If you were drawn to Horza's perilous quest to capture the elusive Mind at the heart of Consider Phlebas, you'll love the breathless pace and urgent objectives in Leviathan Wakes. Its protagonists—caught between warring factions and racing to uncover a galactic mystery—drive the story forward with the same relentless, mission-focused energy.

If the shifting alliances and varied personalities of Horza's crew in Consider Phlebas appealed to you, Ninefox Gambit offers a similarly rich ensemble. You'll encounter military tacticians, rebellious captains, and even undead geniuses, each with their own motives and secrets, creating a tapestry as intricate as any Banks novel.

If you found yourself fascinated by Horza's shifting loyalties and pragmatic outlook, Altered Carbon’s Takeshi Kovacs embodies that same moral ambiguity. As he navigates a violent, corrupt future, you’ll see a protagonist who, like Horza, operates in the gray areas between right and wrong.

If you loved exploring the multifaceted societies and alien environments of the Culture and the Idirans, Dune will immerse you in an equally detailed and believable universe. From the desert planet of Arrakis to the nuanced political factions, Herbert’s worldbuilding is as immersive and intricate as Banks’s.

If the grand, galaxy-spanning conflict and the sense of scale in Consider Phlebas captivated you, Hyperion delivers a similarly epic scope. Multiple narratives intertwine as pilgrims traverse worlds, each with their own story, echoing the breadth and ambition you enjoyed in Banks’s novel.