If you enjoyed Conrad Nomikos's determined pursuit and the sense of a relentless mission that propels the plot of ...And Call Me Conrad, you'll be enthralled by Gully Foyle's obsessive, vengeful journey across a future solar system in The Stars My Destination. Bester crafts a propulsive narrative where the protagonist's personal vendetta shapes every twist, ensuring you're always hooked by the next step in his audacious plan.

If you appreciated Conrad's enigmatic nature and the blurred lines between heroism and self-interest in ...And Call Me Conrad, Lord of Light offers a similarly complex protagonist in Sam, who manipulates gods and mortals alike. Zelazny masterfully explores characters whose ethics are as nuanced as their ambitions, keeping you guessing about their true intentions to the very end.

If the richly layered setting and subtle mythological undertones of ...And Call Me Conrad fascinated you, The Shadow of the Torturer will captivate with its enigmatic world—a future so ancient it feels mythical. Wolfe's Urth is alive with hidden histories, cryptic allegories, and mysterious traditions that invite you to peel back layer after layer as Severian's journey unfolds.

If you were drawn to the philosophical undertones and existential questions in ...And Call Me Conrad, Heinlein's Stranger in a Strange Land dives deeply into what it means to be human through the story of Valentine Michael Smith, a Martian-raised man grappling with Earth society. The book provokes thought about culture, religion, and individual purpose, much as Zelazny's work does.

If you delighted in the dry humor and sharp wit woven into Conrad's conversations and perspective, Good Omens will charm you with its brilliant banter between the angel Aziraphale and the demon Crowley. Pratchett and Gaiman infuse every page with irreverent humor and clever turns of phrase, making even apocalyptic stakes feel uproariously fun.