George R. R. Martin is an author who very early on—and almost effortlessly—achieved truly major success.
Starting out with stories and novellas—a bold fusion of science fiction and horror (for these works he received two Hugo Awards and two Nebula Awards)—he also wrote “traditional” science fiction, and later became a recognized master of fantasy. Critics place him in the same league as J. R. R. Tolkien and R. J. Jordan.
Before you is the legendary series “A Song of Ice and Fire.”
A monumental, meticulously crafted saga of the world of the Seven Kingdoms.
About lands ruled by icy realms of an eternal winter, and about countries where summer never ends.
About the vastness of perilous journeys, elaborate political games, and great momentous deeds.
About a world of lords and heroes, dragons, warriors and magicians, sorcerers and assassins—everyone whom Fate brought together in order to fulfill a prophecy…
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