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A Game of Thrones- George R.R. Martin...Amazing book, the first two in the series knocked my 2 favorites of all time down the list. Somewhat fantasy oriented, but more like medieval intrigue.

Pillars of The Earth- Ken Follet My ex-favorite book, much better than most of his other work.

Point of Impact - Stephen Hunter A simply great thriller.

Eyes of Prey - John Sanford Any of the Prey series will do, the earlier the better. Good cop vs. serial killer stuff.

Interview with a Vampire - Anne Rice Great series although it tapers off in the last few books.

Any novel by Tim Dorsey, very funny stuff, in the vein of Carl Hiasson, but much funnier in my opinion.