• "Pawn of Prophecy", 1982
  
• "Queen of Sorcery", 1982
  
• "Magician's Gambit", 1983
  
• "Castle of Wizardry", 1984
  
• "Enchanter's Endgame", 1984
  

• "Guardians of the West", 1987
  
• "King of the Murgos", 1988
  
• "Demon Lord of Karanda", 1988
  
• "The Sorceress of Darshiva", 1989
  
• "The Seeress of Kell", 1991
  

• "The Diamond Throne", 1989 - Del Rey
  
• "The Ruby Knight", 1990 - Del Rey
  
• "The Sapphire Rose", 1991 - Del Rey
  

• "Domes of Fire", 1992 - Del Rey
  
• "The Shining Ones", 1993 - Del Rey
  
• "The Hidden City", 1994 - Del Rey
  

While I hate to repeat the dreaded cliche "You can't judge a book by its cover", it is true in this case. Before I ever picked up "Pawn of Prophecy", the entire series was recommended to me by several people. Each time, I would look at the horrible art on the cover and read the poor teaser on the back and put it right back down again. Finally, I bought the first book and took a chance, and I am glad I did.

This is, by far, the best Fantasy series I have ever read. I have never, before or since, found characters with as much depth and believable human emotion. Every nuance and character flaw, every major scenario and minor situation, full with real life and color.

Simply put, this is a series you pick up and don't put down until every book is completed. I spent several hours one evening searching every bookstore in town trying to find the "King of the Murgos". so I could continue where the last book left off. The two months between when I completed the final book in the Malloreon series and the release of "Belgarath the Sorcerer" were grueling. I couldn't pick up another book, as if it would have tainted my enjoyment of the new story.

I missed interacting with the characters when I finished the last book and I am still anxiously awaiting the release of "Polgara the Sorceress". This series is a true MUST HAVE for all Fantasy fans.

Simply the best character writer I have ever read. I was reluctant to read his work at first, despite the numerous recommendations from friends. Once I picked up "Pawn of the Prophecy", I didn't stop till I had read all of the "Belgariad", "Malloreon", "Elenium" and "Tamuli" series. When I finished reading "Belgarath the Sorcerer", I actually went into "Eddings withdrawal". I couldn't pick up another author for several weeks and kept having "Garion flashbacks". :)

Seriously, Eddings creates complete characters, real and enjoyable, that any reader can relate with. I was also very impressed when reading the "Elenium"and "Tamuli" series, that they where not rehashed versions of the "Belgariad" and "Malloreon", but serious stories full of new complex characters and plots.

Recently, David Eddings gave credit to his wife, Leigh Eddings, for assisting him with all of his previous works. This team has put together an unbelievable collection of top notch novels, and I look forward to reading anything they produce in the future.