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Below are three book series I have really enjoyed.

Sword of Truth Series

The Sword of Truth is a series of eleven epic fantasy novels written by Terry Goodkind. The books follow the protagonists Richard Cypher, Kahlan Amnell and Zeddicus Zu’l Zorander on their quest to defeat oppressors who seek to control the world and those who wish to unleash evil upon the world of the living. While each novel was written to stand alone except for the final three that were intended to be a trilogy, they follow a common timeline and are linked by ongoing events that occur throughout the series.

The main character is a young man named Richard Cypher, a Westland woods guide whose simple life is forever changed after he becomes the Seeker of Truth – a position similar to that of a Confessor, requiring him to uphold justice in the world.

Wizard's First Rule (The Sword of Truth)Wizard's First Rule (The Sword of Truth)
Stone of Tears (The Sword of Truth #2)Stone of Tears (The Sword of Truth #2)
Blood of the Fold (Sword of Truth, Book 3)Blood of the Fold (Sword of Truth, Book 3)
Temple of the Winds (Sword of Truth, Book 4)Temple of the Winds (Sword of Truth, Book 4)
Soul of the Fire (Sword of Truth, Book 5)Soul of the Fire (Sword of Truth, Book 5)
Faith of the Fallen (Sword of Truth, Book 6)Faith of the Fallen (Sword of Truth, Book 6)
The Pillars of Creation (Sword of Truth, Book 7)The Pillars of Creation (Sword of Truth, Book 7)
Naked Empire (Sword of Truth, Book 8)Naked Empire (Sword of Truth, Book 8)
Chainfire: Chainfire Trilogy, Part 1 (Sword of Truth, Book 9)Chainfire: Chainfire Trilogy, Part 1 (Sword of Truth, Book 9)
Phantom: Chainfire Trilogy, Part 2 (Sword of Truth, Book 10)Phantom: Chainfire Trilogy, Part 2 (Sword of Truth, Book 10)
Confessor: Chainfire Trilogy, Part 3 (Sword Of Truth, Book 11)Confessor: Chainfire Trilogy, Part 3 (Sword Of Truth, Book 11)

The Dresden Files

In the world of The Dresden Files, magic is real, along with vampires, demons, spirits, faeries, werewolves, and other mythical monsters. Harry Dresden works to protect the general public, who are ignorant of magic and the dark forces conspiring against them. This makes it difficult for Harry to get by as a working wizard and private eye. The Chicago PD‘s Special Investigation unit, when led by Karrin Murphy, regular employed Dresden to help solve cases of a supernatural nature.

Storm Front (The Dresden Files, Book 1)Storm Front (The Dresden Files, Book 1)
Fool Moon (The Dresden Files, Book 2)Fool Moon (The Dresden Files, Book 2)
Grave Peril (The Dresden Files, Book 3)Grave Peril (The Dresden Files, Book 3)
Summer Knight (The Dresden Files, Book 4)Summer Knight (The Dresden Files, Book 4)
Death Masks (The Dresden Files, Book 5)Death Masks (The Dresden Files, Book 5)
Blood Rites (The Dresden Files, Book 6)Blood Rites (The Dresden Files, Book 6)
Dead Beat (The Dresden Files, Book 7)Dead Beat (The Dresden Files, Book 7)
Proven Guilty (The Dresden Files, Book 8)Proven Guilty (The Dresden Files, Book 8)
White Night (The Dresden Files, Book 9)White Night (The Dresden Files, Book 9)
Small Favor (The Dresden Files, Book 10)Small Favor (The Dresden Files, Book 10)
Turn Coat (The Dresden Files, Book 11)Turn Coat (The Dresden Files, Book 11)

Wheel of Time Series

Set in a world where two kinds of magic exist, one female and the other male, the Wheel of Time series features the hero Rand. Rand is on an epic quest to unite the diverse peoples of his planet against the Dark One, who threatens to destroy their world. His quest takes him through a series of complex and well-delineated alien cultures. Jo-Ann Goodwin in New Statesman and Society calls the Wheel of Time books “high fantasy that demands to be taken seriously. . . . [Jordan] has been rightly praised for creating an entirely convincing and compelling alternative world, complete with social systems, cultural differences and competing motivations.”

The Eye of the World (The Wheel of Time, Book 1)The Eye of the World (The Wheel of Time, Book 1)
The Great Hunt (The Wheel of Time, Book 2)The Great Hunt (The Wheel of Time, Book 2)
The Dragon Reborn: Book Three of 'The Wheel of Time'The Dragon Reborn: Book Three of 'The Wheel of Time'
The Shadow Rising (The Wheel of Time, Book 4)The Shadow Rising (The Wheel of Time, Book 4)
The Fires of Heaven (The Wheel of Time, Book 5)The Fires of Heaven (The Wheel of Time, Book 5)
Lord of Chaos (The Wheel of Time, Book 6)Lord of Chaos (The Wheel of Time, Book 6)
A Crown of Swords (The Wheel of Time #7)A Crown of Swords (The Wheel of Time #7)
The Path of Daggers (The Wheel of Time #8) (Book 8)The Path of Daggers (The Wheel of Time #8) (Book 8)
Winter's Heart (The Wheel of Time, Book 9)Winter's Heart (The Wheel of Time, Book 9)
Crossroads of Twilight (Wheel of Time, Book 10)Crossroads of Twilight (Wheel of Time, Book 10)
Knife of Dreams (The Wheel of Time, Book 11)Knife of Dreams (The Wheel of Time, Book 11)

I have also enjoyed many books by Tom Clancy, a famous military/spy author who now also has his name plastered on many popular videogames.

My Favorite is the Jack Ryan Series. Many will recognize some of them due to the movies they inspired.  Debt of Honor, Hunt for the Red October, Clear and Present Danger, and Sum of all Fears are a few.

Patriot Games (Jack Ryan)Patriot Games (Jack Ryan)
The Hunt for Red October (Jack Ryan)The Hunt for Red October (Jack Ryan)
The Cardinal of the KremlinThe Cardinal of the Kremlin
Clear and Present Danger (Jack Ryan)Clear and Present Danger (Jack Ryan)
The Sum of All FearsThe Sum of All Fears
Debt of Honor (Tom Clancy)Debt of Honor (Tom Clancy)
Executive Orders (Jack Ryan)Executive Orders (Jack Ryan)
The Bear and the DragonThe Bear and the Dragon

I’m always welcome to new suggestions for reading material, so feel free to leave ideas in the comments below.

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