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27 fantasy books to read after Dead Heat, by Briggs, Patricia, the closest match first.

  1. Updraft

    1. Updraft

    by Wilde, Fran

    • On the same lists

    "Welcome to a world of wind and bone, songs and silence, betrayal and courage. Kirit Densira cannot wait to pass her wingtest and begin flying as a trader by her...

  2. Vision in Silver

    2. Vision in Silver

    by Bishop, Anne

    • On the same lists

    "The New York Times bestselling author of The Black Jewels Trilogy transports readers to a world of magic and political unrest-where the only chance at peace requires a deadly price......

  3. The Invasion of the Tearling

    3. The Invasion of the Tearling

    by Johansen, Erika

    • On the same lists

    With each passing day, Kelsea Glynn is growing into her new responsibilities as Queen of the Tearling. By stopping the shipments of slaves to the neighboring kingdom of Mortmesne, she...

  4. Fool's Quest (the Fitz And The Fool)

    The Farseer book 2

    4. Fool's Quest (the Fitz And The Fool)

    by Hobb, Robin

    • On the same lists

    NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY BUZZFEED AND THE INDEPENDENT • Ranking alongside George R. R. Martin as a groundbreaking master...

  5. The Skull Throne

    5. The Skull Throne

    by Brett, Peter V.

    • On the same lists

    "The Skull Throne of Krasia stands empty. Built from the skulls of fallen generals and demon princes, it is a seat of honor and ancient, powerful magic, keeping the demon...

  6. Shadows Of Self

    Mistborn (wax & Wayne) book 2

    6. Shadows Of Self

    by Sanderson, Brandon

    • On the same lists

    The #1 New York Times bestselling author returns to the world of Mistborn with his first novel in the series since The Alloy of Law.

  7. A Darker Shade Of Magic

    A Darker Shade Of Magic book 1 Start here

    7. A Darker Shade Of Magic

    by Schwab, Victoria

    • On the same lists

    A Darker Shade of Magic, from #1 New York Times bestselling author V.E. Schwab Kell is one of the last Antari—magicians with a rare, coveted ability to travel between parallel...

  8. The Liar's Key

    The Red Queen's War book 2

    8. The Liar's Key

    by Lawrence, Mark

    • On the same lists

    From the international bestselling author of the Broken Empire trilogy comes the second book of the Red Queen’s War... After harrowing adventure and near death, Prince Jalan Kendeth and the...

  9. Magic Shifts

    Kate Daniels book 8

    9. Magic Shifts

    by Andrews, Ilona

    • On the same lists

    "After breaking from life with the Pack, mercenary Kate Daniels and her mate--former Beast Lord Curran Lennart-- are adjusting to a very different pace. While they're thrilled to escape all...

  10. Uprooted

    10. Uprooted

    by Novik, Naomi

    • On the same lists
    Nebula winner 2015

    ‘Bewitching’ – Gregory Maguire, author of Wicked **Includes the bonus short story ‘The Lake Witch’ exclusive to this 10th Anniversary Edition** A dark enchantment blights the land in the award-winning...

  11. The Aeronaut's Windlass

    11. The Aeronaut's Windlass

    by Butcher, Jim

    • On the same lists

    Since time immemorial, the Spires have sheltered humanity. Within their halls, the ruling aristocratic houses develop scientific marvels, foster trade alliances, and maintain fleets of airships to keep the peace.Captain...

  12. The Buried Giant

    12. The Buried Giant

    by Ishiguro, Kazuo

    • On the same lists

    The Buried Giant begins as a couple set off across a troubled land of mist and rain in the hope of finding a son they have not seen in years.

  13. The Chimes

    13. The Chimes

    by Smaill, Anna

    • On the same lists

    A boy stands on the roadside on his way to London, alone in the rain. No memories, beyond what he can hold in his hands at any given moment. No...

  14. The Grace of Kings

    14. The Grace of Kings

    by Liu, Ken

    • On the same lists

    Emperor Mapidere was the first to unite the island kingdoms of Dara under a single banner. But now the emperor is on his deathbed, his people are exhausted by his...

  15. Savages

    15. Savages

    by Parker, K. J.

    • On the same lists

    An unnamed man wakes to find himself facing the loss of everything that matters most to him. Against all odds, he escapes with his life and heads out into the...

  16. Trigger Warning

    16. Trigger Warning

    by Gaiman, Neil

    • On the same lists

    This third collection of short fiction by Gaiman includes previously published pieces of short fiction -- stories, verse, and a Doctor Who story written for the series' fiftieth anniversary (Nothing...

  17. Burned

    17. Burned

    by Moning, Karen Marie

    • On the same lists

    "MacKayla Lane and Jericho Barrons are back and hotter than ever in Burned, the latest novel in the blockbuster Fever series from #1 New York Times bestselling author Karen Marie...

  18. The Mime Order

    18. The Mime Order

    by Shannon, Samantha

    • On the same lists

    Paige Mahoney has escaped the clandestine prison city of Oxford. Now a fugitive in London, she nurtures a new taste for revolution.Oxford may be behind her, but the Republic of...

  19. Silence Fallen

    19. Silence Fallen

    by Briggs, Patricia

    • Same author

    In the #1 New York Times bestselling Mercy Thompson novels, the coyote shapeshifter has found her voice in the werewolf pack. But when Mercy’s bond with the pack—and her mate—is...

  20. Silence Fallen

    20. Silence Fallen

    by Briggs, Patricia

    • Same author

    In the #1 New York Times bestselling Mercy Thompson novels, the coyote shapeshifter has found her voice in the werewolf pack. But when Mercy\'s bond with the pack--and her mate--is...

  21. Burn Bright

    21. Burn Bright

    by Briggs, Patricia

    • Same author

    THE #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERIn her bestselling Alpha and Omega series, Patricia Briggs \"spins tales of werewolves, coyote shifters, and magic and, my, does she do it well\" (USA...

  22. Smoke Bitten

    22. Smoke Bitten

    by Briggs, Patricia

    • Same author

    A door from Underhill, the realm of the fae, has opened in Mercy Thompson's backyard, and something has come through it. A creature that can take over anyone it bites,...

  23. The Fifth Season

    The Broken Earth book 1 Start here

    23. The Fifth Season

    by Jemisin, N. K.

    • On the same lists
    Hugo winner 2016

    Winner of the 2016 Hugo and nominated for a Nebula, The Fifth Season is a volatile combination of Sci-Fi, Fantasy, and Dystopian Fiction. Mythology comes alive in this hostile world...

  24. Mercy Thompson Series

    24. Mercy Thompson Series

    by Briggs, Patricia

    • Same author

    Urban Fantasy excels at creating strong female leads, and this is one of the best. Mercy is a part Native American auto mechanic who also happens to be a walker;...

  25. Cry Wolf: Alpha And Omega

    25. Cry Wolf: Alpha And Omega

    by Briggs, Patricia

    • Same author

    Cry Wolf is a spin-off of Briggs's popular Mercy Thompson series. For Briggs fans, this series is full of the things that make her such a successful author. She excels...

  26. Blood Bound

    26. Blood Bound

    by Briggs, Patricia

    • Same author

    “Kick-ass were-coyote auto mechanic Mercedes Thompson” (Publishers Weekly) has leapt to the forefront of today’s urban fantasy heroes, thanks to bestselling author Patricia Briggs. Now, Mercy finds herself in the...

  27. Iron Kissed

    27. Iron Kissed

    by Briggs, Patricia

    • Same author

    “Expect to be spellbound”* by Patricia Briggs’s #1 New York Times bestselling series starring Mercy Thompson. Being a lowly “walker” in a world of vampires, werewolves, and fae once kept...

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