RIP: David Eddings

Word out today that fantasy author David Eddings has passed away at the age of 77. One of the very first fantasy series that really caught my imagination was Eddings' Belgariad novels. The story was classical fantasy in the sense that it followed the development of a talented young wizard (Garrion) and his engaging co-stars as they proceed on a magical epic quest in a great battle of the (mostly) good against the (greatly) evil. Eddings' followup Malloreon series continued the world and expanded the story. Absolutely wonderful set of ten books that are a must-read for any novice fantasy reader. Eddings will be missed.