I am an avid reader, and like action, adventure, paranormal, mysteries, magic, and a good scare now and then.
If anyone would like to suggest a good read with some, or all of the qualities above, I would be much obliged. thank you.
2007-10-22 10:30:00 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Arts & Humanities ➔ Books & Authors
the golden compass, great book
2007-10-22 10:32:47 · answer #1 · answered by dabelizeanmami 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have answered this question so many times, I decided to dedicate a web site to answer this question. Here it is:
http://www.life-after-harry-potter.com
Included is a list of only the best sorcery fantasy books, grade reading level, a short review of each book along with a brief summary of adult content. There is also a "Reader's Choice" list of favorite books, and a list of heroine sorcery fantasy books.
Best scifi action adventure book ever: Journey to the Center of the Earth by Jules Verne - free online. Also excellent: his 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea, Mysterious Island and Around the World in 80 Days
Best scifi mystery: Isaac Asimov's "Elijah Baley" books. Warning: adult content in 3rd book
Other good mysteries
Sherlock Holmes by Arthur Conan Doyle. Read them in order. Think: CSI London 1890
I hope this helps.
Jim, http://www.jimpettis.com/wheel/
2007-10-22 23:04:19 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Cirque du Freak series by Darren Shan. It is categorized under the teen section in most bookstores, but is really for any age.
The story is about a vampire's assistant and all of the things that they go through. I don't want to let you in on anymore than that though, because I would hate to give away any portion. There are twelve books to the series, and all twelve are worth reading numerous times.
2007-10-22 18:05:15 · answer #3 · answered by Binny J 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Twilight by Stephanie Meyer
A Great and Terrible Beauty by Libba Bray
The Uglies by Scott Westerfeld
Blue Bloods by Melissa de la Cruz
Peeps by Scott Westerfeld
Eragon by Christopher Paolini
Lord of the Rings by JRR Tolkien
The Chronicles of Narnia by CS Lewis
His Dark Material by Phillip Pullman
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2007-10-22 19:10:47 · answer #4 · answered by Love4Hockey 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Here are some excellent authors I can highly recommend:
Clive Cussler
James Rollins
Jack Du Brul
Laura Joh Rowland
Terry Pratchett
John Ringo
Neil Gaiman
Matt Ruff
William Martin
Barb and J.C. Hendee
2007-10-22 18:01:45 · answer #5 · answered by Molly T 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well judging by your description of your intrests in reading I would highly suggest Cell by Stephen King The action starts right away in the book and it never stops. It has a lot of mystery and I found it scary( Trust me I Know scary I stay up till 4 in the morning every friday watching Scary movies this book is defenatly GOOD FOR YOU) I HIGHLY SUGGEST IT TO YOU.
2007-10-22 17:40:49 · answer #6 · answered by Wii 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Beach by Alex Garland is good but creepy. It's about a society secluded from the real world out of choice by living on an island and never leaving.
2007-10-22 17:37:36 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am a HUGE Dean Koontz fan and loved the book Odd Thomas, there has since been two more books released in this series. This is the first series Dean Koontz has written and they are all GREAT! Brother Odd is the second book and Forever Odd is the last one - there's rumors to be another one................waiting! Good luck - enjoy!
2007-10-22 17:38:01 · answer #8 · answered by mommy00420 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
the World of Null-A.
it has all the elements that you mentioned in the above paragraph accept magic. you will love it!
Null-A is the first and best part of a trilogy. it was written in the late 1920's i believe and is not only considered a classic but one of the most important science fiction books ever written.
it is a short book with a very tight but complicated plot and the most surprising ending you may ever read.
read it and let me know what you think.
my avatar is named after the main character.
2007-10-24 05:06:41 · answer #9 · answered by "GoSANE" 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should definitely try anything written by Dean Koontz! He's an awesome writer and he has a little bit of everything you're interested in. Try starting with Lightning, Watchers, or the Odd Thomas books. Trust me, you won't regret it!!!
2007-10-22 17:43:12 · answer #10 · answered by COOLEY FAN!! 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't remeber the name of the book, a few months ago I read (NON-FICTION) about ancient Incan and Mayan tribes! It was amazing!
2007-10-22 19:31:05 · answer #11 · answered by Sharon C 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋