David Eddings Is Dead

What a sad day. I really enjoyed reading his books. I was first introduced to the books on the Belgariad when I was in University and was hooked and I especially liked the Sparhawk books. A great loss to the fantasy world.

Aww jeeze, this is sad news indeed. I remember when I read the Belgariad, and then spotted book one of the Mallorean, I bought it, read it in a day, and then waited for the next ones. Thank you, David, for giving of yourself, and such wonderful stories. You will be muchly missed.

That is so sad!

Been reading his books since I was 12, in fact I just recently replaced my Belgariad series as it was all falling to pieces from being read so much

My first two fictional crushes were thanks to him, Sparkhawk and Durnik

May the old ones guide him safely home

I just finished re-reading all of his books…again. such a great writer.

I’m shocked and saddened. I hold David and Leigh’s novels very, very close to my heart. He humanized the fantasy genre and gave it a richness and detail that had been sorely lacking, as well as a subtle sense of humor.

I remember in 1998, my boyfriend at the time loaned me the Belgariad, and I was sucked in from Chapter One. I loved every character, even the minor ones, so much so that the story was almost incidental. I branched out from there to the Malloreon and then to the Elenium/Tamuli. The latter books took me a while to grow into, but now I consider them the Eddings’ finest novels.

I wish I had been able to meet David and Leigh and let them know they enriched my reading and writing of fantasy in ways that I’ll always be grateful for.

This is sad news indeed. I adored so many of his characters and his novels were a great inspriation to me in my own personal journey through life. He will be sorely missed. =(

RIP David…your words inspired me to write…you will be sorely missed.

My absolutely favorite author. I’ve read all his books many many times. His writing style brings the characters, even the ones only around for a couple of pages, to life.

I started with The Belgariad on the first printing of the first book and followed all the way through to the end. Loved his books. Reading them is like having a bunch of friends over for a great evening. RIP David.

Oh geez! David is the man that got me interested in reading Sci-Fi in the first place back in the 80’s when I was in college.

A couple of years ago I had remarked to the owner of a used bookstore that I lost my copied of High Hunt and The Loosers in a move. They just happened to be related to David and wrote him for me. He sent me autographed copies of the original editions. I think I need to lock those in a safe now!

very upsetting, i reaaly enjoyed eddings’ writing i srtongly recomend it to evrybody

I remember reading these books especially the later series and getting so excited and impatient for every new book to come out.

The world is a little colder today because of his passing, but his books will always brighten my days.

I feel as if Belgarath himself has passed away. A great storyteller who brought his family to life and made all of them and their friends part of my family…. David and Leigh, you are together again but we will miss you dearly…. The world weeps in sorrow for the passing of a truly gifted man who I fear never really got over losing the love of his life… be at peace

I’m incredibly sad about this. Just finished reeading the Sparhawk trilogies for the umpteenth time last week. Eddings’ characters are wonderful and the man himself will be sorely missed.

And the Monarchs of the West bowed their heads:

This is indeed a sad day. I won’t tell you how many times both my wife and I have read his books (double digits). We can never seem to keep copies in the house because we are always sharing them with friends and never get them back.

He has inspired me as writer since college when I lay on the couch of my apartment and giggled all weekend- much to the annoyance of my first wife.

Goode-bye Mr. Eddings. May you rest with Aphrael.

I am so sad to here this bad news, I grew up loving David’s books. The characterisation and pace of each story was always brilliant. RIP David

I have been reading books of his and other famous artists since I was in second grade. It is always very sad to see a legend go. But think of all the stories and future books that he alone has inspired and will continue to do so long after today and each and every time someone picks up his book.

Damn. I started reading him when I was twelve. When I was thirteen I made sure I had my copy of the Demon Lord of Karanda, which had just come out to accompany me on my first airplane flight, which was from new york to japan. I don’t know how many times I’ve re-read his books and he inspired me to start writing at a young age. He will be missed. My condolences to Leigh

I’m sorry, I didn’t realize Leigh had already passed.

Salute to the passing of a creator.

You will be missed David.

Breaks my heart, hearing that.
On the one hand, the world has lost a truly gifted individual, and now seems a bit less bright. On a more positive outlook, he’s reunited with his wife Leigh.
Both are sorely missed.

If not for David Eddings, I never would have met my husband. The world is truly a lesser place without this man. Rest in peace, Mr. Eddings.

I’m so depressed! I just love all the Eddings fantasy novels, and i re-read the Belgarion or Sparhawk series at least once a year. I picked up one of his books totally at random when i was 14 and 12 years later i am still as enamoured of them as when i was a teenager! What a sad day for this genre.

Rest in Peace Mr. Eddings, the best fantasy-novel writter i’ve ever read.

What can you say about such a great and humble talent? How little it seems to proclaim that Mr and Mrs Eddings are among the greats of Fantasy when in reality the days spent wandering through the pages of an Eddings book was like walking through paradise. Thank you.

Heard the news only today and can honestly say I am genuinely upset and was in tears. Got a fair share of his books in my modest little library. I know for a fact if were to go to my room and start thumbing through the pages of any of them I will choke up. Good memories of reading him and his wife’s work. Characters whose name still stays with me many years hence. He did good…

The book is now closed. Thankyou.

Farewell Mr. Eddings. I have loved reading your books (especially “The Belgariad” and “The Malloreon”) over and over, for as long as I can remember.

I guess I’ll break them out one more time…

Mr. Eddings, you may be gone from this world, but you will not be forgotten. All of us who have read (over and over again) and loved the worlds which you created will remember you always. Thank you for sharing your writing with us. Be at peace.

This is indeed a sad loss. I’ve read all his works bar the Elder Gods, though I have the first two of them in a stack of books still to be read. I’ve recently reread the Belgariad/Mallorean and Sparhawk series right the way through again and still enjoyed them immensely. David wrote such strong and likeable characters, and very few were two dimensional you could even feel respect for a character like Martel or Cyrgon such was his skill.

May the Blessing of Ul guide you to back to the loving arms of your wife. David, your books are beloved of so many. Thank you, thank you, thank you.

David Eddings was one of the original writers who turned me onto Fantasy when i was 12, and like it say’s I am thankful I am one of the fans he turned into a book lover. RIP David.

My real name is Norman David Eddings. I use the pen name “Eddie”. David was my cousin whom I had never met. I discovered one of his books many years ago and wrote him. He wrote me back a handwritten, six page letter front and back on the history of the Eddings family. I will treasure his letter forever. He was a brilliant man and will be missed by many.

“The first thing the boy Garion could remember was the kitchen at Faldor’s farm.”

David Eddings taught me so much. From him I learned about love, courage, honor, and faith. He influenced my writing greatly. In an introduction in The Book of Alorn, he stated ‘The trick to good writing is to be absolutely cruel to your characters’. I dubbed this Eddings Law, and keep it to heart. Thank you David. Thank you Leigh. May you take your place among the greats of our world. Lewis, Tolkien, Eddings.

The Belgariad and Mallorean. What other series could enthrall you through 10 books! At the end you feel as if you knew all of the characters personally. You travelled with them for so long.

Sparhawk was one of my favorite fantasy heros. The humourous “Object Lessons” served made me chuckle my way though those books.

I will weep a silent tear when I get home this afternoon while I look over my collection of Eddings’ writing and realize slowly that there will never be another addition, nothing new. I will try to take solace in the fact that he gave me joy when nothing else in the world would or could, but I know it will feel like a loss that keeps smacking me upside the head. I’m truly sad to hear of his passing and wish beyond wish that it could be reversed. A poster commented earlier that it was like losing Belgarath himself and I could not convey my agreement properly in words. Everything about his books made me warm inside, from the front cover to the back I was ever happy. I thank the powers that be for David’s life and journey, and I ponder at their need to pull him back home. God speed to the Eddings, I will appreciate their contributions for the rest of my life.

O Muses, you have taken one of your finest back.

There are plenty of fine authors right now, but so few, ever really, can manage to transport a reader’s mind to the place of his choosing. That is a talent of the bards, and so few ever utilize it like David did.

His worlds were rich and vibrant, populated by characters you swear you might have actually met. How fine a wordsmith, that transported so many to the dun-walled fortress of Algaria, or gave us new friends with every conversation.

The heavens hold a high place for the dreamers, the poets, the talespinners, those that lift us out of our existance and let us taste the worlds even the gods couldn’t dream up. David, I’m sure you sit very high, and the world will be a lesser place for your loss. Thank you for the time you gave us though.

Like so many other of the comments here my feeling is one of immense sadness. The Belgariad is the only thing I’ve ever read that can be mentioned in the same breath as Lord of the Rings.

I’ve known people like the characters in the Belgariad. Hell, I’ve BEEN people like those characters. Yeah, this is sad news.

I am Swedish, it was really sad to see that he passed away, I just read about it on the tv-text here in Sweden, I let out a scream when I read the first line… So sad!

I think due to this I will get a full collection and get the books I miss, also I am going to reread all his books. David was the author that made me discover the magic of fantasy…

Also he seemed to be a great person!

Thank you Sir David Eddings

The Belgariad was the first fantasy series i ever read … it got me into the fantasy genre … I have read many different works by many different authors but the belgariad still holds pride of place on my bookshelf … A sad time indeed … RIP and a tip of the hat to one of my favourite authors

This is very, very sad news. Eddings is my favorite author. He got me hooked to the genre and up until now, I never get tired of re-reading every single one of his creations. Farewell to the creator of Belgarion, Sparhawk and Althalus.

One of my favourites, he will be missed.

Blessed Be

The remarks you all make are most kind and Dave would appreciate them. But please, do not be sad at his passing. He had a good life, a rich life, and a full life. And knowing how much his work is appreciated would make that even more wonderful. And really, while he is gone (and better for that reality), he can be with you in an instant–just open one of his books. I suggest starting with page 1.

dennis eddings

Unaware of his death, I was discussing his books with my partner only yesterday. I told him how tangible he made those characters, how they became like old friends, and that rereading his books could be irresistable when the notion took you.

He was my first introduction into adult fantasy novels, and I’ve never looked back.

Influencial indeed. He’ll be missed.

Missed he will be.

Like many others The Belgariad is where it all started for me. The thought that the Eddings section will never grow in my collection fills me with sadness, but the 25+ titles will bring me joy for many years to come.

Thankyou for Balgarath and all the others.

Strangely, I started re-reading the Belgariad last week for the umpteenth time. Finished last night and thought I might go online to see if any of his books had been translated into Spanish–and saw that he had passed. Maybe his spirit pushed me to re-read. All I can say is that I read the entire Belgariad, Malloreon and Elenium out loud to my dad and brother on road trips and Sunday afternoons over a period of years before I left for boarding school at 16. His worlds gave us hours of time together filled with laughter. They got my brother interested in reading, and I later gave them to my French husband when he first moved to America to improve his English. I’m so grateful for his work and hope he is resting in peace with Leigh.

As my sister Livi wrote…Eddings got me interested in reading; which has lead to a world of opportunity. He also helped me to escape from the reality that was high school, keeping my essence intact until I could stand up for it. The doors that opened after reading the Belgariad Series are so infinite I could not possibly track the depth of the influence. Thank you for posting Dennis. I’m very happy to hear that David’s life was as rich as the lives he has made rich with his writing.

My children have posted.We had a blast on our dream hunts, but the goings and comings were guaranteed pricelessly enriched by our readings of the Belgariad.Like Livi, strangely I recently began reading the Pawn of Prophecy again.My David can really read now, and it pleases me that he credits honestly D. Eddings.Livi and David have and are having children and I know that they can sustain the family custom through another generation.I see David Eddings traveling beyond time and space and our conventional dimensions with his bride Leigh watching with pleasure as we read on with the new ones.Thank you David for giving and giving. JEJonesJr

When you read a book–especially over and over as I have the Eddings fantasy books–it’s as if the author is truly immortal and the words are freshly written each time you read them. There is no better epitaph, and in this case, none so well deserved. Godspeed, David and Leigh Eddings, and peace to your family.

I hope the Movie folks respect his wish that none of his books be turned into films. There are no actors or directors that could touch his written work.

Very sad news. I first read the Belgariad in 1988 having purchased the whole set. I have since purchased and read all of Garion’s and Sparhawk’s stories.

RIP Mr Eddings a giant amongst authors.

I would not be the man I am today if were not for David Eddings and his work on the Belgariad. His work helped an insecure boy, failing english one year become a book lover the next. He not only entertained but laid the foundation for my academic success and later opporunity. RIP- you will be missed.

I so saddened by this news. I just can’t believe he is gone. What a great loss. I was always checking the Chapters’ web site to see if he had a new book coming out. The Belgariad was such a great set of books and his characters had so much to tell and teach us. I love his simple elegance and the humanity of his writings. I find consolation in all theses posted comments that reflect so much of how I feel about his writing. I am going to have to go re-read Belgariad now. Rest in peace and god bless you.

David Eddings will be missed. His books have brought me more hours of enjoyment over the years than I can count. The way I think of him is that he made fantasy “accessible”. It isn’t high fantasy like Tolkein; it’s down to earth. I really liked that about his books.

I have only justfound out about David Eddings passing away. Iam deeply saddened. He will leave a huge hole in the Sci-Fi world.
His Belgarad and His Elenium and Tamuli novels have kept me amused for hours and have inspired me to write sci-fi myself.

Only just heard about this. Can’t believe I missed it

David and Leigh are amongst my most beloved authors. The Belgariad novels get read at least once a year, almost without fail, as well as Redemption of Althalus, as his comment says it’s the characters that do it. They managed to write some of the most human and fully fleshed characters of any book series I’ve read, ones you can’t help but care for.

Rest in peace, and my God bless your soul.

I agree with the previous commenter who remarked on ranking the work of the Eddings duo with Tolkien. I came late to the Belgarion saga and its prequels in the form of a birthday present, in view of my fascination with the Tolkien saga. While Tolkien may have been a greater master of language and poetry, the Eddings pair were superior creators of multi-dimensional characters. Both were masters of the epic form and left similar inspirational messages, but David and Leigh Eddings also provided guidance on day-to-day living. They will be missed, but their life work will surely live on.

I believe that it is time that the Belgarion saga, at least, was made into a series of epic films. Properly done, they should be able to rank with the “Lord of the Rings” trilogy and the “Hobbit” prequels in critical acclaim, commercial success, and popularity. They should also provide a major way of attracting many newcomers to the Eddings’ books, just as the “Lord of the Rings” trilogy did for a Tolkien revival.

i first read demon lord of karanda and i was hooked, then i had to read the series, and i was hooked again. I will sincerly miss david and leigh eddings as they are by far my favourite authors. Rest In Peace.

So sad.. i remember reading the Belgaraid when i was 12- unforunately it was at the start of my exams and was so totally absorbing i gave up studying. The Belgarion series evokes such memories of my youth.

I too have only just found out that David Eddings had passed away and was very sad. My daughter rang to tell me which led to us sharing memories of all of the books. As so many have said, his characters were alive and became almost like part of our own family. As someone introduced me to the Belgariad, so have I introduced my husband, children and many friends to these books. It is very sad to know that there will be no more. Rest in peace David & Leigh. You are very much loved for the joy you have given to so many.

A sad day indeed, I had recently taken time out of my very hectic day to read again the first of the Tamuli “Domes of Fire” and was spellbound for hours. His works are immortal indeed and he is indeed now home with his wife Liegh. Godspeed David, you now are indeed among the immortals of the realm.

my children just told me .wow a great man has passed away .i read the belgariad and was hooked on fantasy fiction.thank you david and leigh eddings..

to the man who made reading fantasy more than a passion – VAya con Dios

i started reading David Eddings the very first week i entered University life. His books diverted me from Boredom and it inspired me to be eloquent and reading his books are a whole lot of fun than watching the college play-offs .

What sad news. It is only this year I have discovered his books and I have devoured all I can get my hands on. He was a master of characterisation and storytelling. I hope his work inspires other talented writers to fill the vacuum

I am so sad this man has passed. I was 24 when I read my first book. I had no use for reading, it was a waste of time. Then I was handed the Belgariad, books 1-3 in one big hardcover. I laughed at my brother who suggested I try it. I read for 36 hours before I fell asleep with the book on my chest and Belgarath,Durnick and Barak in my head. I am forever sorry I never thanked the Eddings’directly. David changed my life, opening so many vistas for me and allowing me to pass the most important gift to my Daughter, the love of reading. I will miss him.

:’(

His stories have ment so much for a lot of us. He will be missed but his stories will live on.

loved your books and will miss seeing the next

You inspired me to read in my younger days.I didnt learn to read until i was 13. i had good fortune to meet you at a UK signing.
Your talents will be greatly missed. Now its time for you to lay down your pen. And where ever you are now. look down and know your work will gone on for ever. Sleep well my friend. I will never forget you, And as my son is 21 and also a keen reader of your books i can see your legacy touching many people for years to com. With my respect and a tear i bid you good day Sir.

Geoffrey Hedges

I only learned of Eddings passing today as I passed a display in a borders bookstore that said “In memorium David Eddings”. I stared for several moments, not believing what I was reading. I was first introduced to Eddings in the mid 80’s by a friend. He told me of the Belgariad series and that I should read them. I was skeptical at first, but after reading “Pawn of Prophecy”, I was hooked! Eddings fantasy works rivaled even Tolkien. His rich stories and descriptions and characters were so riveting and spellbinding that they dragged you in and kept you there! I will forever miss him and his works (Which I now re-read on a yearly basis.) God Bless you David and Leigh.

I only very recently heard the news… A few months ago, I was writing a letter to David, and my pen wouldn’t work. So I started typing it, and I didn’t like how it turned out. About a month ago, I remembered the letter and thought that maybe I should wait a while to write it… Now I see why.
I learned to read at the age of 3. I was always advanced and could never find books challenging enough for me. Somewhere in my early teens, my mother gave me a double of The Sapphire Rose, as I’d stolen Althalus from her (We used to have debates on who’s turn it was to have ‘Althie’ for the night ), and very soon I devoured the whole collection and was borrowing the rest from the school library. Finally, something that never got old, that I could reread again… I am now 22 and have been reading the books over and over for about 10 years and they still haven’t gotten old. They inspired my writing style… my year 11 English teacher asked me to rewrite Ce’Nedra’s speech at Vo Mimbre in plain english, as high style made him want to go to sleep. (Got an A though!) Many of my high school writings that got me high marks were inspired by both the Eddings’… and I am working on my own writings now.

RIP David and Leigh, and condolences to your family and friends. You will be missed, but never, ever forgotten, by any of us, and shall live on in our hearts, and in our bookshelves.

David Eddings and his Belgariad series are the reason I started to read fantasy 14 years ago and it is still my all time favorite even after reading all the series several times! I can still rememeber reading these books until 4:00am and laughing myself silly with the wit and sarcastic comments of his characters. It greatly saddens me that I won’t be able to read anything new by this wonderful author!

Crikey I’ve only just found out one of my favourite authors has passed on. He (with Leigh), along with Raymond E Feist fostered my love of reading many summers ago (about 25 to be relatively precise. What a loss. Still, wherever they are now, I’m sure David & Leigh will have a story or two to tell.
Bless.

Wow, i’m in shock i’m not a very good in writting, but reading is one of my favorite pastime, he was part of my favorite authors. The Elenium and Tamuli were my first series, then the Belgariad and Malloreon series and his latest serie Dreamers. I’ve also enjoyed The Redemption of Althalus. I guess i should try to get my hands on the few books i’m missing for the full collection!

May peace be with you David Eddings!

i was so shocked when i found out! david eddings series the Belgariad was some of the first books i read about 7 years ago (im 13)and now im a booklover! im reading the seiries again for the 3rd time at the moment and now ive found hes gone makes me so sad.
may his memory live on in his books

I just learned now! I am so sorry to hear this news. God bless David and Leigh who introduced me to the wonderful world of scifi and fantasy when I picked up Pawn of Prophecy in Caldors in Bridgehampton NY when I was like 12. The love affair with the series never ended, I still reread them today. In fact the love affair with reading never ended.

Wow, I had heard rumors of this a little while back, but wasn’t willing to believe them. What a sad thing to find out, one of my favorite modern era authors is dead. I remember picking up my first Eddings masterpiece. I was 13 years old, reading “The Diamond Throne” and I was captivated by the vivid, flowing writing style that Mr. Eddings put into print. His characters were as realistic as any I had ever seen, and remain so to this day. Few authors possess the ability to turn words into images and quotation marks into real people as well as Mr. Eddings did. He also possessed a knack with “first person” writing style, allowing this to flow as a real story rather than reading like a journal or diary. Every year from the time that I was 13, I looked forward to a new tale of his to fall into my hands. And in the absence of new works, his older pieces would be read and reread until they were almost memorized word-for-word.

After all, how many of us fell in love with those opening words “The first thing the boy Garion remembered was the kitchen at Faldor’s Farm”? How many of us laughed at the absurd jokes told by Silk, or silently cheered at the destruction of Azash, or perhaps wished we knew Princess Ce’Nedra or Sir Bevier? How many of us became friends with Durnik or Sir Kalten? How many of us perhaps saw a little piece of ourselves in Garion’s innocence, or Hettar’s sense of vengeance, or even Asharak’s ambitions? Eddings’ characters possessed identifiable traits that were realistic, believable, and entirely human, though they possessed no human form. His was a literary gift almost without equal, a talent that will be sorely missed.

Thank you, Mr. Eddings, for endless hours of entertainment.

D:

I had NO IDEA and I happened to go looking for some Belgariad-related information today and found this. I am SO SAD about this. Mr Eddings, you and your genius will be sorely missed.

I knew David personally…He was a smart interesing man who will be missed but not forgotten.

When I was 15, I started reading “The Belgariad” series that I found in my aunts’ bookcase. Ever since then, I have read and re-read it over reviving the magic that never ends. I didn’t even know that David Eddings had passed away until today, when I googled his name.
I wish that I had a chance to thank you, sir for weaving such wonderful tales of Garion, Belgarath and especially Lady Polgara. You will be missed dearly by all.

David and Leigh are together again. The only consolation. I have been a fan since the 80s. My grandchildren now enjoy the same books I love.

The sad news reached me today – I was searching the internet in the hope that he might be working on a new book, wanting to include it in my birthday wish list…loved The Belgariad, actually I’m currently reading it again.

Guess there’s not much left to say –
Fare thee well Mr. Eddings

Wow. I’m randomly searching for articles on David Eddings – who knows why? – and find out he’s no longer with us. I never met the man but feel I know him as a long-time friend. His books have been with me longer and been read more often than any other books I can think of. To say they were a massive influence on my life is an understatement. Rest in peace, my friend. As you can see from the postings here, a lot of people have a lot of love for you.

He was one of the greatest authors I ever had the pleasure of reading, and one of those who turned me onto epic fantasy. I have read his books many times and its truly saddening to see another of the old guard has passed. As many have said here the world will be little less inspiring with him gone. May you rest in peace Tale-Spinner.

I can’t believe I just found out about this. I started reading his books in 2001 when my dad let me borrow his copy of Belgarath the Sorcerer that he bought for a business trip. He never got it back. I’m stuck in a loop of reading the Belgariad and the Malloreon. No other fantasy authors compare to David Eddings.

I just found out about this today… What a shock it was for me. David Eddings has been such an influential fantasy writer for me, I remeber first reading the Belgariad when I was 12years old and I since then I have read both the Belgariad and the Mallorean in their intirety EVERY year. For a kid like me who was always full of more imagination then he could contain David Eddings and his many books have been an absolute treasure for me. May he and his dear wife rest in peace.

Wow David Eddings and his fantastic characters have been in my life since I was 14! I am so sad that he is gone but at least he is now with his wife. David I thank you for sharing these wonderful characters with the world. RIP

He was one of my favorite authors. i wish that i could have told him that he was the one who inspired me to read more. I started reading the belgariad when i was 11 and by the time that i was 13 i read it 4 times. I cant beleive that he’s actually gone.

David Eddings wrote what would be, in the “Belgariad,” my first true exposure to fantasy. I read that series early-on enough to have to wait for the final two, and then the Mallorean. I’ve always held a special place in my heart for Eddings for his wonderful, wonderful creations.

Sad day.

I will always remember.

I did not know that he was dead until now, I silently cried after I heard about it. He was the greatest I don’t think he can ever be replaced.
The ruby knight of the elenium is the first book I ever read I pick it up on a book sale and ever since I was hooked, I collected all his books in hard cover and read them over and over. David I will miss you so very much knowing that there will be no more books coming after the dreamer. May UL guide you and Leigh and that both of you may rest in peace. I will also miss Belgarath and Polgara.

I only just found out that David’s dead, and I was both shocked and saddened to hear the news. He was a great author, and an inspiration to me. He will be greatly missed by myself and my friends that I’ve introduced to his great work. May the spirit of UL guide both you and Leigh, David. Your works have touched me since elementary school, and I have never tired of reading them.

what a sad day!!! i absolutely loved all of his books…I cant believe there wont be anymore…Devastated! I discovered the his series when i was in my 20’s and have read them over and over. its like talking to old friends again…

Indeed a sad day in the fantsay world Davids books opened my world up to a world of adventure and magic he will be missed.

So sad. He was the first fantasy author I ever read. I was hooked from Pawn of Prophecy and never left. He was such a gifted man, a creator of worlds we all wanted to be in.

Thank you for helping me escape the everyday.

I only find out so many months late. David Eddings is one of the main reasons I write and inspires me still with his words and creations.
A legend has passed. I feel like Samwise Gamgee trying to say a final word for Gandalf the Grey…that’s all then.

i know this is late but ive only just found out, many years ago i was a devout Steven king reader and horrors were my game then one day i found the belgariad and woo did my life change. Eddings was the first fantasy writer i ever read, since then i read nothing but fantasy. David introduced me to a world where anything is possible and i will be eternally grateful, thanks David for opening my eyes and my mind.

im a bit late but i only just heard…
Very sad, but he lived a great life and
left behind many amazing stories.

R.I.P

I’ve only just heard and it’s quite a shock. LOTR was my first fantasy book. But it was The Belgariad that made me love the genre. It was The Malloreon that hooked me for good. I grew up reading those books. All the other books in my early life were measured against the Eddings sextet and very few passed muster. I read Belgarath the Sorcerer and Polgara the Sorceress when they came out and the Rivan Codex too. Then, when I felt that I’d finally exhausted the Eddings’ work I moved on to harder authors and topics. David and Leigh taught me how to sit still and read and for that I will always be grateful.

See you in The Vale, Old Wolf.

I just heard this. These books that he wrote made me pass matrick back in the days. Still so sad to hear. Hiss books and memories will live on in his fans.

“Be nice.”
Rest in peace, Neighbour.

I remember at high school picking up the first Belgariad book and read in one night and finish the series i one week. Its amazing that just finding out David is dead his spirit is still hear as I have been asking our library to get the books so I can read the series and. David, you made me laugh and cry, made me strong, i became a huge fantasy reader, but no author copme close to you. The images of your characters are is vivid in my mind even after 10 years of not reading your books. If I have a son one of the names I am considering is Garion. May you rest in rest and know that your books will insire and grow young and old people for generations

Dennis, thank you for your words of support. I have read David’s books so many times, that I can ‘read’ them when I have trouble falling asleep because my mind is in a state of chaos. It helps to center me. I guess it’s selfishness my being saddened, because there will be no more from him.

I have been using Audible Audio books, and before he left, I had actually gotten all of the Belgariad series, and was working on the Mallorean when he passed. My Audible Wish List still has the Sparhawk series waiting to ‘come home.

David Eddings was one of the first authors I read.
I remember crying when Sephrenia “died”. I was a teenager and I had to put the book down and try and handle my emotions.
I seriously bonded with his characters which means something about his abilities to touch and affect people’s hearts.
I kept waiting for more about Aphrael and Sparkhawk to come out..it’s a bit sad to realize all that died with him.

I have only just heard of Mr Eddings passing and I was devastated. Mr Eddings’ books helped bring me back from the brink of despair almost three years ago and they have taken me to places beyond my imagination. My life changed when I first picked up the Belgariad and for that I thank Mr Eddings. You will be forever with us through your books and through the writings of those you have inspired. RIP David and Leigh you are together again and I will forever hold your books in a special place of my heart and soul. Farewell.

Many nights when i should have been sleeping was I trudging through boundless Mallorea, or riding with the Pandion and assorted knights searching for Bhelliom. I remember the look on my nephew’s face after his first reading of “Pawn”, a Christmas gift. Pay it forward, pass a book to a friend, and they will thank you. Do yourself a favor and get the books on tape. People at work must think I”m a bit off when they see me wearing my modified hearing protection, laughing because getting a bit inebriated “seemed like a good idea at the time” or sighing sadly as Polgara holds the lifeless form of Dunik in her arms.
If only Belgarion could push against the immense black wall and bring this one back as he had done twice before……
rest well, and thank you sir

I never read, nothing interested me enough to plough through all those pages of type. One day at the age of 30, while at a friend’s house, there were a handful of other friends all talking about ‘these books’ and asking each other who had book number … (which ever), I felt like I was missing out on something. When someone announced that they had just finished book one, (The Pawn of Prophesy) who wanted it next, I leapt at the chance. I became an instant book worm. I read everything that David Eddings had written before I moved onto other authors. My bookshelf is heaving with fantasy books and the piles of books stacked against the wall are numerous. I have never been able to let go of a single book.

David Eddings enriched my life immensely. Reading fantasy is an antidepressant. It picks you up, enabling you to forget all your stresses and gives to something to look forward to in life.

I am sitting here grieving as I have only just found out that my favourite author has passed away. He has given me one of the biggest gifts in my life, next to my children. Thank you both David and Leigh.