Who This Author Is

Bruce R. Cordell has enough depth here to be more than a raw catalog rollup. This page pulls together 11 catalog-linked books across 1997 to 2008, which makes it easier to separate the strongest starting points from the noisier editions. The clearest lane here leans toward Fantasy & Sci-Fi, Horror & Supernatural.

Best for readers who want imaginative settings, series momentum, and clearer jumping-in spots. If you want the easiest first click, start with Forgotten Realms Campaign Guide (Forgotten Realms Campaign) and branch outward from there. UPB note: the strongest documented run here lands between 1997 to 2008; the most common copies on this page tend to come from Wizards of the Coast.

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Author At A Glance

Best known for: Fantasy & Sci-Fi entry points • Horror & Supernatural entry points • common used copies from Wizards of the Coast

Genres and themes: Fantasy & Sci-Fi • Horror & Supernatural

Who this author is best for: readers who want imaginative settings, series momentum, and clearer jumping-in spots

UPB note: the strongest documented run here lands between 1997 to 2008; the most common copies on this page tend to come from Wizards of the Coast.

Top Books To Start With

  1. Forgotten Realms Campaign Guide (Forgotten Realms Campaign)

    Wizards of the Coast • 2008 • standard commitment

    UPB note: one of the most common used-copy publishers for this author • year signal: 2008 • 288 pages.

  2. Plague of spells

    Wizards of the Coast • 2008 • standard commitment

    UPB note: one of the most common used-copy publishers for this author • year signal: 2008 • 307 pages.

  3. bastion of faith

    Wizards of the Coast • 1999 • quick commitment

    It stands out because it asks for less time than many of the longer volumes on this page.

  4. A Darkness Gathering (AD&D Fantasy Roleplaying, Monstrous Arcana)

    Wizards of the Coast • 1998 • quick commitment

    UPB note: one of the most common used-copy publishers for this author • year signal: 1998 • 45 pages.

  5. College of Wizardry

    Wizards of the Coast • 1998 • quick commitment

    UPB note: one of the most common used-copy publishers for this author • year signal: 1998 • 94 pages.

  6. Dawn of the Overmind (Advanced Dungeons & Dragons/Monstrous Arcana)

    Wizards of the Coast • 1998 • quick commitment

    UPB note: one of the most common used-copy publishers for this author • year signal: 1998 • 64 pages.

  7. Illithiad, the

    Wizards of the Coast • 1998 • quick commitment

    UPB note: one of the most common used-copy publishers for this author • year signal: 1998 • 96 pages.

  8. Masters of Eternal Night (Advanced Dungeons & Dragons/Monstrous Arcana Accessory)

    Wizards of the Coast • 1998 • quick commitment

    UPB note: one of the most common used-copy publishers for this author • year signal: 1998 • 32 pages.

  9. Night of the Shark

    Wizards of the Coast • 1997 • quick commitment

    UPB note: one of the most common used-copy publishers for this author • year signal: 1997 • 32 pages.

  10. Return to the Tomb of Horrors (Advanced Dungeons & Dragons: Tomes)

    Wizards of the Coast • 1998 • commitment varies by edition

    UPB note: one of the most common used-copy publishers for this author • year signal: 1998.

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