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The Walking Shadow by Brian Stableford

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In The Walking Shadow, did you enjoy ...

... the intricate, multi-layered plotting and hidden truths?

The Prestige by Christopher Priest

If you were drawn to the complex, layered narrative of The Walking Shadow, you'll find The Prestige equally mesmerizing. Priest's tale of rival magicians, Alfred Borden and Rupert Angier, unfolds through interlocking plotlines and secrets that only gradually come to light, keeping you guessing until the very end.

... the morally ambiguous protagonist navigating a gritty, futuristic world?

Altered Carbon by Richard Morgan

If you appreciated the ethically complex hero of The Walking Shadow, you'll be captivated by Takeshi Kovacs in Altered Carbon. Kovacs operates in a noir-tinged, violent future where his own motives and methods are often as questionable as those of his enemies.

... the detailed, immersive worldbuilding and unique societal structures?

The City & The City by China Miéville

If you enjoyed the richly crafted setting and cultural depth of The Walking Shadow, The City & The City will draw you in with its inventive dual-city premise, where Inspector Tyador Borlú must navigate the intricacies of two overlapping societies to solve a murder.

... the philosophical exploration of identity and humanity?

Never Let Me Go by Kazuo Ishiguro

If the deep, existential questions at the heart of The Walking Shadow resonated with you, Never Let Me Go will provide a similarly profound experience. Ishiguro's story follows Kathy, Ruth, and Tommy as they grapple with the implications of their existence in a quietly haunting alternate reality.

... the fast-paced, goal-driven pursuit at the heart of the narrative?

The Demolished Man by Alfred Bester

If you were hooked by the relentless mission and sense of urgency in The Walking Shadow, The Demolished Man will keep you glued to the page. Follow Ben Reich's desperate efforts to commit the perfect crime in a society where telepaths police every thought—creating a thrilling, high-stakes chase.

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