Books like Book Of The Jhereg
30 fantasy books to read after Book Of The Jhereg, by Brust, Steven, the closest match first.
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Vlad Taltos book 1 Start here
1. Jhereg
by Brust, Steven
- Same series
- Same author
The genius of this series lies in the exquisite character development – especially in relation to the hero, Vlad Taltos. We're accustomed to rooting for anti-heroes these days, (Hi, Dexter...
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Vlad Taltos book 2
2. Yendi
by Brust, Steven
- Same series
- Same author
Vlad Taltos tells the story of his early days in the House Jhereg, how he found himself in a Jhereg war, and how he fell in love with the wonderful...
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Vlad Taltos book 3
3. Teckla
by Brust, Steven
- Same series
- Same author
Vlad Taltos, an assassin, takes the side of the Teckla, peasants who are in revolt against the Empire and his own family, the House of Jhereg.
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Vlad Taltos book 4
4. Taltos
by Brust, Steven
- Same series
- Same author
#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • From the beloved author of the Vampire Chronicles, the third installation of her spellbinding Mayfair Chronicles—the inspiration for the hit television series! “[Taltos] is...
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Vlad Taltos book 5
5. Phoenix
by Brust, Steven
- Same series
- Same author
Vlad Taltos is an assassin in the Dragaeran Empire. When someone tries to kill him, his patron goddess Verra saves him, and asks him in return to kill the king...
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Vlad Taltos book 7
6. Orca
by Brust, Steven
- Same series
- Same author
The inspiring and hilarious true story of an unworldly twenty-two year old California surf punk and his faithful girlfriend who tire of their parochial and drama-filled home town. They decide...
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Vlad Taltos book 8
7. Dragon
by Brust, Steven
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- Same author
Presents an introduction to dragonology that includes spells for catching dragons, their natural history, and descriptions of legendary dragons and dragonslayers.
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Vlad Taltos book 9
8. Issola
by Brust, Steven
- Same series
- Same author
Vlad Taltos, a sometime assassin currently on the run from his former associates, is tracked down in his jungle hideout by a most improbable party: Lady Teldra, who has come...
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Song Of Albion book 1 Start here
9. The Paradise War
by Lawhead, Stephen R.
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A crossover series where the protagonists (university students) are transported from ordinary London to ancient times. This alternate world is filled with Celtic mythology as well as Christian themes.
One of Stephen Lawhead’s lesser-known works, but perhaps the most beautiful. It tells the tale of an ordinary man, Lewis, who’s a graduate student from Oxford. Lewis is a rather...
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10. Wheel Of The Infinite
by Wells, Martha
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An original fantasy standalone with a bit of an eastern flavor. It gets much less attention than her “The Death of a Necromancer” but is, in my opinion, every bit...
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11. The Silmarillion
by Tolkien, J.r.r.
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The author J.R.R. Tolkien is certainly not underrated but his majestic work, The Silmarillion gets very little attention compared to his other great works, The Hobbit and The Lord of...
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12. Wars Of Light And Shadow
by Wurts, Janny
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Another “forgotten” epic fantasy. As seems to be the case with these forgotten epic fantasies, there is a big tradeoff between action and characterization, this series opting for characterization over...
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The Second Sons book 1 Start here
13. The Lion Of Senet
by Fallon, Jennifer
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Another series that seems to be virtually ignored by the general public. Perhaps because it’s a low fantasy series (i.e. there is no magic, though the world is a sort...
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14. The Chronicles Of Prydain
by Alexander, Lloyd
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You might call this a more focused, mini version of The Lord of the Rings and one that most of you will probably never have heard of. It's an older...
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15. The God Stalker Chronicles
by Hodgell, P.c.
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Virtually unknown by most and recently reprinted, The God Stalker Chronicles are very underrated. For those in the know, this is one of the better unknown series out there. The...
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16. The Chronicles Of Amber
by Zelazny, Roger
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Not strictly unknown, yet still ignored by the average fantasy reader. The world of Amber is one of the most original and most interesting fantasy worlds out there - something...
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Magics book 1 Start here
17. Master Of The Five Magics
by Hardy, Lyndon
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A series with the most logical and detailed magic systems ever invented. This is one for those analytical readers who like magic to actually make sense and follow consistent rules.
The story follows Alodar, an apprentice magician, as he discovers and masters the five paths of magic. It's an exciting adventure that's virtually unknown by the modern fantasy reader and...
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18. Winds Of The Forelands
by Coe, David B.
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A character-driven fantasy with plenty of magic to boot. It’s fallen by the wayside with all the recent fantasy that’s come out, but it’s a sharp tale with great characterization,...
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19. The Dark Is Rising
by Cooper, Susan
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A higher-level, more advanced reading than Harry Potter. There was a movie made from the book, but the books are so much better you can just forget the movie ever...
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20. Garrett, P.i. Series
by Cook, Glen
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Gritty detective fantasy in a warzone - this is The Dresden Files before Dresden. Garrot PI has been vastly overshadowed by Cook’s The Black Company, but these are actually some...
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21. Man Of His Word
by Duncan, Dave
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A beloved fantasy series by all who've read it, though few modern fantasy readers have read it. This is probably one of the best hidden epic fantasy gems out there...
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22. The Riyria Revelations
by Sullivan, Michael J.
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Sullivan was a self-published author who was, after years of persistence, able to land a contract with a publishing company. The series have garnered a lot praise over the past...
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23. Tamir Triad
by Flewelling, Lynn
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This is a series that's fallen a bit by the wayside in that many don't know about it. But it's a rare treat for those who want a well drawn...
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24. Monarchies Of God
by Kearney, Paul
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A lot of people call Kearney's Monarchies of God 'A Game of Thrones Lite.' And for the most part, this is true. There are a five books (each only a...
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25. Fafhrd And The Gray Mouser
by Chaykin, Howard
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Leiber helped to pioneer the sword-and-sorcery genre and is widely hailed as one of the most influential fantasy writers ever. Unfortunately, he's never received the credit he deserves for such...
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The Acts Of Caine book 1 Start here
26. Heroes Die
by Stover, Matthew Woodring
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A novel about two worlds that blends Science Fiction and Fantasy. An action packed adventure filled with real danger, sorcery, and a complex social system.
The Acts of Caine series takes adventure fantasy and drags it sixteen miles through the mud, and then tortures what's left. In a dystopian future, humanity has discovered a way...
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27. The Fionavar Tapestry Trilogy
by Kay, Guy Gavriel
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In this trilogy some University of Toronto graduates are transported from a Celtic conference to a magical world where they must against the darkness.
Gavriel Kay's Fionavar is an ode to J.R.R. Tolkien, building on his life as an editorial assistant to his son, Christopher. Kay was instrumental in the publication of the legend's...
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Damar book 2
28. The Hero And The Crown
by Mckinley, Robin
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A classic book that features many recognizable Fantasy tropes: royalty, romance, enchantment, dragons, war.
Aerin is shy, clumsy, ugly, and mistrusted by the people she is supposed to rule. She is ridiculed for being the daughter of a witch with none of her witchy...
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The Chronicles Of Master Li And Number Ten Ox book 1 Start here
29. Bridge Of Birds
by Hughart, Barry
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Master Li and Ox â the main characters in this work â are easily some of the most loveable characters in fantasy. Aside from these charming protagonists, the book is...
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Lyonesse book 1 Start here
30. Lyonesse
by Vance, Jack
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If you were to open a copy of Lyonesse and give it a good shake, a bunch of (very annoyed) fairies would fall out. Because they're everywhere in this book....
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