Blade Itself 86%
A wizard gathers a berserker, a torturer, and a fop. Heroes need not apply.
by Joe Abercrombie 2006
4.22
320k+ ratings
Use of Weapons
by Iain M. Banks • 1990
A broken soldier serves utopia until a new mission forces him to face his atrocity.
4.16
53k+
Use of Weapons Summary
Use of Weapons 86%
A broken soldier serves utopia until a new mission forces him to face his atrocity.
by Iain M. Banks 1990
4.16
53k+ ratings
Tales of the Greatcoats Vol. 1
by Sebastien de Castell • 2021
A dead king's magistrates wander a broken kingdom, fighting duels to keep justice alive.
4.27
664
Tales of the Greatcoats Vol. 1 Summary
Tales of the Greatcoats Vol. 1 86%
A dead king's magistrates wander a broken kingdom, fighting duels to keep justice alive.
by Sebastien de Castell 2021
4.27
664 ratings
Arthas
by Christie Golden • 2009
A paladin purges his city, then hunts the plague's demonic source into the frozen wastes.
4.14
12k+
Arthas Summary
Arthas 86%
A paladin purges his city, then hunts the plague's demonic source into the frozen wastes.
by Christie Golden 2009
4.14
12k+ ratings
Last Argument of Kings
by Joe Abercrombie • 2008
With an army at the gates, a newly-crowned puppet king learns the throne is a cage.
4.37
205k+
Last Argument of Kings Summary
Last Argument of Kings 86%
With an army at the gates, a newly-crowned puppet king learns the throne is a cage.
by Joe Abercrombie 2008
4.37
205k+ ratings
The Sword Saint
by C.F. Iggulden • 2019
A divided city faces a conqueror king who commands an army of living shadows.
4.23
2k+
The Sword Saint Summary
The Sword Saint 86%
A divided city faces a conqueror king who commands an army of living shadows.
by C.F. Iggulden 2019
4.23
2k+ ratings
Blood Song
by Anthony Ryan • 2011
A warrior monk follows a secret inner song through war to a brother's betrayal.
4.41
93k+
Blood Song Summary
Blood Song 86%
A warrior monk follows a secret inner song through war to a brother's betrayal.
by Anthony Ryan 2011
4.41
93k+ ratings
The Bane of the Black Sword
by Michael Moorcock • 1987
Doomed sorcerer Elric wields a soul-stealing sword; his quest for peace may destroy his only hope.
4.01
8k+
The Bane of the Black Sword Summary
The Bane of the Black Sword 86%
Doomed sorcerer Elric wields a soul-stealing sword; his quest for peace may destroy his only hope.
by Michael Moorcock 1987
4.01
8k+ ratings
Star Wars
by Matthew Woodring Stover • 2005
The Jedi's brightest hope, to save his wife, makes a pact that forges a dark Empire.
4.32
26k+
Star Wars Summary
Star Wars 86%
The Jedi's brightest hope, to save his wife, makes a pact that forges a dark Empire.
by Matthew Woodring Stover 2005
4.32
26k+ ratings
Saved
by Benjamin Hall • 2023
An explosion in Ukraine costs him legs and an eye. Recovery asks more than war.
4.56
5k+
Saved Summary
Saved 86%
An explosion in Ukraine costs him legs and an eye. Recovery asks more than war.
by Benjamin Hall 2023
4.56
5k+ ratings
The First Wall
by Gav Thorpe • 2020
A bitter rival besieges the Emperor's port while a forbidden faith opens the walls to daemons.
3.76
3k+
The First Wall Summary
The First Wall 86%
A bitter rival besieges the Emperor's port while a forbidden faith opens the walls to daemons.
by Gav Thorpe 2020
3.76
3k+ ratings
The Book of Elsewhere
by Keanu Reeves • 2024
He cannot die, but the parts his captors cut from him are learning to live.
3.30
10k+
The Book of Elsewhere Summary
The Book of Elsewhere 86%
He cannot die, but the parts his captors cut from him are learning to live.
by Keanu Reeves 2024
3.30
10k+ ratings
Bayonet Dawn
by Scott Moon • 2016
His twin siblings taken by aliens, an orphan enlists in the elite Marauders to find them.
3.85
110
Bayonet Dawn Summary
Bayonet Dawn 86%
His twin siblings taken by aliens, an orphan enlists in the elite Marauders to find them.
by Scott Moon 2016
3.85
110 ratings
Legacy of the Force
by Aaron Allston • 2006
A Jedi hero hunts his family. The Sith training him says the true price hasn't arrived.
3.89
9k+
Legacy of the Force Summary
Legacy of the Force 86%
A Jedi hero hunts his family. The Sith training him says the true price hasn't arrived.
by Aaron Allston 2006
3.89
9k+ ratings
Before They Are Hanged
by Joe Abercrombie • 2007
One wizard, four misfits, a dead empire, and a relic that could crack the world again.
4.36
223k+
Before They Are Hanged Summary
Before They Are Hanged 86%
One wizard, four misfits, a dead empire, and a relic that could crack the world again.
by Joe Abercrombie 2007
4.36
223k+ ratings
Wind and Truth
by Brandon Sanderson • 2024
The world's fate is a duel. One general must first find a dead god's power.
4.36
151k+
Wind and Truth Summary
Wind and Truth 86%
The world's fate is a duel. One general must first find a dead god's power.
by Brandon Sanderson 2024
4.36
151k+ ratings
SEAL Team Six
by Howard E. Wasdin • 2011
The beatings taught him to dissociate. SEAL training weaponized it. Mogadishu shattered it.
4.06
18k+
SEAL Team Six Summary
SEAL Team Six 86%
The beatings taught him to dissociate. SEAL training weaponized it. Mogadishu shattered it.
by Howard E. Wasdin 2011
4.06
18k+ ratings
Tower of Blood and Flame
by A.E. Rayne • 2023
Enslaved on a blood-soaked isle, a warrior queen sparks a slave revolt before she is sacrificed.
4.71
771
Tower of Blood and Flame Summary
Tower of Blood and Flame 86%
Enslaved on a blood-soaked isle, a warrior queen sparks a slave revolt before she is sacrificed.
by A.E. Rayne 2023
4.71
771 ratings
Star Wars
by Timothy Zahn • 1993
An Imperial genius corners the New Republic; a former assassin's loyalty could save the galaxy.
4.27
67k+
Star Wars Summary
Star Wars 86%
An Imperial genius corners the New Republic; a former assassin's loyalty could save the galaxy.
by Timothy Zahn 1993
4.27
67k+ ratings
Vagabond, Vol. 1
by Takehiko Inoue • 1999
After Sekigahara, a feral swordsman roams feudal Japan seeking a strength no blade can give.
4.57
7k+
Vagabond, Vol. 1 Summary
Vagabond, Vol. 1 86%
After Sekigahara, a feral swordsman roams feudal Japan seeking a strength no blade can give.
by Takehiko Inoue 1999
4.57
7k+ ratings
The Battle for Skandia
by John Flanagan • 2006
A Ranger, a knight, and a princess must unite Viking raiders against an unstoppable eastern army.
4.36
108k+
The Battle for Skandia Summary
The Battle for Skandia 86%
A Ranger, a knight, and a princess must unite Viking raiders against an unstoppable eastern army.
by John Flanagan 2006
4.36
108k+ ratings
Star Wars
by Kevin J. Anderson • 1994
Luke Skywalker rebuilds the Jedi as Han and Chewie unearth a sun-killing Imperial secret.
3.69
19k+
Star Wars Summary
Star Wars 86%
Luke Skywalker rebuilds the Jedi as Han and Chewie unearth a sun-killing Imperial secret.
by Kevin J. Anderson 1994
3.69
19k+ ratings
Curses & Cocktails
by S.L. Rowland • 2023
A blood mage opens a seaside bar, trading destruction for his father's recipes, community, and love.
4.15
6k+
Curses & Cocktails Summary
Curses & Cocktails 86%
A blood mage opens a seaside bar, trading destruction for his father's recipes, community, and love.
by S.L. Rowland 2023
4.15
6k+ ratings
Oathbringer
by Brandon Sanderson • 2017
An ancient god's return forces a repentant warlord to unite a broken world against annihilation.
4.60
367k+
Oathbringer Summary
Oathbringer 86%
An ancient god's return forces a repentant warlord to unite a broken world against annihilation.
by Brandon Sanderson 2017
4.60
367k+ ratings
Night Lords
by Aaron Dembski-Bowden • 2014
A doomed Night Lord seer fights to unite his traitor legion, hunted by aliens who foretold his rise.
4.67
2k+
Night Lords Summary
Night Lords 86%
A doomed Night Lord seer fights to unite his traitor legion, hunted by aliens who foretold his rise.
by Aaron Dembski-Bowden 2014
4.67
2k+ ratings
Star Wars
by James Luceno • 2005
Obi-Wan and Anakin chase a hidden Sith Lord across the galaxy as the trap tightens.
3.85
9k+
Star Wars Summary
Star Wars 86%
Obi-Wan and Anakin chase a hidden Sith Lord across the galaxy as the trap tightens.
by James Luceno 2005
3.85
9k+ ratings
Princeps' Fury
by Jim Butcher • 2008
Ancient foes must unite when a magic-stealing enemy threatens to devour both their worlds.
4.38
67k+
Princeps' Fury Summary
Princeps' Fury 86%
Ancient foes must unite when a magic-stealing enemy threatens to devour both their worlds.
by Jim Butcher 2008
4.38
67k+ ratings
This Inevitable Ruin
by Matt Dinniman • 2024
On the dungeon's war floor, eight factions unite to crush Carl and his talking cat.
4.68
116k+
This Inevitable Ruin Summary
This Inevitable Ruin 86%
On the dungeon's war floor, eight factions unite to crush Carl and his talking cat.
by Matt Dinniman 2024
4.68
116k+ ratings
Waybound
by Will Wight • 2023
Lindon, a Dreadgod, must exile the Monarchs before the final Dreadgods wake, or hunger claims him.
4.62
24k+
Waybound Summary
Waybound 85%
Lindon, a Dreadgod, must exile the Monarchs before the final Dreadgods wake, or hunger claims him.
by Will Wight 2023
4.62
24k+ ratings
Ash and Feather
by S.M. Gaither • 2024
Forged in divine fire, she must find her lost sister before rebels kill the god she loves.
3.83
3k+
Ash and Feather Summary
Ash and Feather 85%
Forged in divine fire, she must find her lost sister before rebels kill the god she loves.
by S.M. Gaither 2024
3.83
3k+ ratings
Emperor of Thorns
by Mark Lawrence • 2013
A tyrant king must seize the throne and confront the undead horror unleashed by his past.
4.22
58k+
Emperor of Thorns Summary
Emperor of Thorns 85%
A tyrant king must seize the throne and confront the undead horror unleashed by his past.
by Mark Lawrence 2013
4.22
58k+ ratings
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