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The Glass Books of the Dream Eaters by G.W. Dahlquist

Gilded salons, sinister conspiracies, and strange alchemy collide as three unlikely allies chase a shadowy cabal across a decadent, gaslit metropolis. Intrigue crackles on every page, and danger wears the most elegant masks. If you crave lush, labyrinthine adventures, The Glass Books of the Dream Eaters beckons with velvet-gloved menace.

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... an intricate web of conspiracies and secret societies?

Jonathan Strange and Mr Norrell by Susanna Clarke

If you found yourself drawn to the shadowy cabals and clandestine plots in The Glass Books of the Dream Eaters, you'll love the labyrinthine intrigue in Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell. Clarke's novel is packed with covert alliances, shifting loyalties, and the fate of England hanging on the actions of enigmatic magicians whose secrets can change the world.

... the richly imagined and immersive world?

Perdido Street Station by China Miéville

If you were captivated by the elaborate and atmospheric setting of The Glass Books of the Dream Eaters, Miéville's Perdido Street Station will sweep you into the crowded, bizarre, and vividly detailed city of New Crobuzon, where every alley and marketplace is teeming with strange cultures, inventions, and secrets waiting to be uncovered.

... a cast of diverse protagonists with intertwining stories?

The Lies of Locke Lamora by Scott Lynch

If you enjoyed following Miss Temple, Dr. Svenson, and Cardinal Chang as they each navigated danger and deception, you'll find the camaraderie and shifting alliances of The Lies of Locke Lamora irresistible. Lynch's novel is driven by a clever, tight-knit group of thieves whose exploits and unique perspectives keep the stakes high and the action unpredictable.

... complex, interlocking mysteries and unexpected revelations?

The Shadow of the Wind by Carlos Ruiz Zafón

If the constant sense of surprise and unspooling secrets in The Glass Books of the Dream Eaters kept you turning pages, The Shadow of the Wind will enthrall you with its ever-deepening layers of hidden motives, betrayals, and jaw-dropping twists as Daniel uncovers the story behind a mysterious book and the dangers it brings.

... dark, ambiguous characters whose actions blur moral lines?

The Prestige by Christopher Priest

If you appreciated the morally gray choices and shadowy motivations of Dahlquist's protagonists, The Prestige offers a mesmerizing tale of two rival magicians whose obsessions lead them down increasingly treacherous paths. The novel's characters, much like those in The Glass Books of the Dream Eaters, are driven by ambition and secrets, leaving you questioning where the line between hero and villain truly lies.

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