If you were drawn into the alternate Nazi-dominated world of Fatherland, you'll be captivated by The Man in the High Castle. Here, the Axis powers have won WWII, and the U.S. is carved up between Germany and Japan. The story follows multiple characters—including a Japanese trade official and an antiques dealer—embroiled in conspiracies and secrets. The quest for forbidden truths and the shadow of a regime that shapes every aspect of life make this a gripping, goal-driven narrative.

If you appreciated Xavier March’s difficult choices and shades-of-grey ethics in Fatherland, you’ll find Alec Leamas’ journey in The Spy Who Came In from the Cold equally compelling. Leamas is a British agent caught in a web of deception and manipulation, never sure whom to trust, as his mission forces him into increasingly murky moral territory. The lines between hero and villain blur, making for a tense and morally complex read.

If the meticulously realized alternate Nazi Berlin in Fatherland fascinated you, you’ll be engrossed by SS-GB. Len Deighton crafts a chillingly plausible Britain under Nazi rule, with Scotland Yard detective Douglas Archer investigating murder and conspiracy in a world transformed by occupation. The atmospheric settings, uniforms, and everyday realities of this altered history are brought vividly to life.

If you were absorbed by the bleak, oppressive mood and constant sense of danger in Fatherland, you’ll be gripped by the chilling tone of Darkness at Noon. This novel plunges you into the claustrophobic world of Rubashov, a former Soviet official imprisoned during Stalin's purges, as he grapples with betrayal, interrogation, and existential fear. The dark, gritty atmosphere is palpable on every page.

If you enjoyed the shocking revelations and twists in Fatherland, you’ll be riveted by The Plot Against America. Roth imagines a United States where Charles Lindbergh becomes president, leading the country down a frightening path of fascism and anti-Semitism. The narrative constantly upends expectations, as the ordinary world is gradually and chillingly transformed.