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Touch the Dark by Karen Chance

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In Touch the Dark, did you enjoy ...

... the blend of contemporary urban settings with supernatural politics?

Moon Called by Patricia Briggs

If you loved Touch the Dark for its modern world teeming with vampires, mages, and political intrigue, you'll be hooked by Moon Called. Mercy Thompson navigates a dangerous world of werewolves, fae, and vampires while running her auto repair shop, all set against a vividly realized urban backdrop. Like Cassandra Palmer, Mercy is resourceful, clever, and deeply entwined in the city's supernatural underbelly.

... a fast-paced narrative packed with action, danger, and supernatural showdowns?

Dead Witch Walking by Kim Harrison

If the constant chase, magical battles, and relentless pacing of Touch the Dark kept you flipping pages late into the night, you'll love Dead Witch Walking. Rachel Morgan, a witch and bounty hunter, finds herself on the run from her employers and tangling with vampires and demons in a pulse-pounding adventure set in Cincinnati.

... complex magical systems and the interplay between different supernatural factions?

Magic Bites by Ilona Andrews

If you were fascinated by the intricate rules of magic and the complex supernatural hierarchies in Touch the Dark, try Magic Bites. Kate Daniels works as a mercenary in an Atlanta overrun by shifting waves of magic and technology, navigating complicated alliances with shapeshifters, vampires, and mages, all governed by their own detailed laws and powers.

... morally complicated heroines who walk the line between darkness and light?

Halfway to the Grave by Jeaniene Frost

If you loved Cassandra Palmer's struggles with her own power and the ethical gray areas she faces, you'll be drawn to Cat Crawfield in Halfway to the Grave. As a half-vampire hunting her own kind, Cat constantly questions her motives and choices, blurring the boundaries between hero and anti-hero in a world where nothing is black and white.

... detailed worldbuilding with unique supernatural societies and rules?

Written in Red by Anne Bishop

If the intricate supernatural politics and the lush, well-developed world of Touch the Dark pulled you in, Written in Red will sweep you away. Meg Corbyn, a blood prophet, finds herself among the shapeshifting Others in a society with its own customs, dangers, and power struggles. The layers of culture and history in Bishop's world are as fascinating and immersive as anything in Karen Chance's universe.

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