Great Fantasy Book
With the success of 'Game of Thrones,' I'd really love to see an adaptation of Feist's Midkemia books. If you're looking for a truly epic series you can sink your teeth into, this might be the best one. It's not quite as brutal as 'Game of Thrones,' but it does engage in adult themes. Also, the rules of magic are well realized and consistent.<br /><br />The human drama is really what makes this series go. There are elves and dwarves and dragons, but the human cities are where most of the action takes place. In 'Lord of the Rings' you get a better glimpse of how Lothlórien works than Gondor. Here it's just the opposite. The human cities are vibrant and well-imagined.<br /><br />This is the first book in the series, so look no further. In some ways, this and the sequel are the best, however, the subsequent books are consistently gripping. I listen to these on audiobook when I go out for my runs and the voice performance is excellent. This is a perfect series to keep you entertained, but isn't so heavy that it's exhausting to experience the story. It's exactly what you want from escapist fantasy for adults.