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The King Of The Swords by Michael Moorcock

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In The King Of The Swords, did you enjoy ...

... a relentless, mission-driven narrative?

The Black Company by Glen Cook

If you loved the way Corum is swept up in a relentless quest against dark powers, you'll be right at home with The Black Company, where an elite mercenary unit is contracted into dangerous, world-shaping missions. Like Corum's journey, the Company's path is shaped by ever-shifting goals, betrayals, and the grim necessity of survival.

... heroes with shifting morals and questionable allegiances?

The Lies of Locke Lamora by Scott Lynch

If you found Corum's ambiguous morality and the shades-of-grey choices of Moorcock's world compelling, The Lies of Locke Lamora offers a protagonist who is anything but squeaky clean. Locke and his gang of thieves operate in a city rife with double-crosses, making hard choices that constantly test their ethics.

... an imaginatively detailed and original world?

Perdido Street Station by China Miéville

If you were swept away by the rich, alien landscapes and the strange gods and magic of the Swords Trilogy, you'll be enthralled by Perdido Street Station. Miéville crafts a city teeming with bizarre races, arcane sciences, and a sense of wonder that mirrors Moorcock’s inventive worldbuilding.

... a cast of flawed and tortured anti-heroes?

The Blade Itself by Joe Abercrombie

If you relished Corum’s tragic complexity and the anti-heroic tone of Moorcock’s work, The Blade Itself throws you into the minds of characters like Logen Ninefingers and Glokta, whose questionable motives and personal demons drive the story in fascinating, often brutal directions.

... mythological themes and the collision of old gods and new forces?

American Gods by Neil Gaiman

If Moorcock’s blending of Celtic myth, gods, and cosmic forces drew you in, American Gods will captivate you with its modern yet mythic journey. Shadow’s odyssey across America, caught in the conflict of ancient deities and new powers, echoes Corum’s encounters with supernatural beings and the struggle to understand his place in a shifting world.

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