[DonCorazon]

I finally had to put down the Black Company about 100 pages in - just couldn't get into it. It was a little too kooky. I am reading Ian Esslemont's Malazan book now and its just barely okay - pales compared to Erikson. I am a big George Martin fan so that would be my next move if you haven't read his series - I think its real..and spectacular.

Following that I'd say Tad Williams Dragonbone Chair and the rest in the series. My all-time favorite is in the sci-fi/cyberpunk genre and its William Gibson's early stuff - Neuromancer, Count Zero, Mona Lisa Overdrive up to probably Virtual Light. Lot of cool ideas that are nearly prophetic.