If you were drawn to Kane's ruthless cunning and the morally complex choices he faces in Darkness Weaves, you'll appreciate the mercenary band in The Black Company. Croaker and his companions navigate shifting allegiances and brutal conflicts, never quite fitting the mold of traditional heroes or villains. The ambiguity of their loyalties and the ethical grayness of their actions make every decision and betrayal deeply compelling.

If you admired Kane's brooding presence and his use of dark, dangerous magic in Darkness Weaves, you'll find a kindred spirit in Elric. As the albino emperor who wields the soul-drinking sword Stormbringer, Elric is tormented by both his power and the consequences of wielding it. The story plunges into the depths of sorcery and the high cost of wielding such forces, providing the same sense of dark wonder.

If you enjoyed the brutal, unflinching tone of Darkness Weaves—from its graphic battles to its unvarnished look at power and betrayal—then The Blade Itself will be right up your alley. Abercrombie's debut is renowned for its gritty realism, darkly humorous dialogue, and characters who are as damaged as they are dangerous. Expect blood, treachery, and the kind of raw, violent storytelling that leaves a mark.

If you loved the relentless action and quick-moving plot in Darkness Weaves, Swords Against Death will sweep you along with the escapades of Fafhrd and the Gray Mouser. Each tale brims with duels, desperate escapes, and supernatural danger, all told with the breakneck pacing and swashbuckling style that define classic sword and sorcery.

If you were captivated by the sweeping scale and mythic undertones of Kane's journey in Darkness Weaves, The Broken Sword offers a similar epic scope. Skafloc is swept into a war between elves and trolls, wielding a cursed blade and facing tragic destinies. The story blends Norse myth, grand battles, and powerful magic, delivering the same operatic intensity and sense of fate.