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Barbara Hambly

"Winterlands" series

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Set in a fantasy world inspired by medieval Europe, the Winterlands series follows a group of unlikely heroes on a perilous journey to save their world from an encroaching ice age. With complex characters and intricate world-building, this series is a must-read for fans of epic fantasy.

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Joan Vinge

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Katherine Addison

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