Best Heroic Anthologies (51 books)

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The anthologies of heroic fantasy action adventure that best live up to or recreate the long heritage of such tales by the likes of Robert E. Howard, Edgar Rice Burroughs, Alexandre Dumas, Max Brand, CL Moore, Charles Saunders, Jack London, et al.

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1	The Fish the Fighters and the Song-Girl by Janet E. Morris (Goodreads Author) 4.45 avg rating — 190 ratings score: 2,576, and 26 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
2	Dreamers in Hell (Heroes in Hell, #16) by Janet E. Morris (Goodreads Author) (Editor) 4.61 avg rating — 95 ratings score: 2,292, and 23 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
3	Poets in Hell (Heroes in Hell, #17) by Janet E. Morris (Goodreads Author) (Editor) 4.69 avg rating — 90 ratings score: 1,958, and 20 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
4	The Coming of Conan the Cimmerian (Conan the Cimmerian, #1) by Robert E. Howard 4.16 avg rating — 15,078 ratings score: 1,585, and 16 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
5	Dragon Eaters (Heroika, #1) by Janet E. Morris (Goodreads Author) (Editor) 4.48 avg rating — 132 ratings score: 1,185, and 12 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
6	The Savage Tales of Solomon Kane by Robert E. Howard 4.04 avg rating — 6,310 ratings score: 766, and 8 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
7	The Conquering Sword of Conan (Conan the Cimmerian, #3) by Robert E. Howard 4.34 avg rating — 4,863 ratings score: 761, and 8 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
8	Mad Shadows: The Weird Tales of Dorgo the Dowser (Mad Shadows, #1) by Joe Bonadonna (Goodreads Author) 4.47 avg rating — 55 ratings score: 687, and 7 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
9	Mad Shadows: The Weird Tales of Dorgo the Dowser by Joe Bonadonna (Goodreads Author) 4.47 avg rating — 55 ratings score: 682, and 7 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
10	Tempus (Sacred Band Series Book 1) by Janet E. Morris (Goodreads Author) 4.13 avg rating — 265 ratings score: 677, and 7 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
11	The Bloody Crown of Conan (Conan the Cimmerian, #2) by Robert E. Howard 4.31 avg rating — 5,466 ratings score: 670, and 7 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
12	Return of the Sword: An Anthology of Heroic Adventure by Jason M. Waltz (Goodreads Author) (Editor) 4.10 avg rating — 39 ratings score: 590, and 6 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
13	The Adventures of Armstrong Dent: The Complete First Season by Aeyess (Goodreads Author) 4.52 avg rating — 27 ratings score: 500, and 5 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
14	The Battle of Ebulon by Shane Porteous 4.08 avg rating — 13 ratings score: 495, and 5 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
15	Swords Against Darkness by Andrew J. Offutt (Editor) 4.07 avg rating — 350 ratings score: 489, and 5 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
16	Echoes of Valor by Karl Edward Wagner (Editor) 3.86 avg rating — 83 ratings score: 475, and 5 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
17	El Borak and Other Desert Adventures by Robert E. Howard 4.21 avg rating — 403 ratings score: 470, and 5 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
18	Zothique by Clark Ashton Smith 4.22 avg rating — 1,357 ratings score: 388, and 4 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
19	Swords Against Darkness II (Swords Against Darkness, #2) by Andrew J. Offutt (Editor) 3.68 avg rating — 76 ratings score: 384, and 4 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
20	The Gates of Hell (Heroes in Hell, #2) by C.J. Cherryh (Goodreads Author) 3.62 avg rating — 277 ratings score: 293, and 3 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
21	Swords in the Mist (Fafhrd and the Gray Mouser, #3) by Fritz Leiber 4.04 avg rating — 5,120 ratings score: 287, and 3 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
22	Sword Woman and Other Historical Adventures by Robert E. Howard 4.17 avg rating — 253 ratings score: 282, and 3 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
23	Kull: Exile of Atlantis by Robert E. Howard really liked it 4.00 avg rating — 3,138 ratings score: 277, and 3 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
24	Bran Mak Morn: The Last King by Robert E. Howard 4.04 avg rating — 1,701 ratings score: 276, and 3 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
25	Shattered Shields by Jennifer Brozek (Goodreads Author) (Editor) 3.64 avg rating — 418 ratings score: 194, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
26	Rage of the Behemoth: An Anthology of Heroic Adventure by Jason M. Waltz (Goodreads Author) (Editor) 4.36 avg rating — 28 ratings score: 193, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
26	Echoes of Valor III by Karl Edward Wagner (Editor) 3.81 avg rating — 32 ratings score: 193, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
28	Heroes in Hell (Heroes in Hell, #1) by Janet E. Morris (Goodreads Author) (editor) 3.60 avg rating — 468 ratings score: 192, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
29	Jirel of Joiry by C.L. Moore 3.71 avg rating — 1,655 ratings score: 191, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
29	Wake of the Riddler by Janet E. Morris (Goodreads Author) 4.73 avg rating — 71 ratings score: 191, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
31	Flashing Swords! #4: Barbarians and Black Magicians by Lin Carter (Editor) 3.67 avg rating — 155 ratings score: 189, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
32	Flashing Swords 2 by Lin Carter (Editor) 3.65 avg rating — 223 ratings score: 188, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
33	Pirate Adventures by Robert E. Howard 4.12 avg rating — 25 ratings score: 178, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
34	Heroic Quest- A simple guide to happiness by Philip D. Groom 4.33 avg rating — 12 ratings score: 100, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
34	When the Hero Comes Home by Gabrielle Harbowy (Goodreads Author) (Editor) 4.03 avg rating — 102 ratings score: 100, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
34	Blackbirds and Sparrows (Chronicles of Rhianna, #1) by Jolyon Grace (Goodreads Author) 4.07 avg rating — 14 ratings score: 100, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
34	Realms of wizardry by Lin Carter (Editor/Contributor) 4.11 avg rating — 19 ratings score: 100, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
34	Frankie & Johnny, & Nellie Bly: Fifteen Stories About What Never Was and Never Will Be by Richard Wolkomir (Goodreads Author) it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 2 ratings score: 100, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
34	Did You Say Chicks?! (Chicks in Chainmail, #2) by Esther M. Friesner (Editor/Contributor) 3.93 avg rating — 815 ratings score: 100, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
40	Echoes of Valor II by Karl Edward Wagner (Editor) 3.93 avg rating — 57 ratings score: 99, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
40	When the Villain Comes Home by Gabrielle Harbowy (Goodreads Author) (Editor) 3.71 avg rating — 59 ratings score: 99, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
40	The Chick is in the Mail (Chicks in Chainmail, #4) by Esther M. Friesner (Editor / Contributor) 3.90 avg rating — 685 ratings score: 99, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
43	Sword and Sorceress III by Marion Zimmer Bradley (Editor / Contributor) 3.98 avg rating — 1,098 ratings score: 98, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
44	Free Amazons of Darkover (Darkover Series) by Marion Zimmer Bradley (Editor / Contributor) 3.93 avg rating — 1,352 ratings score: 96, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
45	Marion Zimmer Bradley's Sword and Sorceress XXI by Diana L. Paxson (Editor) 4.18 avg rating — 1,043 ratings score: 95, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
46	The Barbarian Swordsmen by Sean Richards (editor) 4.09 avg rating — 11 ratings score: 94, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
46	Age of Legend by Christian Z. Dunn (Editor) 3.52 avg rating — 86 ratings score: 94, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
46	Chicks in Chainmail (Chicks in Chainmail, #1) by Esther M. Friesner (Editor / Author) 3.79 avg rating — 1,794 ratings score: 94, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
49	The Waters of Eternity (The Chronicles of Sword and Sand #1.5) by Howard Andrew Jones 4.01 avg rating — 161 ratings score: 93, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
49	Sword and Sorceress by Marion Zimmer Bradley (editor / contributor) 3.98 avg rating — 2,698 ratings score: 93, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
51	Lords Of Swords: Thirteen Stories Of Heroic Fantasy by Daniel E. Blackston (Editor) 3.60 avg rating — 15 ratings score: 91, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars