I know I probably don't have too many fantasy fans following me but I just want to plug this book series (there's more than one series that ties in but let's stick to the core series for now). Originally published in German, the English translations are amazing and this is one of the few fantasy authors I've found that knows what he's doing when it comes to writing a (brutal as fuck) battle scene without it getting boring and technical. I have nearly reread my copies into oblivion, I love these books so much, and if you're looking for a new fantasy series to sink your teeth into, please do yourself a favor and try the Dwarves by Markus Heitz.