Heroism is a slippery slope, just ask Paul Atreides from Dune. One minute you’re liberating a planet from colonial rule, the next you’re establishing a tyrannical space empire that will kill the universe’s vibe for millennia to come. At best, heroes are idealistic. At worst, they’re totally delusional. And when they use questionable means to justify their delusional ends? You’ve got a villain on your hands. These 10 fantasy books where the hero becomes the villain are cautionary tales. Don’t let yourself get caught morally justifying the actions of a megalomanic lunatic – it’s never a good look.
