Books like The Prince Of Shadows

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   1. Lost In Shadows

   by Clair, Jennifer St.

   • Same series
   • Same author

   New York Times Bestseller CJ Lyons has been praised as a "Master of the Genre" (Pittsburgh Magazine) for her romantic thrillers. Join CJ as she starts a sexy, fun-filled, adrenalin...

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   2. Braided Path

   by Wooding, Chris

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   Heavily influenced by Asia, the Braided Path is a long, but very rewarding read. It’s loosely categorized as Young Adult, but a read through this series had me seriously questioning...

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   3. Paper Mage

   by Cutter, Leah R.

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   An exotic historical fantasy heavily influenced by Chinese with some well-developed world. What’s quite interesting about this novel is that the characters reflect Chinese/Eastern values as opposed to the usual...

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   4. The Paladin

   by Cherryh, C. J.

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   A fantasy based in an oriental world. The emperor’s son’s former tutor flees after the death of his master to escape the killing spree of the new regent. Several years...

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   5. Spirit Gate

   by Elliott, Kate

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   There is a distinct Asian flavor to this trilogy (called Crossroads). True to Kate Elliot form, there’s quite a bit of attention to world-building and plenty of strong characters. While...

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   6. Dragon In Chains

   by Fox, Daniel

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   An interesting book that’s quite recent. It’s set in an alternate Chinese fantasy landscape which includes emperors in exile, dragons, monks, and magical stones. The pace is slow, but the...

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   7. The Assassins Of Tamurin

   by Tower, S. D.

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   At the age of eleven a girl is cast out from her village and begins her training as an assassin. Politics, romance, and magic weave a new kind of coming of age story.

   This one reminded me a bit like Across the Nightingale Floor, but with less special affects; it’s more of a subtle, character driven story. The setting is an invented pseudo...

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   8. The Initiate Brother

   by Russell, Sean

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   An epic fantasy featuring a martial artist monk as a hero. Set in a mythical alternate china.

   This duology has flown under the radar in the fantasy world, which is a shame - it’s perhaps one of the richest fantasy tales out there, made all the more...

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   9. Snake Agent

   by Williams, Liz

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   A surprising cocktail of Chinese Fantasy, detective fiction, and science fiction that manages to still taste good. The novel is set in a futuristic China (future Shanghai) and incorporates high...

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    10. Across The Nightingale Floor

    by Hearn, Lian

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    Historical Fantasy set in a fictional feudal Japan, this series follows a young warrior who seeks to avenge is adoptive father and escape the legacy of his biological father.

    Assassin fantasy set in a distinctly Japanese milieu. This one’s got everything you want in a good martial arts fantasy tale: ninja assassins, samurai warriors, beautiful princesses, evil lords, deadly...

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    11. Eon

    by Goodman, Alison

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    Features a dragon theme. Complex characters and relationships make this a compelling read. The author really plays around with gender identity issues here, but does so in a way that's...

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    12. Under Heaven

    by Kay, Guy Gavriel

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    An alternate ancient china told with the majesty of one of fantasy's best wordsmiths.

    On paper, this is the perfect setup for a grand fantasy novel: Guy Gavriel Kay (Tigana, The Fionavar Tapestry, Lions of Al-Rassan) applies his considerable literary talent to crafting an...

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    13. Long Price Quartet

    by Abraham, Daniel

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    Western settings. Farm boys. Spoilt rich kids. Often, coming of age fantasy hits you over the head with unsubtle interactions and world-building. Abraham's Long Price Quartet does not fit into...

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    14. Empire Trilogy

    by Wurts, Raymond E. Feist And Janny

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    This collaboration proves that you don't have to wade neck-deep in magic to make a great fantasy. This series showcases the other side of Feist's Riftwar Saga, which is a...

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    15. Bridge Of Birds

    by Hughart, Barry

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    Master Li and Ox â the main characters in this work â are easily some of the most loveable characters in fantasy. Aside from these charming protagonists, the book is...

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