Books like Song For The Basilisk
25 fantasy books to read after Song For The Basilisk, by Mckillip, Patricia A., the closest match first.
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1. Stardust
by Gaiman, Neil
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E-book extra: Neil Gaiman's "Writing and the Imagination."In the tranquil fields and meadows of long-ago England, there is a small hamlet that has stood on a jut of granite for...
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2. The Ruins Of Ambrai
by Rawn, Melanie
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Filled with the sort of political, magical, and romantic intrigue that is Melanie Rawn's trademark, this is the story of three Mageborn sisters torn apart in childhood by the maneuverings...
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3. The Golden Key
by Macdonald, George
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The adventurous wanderings of a boy and girl to find the keyhole which fits the rainbow's golden key.
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4. Low Town
by Polansky, Daniel
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Warden was a decorated soldier and a spy for the empire. Now he deals drugs in Low Town, the filthy underbelly of the city of Rigus, and keeps a close...
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5. The Sun Sword
by West, Michele
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The Sun Sword is delivered to its rightful owner, and the armies of the Dominion and the Empire are about to rendezvous for their final battle. But no one knows...
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6. Swan Song
by Mccammon, Robert
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Earth is a wasteland of nuclear war. A malevolent force gathers followers to end a special child. This is the final battle between good and evil.
An ancient evil roams the desolate landscape of an America ravaged by nuclear war. He is the Man with the Scarlet Eye, a malevolent force that feeds on the dark...
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7. Cirque Du Freak
by Shan, Darren
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A boy joins a travelling freak show and is drawn into the world of vampires, the first of Darren Shan's twelve books.
From the Master of Horror comes the first gripping book in the twelve book New York Times bestselling Saga of Darren Shan. Start the tale from the beginning in the...
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8. The Macht
by Kearney, Paul
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The second book in an epic fantasy series by a critically acclaimed and highly praised author. It is twenty-three years since a Macht army fought its way home from the...
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9. The Stress Of Her Regard
by Powers, Tim
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When Michael Crawford discovers his bride brutally murdered in their wedding bed, he is forced to flee not only to prove his innocence, but to avoid the deadly embrace of...
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10. Shadow Ops Control Point
by Cole, Myke
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Lieutenant Oscar Britton of the Supernatural Operations Corps has been trained to hunt down and take out people possessing magical powers. But when he starts manifesting powers of his own,...
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11. The Picture Of Dorian Gray
by Wilde, Oscar
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A handsome, dissolute man who sells his soul for eternal youth is horrified to see the reflection of his degeneration in the distorted features of his portrait.
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12. Forgotten Beasts Of Eld
by Mckillip, Patricia A.
- Same author
An endearing modern classic that won the World Fantasy Award, The Forgotten Beasts of Eld is a powerful tale about a good young sorceress who is wronged because of man's...
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13. Riddle-master Trilogy
by Mckillip, Patricia A.
- Same author
This trilogy offers another refreshing take on traditional coming of age stories. Often in fantasy, magic is seen as a way out for the protagonist. It lets them move away...
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14. 1975: The Forgotten Beasts Of Eld
by Mckillip, Patricia A.
- Same author
Sybel is 16 years old, and alone in the world, orphaned by her princess mother and her wizard father. Her only goal in life is to maintain the magical animals...
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15. 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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16. Lord Of Light
by Zelazny, Roger
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Clones and transfer technology make the doctrine of reincarnation a literal truth.
Zelazny may be famous in the fantasy world for his Amber series, but his best work may just be his stand alone novel, Lord of Light. It's a work that's...
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17. Sailing To Sarantium
by Kay, Guy Gavriel
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Kay writes a lot of fantasy that appeals to those who enjoy a good, well thought out romance novel. While romance is not the only point of Kayâs stories (Kay...
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18. Heir Of Sea And Fire
by Mckillip, Patricia A.
- Same author
By the vow of her father and her own desire, Raederle was pledged to Morgon, Riddle-Master of Hed. But a year had passed since Morgon disappeared on his search for...
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19. Harpist In The Wind
by Mckillip, Patricia A.
- Same author
In the midst of conflict and unrest the Prince of Hed solves the puzzle of his future when he learns to harp the wind, discovers who the shape changers are,...
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20. Heir Of Sea And Fire
by Mckillip, Patricia A.
- Same author
When Morgon, Prince of Hed, fails to return from his journey to the High One, his fiancee, accompanied by his sister and a friend, sets out to find him.
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21. Harpist In The Wind
by Mckillip, Patricia A.
- Same author
In the midst of conflict and unrest the Prince of Hed solves the puzzle of his future when he learns to harp the wind, discovers who the shape changers are,...
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Riddle-master book 3
22. Harpist In The Wind
by Mckillip, Patricia A.
- Same author
In the midst of conflict and unrest the Prince of Hed solves the puzzle of his future when he learns to harp the wind, discovers who the shape changers are,...
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23. War Of Light And Shadow
by Wurts, Janny
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This series is epic in every sense of the word. It takes place over many generations, its world is complex and detailed and the quest at the heart of the...
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24. The Graveyard Book
by Gaiman, Neil
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Raised by ghosts in a graveyard, a boy must face the living world, in Gaiman's warm and eerie fairy tale.
Gaiman is one of the biggest names in modern fantasy, and for good reason. His ability to craft fairytale-like, lyrical stories is almost unparalleled. With The Graveyard Book, he goes...
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25. 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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