Books like Stardust
24 fantasy books to read after Stardust, by Gaiman, Neil, the closest match first.
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1. The Graveyard Book
by Gaiman, Neil
- Same author
- On the same lists
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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2. The Ruins Of Ambrai
by Rawn, Melanie
- On the same lists
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
- On the same lists
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
- On the same lists
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. Song For The Basilisk
by Mckillip, Patricia A.
- On the same lists
As a boy, Caladrius hid in a fireplace and watched his family killed in a massacre carried out by the ruler of Berylon, the Basilisk. He grew up on a...
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6. The Sun Sword
by West, Michele
- On the same lists
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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7. Swan Song
by Mccammon, Robert
- On the same lists
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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8. Cirque Du Freak
by Shan, Darren
- On the same lists
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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9. The Macht
by Kearney, Paul
- On the same lists
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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10. The Stress Of Her Regard
by Powers, Tim
- On the same lists
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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11. Shadow Ops Control Point
by Cole, Myke
- On the same lists
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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12. The Picture Of Dorian Gray
by Wilde, Oscar
- On the same lists
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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13. American Gods
by Gaiman, Neil
- Same author
Neil Gaiman is an ever-popular writer who's branched into cinema, comics, and books. Quite a few people will argue that Neverwhere or Stardust is better than American Gods, but I...
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14. Good Omens
by Gaiman, Neil
- Same author
Fantasy has never been so clever or funny as it is in the brilliant Good Omens.Terry Pratchett and Neil Gaimen form a super team and pen one of the funniest...
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15. Coraline
by Gaiman, Neil
- Same author
In this novel a young girl finds a portal to another world, pretty typical. But, the world she finds is worse than her own.
This haunting children's novel follows a young, curious girl named Coraline, who discovers a hidden world inside a locked cupboard in her home. Inside this world, everything is better. Her...
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16. American Gods (2003)
by Gaiman, Neil
- Same author
An ambitious and award-winning novel that is, at its simplest, a road story, but it is also a complex story of old gods and new, of folklore, of past selves, of culture and belief.
American Gods by Neil Gaiman won the 2003 Nebula Award for Best Novel. "American Gods" is a novel written by Neil Gaiman, first published in 2001. The story follows the character...
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17. Neverwhere
by Gaiman, Neil
- Same author
An example of the crossover between Urban Fantasy and Crossworlds. An ordinary man is transported to a world of shadows and darkness and must make his way home.
Most (all?) of Gaiman’s works are urban fantasy. The crowd favorite is Neverwhere, which is an interesting take on the whole multiverse conceit found in science fiction. The premise is...
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18. Ocean At The End Of The Lane
by Gaiman, Neil
- Same author
A nameless protagonist had a magical childhood where he became part of a battle between the supernatural forces of good and evil. This book does not necessarily reveal the wonder within our mundane world. But, it is a kind of fairy tale.
A powerful story that deals with themes of childhood, innocence, and growing up. What's particularly powerful is Gaiman's ability to harness feelings that most of us, as children, have experienced...
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19. American Gods
by Gaiman, Neil
- Same author
In his novel, American Gods, Neil Gaiman ventures into the heart of contemporary America, juxtaposing the decline of America's 'Old Gods' with the rise of new 'deities' (e.g. technology, mass...
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20. Master Of The Five Magics
by Hardy, Lyndon
- On the same lists
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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21. Lord Of Light
by Zelazny, Roger
- On the same lists
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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22. Sailing To Sarantium
by Kay, Guy Gavriel
- On the same lists
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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23. War Of Light And Shadow
by Wurts, Janny
- On the same lists
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 Hero And The Crown
by Mckinley, Robin
- On the same lists
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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