Ed Greenwood

  • 36

    Catalog books

  • 16

    Works

  • 1988 to 2017

    Strongest span

Who This Author Is

Ed Greenwood writes fiction and game material that plunges readers into richly imagined fantasy settings. His Death Masks novel weaves investigative suspense into a city of magic, while his Drow of the Underdark accessory lays out the dark elves’ culture, tactics, and subterranean world for tabletop play and storytelling inspiration.

Across novel and game book, Greenwood focuses on atmosphere, lore, and practical detail. Death Masks balances characters and plot against a magical backdrop; The Drow of the Underdark delivers tactical ecology and social nuance, useful both to players running campaigns and readers interested in layered, immersive fantasy.

Best Place To Start

Death Masks

Wizards of the Coast • 2016 • longer commitment

It helps anchor a specific period of this author’s publishing run instead of blending into the undated shelf clutter.

Author At A Glance

Best known for: Forgotten Realms setting • Magical worldbuilding • Iconic city of Shadowdale

Genres and themes: High fantasy • Sword and sorcery • Campaign worldbuilding

Who this author is best for: Good for readers who enjoy detailed fantasy settings, game-linked lore, and immersive city and underdark descriptions.

Start by browsing fiction and roleplaying supplements that expand the Forgotten Realms, paying attention to city or underdark-focused titles.

Top Books To Start With

  1. Death Masks

    Wizards of the Coast • 2016 • longer commitment

    UPB note: one of the most common used-copy publishers for this author • year signal: 2016 • 384 pages.

  2. The Drow of the Underdark (Advanced Dungeons and Dragons : Forgotten Realms Accessory)

    Wizards of the Coast • 1991 • quick commitment

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

  3. Shadows of Doom: Forgotten Realms: The Shadow of the Avatar, Book 1: The Shadow of the Avatar, Book I

    Wizards of the Coast • 2011 • standard commitment

    UPB note: one of the most common used-copy publishers for this author • year signal: 2011 • 324 pages.

  4. best of the realms.

    Wizards of the Coast • 2005 • standard commitment

    UPB note: one of the most common used-copy publishers for this author • year signal: 2005 • 338 pages.

  5. Secrets of the Magister (AD&D Fantasy Roleplaying, Forgotten Realms)

    Wizards of the Coast • 2000 • quick commitment

    UPB note: one of the most common used-copy publishers for this author • year signal: 2000 • 128 pages.

  6. Volo's Guide to Baldur's Gate (AD&D/Forgotten Realms)

    Wizards of the Coast • 2000 • quick commitment

    readers who want a faster first book

  7. Silverfall: Stories of the Seven Sisters (Forgotten Realms)

    Wizards of the Coast • 1999 • longer commitment

    UPB note: one of the most common used-copy publishers for this author • year signal: 1999 • 376 pages.

  8. The Temptation of Elminster

    Wizards of the Coast • 1999 • longer commitment

    UPB note: one of the most common used-copy publishers for this author • year signal: 1999 • 410 pages.

  9. CITY OF RAVENS BLUFF

    Wizards of the Coast • 1998 • quick commitment

    UPB note: one of the most common used-copy publishers for this author • year signal: 1998 • 160 pages.

  10. Elminster in Myth Drannor (Forgotten Realms: Elminster)

    Wizards of the Coast • 1998 • longer commitment

    UPB note: one of the most common used-copy publishers for this author • year signal: 1998 • 378 pages.

How The Picks Compare

  • The Drow of the Underdark (Advanced Dungeons and Dragons : Forgotten Realms Accessory) is the easier short commitment, while Death Masks asks for more reading time up front.
  • The Drow of the Underdark (Advanced Dungeons and Dragons : Forgotten Realms Accessory) gives you an earlier look at this author’s shelf, while Death Masks leans later in the catalog.

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