16 Best adventure books like The Dragon and the Gnarly King (Dragon Knight, #7) by Gordon R. Dickson

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The Dragon and the Gnarly King (Dragon Knight, #7)

By: Gordon R. Dickson

3.84

Format: 380 pages, Hardcover

Eckert's daring exploits have earned him a title - Baron de Bois de Malencontri et Riveroak - and h…

If you liked the adventure plot in The Dragon and the Gnarly King (Dragon Knight, #7) by Gordon R. Dickson , here is a list of 16 books like this:

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1. The Chessmen of Mars (Barsoom #5)

By: Edgar Rice Burroughs , John Bolen

3.83

Format: 5 pages, Audio CD

Impetuous and headstrong is Tara, Princess of Helium and daughter of John Carter. Tara meets Prince… read more

Similar categories in Edgar Rice Burroughs's The Chessmen of Mars (Barsoom #5) book and Gordon R. Dickson's The Dragon and the Gnarly King (Dragon Knight, #7)

  • adventure
  • science fiction fantasy
  • fiction
  • science fiction
  • fantasy
"It is a strange tale and utterly Barsoomian."

-Edgar Rice Burroughs, The Chessmen of Mars (Barsoom #5)

"What--has O-Tar seen an ulsio and fainted?" demanded I-Gos with broad sarcasm. "Men have died for less than that, ancient one," E-Thas reminded him. "I am safe," retorted I-Gos, "for I am not a brave…"

-Edgar Rice Burroughs, The Chessmen of Mars (Barsoom #5)

"Tears came to the soft eyes of the slave girl. "It is because I love you, my princess," she said softly. Tara of Helium melted. She took the slave in her arms and kissed her. "I have the disposition …"

-Edgar Rice Burroughs, The Chessmen of Mars (Barsoom #5)

Cover of Upsetting the Balance (Worldwar, #3) by Harry Turtledove

2. Upsetting the Balance (Worldwar, #3)

By: Harry Turtledove

3.83

Format: 481 pages, Paperback

Communist China, Japan, Nazi Germany, the United States: they began World War II as mortal enemies.… read more

Similar categories in Harry Turtledove's Upsetting the Balance (Worldwar, #3) book and Gordon R. Dickson's The Dragon and the Gnarly King (Dragon Knight, #7)

  • science fiction
  • science fiction fantasy
  • fantasy
  • fiction
Cover of King Arthur and His Knights: Selected Tales by Eugène Vinaver, Thomas Malory

3. King Arthur and His Knights: Selected Tales

By: Eugène Vinaver , Thomas Malory

4.02

Format: 272 pages, Paperback

Thomas Malory, knight, adventurer, and soldier, was born in the early years of the fifteenth centur… read more

Similar categories in Eugène Vinaver's King Arthur and His Knights: Selected Tales book and Gordon R. Dickson's The Dragon and the Gnarly King (Dragon Knight, #7)

  • fantasy
  • fiction
  • adventure
Cover of On Her Majesty's Secret Service (James Bond, #11) by Ian Fleming

4. On Her Majesty's Secret Service (James Bond, #11)

By: Ian Fleming

3.97

Format: 259 pages, Paperback

Description: A Lancia Spyder with its hood down tore past him, cut in cheekily across his bonnet an… read more

Similar categories in Ian Fleming's On Her Majesty's Secret Service (James Bond, #11) book and Gordon R. Dickson's The Dragon and the Gnarly King (Dragon Knight, #7)

  • fiction
  • adventure
"The World Is Not Enough"

-Ian Fleming, On Her Majesty's Secret Service (James Bond, #11)

"When the odds are hopeless, when all seems to be lost, then is the time to be calm, to make a show of authority – at least of indifference"

-Ian Fleming, On Her Majesty's Secret Service (James Bond, #11)

"She explained to me later that she must have been possessed by a subconscious desire to be raped. Well she found me in the mountains and she was raped - by me."

-Ian Fleming, On Her Majesty's Secret Service (James Bond, #11)

Cover of Live and Let Die (James Bond, #2) by Ian Fleming

5. Live and Let Die (James Bond, #2)

By: Ian Fleming

3.63

Format: 229 pages, Paperback

How is this for an evocative passage from the second Bond novel? "Her hair was black and fell to… read more

Similar categories in Ian Fleming's Live and Let Die (James Bond, #2) book and Gordon R. Dickson's The Dragon and the Gnarly King (Dragon Knight, #7)

  • fiction
  • adventure
"Don't lose faith in your stars."

-Ian Fleming, Live and Let Die (James Bond, #2)

"Hm,' said Bond. 'Bogeyman stuff."

-Ian Fleming, Live and Let Die (James Bond, #2)

"Those who deserve to die, die the death they deserve."

-Ian Fleming, Live and Let Die (James Bond, #2)

"You start to die the moment you are born. The whole of life is cutting through the pack with death. So take it easy."

-Ian Fleming, Live and Let Die (James Bond, #2)

Cover of Magic Kingdom for Sale/Sold (Magic Kingdom of Landover, #1) by Terry Brooks

6. Magic Kingdom for Sale/Sold (Magic Kingdom of Landover, #1)

By: Terry Brooks

3.91

Format: 324 pages, Paperback

Landover was a genuine magic kingdom, complete with fairy folk and wizardry, just as the advertisem… read more

Similar categories in Terry Brooks's Magic Kingdom for Sale/Sold (Magic Kingdom of Landover, #1) book and Gordon R. Dickson's The Dragon and the Gnarly King (Dragon Knight, #7)

  • dragons
  • adventure
  • humor
  • science fiction fantasy
  • magic
  • fiction
  • fantasy
"What once was and was good ought not to be cast aside."

-Terry Brooks, Magic Kingdom for Sale/Sold (Magic Kingdom of Landover, #1)

"There was that sense of abandoning the familiar for the unknown that characterizes all journeys made for the first time."

-Terry Brooks, Magic Kingdom for Sale/Sold (Magic Kingdom of Landover, #1)

"It wasn’t simply his choosing to be alone that kept him that way; it was almost a condition of his existence. The feeling that he was an outsider had always been there."

-Terry Brooks, Magic Kingdom for Sale/Sold (Magic Kingdom of Landover, #1)

"Nothing is lost that we do not first see as lost, High Lord. Believe it saved, and it may be. Visions born of fear give birth to our failing. Visions born of hope give birth to our success."

-Terry Brooks, Magic Kingdom for Sale/Sold (Magic Kingdom of Landover, #1)

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7. Into the Wild (Warriors, #1)

By: Erin Hunter

4.31

Format: 288 pages, Paperback

For generations, four Clans of wild cats have shared the forest according to the laws laid down by … read more

Similar categories in Erin Hunter's Into the Wild (Warriors, #1) book and Gordon R. Dickson's The Dragon and the Gnarly King (Dragon Knight, #7)

  • fantasy
  • fiction
  • adventure
"You put quite a fight for a tame kitty"

-Erin Hunter, Into the Wild (Warriors, #1)

"follow your heart! (sppotedleafs motto)"

-Erin Hunter, Into the Wild (Warriors, #1)

"You cannot live with a paw in each world."

-Erin Hunter, Into the Wild (Warriors, #1)

"You can not live with a paw in each world."

-Erin Hunter, Into the Wild (Warriors, #1)

Cover of Witches' Brew (Magic Kingdom of Landover, #5) by Terry Brooks

8. Witches' Brew (Magic Kingdom of Landover, #5)

By: Terry Brooks

3.77

Format: None pages, Hardcover

Fifth Book in the Magic Kingdom of Landover series Former Chicago lawyer Ben Holiday was proud and… read more

Similar categories in Terry Brooks's Witches' Brew (Magic Kingdom of Landover, #5) book and Gordon R. Dickson's The Dragon and the Gnarly King (Dragon Knight, #7)

  • dragons
  • adventure
  • science fiction fantasy
  • magic
  • fiction
  • fantasy
Cover of Wizard at Large (Magic Kingdom of Landover, #3) by Terry Brooks

9. Wizard at Large (Magic Kingdom of Landover, #3)

By: Terry Brooks

3.77

Format: None pages, Mass Market Paperback

It all began when the half-able wizard Questor Thews announced that finally he could restore the Co… read more

Similar categories in Terry Brooks's Wizard at Large (Magic Kingdom of Landover, #3) book and Gordon R. Dickson's The Dragon and the Gnarly King (Dragon Knight, #7)

  • adventure
  • humor
  • science fiction fantasy
  • magic
  • fiction
  • fantasy
Cover of A Princess of Landover (Magic Kingdom of Landover, #6) by Terry Brooks

10. A Princess of Landover (Magic Kingdom of Landover, #6)

By: Terry Brooks

3.89

Format: 328 pages, Hardcover

Ben Holiday, mere mortal turned monarch of the magic kingdom of Landover, has grappled with numerou… read more

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  • adventure
  • science fiction fantasy
  • magic
  • fiction
  • fantasy
"Faith, Princess," the Prism Cat repeated. "It is a highly underrated weapon against the dark things in this world."

-Terry Brooks, A Princess of Landover (Magic Kingdom of Landover, #6)

"Cats can do whatever they want, whenever they want, without regard to what anyone says or does. Rather like Princesses."

-Terry Brooks, A Princess of Landover (Magic Kingdom of Landover, #6)

"A cat never discusses his business with humans, not even Princesses. A cat never explains and never apologizes. A cat never alibis. You must accept a cat as it is and for what it is and not expect mo…"

-Terry Brooks, A Princess of Landover (Magic Kingdom of Landover, #6)

Cover of Mirror, Mirror (The Dresden Files, #17) by Jim Butcher

11. Mirror, Mirror (The Dresden Files, #17)

By: Jim Butcher

3.87

Format: 260 pages, Hardcover

"The next book after this one (, DragonCon 2015. read more

Similar categories in Jim Butcher's Mirror, Mirror (The Dresden Files, #17) book and Gordon R. Dickson's The Dragon and the Gnarly King (Dragon Knight, #7)

  • fantasy
  • magic
  • fiction
Cover of The Spy Who Loved Me (James Bond, #10) by Ian Fleming

12. The Spy Who Loved Me (James Bond, #10)

By: Ian Fleming

4.10

Format: 40 pages, Paperback

'He was about six feet tall, slim and fit. The eyes in the lean , slightly tanned face were a very … read more

Similar categories in Ian Fleming's The Spy Who Loved Me (James Bond, #10) book and Gordon R. Dickson's The Dragon and the Gnarly King (Dragon Knight, #7)

  • fiction
  • adventure
Cover of Second Contact (Colonization, #1) by Harry Turtledove

13. Second Contact (Colonization, #1)

By: Harry Turtledove

4.20

Format: 445 pages, Paperback

In the extraordinary Worldwar tetralogy, set against the backdrop of the World War II, Harry Turtle… read more

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  • science fiction
  • fantasy
  • fiction
Cover of Tilting the Balance (Worldwar, #2) by Harry Turtledove

14. Tilting the Balance (Worldwar, #2)

By: Harry Turtledove

3.66

Format: 162 pages, Paperback

NO ONE COULD STOP THEM-- NOT STALIN, NOT TOGO, NOT CHURCHILL, NOT ROOSEVELT . . . The invaders had … read more

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  • science fiction
  • fantasy
  • fiction
Cover of For Your Eyes Only (James Bond, #8) by Ian Fleming

15. For Your Eyes Only (James Bond, #8)

By: Ian Fleming

3.66

Format: 182 pages, Paperback

Librarian's note: this entry relates to the collection of short stories under the title of "For You… read more

Similar categories in Ian Fleming's For Your Eyes Only (James Bond, #8) book and Gordon R. Dickson's The Dragon and the Gnarly King (Dragon Knight, #7)

  • fiction
  • adventure
"I think it's the same with all the relationships between a man and a woman. They can survive anything so long as some kind of basic humanity exists between the two people. When all kindness has gone,…"

-Ian Fleming, For Your Eyes Only (James Bond, #8)

16. Over Sea, Under Stone (The Dark Is Rising, #1)

By: Susan Cooper

4.26

Format: 91 pages, Paperback

On holiday in Cornwall, the three Drew children discover an ancient map in the attic of the house t… read more

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17. Striking the Balance (Worldwar, #4)

By: Harry Turtledove

3.93

Format: None pages, Paperback

At the bloody height of World War II, the deadliest enemies in all of human history were forced to … read more

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Cover of In the Balance (Worldwar, #1) by Harry Turtledove

18. In the Balance (Worldwar, #1)

By: Harry Turtledove

3.82

Format: 465 pages, Paperback

War seethed across the planet. Machines soared through the air, churned through the seas, crawled a… read more

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  • science fiction
  • science fiction fantasy
  • fantasy
  • fiction
"Holy Jesus God, it's the Gerps shootin' us up!" the manager shouted. He hadn't known whether to say Germans or Japs, and came out with both at once."

-Harry Turtledove, In the Balance (Worldwar, #1)

19. Side Jobs: Stories from the Dresden Files (The Dresden Files, #12.5)

By: Jim Butcher

4.00

Format: 384 pages, Hardcover

Here, together for the first time, are the shorter from Jim Butcher's DRESDEN FILES series -- a com… read more

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20. The Black Unicorn (Magic Kingdom of Landover, #2)

By: Terry Brooks

4.00

Format: None pages, Mass Market Paperback

A year had passed since Ben Holiday bought the Magic Kingdom from the wizard, Meeks. But unbeknowns… read more

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21. The Tangle Box (Magic Kingdom of Landover, #4)

By: Terry Brooks

3.00

Format: 146 pages, Mass Market Paperback

Troublesome magical trickster Horris Kew has unleashed a powerful evil sorcerer who's bent on rulin… read more

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22. Casino Royale (James Bond, #1)

By: Ian Fleming

3.74

Format: 192 pages, Mass Market Paperback

British Secret Service agent James Bond, a.k.a. 007, is sent to France to play in a high-stakes bac… read more

Similar categories in Ian Fleming's Casino Royale (James Bond, #1) book and Gordon R. Dickson's The Dragon and the Gnarly King (Dragon Knight, #7)

  • fiction
  • adventure
"Mine’s Bond – James Bond."

-Ian Fleming, Casino Royale (James Bond, #1)

"Everyone has the revolver of resignation in his pocket."

-Ian Fleming, Casino Royale (James Bond, #1)

"In his mind he fingered the necklace of the days to come."

-Ian Fleming, Casino Royale (James Bond, #1)

"Like all harsh, cold men, he was easily tipped over into sentiment."

-Ian Fleming, Casino Royale (James Bond, #1)

Cover of Moonraker (James Bond, #3) by Ian Fleming

23. Moonraker (James Bond, #3)

By: Ian Fleming

3.80

Format: 247 pages, Paperback

‘For several minutes he stood speechless, his eyes dazzled by the terrible beauty of the greatest w… read more

Similar categories in Ian Fleming's Moonraker (James Bond, #3) book and Gordon R. Dickson's The Dragon and the Gnarly King (Dragon Knight, #7)

  • fiction
  • adventure
"Champagne and Benzedrine! Never again."

-Ian Fleming, Moonraker (James Bond, #3)

"In angry protest the red telephone splintered the silence."

-Ian Fleming, Moonraker (James Bond, #3)

"They want us dead,' said Bond calmly. 'So we have to stay alive."

-Ian Fleming, Moonraker (James Bond, #3)

"And people with obsessions, reflected Bond, were blind to danger."

-Ian Fleming, Moonraker (James Bond, #3)

24. Doctor No (James Bond, #6)

By: Ian Fleming

3.85

Format: None pages,

James Bond travels to the Caribbean to investigate the mysterious disappearance of a secret service… read more

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Cover of The Silver Chair (Chronicles of Narnia, #4) by C.S. Lewis, Pauline Baynes

25. The Silver Chair (Chronicles of Narnia, #4)

By: C.S. Lewis , Pauline Baynes

3.96

Format: 243 pages, Paperback

Jill and Eustace must rescue the Prince from the evil Witch. NARNIA...where owls are wise, where… read more

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  • fantasy
  • fiction
  • adventure
"Life isn't all fricasseed frogs and eel pie."

-C.S. Lewis, The Silver Chair (Chronicles of Narnia, #4)

"It's expression was solemn, its complexion muddy."

-C.S. Lewis, The Silver Chair (Chronicles of Narnia, #4)

"You would not have called to me unless I had been calling to you," said the Lion."

-C.S. Lewis, The Silver Chair (Chronicles of Narnia, #4)

"Though under earth, and throneless now I be Yet while I lived all earth was under me."

-C.S. Lewis, The Silver Chair (Chronicles of Narnia, #4)

26. Ghost Story (The Dresden Files, #13)

By: Jim Butcher

3.90

Format: None pages, Hardcover

When we last left the mighty wizard detective Harry Dresden, he wasn't doing well. In fact, he had … read more

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27. Thunderball (James Bond, #9)

By: Ian Fleming

4.34

Format: 168 pages,

"The girl looked him up and down. He had dark, rather cruel good looks and very clear, blue-grey ey… read more

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28. Borders of Infinity (Vorkosigan Saga [Publication] #5.1-5.3)

By: Lois McMaster Bujold

3.81

Format: None pages, Paperback

Limited edition volume. Contents: Frame story that follows Miles' time on Earth in Brothers in Arms… read more

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Cover of Wizard's First Rule (Sword of Truth, #1) by Terry Goodkind

29. Wizard's First Rule (Sword of Truth, #1)

By: Terry Goodkind

4.12

Format: 836 pages, Mass Market Paperback

In the aftermath of the brutal murder of his father, a mysterious woman, Kahlan Amnell, appears in … read more

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  • adventure
  • science fiction fantasy
  • magic
  • fiction
  • fantasy
"Bags!"

-Terry Goodkind, Wizard's First Rule (Sword of Truth, #1)

"I am who I am; no more, no less."

-Terry Goodkind, Wizard's First Rule (Sword of Truth, #1)

"I wish people had half the honor of dragons."

-Terry Goodkind, Wizard's First Rule (Sword of Truth, #1)

"We all can be no more, or less, than who we are."

-Terry Goodkind, Wizard's First Rule (Sword of Truth, #1)

Cover of Heroic Hearts by Jim Butcher

30. Heroic Hearts

By: Jim Butcher

4.16

Format: 368 pages, Paperback

An all-star urban fantasy collection featuring short stories from #1 New York Times bestselling aut… read more

Similar categories in Jim Butcher's Heroic Hearts book and Gordon R. Dickson's The Dragon and the Gnarly King (Dragon Knight, #7)

  • fantasy
  • magic
  • fiction
Cover of The Dragon and the Gnarly King (Dragon Knight, #7) by Gordon R. Dickson

31. The Dragon and the Gnarly King (Dragon Knight, #7)

By: Gordon R. Dickson

3.84

Format: 380 pages, Hardcover

Eckert's daring exploits have earned him a title - Baron de Bois de Malencontri et Riveroak - and h… read more

Similar categories in Gordon R. Dickson's The Dragon and the Gnarly King (Dragon Knight, #7) book and Gordon R. Dickson's The Dragon and the Gnarly King (Dragon Knight, #7)

  • dragons
  • adventure
  • humor
  • science fiction fantasy
  • magic
  • fiction
  • science fiction
  • fantasy

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Edgar Rice Burroughs , John Bolen

3.83

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Harry Turtledove

3.83

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Eugène Vinaver , Thomas Malory

4.02

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3.92

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