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    Black: The Birth of Evil - The Circle by Ted Dekker
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    'Black: The Birth of Evil' by Ted Dekker is the first installment in 'The Circle' series. It follows the story of Thomas Hunter, a man who shifts between two worlds - one a modern-day America and the other a fantasy realm, every time he falls asleep. The fantasy world is richly imaginative and filled with Christian allegorical components. The plot revolves around themes of good versus evil, Christian symbolism, and the concept of the Divine Romance. The writing style is fast-paced, blending elements of thriller, sci-fi, and fantasy seamlessly.

    They ate in near-perfect silence thirty feet from each other in a dark hall hewn from granite deep in the Swiss Alps. Black iron lamps along the walls cast a dim amber light through the room. No serva...

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    The City & The City by China Mieville
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    'The City & The City' by China Mieville is a unique murder mystery set in two intertwined cities, Beszel and Ul Qoma, where the residents are required to unsee each other despite sharing the same physical space. Inspector Tyador Borlu investigates a murder that blurs the boundaries between the cities, leading to a complex and intriguing narrative. The writing style is described as immersive and atmospheric, reminiscent of classic detective noir novels but with a fantastical twist that challenges the reader's perspective.

    I COULD NOT SEE THE STREET or much of the estate. We were enclosed by dirt-coloured blocks, from windows out of which leaned vested men and women with morning hair and mugs of drink, eating breakfast ...

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    The Famished Road
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    Book 1 in the series:Famished Road

    The Famished Road - Famished Road by Ben Okri
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    The Famished Road by Ben Okri is a surreal, magical realist novel set in Africa, focusing on the life of a spirit child named Azaro. The story delves into the struggles between the spiritual and earthly worlds, portraying the complexities of Azaro's existence and his interactions with both human and supernatural beings. The narrative weaves together themes of good versus evil, poverty, political power struggles, and the mystical realm, creating a vivid and immersive reading experience filled with allegory and symbolism. Okri's writing style is described as poetic, colorful, and at times surreal, drawing readers into a world where reality and fantasy blur seamlessly.

    In that land of beginnings spirits mingled with the unborn. We could assume numerous forms. Many of us were birds. We knew no boundaries. There was much feasting, playing, and sorrowing. We feasted mu...

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    The Three Stigmata of Palmer Eldritch by Philip K. Dick
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    "The Three Stigmata of Palmer Eldritch" by Philip K. Dick is a mind-bending science fiction novel set in the late 21st century where Earth is plagued by extreme global warming. The story follows characters who escape their bleak reality through a hallucinogenic drug called Can-D, which transports them into a fantasy world centered around a game called Perky Pat. When a new, more addictive drug called Chew-Z is introduced by the mysterious Palmer Eldritch, the line between reality and fantasy becomes blurred, leading to a complex, reality-bending nightmare. Dick's writing style is described as rich in ideas, unnerving, and capable of delivering a wild ride that challenges the reader to question what is real and what is fantasy.

    His head unnaturally aching, Barney Mayerson woke to find himself in an unfamiliar bedroom in an unfamiliar conapt building. Beside him, the covers up to her bare, smooth shoulders, an unfamiliar girl...

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    Collected Fictions by Jorge Luis Borges
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    Collected Fictions by Jorge Luis Borges is a collection of short stories that delve into fantastical worlds, odd realities, and philosophical musings. Borges weaves intricate narratives filled with paradoxes, gaucho knife fights, labyrinths, and infinite libraries. His writing style is described as mind-bending, deeply memorable, and engaging, touching on themes of history, the life of the mind, and the blurred lines between fantasy and reality. The stories are often dense, thought-provoking, and sometimes eerie, resonating with readers on a profound level.

    In 1517, Fray Bartolomé de las Casas, feeling great pity for the Indians who grew worn and lean in the drudging infernos of the Antillean gold mines, proposed to Emperor Charles V that Negroes be brou...

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    White Trash Warlock - Adam Binder by David R. Slayton
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    White Trash Warlock by David R. Slayton is an urban fantasy novel that follows the story of Adam Binder, a young witch with unique powers living in a trailer with his aunt. The plot delves into Adam's struggles with his past, including traumatic experiences and family dynamics. The book weaves elements of magic, spirits, and parallel worlds seamlessly into the existing reality of Denver, enhancing the reader's imagination. The narrative is enriched by the deep and layered characters like Adam and Bobby, whose shifting perspectives add complexity to the storyline.

    Adam shivered at the taste of black magic: battery acid and rotten blackberries. It mixed with the odors of cheap beer and cigarettes. Even the lake’s sweet air, wafting through the bar’s open windows...

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    Some Kind of Fairy Tale by Graham Joyce
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    "Some Kind of Fairy Tale" by Graham Joyce is a contemporary urban fantasy novel that explores the mysterious disappearance of Tara, a young girl, and her unexpected return twenty years later. The book delves into the impact of Tara's absence on her family and friends, their reactions to her unbelievable story of living among fairies, and the psychological investigations that follow. The narrative weaves together elements of fantasy and realism, questioning the boundaries between reality and imagination. The story is told through multiple perspectives, offering a deep exploration of relationships, character development, and the blurred lines between truth and fantasy.

    In the deepest heart of England there is a place where everything is at fault. That is to say that the land rests upon a fault; and there, ancient rocks are sent hurtling from the deep to the surface ...

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    The Affirmation by Christopher Priest
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    'The Affirmation' by Christopher Priest is a mind-bending read that delves into themes of mental illness, alternate realities, self-identity, and the blurred lines between reality and fiction. The plot follows a self-absorbed protagonist navigating through a narrative filled with ambiguity and uncertainty, where the distinction between two parallel lives and identities is constantly blurred. The writing style is described as challenging, compelling, introspective, and thought-provoking, offering a unique exploration of memory, identity, and sanity through a narrative that gradually unravels the mind of the narrator.

    My name is Peter Sinclair, I am English and I am, or I was, twenty-nine years old. Already there is an uncertainty, and my sureness recedes. Age is a variable; I am no longer twenty-nine. I once thoug...

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    Juxtaposition
    Book 3 in the series:Apprentice Adept

    Juxtaposition - Apprentice Adept by Piers Anthony
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    On the planet Proton, science works and magic doesn't, but juxtaposed with this world is another frame, that of Phaze, where magic works, but science doesn't. Stile has been prophesied to ameliorate this destruction, jumping back and forth between frames, facing multiple challenges and powerful adversaries in both frames. The book is a blend of fantasy and science fiction with a complex premise that keeps the reader engaged and on the edge of their seat throughout.

    The series 'Apprentice Adept' by Piers Anthony follows the protagonist Stile as he navigates the parallel worlds of Proton and Phaze, dealing with issues of balance and power. The writing style is a mix of action-packed sequences, creative game elements, and well-developed characters like Stile and Sheen, who struggle with personal conflicts and desires in the midst of a high-stakes mission.

    He shook his head, looking at her. She was so exactly like a woman that most people never realized the truth. Not only could she function in all the ways of a living human female, she was extremely we...

    (Also, see 100 recommendations for the series Apprentice Adept )

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    The Dark Tower III: The Waste Lands - The Dark Tower by Stephen King
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    'The Dark Tower III: The Waste Lands' follows Roland of Gilead and his ka-tet as they journey through a post-apocalyptic world filled with danger and mystery. The characters face challenges such as encountering a living train, battling foes like Blaine the Mono and the Tick Tock Man, and navigating through a desolate landscape. The book seamlessly blends elements of fantasy and horror, exploring themes of madness, friendship, and the interconnectedness of different worlds.

    The writing style in 'The Waste Lands' is described as imaginative, engrossing, and filled with vivid descriptions that bring the world to life. The plot is a mix of action-packed sequences, character development, and unexpected twists that keep readers engaged and eager to uncover the mysteries surrounding the Dark Tower and its significance in the multiverse.

    They had plenty of live rounds; Roland had brought back better than three hundred from the world where Eddie and Susannah Dean had lived their lives up until the time of their drawing. But having ammu...

    (Also, see 100 recommendations for the series The Dark Tower )

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