Books like Something From The Nightside
30 fantasy books to read after Something From The Nightside, by Green, Simon R., the closest match first.
-
Nightside book 2
1. Agents Of Light And Darkness
by Green, Simon R.
- Same series
- Same author
“Simon Green’s Nightside is a macabre and thoroughly entertaining world.”—#1 New York Times bestselling author Jim Butcher John Taylor works in the Nightside—the gaudy, neon noir, secret heart of London,...
-
Nightside book 3
2. Nightingale's Lament
by Green, Simon R.
- Same series
- Same author
Rossignol (French for nightingale which is where the title comes from) is missing. She was once a happy singer, but since meeting the Cavendishes, who run their own management company,...
-
Nightside book 4
3. Hex And The City
by Green, Simon R.
- Same series
- Same author
John Taylor is the name. I work the Nightside. Only in that dark heart of London where it’s always three A.M., where human and inhuman can feed their darkest desires,...
-
Nightside book 5
4. Paths Not Taken
by Green, Simon R.
- Same series
- Same author
I’m John Taylor. I was born in the Nightside, that square mile in the hidden center of London where it is always the hour of the wolf, where gods and...
-
Nightside book 6
5. Sharper Than A Serpent's Tooth
by Green, Simon R.
- Same series
- Same author
My name is John Taylor. I’m a PI for hire in the Nightside, the dark and corrupt city within the city of London. Where the sun never shines and where...
-
Nightside book 7
6. Hell To Pay
by Green, Simon R.
- Same series
- Same author
A comprehensive and compelling examination of the many complex issues that comprised the strategic plans for the American invasion of Japan, this groundbreaking history counters the revisionist interpretations that question...
-
Nightside book 8
7. The Unnatural Inquirer
by Green, Simon R.
- Same series
- Same author
John Taylor, a private investigator in the Nightside, the hidden London that never sees daylight, is hired by the Unnatural Inquirer, the Nightside's notorious gossip tabloid. The job is to...
-
Nightside book 9
8. Just Another Judgement Day
by Green, Simon R.
- Same series
- Same author
With a new sheriff, The Walking Man, stalking the streets of the Nightside, preying on evildoers and indulgent party-goers alike, it falls to P.I. John Taylor to stop him before...
-
Iron Druid Chronicles book 1 Start here
9. Hounded
by Hearne, Kevin
- On the same lists
The Iron Druid Chronicles is one of those series you either really like or you are completely ambivalent about. I fall into the later category; for the most part, Hearne...
-
The Kingdoms Of Thorn And Bone book 1 Start here
10. The Briar King
by Keyes, Greg
- On the same lists
Keyes stunned the fantasy community with his phenomenal new high fantasy novel, The Briar King, a few years ago. This guy is a master of the English language. His writing...
-
11. Way Of The Wolf
by Knight, E.e.
- On the same lists
Picture a dark, apocalyptic world set in the near future. A world conquered by vampiric aliens, where humans are kept as nothing more than feeding and breeding stock. This is...
-
Oath Of Empire book 1 Start here
12. The Shadow Of Ararat
by Harlan, Thomas
- On the same lists
It is 600 AD and Rome has never fallen. The Roman Empire of the East will join the Roman Empire of the West to invade the inimical Persians who threaten...
-
Incarnations Of Immortality book 1 Start here
13. On A Pale Horse
by Anthony, Piers
- On the same lists
I'm not a fan of Piers Anthony in general (on a personal level I find the man utterly distasteful just read his blog for example and you'll find he's a...
-
14. The Eyes Of A God
by Marco, John
- On the same lists
Very well written fantasy series. Expect the usual grey characterization endemic to all of John Marco's books. Read the other two sequels "Devil's Armor" and "Sword of Angels." Disappointed with...
-
15. Weavers Of Saramyr
by Wooding, Chris
- On the same lists
A fantasy series set in an elaborately detailed medieval Asian landscape. The book has two very well drawn female protagonists. These are some great fantasy books that don't get enough...
-
The Dragoncrown War Cycle book 2
16. Fortress Draconis
by Stackpole, Michael A.
- On the same lists
This High Fantasy series has gone under the radar for some reason. It's fantasy in the classic epic tradition. A band of heroes strives against an all-powerful sorceress. The most...
-
17. Shadow Of The Lion
by Lackey, Mercedes
- On the same lists
Rich and complex high fantasy, set in an alternate Venice. Somewhat slow, especially at the beginning, but a nice long read for that rainy day. Book gets very good if...
-
Aldabreshin Compass book 1 Start here
18. Southern Fire
by Mckenna, Juliet E.
- On the same lists
This saga is a nice change from standard fantasy. It's set in a Mediterranean milieu -- rich, complex, and full of exotic mystery. Overall, a great read. British author McKenna,...
-
The Sun Sword book 1 Start here
19. The Broken Crown
by West, Michele
- On the same lists
Epic in the tradition of Robert Jordan. The characters are well drawn, at the cost of the story's pacing. You will either love West or hate her style. If you...
-
20. In Legend Born
by Resnick, Laura
- On the same lists
Outstanding characterization. Resnick really knows how to write realistic characters. Most of the characters are painted in shades of grey. Her plot is enticing, and after the first few chapters,...
-
21. The Prince Of Shadow
by Benjamin, Curt
- On the same lists
Benjamin does something unique: he creates an epic fantasy based in an Asian (Chinese mythological) setting. Very good series -- sort of like a Robert Jordan (not as big though!)...
-
Dragonriders Of Pern book 1 Start here
22. Dragonflight
by Mccaffrey, Anne
- On the same lists
A series where an alien reptile species has been genetically engineered to be dragons who breathe fire and communicate telepathically.
A classic among dragon-loving fantasy fans. I don't feel the stories or characters are particularly memorable, especially with a raft of better dragon fantasy fiction out there, but still worth...
-
23. Scar Night
by Campbell, Alan
- On the same lists
An interesting premise to this story though the execution is flawed. The style and setting is pretty reminiscent of Peake and Mievilleââ¬â¢s works with the bizarre settings and cast of...
-
24. Ill Wind
by Caine, Rachel
- On the same lists
A pretty decent urban fantasy read. You'll find a lot to like about it; I don't feel itââ¬â¢s close to the best the genre has to offer, but for a...
-
Winds Of The Forelands book 1 Start here
25. Rules Of Ascension
by Coe, David B.
- On the same lists
A series that's been round for a while now. It's good enough to read if you are clamoring for some fantasy with a lot of politics and scheming and slowly...
-
The Books Of Pellinor book 1 Start here
26. The Naming
by Croggon, Alison
- On the same lists
Female-centric epic fantasy that borrows quite freely from Tolkien. It's not a bad read at all, though it's not that good of one either, mainly due to the flat characters...
-
The Chathrand Voyage book 1 Start here
27. The Red Wolf Conspiracy
by Redick, Robert V. S.
- On the same lists
This series has evolved as one of the more entertaining and complex epic fantasy series out there. Thereâs a cast of eclectic characters, politics, magic, and war and an epic...
-
28. Lamentation
by Scholes, Ken
- On the same lists
A very interesting epic fantasy tale, sort of a cross between A Song of Ice and Fire and Lions of Al-rassan. The series proves to come off the rails a...
-
29. Malice
by Gwynne, John
- On the same lists
An interesting tale with some good mythology woven in, but I found it hard to get into. Some compare it to A Song of Ice and Fire (are not all...
-
Seven Forges book 1 Start here
30. Seven Forges
by Moore, James A.
- On the same lists
A gritty fantasy that tries to break some of the standard rules and succeeds to a point. There's some good world building in this one and the setting itself is...
Matches come from series and authors, from the lists the books share, and from the books readers open together. They are rebuilt every night. Back to Something From The Nightside.
The shortlist
Liked Something From The Nightside? New releases and the lists readers are opening most, by email.