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The First Book Of Lankhmar by Fritz Leiber

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... if you liked the morally complex, roguish protagonists in The First Book Of Lankhmar?

The Lies of Locke Lamora by Scott Lynch

If you delighted in the morally gray adventures of Fafhrd and the Gray Mouser as they scheme, steal, and survive in Lankhmar, you'll be captivated by Locke Lamora and his band of Gentlemen Bastards as they pull off audacious heists in the labyrinthine city of Camorr. Like Leiber's heroes, Locke is clever, charming, and not above crossing ethical lines in pursuit of a score.

... if you liked the camaraderie and interplay between a tight-knit ensemble of adventurers in The First Book Of Lankhmar?

The Black Company by Glen Cook

If you enjoyed the banter, loyalty, and tension between Fafhrd and the Gray Mouser, you'll appreciate the gritty brotherhood of the mercenaries in The Black Company. Cook's ensemble cast navigates magic, war, and betrayal, with relationships as central to the story as the battles they fight.

... if you liked the sharp wit and clever dialogue in The First Book Of Lankhmar?

Swordspoint by Ellen Kushner

If Leiber's sly humor and nimble wordplay made Lankhmar come alive for you, you'll love Swordspoint. Kushner's prose sparkles with clever repartee and biting wit as duelist Richard St. Vier navigates the intrigue and politics of Riverside, with every conversation as dangerous as a sword fight.

... if you liked the vividly detailed, atmospheric city setting in The First Book Of Lankhmar?

The City & The City by China Miéville

If you were drawn to the richly textured, almost living city of Lankhmar, you'll be fascinated by Miéville's twin metropolises of Besźel and Ul Qoma. The cityscapes are immersive and unique, each with their own unseen rules and histories, and play as active a role in the narrative as any character.

... if you liked the unpredictable plot twists and surprising turns in The First Book Of Lankhmar?

The Anubis Gates by Tim Powers

If the unexpected magic, shifting alliances, and sudden reversals in Fafhrd and the Gray Mouser’s exploits thrilled you, The Anubis Gates will keep you just as enthralled. Tim Powers crafts a tale full of time travel, magical conspiracies, and jaw-dropping twists that constantly upend your expectations.

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