Series: The Chronicles of Amber

Introduction
"The Chronicles of Amber" is a series of fantasy books written by well-known author Roger Zelazny. Initially published in the 1970s, the series consists of ten books divided into 2 chronicles: "The Corwin Cycle" and "The Merlin Cycle". The books are highly concerned for their imaginative world-building, rich character development, complex story, and poetic writing style.

The Corwin Cycle
The first five books comprise "The Corwin Cycle". They follow the lead character, Prince Corwin of Amber, who awakens in a hospital in the world with no memory of his past. He quickly discovers that he is a member of the royal family of Amber, a world that is the real reality of all worlds, which he should reclaim his throne from his conniving and power-hungry brother or sisters.

1. 9 Princes in Amber
Corwin discovers his identity and the existence of Amber-- the only "genuine" world-- while all other parallel worlds, including Earth, are just Shadows that are reflections of Amber. He discovers that he and his eight brothers are fighting for the throne of Amber, left uninhabited after their daddy, King Oberon, disappeared. With the aid of his brother Random, Corwin embarks on a perilous journey to Amber through the harmful, moving land of Shadow.

2. The Guns of Avalon
After discovering that he has actually been blinded by his brother Eric, who has crowned himself as the new king of Amber, Corwin gets away to a Shadow called Avalon to discover the legendary Guns with which he wishes to challenge Eric. Along the method, he needs to prevent Chaos from seeping into the realms and align with numerous allies and enemies in his quest for power. The book ends with a legendary battle where Corwin challenges Eric, who dies from the wounds he sustains. Corwin ends up being the rightful ruler of Amber.

3. Sign of the Unicorn
Corwin fulfills his destiny as the brand-new ruler of Amber, yet he still deals with the conspiracies surrounding the family. The hunt for the wonderful Unicorn, a sign of hope, and the secret of the Pattern, a web of magical energy, ends up being central to the story. Throughout the story, the characters manipulate Shadow truths and time to attain their goals, resulting in unanticipated consequences.

4. The Hand of Oberon
Corwin and his brother or sisters collaborate to repair the damaged Pattern and restore Amber after the discovery of a traitor within their ranks. However to do this, they should find their lost dad, Oberon, who is the just one efficient in fixing the Pattern. As they search, the brother or sisters face bitter rivalries, betrayals, and conflicts with threat.

5. The Courts of Chaos
In the final book of the Corwin Cycle, Corwin and his brother or sisters battle Chaos to conserve deep space, experiencing numerous trials and adversities along the way. Corwin eventually sacrifices himself to save Amber and bring back balance to the multiverse.

The Merlin Cycle
The second part of the series, "The Merlin Cycle", includes another set of five books. These books follow the lead character, Merlin, who is the son of Corwin and a sorceress from the Courts of Chaos.

1. Trumps of Doom
2. Blood of Amber
3. Sign of Chaos
4. Knight of Shadows
5. Prince of Chaos
The Merlin Cycle delves deeper into the magic and politics of Amber and the Courts of Chaos while checking out Merlin's journey through experience, betrayal, and power battles. The stories link with the occasions and characters from the earlier books, developing a cohesive and rewarding conclusion to the legendary saga.

In conclusion, "The Chronicles of Amber" is a well-crafted and appealing dream series that has stood the test of time. Its innovative principles, such as the interplay in between truth and illusion, have actually affected contemporary fantasy fiction, strengthening Roger Zelazny's tradition as a master storyteller.