Product Description
The greatest collection of original fantasy short novels ever--11 of the most famous bestselling writers of epic fantasy tell new and original tales set in their bestselling worlds. Featured are works by Terry Pratchett, Orson Scott Card, Ursula K. Le Guin, George R.R. Martin, Anne McCaffrey, Robert Jordan, Terry Goodkind, Robert Silverberg, Tad Williams, Raymond E. Feist, and, of course, the master of the macabre, Stephen King.Amazon.com Review
Acclaimed writer and editor Robert Silverberg gathered 11 of the finestwriters in fantasy to contribute to this collection of short novels.Eachof the writers was asked to write a new story based on one of his or hermost famous series, and the results are wonderful.From Stephen King'sopening piece set in his popular Gunslinger universe to Robert Jordan'searly look at his famed Wheel of Time saga, each of these stories isexceptionally well written and universally well told.The authors hereinclude King, Jordan, and Silverberg himself, as well as Terry and LynPratchett, Terry Goodkind, Orson Scott Card, Ursula K. Le Guin, TadWilliams, George R.R. Martin, Anne McCaffrey, and Raymond E. Feist. This isnot only a great book in and of itself, but it's also a perfect way forfantasy fans to find new novels and authors to add to their "to read"lists. --Craig E. Engler ... Read more

Customer Reviews (61)

Grouped greatness
The first book in an outstanding anthology series.Each short novel of this volume is worth the price of the book, and you get them all.

If you like any of the authors here, this is a MUST own.

Some great authors
Wonderful stories to fill in on most of my fave authors and introduce me to some great new ones.

Easy to Get In To
When I purchased this book I did it for the sole intent of reading just one of the stories.However, once I dove into the remaining stories it became clear that you didn't need to know the details and backstories to thoroughly enjoy the entire book.

Not Free SF Reader
An interesting experiment with what seems to be a big money anthology of highly popular fantasy (or SF in the case of Pern and Majipoor) universes, and novellas.Good for me, as I had not read any of Stephen King's Dark Tower before, for example.

The stories range from George R. R. Martin's excellent Hedge Knight to one of the worst pieces of writing I have had the misfortune to read in a big money publication, that of Terry Goodkind.

All in all, an experiment that it is worth taking a look at.

Legends : The Little Sisters of Eluria [Roland Gunslinger] - Stephen King
Legends : The Sea and Little Fishes [Discworld] - Terry Pratchett
Legends : Debt of Bones [Sword of Truth] - Terry Goodkind
Legends : Grinning Man [Alvin Maker] - Orson Scott Card
Legends : The Seventh Shrine [Majipoor] - Robert Silverberg
Legends : Dragonfly [Earthsea] - Ursula K. Le Guin
Legends : The Burning Man [Memory Sorrow and Thorn] - Tad Williams
Legends : The Hedge Knight [Song of Ice and Fire] - George R. R. Martin
Legends : Runner of Pern [Pern] - Anne McCaffrey
Legends : The Wood Boy [Riftwar] - Raymond E. Feist
Legends : New Spring [Wheel of Time] - Robert Jordan



Witch bug tastes good to you, Rover?

3.5 out of 5


Witch competition.

3.5 out of 5


First wizard owes readers.

1 out of 5


Davy Crockett not eaten by a bear.

2.5 out of 5


Metamorph murder mystery sacrifice.

3.5 out of 5


Archmage political conflict.

3 out of 5


In-law or boyfriend, one of 'em has to go.

3 out of 5


Innocent defense seven-on-seven deathmatch disaster.

4.5 out of 5


What do you do when someone tries to run you down? Deck their brother, get them to buy you new shoes, and kiss them a lot.

4 out of 5


Kill killer, to prevent hanging around in the war.

3.5 out of 5


Black is the colour that's hard to discover.

4 out of 5

Legends Vol 2
I'm guessing this is Legends Volume 2. Great book. Fun shorts. I ended up reading most of the series that the shorts came from. ... Read more

Product Description
Set of 10 Titles, Wizard's First Rule, Blood of the Fold, Temple of the Winds, Soul of the Fire, The Pillars of Creation, Naked Empire, Chainfire, Phantom, Confessor. Paperback books. ... Read more

Customer Reviews (3)

What Choices We Made
In What Choices We Made, fantasy author Sandy Lender has given us another great treat for those of us who loved her first book, Choices Meant for Gods.In this book of short stories, we are again transported to the magical world of Onweald where we are then treated to insane dragons, magic powers, killers, rescuers, and all sorts of unexpected characters along the way.The only sad comment I have to make is that each story she treats us with isn't long enough - you get that feeling of 'Oh darn!That's it?!' each time you read an ending to one of her short stories.It is, however, a great way to whet the appetite for when her second book comes out.And after reading fantasy books for a lifetime, I find that her writing style is fresh and new, much akin to the descriptive passages of Tolkien, and the snappy dialogue of J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter series.While I eagerly await the publication of her second book, I'm happy to fall back into Onweald for an excellent, if too short, history of the world she's created.What a great and fun way to spend an evening!

Review
Sandy Lender, author of the Choices trilogy has written this short story collection based on the wonderful, fantasy world of Onweald. Within this collection you will learn a little bit more background information on your favorite characters from the Choices books as well as be introduced to a few new ones.

This book gives you five short stories like Dunny and Quill, Joveran Border Crossing, Brell's Rite of Passage, and Dewberries and Bonds, plus a deleted scene from Choices Meant for Gods, the first book in the trilogy and a sneak peak at the second book, Choices Meant for Kings.

I thought Quill and Dunny from Dunny and Quill were a bunch of fun characters that fit together, kind of like The Odd Couple. What with Quill being a dwarf and Dunny a human. Even though they good on each other's nerves, they made a great team. Then there was the story of how Chariss became who she was today. What I liked the most about this short collection of stories was that it was like getting an exclusive back stage to experience all the makings of how a character was created and the history behind the book. I think this is a great introduction to new readers of Ms. Lender's Choice books, even though I know they will fall in love with her books as soon as they read them, like I did.

Incredibly Wonderful
After reading Choices Meant for Gods by Sandy Lender, I was held spellbound. Lender had done the impossible: she had revived the genre of high fantasy and brought it back to life, handling this impossible task with a deft hand and great scope.

After reading Choices Meant for Gods, I knew I had read the work of a genius and found it hard to believe that it was her first novel.

Upon hearing of What Choices We Made, I was a little skeptical to read it. A companion book to the trilogy? I was wary of reading it as I was afraid it would take away from the power of Choices Meant for Gods. Thankfully, Sandy Lender is an author who loves to prove me wrong.

What Choices We Made was a sheer delight from start to finish. Not only do we learn more about the land of Onweald, but we get to know and learn more about some of the most amazing characters to grace high fantasy literature in years and, though short, this collection packs a whollop!

We get to visit with Chariss and Hrazon when Chariss is a child and just coming into her powers. We find out what happens when two unsuspecting men are charged with the task of releasing a dragon by order of the wizard Hrazon. We also meet with Gella, a young woman who possesses the Geasa, who must heal a king's protector from harm and her heart from herself.

The stories in this collection are a rare gift, a look inside an already amazing world. Each story is a gem, a precious jewel, that shines when you read the words Lender has written. She has crafted such wonderful stories that you can't help but fall in love with the world of Onweald all over again.

Filled with shocks, twists, turns, humour and magic, What Choices We Made is the work of a word artist at the height of her craft. What Choices We Made will leave you wanting more and will fill the need until Choices Meant for Kings, the second book in the epic fantasy trilogy, hits the shelves.

I know that I'll be reading What Choices We Made again and again. It's a treasure that deserves to be read.

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