Amber Books - Games
Review/shop for Roger Zelazny, Amber and other game related books. Many of Mr. Zelazny's books are unfortunately out of print at this time (Amazon will search for these and send you a notice if it is found). The audio cassettes appear to be constantly in stock (Roger's voice is a bit monotone, but there's nothing like hearing it read by the author). They have an online book review feature for fans. Read what's there or write your own. To search for other offerings, please use the box on the right.
Or stop by your friendly neighborhood reseller. Most have Zelazny's books or can order them for you. Garage sales are really good places too.
[The Chronicles of Amber] [The Merlin Series] [Game Resources]
The Chronicles of Amber
- Nine Princes in Amber
(Book 1: The Chronicles of Amber) by Roger Zelazny.- Awakening in an Earth hospital unable to remember who he is or where he came from, Corwin is amazed to learn that he is one of the sons of Oberon, King of Amber, and is the rightful successor to the crown in a parallel world. But to rule, he must conquer impossible realities and demonic assassins . . . and survive the most insidious malevolence imaginable wrought by his own family.
Large Print / Audio Cassette
- The Guns of Avalon
(Book 2: The Chronicles of Amber) by Roger Zelazny.- Across the worlds of Shadow, Corwin, heir to the throne of Amber, gathers his forces for an assault that will restore his birthright--the crown. But a growing darkness threatens Corwin's plans. It's an evil that stretches to the heart of the kingdom itself, where the demonic forces of chaos amass to annihilate Amber and all who would rule there.
Large Print / Audio Cassette (March 1992)
- Sign of the Unicorn
(Book 3: The Chronicles of Amber) by Roger Zelazny.- Accepting the responsibilities as ruler to the world of Amber, Corwin finds himself the target of sibling treachery, and must seek guidance in a land of visions, where a sinister prediction foretells his doom. Corwin must risk everything to maintain control over the throne as a conspiracy threatens to usurp his power. With the Jewel of Judgment, however, Corwin is able to escape his foes and find the legendary unicorn who can show him the path of truth.
Large Print / Audio Cassette (December 1998)
- The Hand of Oberon
(Book 4: The Chronicles of Amber) by Roger Zelazny.- Returning to Shadow Earth to investigate a threat against his life, Corwin discovers that the Jewel of Judgment has been stolen by his traitorous brother, Brand, who plans to use the enigmatic gem to reshape the universe.
Large Print / Audio Cassette (October 1992)
- The Courts of Chaos
(Book 5: The Chronicles of Amber) by Roger Zelazny.- In the conclusion of the first cycle in the Amber series, Corwin finds his world slowly dissolving around him. His father Oberon, who is disguised as Corwin's friend Ganelon, steals the Jewel of Judgment and tries to remake the Pattern which Brand has marred. When Oberon's efforts fail, Corwin is the only surviving son of Amber with the power to battle Brand.
Audio Cassette (March 1993)
The Merlin Series
- Trumps of Doom
(Book 1: The Merlin Series) by Roger Zelazny.- Fighting off an unknown assailant every April 30th, California computer hacker Merle Corey discovers that he is actually Merlin, the son of the missing Prince Corwin of the royal house of Amber.
Audio Cassette (April 1993)
- Blood of Amber
(Book 2: The Merlin Series) by Roger Zelazny.- Pursued by a fiendish enemy, Merle must battle through an intricate web of vengeance and murder that threatens more than the San Francisco Bay area. For Merle Corey of California is also Merlin, son of Corwin, vanished Prince of Amber; and the forces, seeking to destroy the royal house, have unleashed sorceries that can strike anywhere, especially at the very heart of Amber.
Audio Cassette (July 1993)
- Sign of Chaos
(Book 3: The Merlin Series) by Roger Zelazny.- Following the cliffhanger ending of Blood of Amber, Merlin is stranded in surrealistic Alice in Wonderland-esque bar where the Mad Hatter serves cocktails. Managing to escape, Merlin meets new family members--one of whom is intent on killing him. As events escalates, Merlin finds himself surrounded by his worst enemies including his ex-girlfriend--back from the dead.
Audio Cassette (November 1994)
- Knight of Shadows
(Book 4: The Merlin Series) by Roger Zelazny.- Confronting his deadliest enemy in a reincarnated Julia, his former lover, Merlin of Amber is forced to choose between the Patterns of Amber and Chaos while continuing his search for his father, Corwin.
Audio Cassette (October 1996)
- Prince of Chaos
(Book 5: The Merlin Series) by Roger Zelazny.- Merle Corey remains central to the power struggle between the two opposing, sentient poles of magic, Amber's Pattern and the Courts of Chaos's Logrus. As the King of Chaos, Swayvill, finally dies, Merle is third in succession to the throne. By then the two who precede Merle die in mysterious circumstances, and it emerges that Merle's mother Dara and brother Mander are conspiring to ensorcell Merle and place him on the throne of Chaos as their puppet. Usefully, Merle makes friends with a number of former foes, then discovers that his long-lost father Corwin is still alive, as Dara's prisoner. Meanwhile, since the Pattern is slightly stronger than the Logrus, the Logrus kidnaps and conceals Coral, keeper of the powerful Jewel of Judgment.
Audio Cassette (September 1998)
Game Resources
- Amber DRPG
- The rule system for AMBER Diceless Role-Playing Game system designed by Erick Wujcik based on Roger Zelazny's AMBER.
- Fantasy Wargaming
- Compiled and edited by Bruce Galloway, Stein and Day publishers, 1981: this rule system is based on the "reality" of the Dark Ages / medieval period in which the "reality" includes magic and monsters, but only as recorded in the mythos of the period. It is also an above average example of HOW a rules system is evolved in that the author explains the background of the rules rather than simply presenting them.
- The Great Book of Amber : The Complete Amber Chronicles, 1-10 by Roger Zelazny
- Both series in one paperback for a great price! 1258 pages (December 8, 1999)
- Roger Zelazny's Visual Guide to Castle Amber by Roger Zelazny & Neil Randall (fully illustrated)
- A walk through guide book, an in-depth look into the world of Amber. Includes: character descriptions and backgrounds, geneologies and a complete map of castle Amber and the country around it. It also contains the story of the Unicorn and Dworkin, how the Pattern was created, and where the Jewel of Judgement came from.
