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A hardboiled fantasy noir where a pragmatic assassin and his telepathic reptile companion navigate the deadly politics of a magical crime syndicate. These 12 books are the closest matches in mood, pace and themes, with what each one shares with Jhereg.
- gritty
- shadowy
- tavern-lit
- conspiratorial
- 01
Jhegaala
Steven Brust · 2008
A wry, hardboiled fantasy mystery about trying to outrun your problems, only to find new ones waiting in your ancestral hometown.
- 02
Dragon (Vlad)
Steven Brust · 2006
A snarky, street-smart assassin finds himself hilariously and dangerously out of his depth in the muddy, chaotic trenches of a massive fantasy war.
- 03
The Dastard
Piers Anthony
A playful and humorous fantasy romp through an imaginary forest in search of mischief.
- 04
Wind Rider's Oath (The Bahzell)
David Weber
A damp, atmospheric fantasy journey where heavy mists and chill breezes set the stage for wizards and weighty oaths.
- 05
Crystal Soldier (Liaden Universe Novel)
Sharon Lee
A sweeping, character-driven space opera where desperate survivors forge unbreakable bonds against the backdrop of a dying galaxy.
- 06
The magic engineer
L. E. Modesitt, Jr.
A methodical, deeply satisfying epic fantasy that finds profound magic in the rhythmic strike of a blacksmith's hammer.
- 07
Cugel saga
Jack Vance · 2000
A delightfully cynical romp through a decaying world, led by fantasy's most eloquent and unrepentant scoundrel.
- 08
Knights Of Dark Renown
David A. Gemmell
A rugged, windswept journey into the heart of dark chivalry and solitary quests.
- 09
The Republic Of Thieves
Scott Lynch
A theatrical, banter-filled duel of wits where the greatest con of all might just be falling in love.
- 10
Waylander (Drenai Tales, Book 4)
David Gemmell
A gritty, blood-soaked journey of a broken killer finding a sliver of redemption in a dying world.
- 11
Dragonsdawn
Anne McCaffrey
A grounded, pioneering sci-fi origin story that transforms a utopian dream into a desperate fight for survival through sheer ingenuity and the creation of something magnificent.
- 12
For love of evil
Piers Anthony
A sympathetic, bureaucratic exploration of the afterlife where the ultimate villain is just a weary administrator trying to balance the cosmic scales.
