<p>David Eddings (1931-2009) published his first novel, <i>High Hunt</i>, in 1973, before turning to the field of fantasy with <i>Pawn of Prophecy</i> —the first book in his bestselling series, The Belgariad. With his wife Leigh, he authored several epic fantasy novel series, including <i>The Malloreon</i>, <i>The Elenium</i>, <i>The Tamuli</i> and <i>The Dreamers.</i></p>