If you were fascinated by the way Gather, Darkness! portrayed a future in which religion is wielded as a tool of societal control and resistance, you'll be captivated by A Canticle for Leibowitz. This novel follows monks preserving scientific knowledge in a post-apocalyptic world, examining cycles of faith, authority, and rebellion with the same sharp eye for political and spiritual nuance.

If you enjoyed rooting for Armon Jarles and his fellow rebels—flawed, driven, and not entirely pure of motive—then The Dispossessed will resonate with you. Le Guin's protagonist Shevek is confronted with ethical dilemmas as he challenges the status quo on two very different worlds, blurring the lines between heroism and self-interest.

If you were swept up by the relentless, high-stakes mission of Armon Jarles as he leads a rebellion against the priesthood, you'll love the breakneck pace and single-minded drive of Gully Foyle in The Stars My Destination. This book delivers a tense, action-packed journey through futuristic societies ruled by power and deception.

If the secret plots and manipulations between the priesthood and rebels in Gather, Darkness! intrigued you, Dune offers a masterclass in political maneuvering. Paul Atreides navigates shifting alliances, betrayals, and religious manipulation on the desert planet Arrakis, all set within a world of extraordinary depth and complexity.

If you relished the surprising revelations and shifting allegiances in Gather, Darkness!, you'll find Gene Wolfe's Shadow & Claw mesmerizing. The journey of Severian, a torturer exiled from his guild, is filled with hidden motives, sudden reversals, and secrets waiting to be uncovered in a world where reality itself is often in question.