I could have sworn I was a bit further ahead than this.
Transitions 12. The Orc King 13. The Pirate King 14. The Ghost King - R. A. Salvatore
This is a trilogy that follows other trilogies, based on the author's famous character, the drow (dark elf) Drizzt Do'Urden and the Companions of the Hall, set in the Forgotten Realms universe. If you have a love of fantasy, especially D&D-type stories, I recommend his books. However, I kept getting confused as I read these books, keeping track of what was going on. I'm not sure if it was his writing or my state of mind.
"You need me. You wouldn't be much of a hero without a villain. And you do love being the hero, don't you. The cheering children, the swooning women, you love it so much, it's made you my most reliable accomplice." -- Lex Luthor to Superman, Question Authority, Justice League Unlimited