Recommendations based on The First Hereticby Aaron Dembski-Bowden

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  1. False Gods

    by Graham McNeill
    Epic space fantasy saga filled with powerful forces of good and evil.

    The human Imperium stands at its height of glory - thousands of worlds have been brought to heel by the conquering armies of mankind. At the peak of his powers, Warmaster Horus wields absolute ... (Goodreads)

  2. Horus Rising

    by Dan Abnett
    Epic space opera about the rise of a powerful leader in a galactic war.

    Black Library presents the Masterworks – a curated collection of novels celebrating the very best science fiction and fantasy set in the worlds of Warhammer. It is the 31st millennium. Under the ... (Barnes & Noble)

  3. Galaxy in Flames

    by Ben Counter
    The third book in the Horus Heresy series, depicting the betrayal of Warmaster Horus and the beginning of a galaxy-wide civil war.

    Having recovered from his grievous injuries, Warmaster Horus leads the triumphant Imperial forces against the rebel world of Isstvan III. Though the rebels are swiftly crushed, Horus's treachery is ... (Goodreads)

  4. Reaper's Gale

    by Steven Erikson
    The Malazan Empire is in turmoil as gods and mortals clash. The fate of the world hangs in the balance.

    Champions from various cultures return with the Tiste Edur fleet to challenge Rhulad Sengar, emperor of Letheras. Among them are Icarium with Taralack Veed, Karsa Orlong with Samar Dev, a Seguleh ... (Wikipedia)

  5. The Bonehunters

    by Steven Erikson
    The Malazan Empire is in turmoil as the Bonehunters march towards Kolanse. War, betrayal, and magic ensue.

    The Bonehunters begins two months after the events of, House of Chains, . The Malazan Fourteenth Army has destroyed the army of the Whirlwind, and Adjunct Tavore Paran has executed Sha'ik. The ... (Wikipedia)

  6. Memories of Ice

    by Steven Erikson
    A tale of war and magic, as old enemies and new alliances clash in a battle for the fate of the world.

    Memories of Ice takes place simultaneously with the events of, Deadhouse Gates, , beginning about four months after the events of, Gardens of the Moon, . Dujek's 2nd army allegedly goes renegade, ... (Wikipedia)

  7. The Silmarillion

    by J.R.R. Tolkien
    Epic saga of the history of Middle-Earth, a world filled with mythical creatures.

    The Silmarillion is an account of the Elder Days, of the First Age of Tolkien’s world. It is the ancient drama to which the characters in The Lord of the Rings look back, and in whose events some of ... (Goodreads)

  8. Heir to the Empire

    by Timothy Zahn
    A space opera set in the Star Wars universe, following a heroic trio's daring mission to save the galaxy.

    Alternate Cover Edition can be found, here,. It is a time of renewal, five years after the destruction of the Death Star and the defeat of Darth Vader and the Empire. But with the war seemingly won, ... (Goodreads)

  9. Demon Lord of Karanda

    by David Eddings
    Epic fantasy adventure of a young woman's quest to save her kingdom from a powerful evil.

    Captives of His Imperial Majesty... Zandramas had stolen King Garion's infant son and fled to use the child in some ritual that would make the Dark Destiny supreme. Garion and his friends had ... (Goodreads)

  10. Sorceress of Darshiva

    by David Eddings
    The fourth book in the Malloreon series, following Garion and his companions as they search for a magical object to defeat an evil god.

    The Endless Quest... Troubles and delays continued to mount as Garion, Belgarath, Polgara, and the company pursued Zandramas across the known world. Possessed by the Dark Destiny, she had stolen ... (Goodreads)

  11. The Forever War

    by Joe Haldeman
    A soldier's story of the horror of war and its consequences in the far future.

    The monumental Hugo and Nebula award winning SF classic— Featuring a new introduction by John Scalzi,The Earth's leaders have drawn a line in the interstellar sand—despite the fact that the fierce ... (Barnes & Noble)

  12. I Have No Mouth and I Must Scream

    by Harlan Ellison
    Post-apocalyptic survivors confront an evil, immortal computer bent on torturing them.

    In a dystopian future, the Cold War has degenerated into a brutal world war between the United States , the Soviet Union , and China , who have each built an "Allied Mastercomputer" (or AM) to manage ... (Wikipedia)

  13. Seeress of Kell

    by David Eddings
    Epic fantasy adventure of a young woman on a quest to save her kingdom.

    Now in the final stages of their quest for his son, Garion and his companions travel to Kell to consult the only undamaged copy of the Malloreon Gospels. For centuries the Seers have guarded this ... (Goodreads)

  14. World War Z: An Oral History of the Zombie War

    by Max Brooks
    A collection of interviews recounting tales of the zombie apocalypse.

    It has been nearly twenty years since the start of the apocalyptic worldwide pandemic known as the Zombie War, and about ten years since the war has ended in humanity's victory. The framing device ... (Wikipedia)

  15. The World of Ice & Fire: The Untold History of Westeros and the Game of Thrones

    by George R.R. Martin
    A comprehensive exploration of the world and characters of the popular fantasy novel and television series.

    If the past is prologue, then George R. R. Martin’s masterwork—the most inventive and entertaining fantasy saga of our time—warrants one hell of an introduction. At long last, it has arrived with The ... (Goodreads)

  16. Lord of Light

    by Roger Zelazny
    A cosmic struggle between ancient Hindu gods and a man, who uses technology to gain freedom.

    Lord of Light is set on a planet colonized by some of the remnants of "vanished Urath", or Earth. The crew and colonists from the spaceship Star of India found themselves on a strange planet ... (Wikipedia)

  17. Locke & Key, Vol. 2: Head Games

    by Joe Hill
    A family of siblings unlock the mysteries of a strange house, with a powerful and dangerous key.

    Following a shocking death that dredges up memories of their father's murder, Kinsey and Tyler Locke are thrown into choppy emotional waters, and turn to their new friend, Zack Wells, for support, ... (Goodreads)

  18. Prince of Thorns

    by Mark Lawrence
    A young prince's quest for revenge against those who killed his family.

    Before the thorns taught me their sharp lessons and bled weakness from me I had but one brother, and I loved him well. But those days are gone and what is left of them lies in my mother's tomb. Now I ... (Goodreads)

  19. Metro 2033

    by Dmitry Glukhovsky
    Post-apocalyptic novel set in a remote subway station, as survivors battle mutants and humans for survival.

    The year is 2033. The world has been reduced to rubble. Humanity is nearly extinct. The half-destroyed cities have become uninhabitable through radiation. Beyond their boundaries, they say, lie ... (Goodreads)

  20. The Color of Magic

    by Terry Pratchett
    A comedic fantasy adventure full of humor, absurdities, and unexpected turns.

    The story takes place on the Discworld, a planet-sized flat disc carried through space on the backs of four gargantuan elephants – Berilia, Tubul, Great T'Phon and Jerakeen – who themselves stand on ... (Wikipedia)

  21. The Republic of Thieves

    by Scott Lynch
    An epic fantasy adventure full of action, humor, and intrigue.

    The book begins with the first meeting of Locke and Sabetha, the woman that he has been in love with throughout the series but who has not been introduced until this book. Sabetha and Locke meet when ... (Wikipedia)

  22. 2001: A Space Odyssey

    by Arthur C. Clarke
    An interstellar journey of exploration, confronting humanity's place in the universe.

    A mysterious alien civilization uses a tool with the appearance of a large crystalline monolith to investigate worlds across the galaxy and, if possible, to encourage the development of intelligent ... (Wikipedia)

  23. The Truth

    by Stephen Briggs
    A man's quest to uncover secrets of his family's past, uncovering truths that will change his life.

    William de Worde is the black sheep of an influential Ankh-Morpork family, scraping out a humble lifestyle as a common scribe and making extra pocket money by producing a gossipy newsletter for ... (Wikipedia)

  24. Thrawn

    by Timothy Zahn
    A thrilling saga of galactic adventure, set in the Star Wars universe.

    Found on an unnamed Outer Rim planet, the exiled Chiss warrior Thrawn pledges himself to Emperor Palpatine and joins the Imperial navy. Thrawn's cunning and expertise as a tactician help him to rise ... (Wikipedia)

  25. Flag in Exile

    by David Weber
    Honor Harrington is exiled to a remote planet, where she must defend it against pirates and corrupt officials while navigating political intrigue.

    After the scandal caused by killing Pavel Young in a duel, Honor retreats to Grayson until things settle down on Manticore. She intends to oversee the development of her Steading, and overcome the ... (Wikipedia)

  26. Endymion

    by Dan Simmons
    Epic adventure of a man's journey through space and time, in search of the divine.

    274 years ago, Hegemony CEO Meina Gladstone ordered the destruction of all farcaster portals to stop the TechnoCore from eliminating humankind. This resulted in the collapse of civilization on most ... (Wikipedia)

  27. Best Served Cold

    by Joe Abercrombie
    A tale of vengeance, as a wronged woman seeks to reclaim justice through any means necessary.

    Springtime in Styria. And that means war. Springtime in Styria. And that means revenge. There have been nineteen years of blood. The ruthless Grand Duke Orso is locked in a vicious struggle with the ... (Goodreads)

  28. The Last Command

    by Timothy Zahn
    A Rebel pilot and his ragtag crew battle Imperial forces in a desperate fight for freedom.

    The embattled Republic reels from the attacks of Grand Admiral Thrawn, who has marshaled the remnants of the Imperial forces and driven the Rebels back with an abominable technology recovered from ... (Barnes & Noble)

  29. The Tower of the Swallow

    by Andrzej Sapkowski
    A powerful sorceress and her companions battle dangerous forces to protect their kingdom.

    Vysogota, an elderly philosopher living alone in the Pereplut swamp, comes upon an injured Ciri near his retreat and takes her in, caring for her until she is ready to continue her journey. During ... (Wikipedia)

  30. Snuff

    by Terry Pratchett
    A Discworld novel featuring a comedic murder mystery set in a world of wizards, witches, and trolls.

    Commander Vimes is persuaded by his wife and Lord Vetinari to take a family holiday back to Sybil's roots in the countryside; Willikins, Vimes's thug-turned-butler, accompanies them. As Vimes arrives ... (Wikipedia)