Recommendations based on A Dance of Cloaksby David Dalglish

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  1. The Black Prism

    by Brent Weeks
    A powerful magic-user must save his kingdom from a dangerous enemy using his powerful mastery of light-manipulation magic.

    Sixteen years after the war, the Prism receives a note from a woman claiming to be "Lina," instructing him to meet his now 15-year-old son across the world in Tyrea. He had not known of his son's ... (Wikipedia)

  2. The Crown Tower

    by Michael J. Sullivan
    A swordsman and an arcanist join forces to prevent a powerful magical tower from falling into enemy hands.

    TWO MEN WHO HATE EACH OTHER. ONE IMPOSSIBLE MISSION. A LEGEND IN THE MAKING. A warrior with nothing to fight for is paired with a thieving assassin with nothing to lose. Together they must steal a ... (Goodreads)

  3. The Skull Throne

    by Peter V. Brett
    Epic battle between humans and demons, threatening the fate of the world.

    The Skull Throne of Krasia stands empty. Built from the skulls of fallen generals and demon princes, it is a seat of honor and ancient, powerful magic, keeping the demon corelings at bay. From atop ... (Goodreads)

  4. The Warded Man

    by Peter V. Brett
    Adventure of three unlikely heroes, who must battle monsters to save their world.

    As darkness falls after sunset, the corelings rise—demons who possess supernatural powers and burn with a consuming hatred of humanity. For hundreds of years the demons have terrorized the night, ... (Goodreads)

  5. The Night Angel Trilogy

    by Brent Weeks
    A young assassin becomes embroiled in a deadly conspiracy, fighting for survival and redemption in a dark and violent world.

    For a detailed synopsis of the novels, see the relevant article for each book The story is set on the continent of Midcyru , mainly in the country of Cenaria and in its capital city which shares the ... (Wikipedia)

  6. Perfect Shadow

    by Brent Weeks
    A novella that follows the life of Durzo Blint, a notorious assassin, and his apprentice, as they navigate a dangerous world of magic and politics.

    For the first time as an Orbit special edition, Brent Weeks's blockbuster novella, Perfect Shadow, tells the origin story of the Night Angel trilogy's most enigmatic character: Durzo Blint. Also ... (Barnes & Noble)

  7. The Alloy of Law

    by Brandon Sanderson
    A new era of law and order in a magical, steampunk world.

    The Alloy of Law is set in an analog to the early 20th century, on Scadrial , approximately 300 years after the conclusion of the original trilogy. , It also introduces the concept of Twinborn , ... (Wikipedia)

  8. Tower Lord

    by Anthony Ryan
    A thrilling fantasy adventure of a young man's quest for revenge against a powerful tyrant.

    New York Times,bestselling author Anthony Ryan returns to the “wonderful universe” (,Fantasy Book Critic,) of, Blood Song, as Vaelin Al Sorna continues on his inevitable road to destiny…,King Janus’s ... (Barnes & Noble)

  9. The Rose and the Thorn

    by Michael J. Sullivan
    A coming-of-age story of a young girl who must find the courage to save her kingdom.

    TWO THIEVES WANT ANSWERS. RIYRIA IS BORN. For more than a year Royce Melborn has tried to forget Gwen DeLancy, the woman who saved him and his partner Hadrian Blackwater from certain death. Unable to ... (Goodreads)

  10. The Daylight War

    by Peter V. Brett
    Epic fantasy tale of bravery and courage as humanity faces a demonic enemy.

    On the night of the new moon, the demons rise in force, seeking the deaths of two men both of whom have the potential to become the fabled Deliverer, the man prophesied to reunite the scattered ... (Goodreads)

  11. Rise of Empire

    by Michael J. Sullivan
    The continuation of the epic fantasy series, following the adventures of Royce and Hadrian as they navigate political intrigue and war.

    After a successful raid, Royce and Hadrian (together known as Riyria) are approached by a man offering much gold to steal a sword owned by Count Pickering, from the royal palace in Medford, the ... (Wikipedia)

  12. Half a King

    by Joe Abercrombie
    A young prince's struggle to reclaim his rightful throne and avenge his father's death.

    The story follows the exploits of Yarvi, a young prince of Gettland with a disabled hand. When his father dies Yarvi is elevated to the throne but faces a struggle to keep it as others conspire to ... (Wikipedia)

  13. The Heroes

    by Joe Abercrombie
    A dark fantasy tale of a war-torn kingdom, with a band of characters on a quest for glory.

    They say Black Dow's killed more men than winter, and clawed his way to the throne of the North up a hill of skulls. The King of the Union, ever a jealous neighbor, is not about to stand smiling by ... (Barnes & Noble)

  14. 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)

  15. Silverthorn

    by Raymond E. Feist
    Epic adventure of a young man with a mysterious past, uncovering secrets of a hidden kingdom.

    A year after his brother Lyam's coronation as king, Arutha returns to his city as the new Prince of Krondor, to begin plans for his wedding. Jimmy the Hand , a young thief, foils an assassination ... (Wikipedia)

  16. The Shark

    by Mary Burton
    A serial killer is on the loose, and the only person who can stop him is a detective haunted by her past.

    At the grisly murder scene of a teen prostitute, Virginia state trooper Riley Tatum’s past roars back to haunt her. When she was a teenage runaway, she was kidnapped, drugged, and left unconscious on ... (Goodreads)

  17. Skin Game

    by Jim Butcher
    A daring heist to steal from a powerful crime lord, with the fate of the city at stake.

    Harry Dresden , still living on the island of Demonreach, is unable to reach his allies and plagued by increasing headaches. Queen Mab demands he undertake a job, but in return offers her aid with ... (Wikipedia)

  18. The Last Werewolf

    by Glen Duncan
    The last surviving werewolf contemplates his existence and the possibility of finding a cure before being hunted down by his enemies.

    One last full moon — then it will all be over. Jacob Marlowe has lost the will to live. For two hundred years he has wandered the world, enslaved by his lunatic appetites and tormented by the memory ... (Goodreads)

  19. Belinda

    by Anne Rampling
    A young woman's sexual awakening and exploration of her desires, leading to a dangerous affair with an older man.

    "Who was she?" That was the first thought that came into my mind when I saw her in the bookstore. Who was she really? She's Belinda. She's sixteen years old. She's the object of one man's ultimate ... (Goodreads)

  20. The Rogue

    by Trudi Canavan
    A young woman discovers she has magical powers and must navigate a dangerous world of politics and power struggles.

    The Rogue continues from the events of the Ambassadors Mission. The Ambassadors Mission ended with Lorkin being confined to the Sanctuary (The Traitors' mountainous hidden city), and been given the ... (Wikipedia)

  21. Awakening

    by Brandon Sanderson
    A young girl with extraordinary powers must navigate a dangerous world of politics and magic to save her people.

    The story picks up from the main ending of Infinity Blade . Siris, the final player character in Infinity Blade , returns to his hometown of Drem's Maw after killing the Deathless God King with his ... (Wikipedia)

  22. Thief's Magic

    by Trudi Canavan
    In a world where magic is a commodity, a young woman discovers she has a forbidden power, while a thief seeks to steal an ancient magical artifact.

    In a world where an industrial revolution is powered by magic, Tyen, a student of archaeology, unearths a sentient book called Vella. Once a young sorcerer-bookbinder, Vella was transformed into a ... (Goodreads)

  23. The Dwarves

    by Markus Heitz
    A young dwarf sets out on a perilous journey to save his people from an ancient evil. Epic battles and alliances ensue.

    Tungdil Goldhand, a young blacksmith, is the only dwarf in Ionandar, one of Girdlegard's five enchanted realms. These realms, rich in magical energy forcefields, are ruled by magi, while other lands ... (Wikipedia)

  24. The Summoner

    by Gail Z. Martin
    A skilled assassin and sorcerer is hired to protect a kingdom from dark forces, but must confront his own troubled past.

    The comfortable world of Martris Drayke, second son of King Bricen of Margolan, is shattered when his older half-brother, Jared, and Jared's dark mage, Foor Arontala, kill the king and seize the ... (Barnes & Noble)

  25. House of Blades

    by Will Wight
    Simon enters a mysterious house to find his missing mother, but must fight in a deadly tournament to escape.

    Simon can only watch, helpless, as his family is killed and his friends captured by enemy Travelers-men and women who can summon mystical powers from otherworldly Territories. To top it off, another ... (Barnes & Noble)

  26. The Traitor Queen

    by Trudi Canavan
    The final book in the Traitor Spy Trilogy, where the queen's secrets are revealed and the fate of the land hangs in the balance.

    Discover the magic of Trudi Canavan with her brand new novel in the Traitor Spy trilogy. . . Events are building to a climax in Sachaka as Lorkin returns from his exile with the Traitor rebels. The ... (Goodreads)

  27. Exhume

    by Danielle Girard
    Medical examiner Annabelle Schwartzman investigates a series of murders that lead her to confront her own dark past.

    Dr. Annabelle Schwartzman has finally found a place to belong. As the medical examiner for the San Francisco Police Department, working alongside homicide detective Hal Harris, she uncovers the tales ... (Goodreads)

  28. Free the Darkness

    by Kel Kade
    A skilled warrior seeks to rid his land of evil, but his journey takes unexpected turns.

    Raised and trained in complete seclusion at a secret fortress on the edge of the northern wilds of the Kingdom of Ashai, a young warrior called Rezkin is unexpectedly thrust into the outworld when a ... (Goodreads)

  29. The Little Giant of Aberdeen County

    by Tiffany Baker
    A story of a larger-than-life girl, Truly, who navigates through life's challenges in a small town.

    A multi-generational tale with many dark aspects and a touch of witchcraft, The Little Giant of Aberdeen County is the story of Truly - a girl grown massive due to a pituitary problem. Reviled and ... (Goodreads)

  30. The Eye of the World

    by Robert Jordan
    Epic fantasy, filled with adventure and danger, as a group of heroes attempt to save the world.

    The Eye of the World revolves around protagonists Rand al'Thor , Matrim (Mat) Cauthon , Perrin Aybara , Egwene al'Vere , and Nynaeve al'Meara , after their residence of "Emond's Field" is ... (Wikipedia)