Bakker, R. Scott

Bakker, R. Scott

Author Biography & Works

R. Scott Bakker is a Canadian author known for his works in the epic fantasy genre. He was born in Simcoe, Ontario in 1967.Bakker's most notable works include the "Prince of Nothing" trilogy, which tells the story of a holy war in a medieval world, and the "Aspect-Emperor" series, which follows the aftermath of the holy war and the rise of a new emperor.Bakker's writing is known for its dense prose, complex world-building, and exploration of themes such as philosophy, religion, and the nature of humanity. He has won several awards for his writing, including the Crawford Award in 2005 for "The Darkness That Comes Before."In addition to his writing, Bakker has also worked as a professor of philosophy, and his background in philosophy is evident in his works. He continues to write and publish new novels and stories, and his works are enjoyed by fans of epic fantasy around the world.

Books by Bakker, R. Scott

The Aspect Emperor

The Aspect Emperor

Exquisitely intelligent and beautifully written . . . this is fantasy with muscle and brains, rife with intrigue and admirable depth of character, set in a world laden with history...

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The Darkness That Comes Before

The Darkness That Comes Before

This book and the Prince of Nothing trilogy, as well as the other books that follow, are so dark that you'll need a shower after reading them. And therapy. This...

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The Prince Of Nothing

The Prince Of Nothing

In a world saturated by religious fanaticism, Maithanet, enigmatic spiritual leader of the Thousand Temples, declares a Holy War against the infidels. Ikurei Conphas, military genius and nephew to the...

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The Thousandfold Thought

The Thousandfold Thought

The Holy War is at the gates of Shimeh. Anasûrimbor Kellhus, who came to the world as an outcast, is now the Warrior-Prophet and commands the Men of the Tusk....

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The Whiteluck Warrior

The Whiteluck Warrior

Praised by readers and critics around the world, R. Scott Bakker has become one of the most celebrated voices in fantasy fiction. The Aspect-Emperor trilogy follows on from the acclaimed...

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The Thousandfold Thought

The Thousandfold Thought

"In The Darkness That Comes Before, R. Scott Bakker's debut, readers were invited into a darkly threatening, imaginative universe as fully realized as that of any in modern fantasy and...

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The Thousandfold Thought

The Thousandfold Thought

The apocalyptic holy war comes to a head and casts into question all the action that has taken place before in this conclusion to the groundbreaking Prince of Nothing series.

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The Great Ordeal

The Great Ordeal

The much-anticipated third installment of R. Scott Bakkers acclaimed series, The Aspect-EmperorPraised by fans and critics worldwide, R. Scott Bakker has become one of the most celebrated voices in fantasy...

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