by Andre Norton (1977)
The offspring of Simon Tregarth, half earthling, half witch-brood, realized that they alone could perceive the four directions -- for everyone else, there was no East! It was a blank in the mind, a blank in legend and history. And when new menaces threatened, the Tregarths realized that in that mental barrier there lay the key to all their world. Somewhere to the unknown eastward must lie the sorcery that had secretly molded their destinies!
Teresa Edgerton
Captain of the Queen's Guard Wilrowa Blackheart is given the task of regaining the jeweled Chaos Machine that holds the kingdom of Mountfalcon together. He discovers a conspiracy that threatens much more than just his kingdom.
Roberta Trahan
More than five hundred years have passed since the legendary age of Camelot. Now a new king promised by prophecy, has come to claim his crown. As he journeys toward the throne, those preparing the way are besieged by agents of destruction, from without and from within.
Moira J. Moore
While defending the duchy of Westsea, Shield Lee Mallorough and Source Shintaro Karish find their bond threatened by the arrival of Lee's family who inform her that long before she was trained as a Shield, she was betrothed as part of an alliance with another merchant clan--and her fiancé is insisting that she fulfill her contract.
Fred Saberhagen
A blend of science fiction and fantasy, the Book of Swords series describes twelve magically swords forged with specific enhancements, and sometimes serious detracting abilities granted to the one who wields them. The stories are generally well written with plenty of plot twists and conflicts for the protagonist to overcome. If you enjoy a good quest, or a trip down fantasy lane, you may be interested in this book and the remaining series. See the [Wikipedia entry][1] for further details on the series. [1]: