Books like Burned
26 fantasy books to read after Burned, by Jacka, Benedict, the closest match first.
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Bloodsounder's Arc book 3
1. Chains Of The Heretic
by Salyards, Jeff
- On the same lists
I maintain Jeff Salyards military fantasy is some of the best stuff in the genre. I was fascinated by the world created by Salyards in the first book (even if...
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The Divine Cities book 2
2. City Of Blades
by Bennett, Robert Jackson
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2014's City of Stairs was a remarkable read and was widely regarded by many critics as one of the best, if not the best, novel of 2014. Robert Jackson Bennett...
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3. Morning Star
by Brown, Pierce
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The final volume in Pierce Brown's mega popular Red Rising trilogy. This book came out February 2016; it managed to impress us.So far, this has been our favorite read of...
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Chronicle Of The Unhewn Throne book 3
4. The Last Mortal Bond
by Staveley, Brian
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This just came out in March and is one of the best fantasy books of 2016 and wraps up one of THE best fantasy series to come out the past...
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The Dagger And The Coin book 5
5. The Spider's War
by Abraham, Daniel
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Daniel Abraham's five book epic fantasy comes to an end with The Spider's War. It's a remarkable book that wraps things up just the right way, answering all questions, tying...
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6. Drake
by Mclean, Peter
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This Urban fantasy kind of goes in the direction of Dresden and Sandman Slim when you start reading, but diverges pretty quickly, proving that it's something entirely different.Drake is a...
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A Darker Shade Of Magic book 2
7. A Gathering Of Shadows
by Schwab, Victoria
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If you like what Schwab did in her first book, A Darker Shade of Magic, then you'll definitely like what she does in the sequel. I had mixed feelings about...
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Mistborn (wax & Wayne) book 3
8. Bands Of Mourning
by Sanderson, Brandon
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Yet another Sanderson book. The second book to come out in 2016, and it's only March! Seriously, I don't know how Sanderson can write so prolifically – he writes two,...
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9. The Wheel Of Osheim
by Lawrence, Mark
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Felt so so about the first book, loved the second book, and I also love the final book in Lawrence's new take on an anti-hero prince. Jarl, the hero of...
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10. Those Below
by Polansky, Daniel
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For centuries beyond counting, humanity has served the Others, god-like Eternals who rule from their cloud-capped mountain-city, building a civilization of unimagined beauty and unchecked viciousness. But all that is...
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11. Age Of Myth
by Sullivan, Michael J.
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Michael J. Sullivan's trailblazing career began with the breakout success of his Riyria series: full-bodied, spellbinding fantasy adventures whose imaginative scope and sympathetic characters won a devoted readership and comparisons...
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12. The Waking Fire
by Ryan, Anthony
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This is Ryan's best book since his wonderful first book (The Blood Song) which took the world by storm and rang all the same bells that Patrick Rothfuss did in...
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Themis Files book 1 Start here
13. Sleeping Giants
by Neuvel, Sylvain
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A page-turning debut in the tradition of Michael Crichton, World War Z, and The Martian, Sleeping Giants is a thriller fueled by an earthshaking mystery—and a fight to control a...
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14. The Malice
by Newman, Peter
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Following Peter Newman's brilliant debut, THE VAGRANT. This is the much-anticipated sequel, THE MALICE. In the south, the Breach stirs. Gamma's sword, the Malice, wakes, calling to be taken to...
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15. Children Of Earth And Sky
by Kay, Guy Gavriel
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The bestselling author of the groundbreaking novels Under Heaven and River of Stars, Guy Gavriel Kay is back with a new book, set in a world inspired by the conflicts...
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16. The Guns Of Empire
by Wexler, Django
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As the audacious and subversive' Shadow Campaigns novels continue, the weather is growing warmer, but the frosty threat of Vordans enemies is only growing worse... As the roar of the...
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17. The Great Ordeal
by Bakker, R. Scott
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The much-anticipated third installment of R. Scott Bakkers acclaimed series, The Aspect-EmperorPraised by fans and critics worldwide, R. Scott Bakker has become one of the most celebrated voices in fantasy...
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The Traitor Son Cycle book 4
18. The Plague Of Swords
by Cameron, Miles
- On the same lists
Book 4 in the fantastically awesome Traitor's Son Cycle This series is currently my favorite new fantasy series and it's the next best thing since Malazan Book of the Fallen....
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19. Bound
by Jacka, Benedict
- Same author
Bound, newest Alex Vera book, is a great continuation to what I like to call 'The Dresden Killer' series. It's a series that takes all the elements that Dresden Files...
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20. Alex Verus
by Jacka, Benedict
- Same author
If Harry Dresden has a doppelganger in the genre, it's probably Alex Verus. Take all the elements of Harry Dresden, then make the hero less powerful and lot more ruthless...
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Alex Verus book 1 Start here
21. Alex Verus
by Jacka, Benedict
- Same author
Alex Verus by Benedict Jacka A lot of the books on this list have a similarity. They may be in wildly different settings and various fantasy worlds, but most of...
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Alex Verus book 2
22. Cursed
by Jacka, Benedict
- Same author
Cursed with the ability to kill anyone who touches her, Ember McWilliams remains a loner until she becomes attracted to new boy Hayden, whose adopted father has a strange fascination...
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Alex Verus book 3
23. Taken
by Jacka, Benedict
- Same author
Second chances are only helpful if you recognize them for what they are. Celebrated actress Scarlett Thomas never wanted fame -- that was her parent’s dream. Now she’s ready to...
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Alex Verus book 4
24. Choosen
by Jacka, Benedict
- Same author
**Updated to include the short story Emergence.** Everything Emma Thompson owns fits in a suitcase she moves from one roach infested motel to another. She and Jake, her five year...
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Alex Verus book 5
25. Hidden
by Jacka, Benedict
- Same author
After Jeff Manning suddenly dies, two women who loved him--his wife, Claire, and his co-worker, Tish--are both sent reeling and must figure out how to cope.
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Alex Verus book 6
26. Veiled
by Jacka, Benedict
- Same author
After identifying her best friend's remains, forensic odontologist Lacey Campbell becomes involved in the search for the serial killer who's murdering the witnesses who sent the so-called Co-Ed Slayer to...
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