The Great Book of Amber by Roger Zelazny

This collection of shorter novels represents one of the greatest fantasy stories ever put on paper. Following the exploits of Corwin, a Prince of Amber, as he struggles to return to his world after exile on earth and then Merlin, the son of Corwin, as he searches for his lost father, this book is simply astounding.

Zelazny creates a world that is rich in history and mythology and magic, even melding a bit of cyberpunk into them in the later novels. We are privy to all the disputes between family and all the mystery that is contained therein and we watch as they use their powers in struggles for the empty throne of Amber.The Princes and Princesses of Amber have the ability to walk through Shadow, which is the realities adjacent to their world. Amber is the one true world from which everything else is simply a variation. They use this ability to get weapons, launch sneak attacks and to simply explore and learn new things.

A truly fascinating book, the ten novels contained within will hold you captive for quite a long time and leave you begging for more. It's hard to truly put down into a review all of the things that make the world of Amber so great, so pick the book up yourself and give it a try. It's a deal to get all the books for one low price and you won't have to worry about when the next book comes out in the series since you'll have them all in your hand. Check it out.