David Eddings - Definition and Overview

David Eddings (born July 7, 1931) is the author of several best-selling series of epic fantasy novels. David Eddings' wife, Leigh Eddings is the uncredited co-author of many of his books, and acknowledged as such in his later works.

Born in Spokane, Washington, Eddings grew up in Puget Sound before graduating with a BA from Reed College in 1954 and an MA from the University of Washington in 1961. Before becoming an author he worked for the United States Army and the Boeing Company.

David Eddings' first books were general fiction which sold moderately well, and after that he switched to the much more successful field of epic fantasy.

Books

The Belgariad and The Malloreon

The Belgariad is Eddings' first fantasy series; The Malloreon is the sequel. The books tell about the adventures of Garion, Polgara, Belgarath, and friends.

The Belgariad

1. Pawn of Prophecy
2. Queen of Sorcery
3. Magician's Gambit
4. Castle of Wizardry
5. Enchanters' End Game

The Malloreon

1. Guardians of the West
2. King of the Murgos
3. Demon Lord of Karanda
4. Sorceress of Darshiva
5. The Seeress of Kell

Books related to The Belgariad and The Malloreon

• Belgarath the Sorcerer
• Polgara the Sorceress
• The Rivan Codex

The Elenium and Tamuli

The Elenium (and its sequel the Tamuli) tell about the adventures of Sparhawk and friends.

The Elenium

1. The Diamond Throne
2. The Ruby Knight
3. The Sapphire Rose

The Tamuli

1. Domes of Fire
2. The Shining Ones
3. The Hidden City

The Dreamers

The Dreamers is the Eddings' newest fantasy series.

1. The Elder Gods
2. The Treasured One

Other fantasy books

• The Redemption of Althalus

Other non-fantasy books

• The Losers
• High Hunt
• Regina's Song

External links

• Bibliography (http://scifan.com/writers/ee/EddingsDavid.asp) at SciFan
• Microsite (http://www.harpercollins.co.uk/microsites/eddings/) hosted by HarperCollins publishers

Fan Sites

• Jack's David & Leigh Eddings site (http://www.eddingschronicles.com/): run by Jakob Persson
• The Mallorean Tavern (http://www.deepamber.com/tavern/): multitudinous forums
• The Unofficial David Eddings bookcase (http://hem.passagen.se/fredricp/Eddings/)
• The Vale (http://www.farris.co.uk/books/archive/eddings.htm)