If you were captivated by the grand battles and the sense of world-altering conflict in The Illearth War, you'll find The Black Company equally gripping. Follow a mercenary company as they become embroiled in wars that span continents, with the fate of kingdoms and the very nature of good and evil at stake. The gritty, far-reaching campaigns and the feeling that the world is always on the brink of change will resonate strongly with you.

If what drew you to The Illearth War was the rich and original world, with its own history, cultures, and magic, A Shadow in Summer will delight you. Abraham crafts a world where poets wield magic through language and societal norms shape the fate of empires. The careful attention to cultural detail and the sense of stepping into a living, breathing realm is sure to satisfy your craving for elaborate worldbuilding.

If you appreciated Thomas Covenant's complexity—his doubts, mistakes, and moments of questionable ethics—in The Illearth War, you'll be fascinated by the protagonists of The Blade Itself. Characters like Logen Ninefingers and Inquisitor Glokta are far from traditional heroes, navigating a brutal world where right and wrong are anything but clear, making for a morally nuanced and engaging read.

If the intricate plotting and the interplay of various quests and conspiracies in The Illearth War appealed to you, The Lies of Locke Lamora offers even more. Lynch masterfully weaves together multiple storylines—heists, revenge, gang wars, and political intrigue—in the city of Camorr, keeping you guessing at every turn as plans collide and secrets unravel.

If you were drawn to the bleak atmosphere and the sense of looming existential threat in The Illearth War, The Darkness That Comes Before will feel familiar and compelling. Bakker's tale is saturated with a sense of doom, moral uncertainty, and violence, as various factions struggle for power in a world on the edge of apocalypse. The relentless, somber mood and high-stakes tension will keep you deeply engaged.