Books like The Acts Of Caine
30 fantasy books to read after The Acts Of Caine, by Stover, Matthew Woodring, the closest match first.
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1. Heroes Die
by Stover, Matthew Woodring
- Same series
- Same author
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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2. The Blade Of Tyshalle
by Stover, Matthew Woodring
- Same series
- Same author
Hari Michaelson is Caine on Overworld, the world of swords and magic where he is the most popular adventurer ever seen on Earth, and he is now in a wheelchair,...
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3. Acts Of Caine
by Stover, Matthew Woodring
- Same series
- Same author
Not an epic fantasy in your traditional sense, but one of the most underrated series out there starring the brutal amoral assassin, Caine. This is a series that holds nothing...
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4. Blade Of Tyshalle
by Stover, Matthew Woodring
- Same series
- Same author
Twenty-seven years ago, they said Hari Michaelson didn't have a chance. He was just a loser, a street criminal from a disgraced family. He'd never make anything of himself. They...
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5. A Tale Of The Malazan Book Of The Fallen
by Erikson, Steven
- On the same lists
Starting this series is like being thrown into a tornado. Strapped to a cow. With a lightning rod attached to your head. It's chaotic and you'll find yourself confused but...
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6. The Nightrunners
by Lansdale, Joe R.
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Considering that fantasy gives authors the opportunity to create entirely new cultures, it's surprising that so few erase the negative aspects of our own society – sexism, racism, and homophobia...
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7. The Death Of The Necromancer
by Wells, Martha
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Martha Wells is best known for her Books of Raksura series, but this nebula nominated book is one of her best by far. Despite its publication in the late nineties,...
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8. Abhorsen
by Nix, Garth
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Sometimes the best – and most unique – new fantasy comes from the Young Adult section. Before Twilight reared it's sparkly head, Garth Nix created a world that explores our...
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9. Vlad Taltos
by Brust, Steven
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If smartass characters are your thing, then Vlad Taltos by Steven Brust should be at the top of your list. The book is unoriginally named after the protagonist, but in...
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10. The Left Hand Of God
by Hoffman, Paul
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Paul Hoffman's The Left Hand of God caused a major buzz upon its release in 2010. It succeeded almost unheard of hype, with trailers, apps, and 'best-seller' labels right off...
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11. Tales Of The Otori
by Hearn, Lian
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When your focus is character and action, it's easy to just settle for generic medieval fantasy and be done with it. However, at some point, you start craving something new,...
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12. The Sandman
by Gaiman, Neil
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Neil Gaiman is Neil Gaiman. Picking which of his books should be on these lists is kind of like picking the best Queen song. They're (mostly) brilliant, so it comes...
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13. The Book Of Atrix Wolfe
by Mckillip, Patricia A.
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Patricia McKillip is one of the most eloquent fantasy writers in modern fantasy. She combines great characters with epic adventures to create books imbued with mystery. Why it's on this...
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14. The Dark Elf Trilogy
by Salvatore, R.a.
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A disclaimer: If you're not a Dungeons and Dragons aficionado and have read extensively within the genre, you might be tempted to avoid The Dark Elf Trilogy. This is because...
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15. Study
by Snyder, Maria V.
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Poison Study is another novel that toes the line between young adult and mature. It opens with an incredible hook and drags you all the way through the story on...
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16. Shadowdance
by Dalglish, David
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A fantasy assassin list would not be complete without a mention of David Dalglish's Shadowdance series. Through the course of the novels, we get the viewpoint of not one, but...
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17. Shadow Saga
by Sprunk, Jon
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There's a tendency in fantasy to build extremely complex, D&D-like worlds, and in many cases, that's just what readers are after. However, there's also something to be said for books...
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18. The Riyria Chronicles
by Facs, Michael J Sullivan Md
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Michael J. Sullivan's Ryria series is one of the highest rated in fantasy, and for good reason. His books have sold over one million copies in English and thousands more...
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19. Waylander & Waylander Ii
by Gemmell, David
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David Gemmell's Drenai Saga burst onto the heroic fantasy scene in 1984 and bears no relation to the Draenei from World of Warcraft. His lasting impact on the fantasy world...
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20. His Fair Assassin
by Lafevers, Robin
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Robin LaFever's Grave Mercy drags you into the trilogy with a great hook and only gets better from there. It's set in an alternate 14th century Brittany, where fourteen-year-old Ismae...
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21. The Anvil Of The World
by Baker, Kage
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Sci-fi fans may know Kage Baker for her popular series, The Company. It's a blend of fictional world and humor, and her debut fantasy series is no different. The Anvil...
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22. Throne Of Glass
by Maas, Sarah J.
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If you're a YA fan, you'll be hard-pressed to find a better assassin fantasy book than Throne of Glass. As the novel opens, Celaena is given a chance to end...
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23. Tales Of Pawan Kor
by Hayden, David Alastair
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Despite the similarity in name, there's little to connect Tales of Pawan Kor and our previous list item. This world is very clearly high fantasy, with beautifully detailed creatures, religions,...
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24. Villains By Necessity
by Forward, Eve
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Good has triumphed over evil, but things are not perfect. This is the story of the last assassin
The examination of morality is a common theme in assassin novels, but none do it quite like Eve Forward's Villains by Necessity. The author takes the concept and turns it...
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25. Fallen Blade
by Mccullough, Kelly
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The subject of McCullough's Fallen Blade series is fairly obvious from the title, yet the series has more depth than you may expect. The opening sucks the reader into the...
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26. In The Lion Of Cairo
by Oden, Scott
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History and fantasy nuts should find an amazing middle ground with The Lion of Cairo. It's set between the Second and Third Crusade, and it's clear Oden has done his...
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27. Six Of Crows
by Bardugo, Leigh
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Think Oceans 11, but the fantasy version where the characters have magical abilities and you have some idea what Leigh Bardugo's fantasy trilogy is about. A band of thieves teams...
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28. Mistborn
by Sanderson, Brandon
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Though Sanderson's main criticism is a lack of character depth, it's hard to deny the satisfying coming of age stories in Mistborn. The novel describes a classic rags-to-riches story, Vin...
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29. The Sword Of Truth
by Goodkind, Terry
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Most would argue that this series gets worse with every addition. But Wizard's First Rule is good enough to get the series included on the list. It's probably more of...
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30. Dragon Wing
by Weis, Margaret
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The Death Gate Cycle
The Death Gate Cycle has been praised endlessly for its world-building, so it’s no surprise that an incredible magic system backs it up. Humans are split into two races, the...
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