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Prophet by Helen MacDonald, Sin Blaché

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In Prophet, did you enjoy ...

... a multi-layered plot mixing espionage, memory, and reality-bending threats?

The Gone-Away World by Nick Harkaway

If you loved the intricate blend of secretive organizations, memory manipulation, and reality-bending dangers in Prophet, you'll be enthralled by The Gone-Away World. Harkaway crafts a labyrinthine narrative where a group of misfit operatives must confront a weapon that warps the very fabric of existence, echoing the genre-bending twists and layered mysteries that made Prophet so compelling.

... psychological depth as characters confront the unknown and themselves?

Annihilation by Jeff VanderMeer

If you were drawn to the psychological unraveling of characters like Adam and Sunil in Prophet, you'll appreciate the immersive inner journeys in Annihilation. VanderMeer's expedition team slowly unravels not only the mysteries of Area X, but also the depths of their own minds, mirroring that blend of external danger and internal reckoning found in Prophet.

... morally ambiguous heroes navigating dangerous mysteries?

The Red Tree by Caitlín R. Kiernan

If you enjoyed the flawed, enigmatic protagonists of Prophet—operatives who blur the line between heroism and manipulation—you’ll be fascinated by Sarah Crowe in The Red Tree. Kiernan’s protagonist is as complex and troubled as Adam or Sunil, drawn into a spiral of uncertain motives and haunting discoveries.

... unexpected twists that upend characters’ realities and reader expectations?

The Power by Naomi Alderman

If you relished the way Prophet constantly pulled the rug out from under you with revelations about memory and identity, The Power delivers similarly shocking twists. Alderman’s novel uses a sudden global change to force both characters and readers to reconsider everything they thought they understood—leading to moments as jaw-dropping as any in Prophet.

... detailed worldbuilding with secret organizations and alternate realities?

This Is How You Lose The Time War by Amal El Mohtar, Max Gladstone

If you were captivated by the clandestine agencies and surreal technologies in Prophet, This Is How You Lose the Time War will sweep you into a conflict of shadowy operatives, richly realized timelines, and poetic espionage. The immersive alternate realities and secret wars between Red and Blue echo the depth and inventiveness that made Prophet stand out.

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