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23 fantasy books to read after The Stress Of Her Regard, by Powers, Tim, the closest match first.

  1. Stardust

    1. Stardust

    by Gaiman, Neil

    • On the same lists

    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...

  2. The Ruins Of Ambrai

    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...

  3. The Golden Key

    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.

  4. Low Town

    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...

  5. Song For The Basilisk

    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...

  6. The Sun Sword

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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...

  7. Swan Song

    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...

  8. Cirque Du Freak

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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...

  9. The Macht

    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...

  10. Shadow Ops Control Point

    10. 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,...

  11. The Picture Of Dorian Gray

    11. 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.

  12. The Anubis Gates

    12. The Anubis Gates

    by Powers, Tim

    • Same author

    An award winning novel that has time travel, historical figures, Egyptian mythology, and 19th century England.

    In creating this world, Powers borrowed ideas from all over the place. Mythology, Ancient Egyptian theology, quantum theory, and classical literature“ they're all used in The Anubis Gates. It's a...

  13. Master Of The Five Magics

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    13. 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...

  14. Lord Of Light

    14. Lord Of Light

    by Zelazny, Roger

    • On the same lists
    Hugo winner 1968

    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...

  15. On Stranger Tides

    15. On Stranger Tides

    by Powers, Tim

    • Same author

    The basis for the Pirates of the Caribbean film and is a blend of magic, pirates, action, and some interesting characters.

    The basis for the Pirates of the Caribbean film and is a blend of magic, pirates, action, and some interesting characters.

  16. Sailing To Sarantium

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    16. 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...

  17. Declare (2000) (cover not available)

    17. Declare (2000)

    by Powers, Tim

    • Same author

    In 1963, an Oxford lecturer, Andrew Hale, receives a coded phone call that draws him back to the secret service he served during the war. The call concerns Operation Declare,...

  18. The Drawing Of The Dark

    18. The Drawing Of The Dark

    by Powers, Tim

    • Same author

    Other than a good cup of coffee (or tea), a beach or a fresh doughnut, there's nothing that relaxes many people than a cold beer. Beer lovers will talk metaphorically...

  19. 2001: Declare

    19. 2001: Declare

    by Powers, Tim

    • Same author

    A British spy novel influenced by Le Carre and Lovecraft--secret history and the supernatural.

    Set in World War II and during the 1960's during the height of the Cold War, the story takes place in Europe and the Middle East. While Declare is at...

  20. 1993: Last Call

    20. 1993: Last Call

    by Powers, Tim

    • Same author

    As a young man, Scott played in a very mysterious game of poker involving some dark and mysterious players and a very unusual deck of tarot cards. Now, 20 years...

  21. War Of Light And Shadow

    21. 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...

  22. The Graveyard Book

    22. The Graveyard Book

    by Gaiman, Neil

    • On the same lists
    Hugo winner 2009

    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...

  23. The Hero And The Crown

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    23. 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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