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If you want some noir mysteries in your fantasy series.

Who is Garrett P.I.?

Written by American writer Glen Cook (also author of The Black Company series), the Garrett P.I. series is of a contemporary fantasy series about a private investigator in a Fantasy land.

More precisely, Garrett is an ex-marine who came back to his home in the city of TunFaire where he lives among gnomes, dark elves, centaurs, trolls, wizards, vampires, witches or even gods. Once there, he became a freelance private investigator. He doesn’t work more than needed, but he’s always ready to go when a beautiful woman needs help, even if his life always ended up at risk.

War of the Realms Reading Order: How to read this Epic Marvel event?

By Fabien

On April 3, 2019

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The Marvel Event of 2019 is here, and it’s a big one.

What’s War of the Realms?

If you read the Thor series by Jason Aaron, you probably already know what the War of Realms is about. If not, you have some catching up to do.

For some time now, Malekith the Dark Elf has been conquering the Ten Realms one by one until there is only one left: Midgard (Earth!). Thor lost his precious Mjolnir, but he’s still fighting to prevent the war. With a lot of Asgardian warriors and Earth’s heroes, they must now fight against a full-on invasion and defeat Malekith.

Septimus Heap Books in Order: How to read Angie Sage series?

By Fabien

On March 20, 2019

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You need to be an apprentice before becoming the ExtraOrdinary Wizard!

What is the Septimus Heap series about?

Septimus Heap is the protagonist in the eponymous bestselling book series written by English author Angie Sage.

He was once a member of the Young Army, known as Boy 412. Now, Septimus Heap is the Apprentice to the ExtraOrdinary Wizard, Marcia Overstrand. He must study for seven years and a day until his apprenticeship ends.

Artemis Fowl Books in Order: How to read Eoin Colfer series?

By Fabien

On March 6, 2019

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Artemis Fowl is not another Harry Potter, but more a twelve-year-old James Bond villain in a modern fantasy setting.

Who is Artemis Fowl?

Artemis Fowl is a twelve-year-old mischievous Irish mastermind, member of a dysfunctional family with a rich history of crime. He can easily hatch complicated and brilliant plan and it is exactly what he does to rebuild the Fawl Fortune after his father’s capture and his mother’s descent into madness.

Artemis Fowl is intelligent, cold and ruthless, but with an evolving moral compass as he grows up and goes on multiples dangerous adventures.

Fever Series in Order: How to read Karen Marie Moning books?

By Fabien

On February 20, 2019

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It’s a world of Fae out there!

What the Fever Series is about?

The Fever series revolves around MacKayla Lane, 20-something living an ordinary life in small-town Georgia, until her sister is brutally murdered while studying abroad in Ireland. MacKayla only clue to what happened to her sister is a cryptic message on her cell phone. She decides to take a plane to Ireland to obtain some answers. Her quest draws her into the realm of the Fae…

It is the official beginning of the Fever Series, but not to the world of Fae, as Karen Marie Moning wrote about it in her prior book series.

Buffyverse Comics Reading Order: How to read Buffy/Angel comics?

By Fabien

On February 1, 2019

In Reading Guide

In every generation there is a chosen one. She alone will stand against the vampires, the demons and the forces of darkness. She is the slayer.

Who is Buffy Summers ?

She made a first appearance in the 1992 film Buffy the Vampire Slayer, before becoming the badass heroine of her own television show and comic books. Presented as a shallow high school cheerleader, Buffy is the Chosen One. She is gifted with the strength and skills to fight vampires, demons and other supernatural creatures.

As Buffy grows up, she must face the challenge of every teenager (and after, adult) life and also the darkness. She is surrounded by friends and family who help her in her mission.

Discworld Books In Order: How to read Terry Pratchett series?

By Fabien

On January 30, 2019

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Probably the most famous long-running British fantasy series.

What is the Discworld?

From 1983 to 2015, The Discworld was the main satirical/parody fantasy series written by English author Terry Pratchett (RIP).

This series is set on the Discworld, a flat planet balanced on the backs of four elephants which in turn stand on the back of a giant turtle. The main storylines take place around the same period, at the end of the Century of the Fruitbat and the beginning of the Century of the Anchovy. It’s an anthology series and each novel contains one stand-alone story, most of them exploiting fantasy clichés and talking about religion, politics, business, race, science, technology, pop culture, modern art or more in a satirical way.

The Wardstone Chronicles/The Last Apprentice Books in Order: How to read Joseph Delaney series?

By Fabien

On January 21, 2019

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Behind failed movies like the Seventh Son, you sometimes found successful book series, like The Last Apprentice.

What are the Wardstone Chronicles/The Last Apprentice about?

Written by British author Joseph Delaney, The Wardstone Chronicles is a dark fantasy series of books also known as The Last Apprentice series in the U.S.

This is the story Thomas “Tom” Ward. He is the seventh son of a seventh son who is apprenticed to John Gregory to become a Spook. He now learned how to become a master fighter of supernatural evil. Not an easy task. In fact, most of John Gregory’s apprentices have failed, and failing is synonymous with death in that line of work. Tom has a long road in front of him and it could lead him to save the world … or destroy it.

Caster Chronicles/Beautiful Creatures Books in Order: How to read Kami Garcia and Margaret Stohl series?

By Fabien

On January 16, 2019

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Chances are, if you liked The Mortal Instruments, The Caster Chronicles series is for you.

What are the Caster Chronicles about?

The Caster Chronicles is a young adult southern gothic fantasy series written by Kami Garcia and Margaret Stohl. The books are told from the viewpoint of the male protagonist.

It comprises two series: Beautiful Creatures and it spin-off set in the same universe, Dangerous Creatures. Everything begun with Ethan Waite, a 16-year-old boy who wants to leave his small South Carolina town, but everything changes when he falls in love with Lena Duchannes, a girl who belongs to a secret section of humanity—called Casters—who is capable of magic.

Grishaverse Books in Order: How to read Leigh Bardugo series?

By Fabien

On January 14, 2019

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There will be a Netflix series based on the Grishaverse series, so it’s time for a reading order to get ready.

What is the Grishaverse?

The Grishaverse is at the center of the fantasy series written by Leigh Bardugo. It’s a world in which science and magic collide.

With multiple stories taking place in the same universe, Grishaverse is taking us to Ravka, Ketterdam, and other places with great heroes—starting with Alina Starkov who must unlock the secrets of her past if she wants to protect the future of the nation; or the criminal prodigy Kaz Brekker whose crew is standing between the world and destruction.

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Garrett P.I. Books in Order: How to read Glen Cook’s series?

Who is Garrett P.I.?

War of the Realms Reading Order: How to read this Epic Marvel event?

What’s War of the Realms?

Septimus Heap Books in Order: How to read Angie Sage series?

What is the Septimus Heap series about?

Artemis Fowl Books in Order: How to read Eoin Colfer series?

Who is Artemis Fowl?

Fever Series in Order: How to read Karen Marie Moning books?

What the Fever Series is about?

Buffyverse Comics Reading Order: How to read Buffy/Angel comics?

Who is Buffy Summers ?

Discworld Books In Order: How to read Terry Pratchett series?

What is the Discworld?

The Wardstone Chronicles/The Last Apprentice Books in Order: How to read Joseph Delaney series?

What are the Wardstone Chronicles/The Last Apprentice about?

Caster Chronicles/Beautiful Creatures Books in Order: How to read Kami Garcia and Margaret Stohl series?

What are the Caster Chronicles about?

Grishaverse Books in Order: How to read Leigh Bardugo series?

What is the Grishaverse?

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