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David Eddings
American novelist (1931-2009) · United States · On the map · Writers · Died at 77
David Carroll Eddings was an American fantasy writer. With his wife Leigh, he authored several best-selling epic fantasy novel series, including The Belgariad (1982-84), The Malloreon (1987-91), The Elenium (1989-91), The Tamuli (1992-94), and The Dreamers (2003-06).
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Whether credited as the sole author or with Leigh, David Eddings wrote over two dozen novels.