The Dresden Files have taken the fantasy world by storm, first with 17 novels, and then several spin-offs, including graphic novels, novel adaptations, and even a television series on American Sci-Fi Channel.
but what if you finished all 17 books and even ate all the episodes and devoured all the graphic novels? don’t worry, we’ve got you covered!
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books to read if you loved the dresden archives
here is a list of books you can access after reading the dresden archives. we’ve included both book series and standalone titles that you can try.
1. the iron druid chronicles by kevinhearne
This series of 8 books features Atticus O’Sullivan, who is several centuries old and dodging the Irish gods who are after him. The author expertly blends Norse and Irish mythology in this gripping story that keeps you hooked page after page!
2. ilona andrews magic bites
After humans push the world too far into technology, they cause an apocalypse that leaves the world hanging between technology one moment and magic the next. In the midst of this world full of paranormal creatures, Kate Daniels is trying to find the killer of her guardian, or should she choose to keep her secret safe?
3. freelancer by jim c. hines
This book puts an interesting spin on paranormal activities, featuring a book magician who works for a secret organization founded by Johannes Gutenberg himself. but don’t think it’s just a dry, nerdy book – try to fight paranormal characters that have escaped from the pages of a book, like vampires!
4. never anywhere by neil gaiman
master storyteller neil gaiman takes us through the streets of london, where monsters, angels and other fantastic characters live in a full-fledged city. businessman richard mayhew accidentally stumbles upon this world where everyone who has fallen through the cracks now exists.
5. shade leaf for sersia glass
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Imagine finding a 4,000-year-old dagger owned by a Nubian warrior, still alive, and leading a team to stop the enemy from taking it. This book combines Egyptian history with mythology, while taking place in the city of Atlanta.
6. the ledberg runestone by patrick donovan
jonah uses his magic to get money, but after falling into debt with what is the equivalent of the mob, he is desperate for some money. Then someone offers him $20,000 to bring him the Ledberg runestone of Norse myth fame. He ends up investigating the seedy magical underworld of Asheville.
7. the ballad of tom black by victor lavalle
charles thomas tester focuses on putting food on the table, while also being aware of the powers of magic at his fingertips. but what happens when she ends up handing over a hidden tome to a sorceress and opening the door to deeper magic?
8. american gods by neil gaiman
shadow moon has just been released from prison, only to learn that his wife has died, and a strange bodyguard named mr. wednesday, who shadow suspects is the norse god of war, odin. Odin is looking to the other Old Gods, to form a coalition to fight the “New Gods” of American media and modernity.
9. broken elements by mia marshall
Part urban fantasy, part murder mystery, this novel follows aidan brook, who has the supernatural ability to control water. but what happens when he loses his power and in fleeing from him comes face to face with a tragic experience from his past?
10. webmage by kelly mcullough
what happens when magic meets technology? This is the premise that Kelly McCullough explores in this book series, which features Ravirn, a computer geek who can find and fix any fatal flaw in any computer program. But then, Great Aunt Atropos decides to codify the free will of humans, and Ravirn has to debug his code to uphold this basic human right.
11. sea goddess by p.c. cast
In a lonely moment, 25-year-old Christine Canada wishes for a supernatural cure for her mundane life. And when, as a sergeant in the air force, her plane crashes, she awakens in a legendary place and time where magic rules, and in the body of the mythological mermaid undine.
12. Fantastic Creatures: A Community Fantasy Anthology by H.L. burke
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Take a look at this collection of magical tales, with each story centered around a creature from mythology or folklore. The best part is that it gives you a variety to choose from, whether you prefer funny tales to darker ones that are sure to keep you up at night.
13. the gloom by a.d. Lombard
After witnessing his mother being killed by a dragon, Prince Kai lives in isolation for many years. he then decides to shed his royal attire and walks out of the city limits alone, where he meets two people related to his mother’s past. They need to teach Kai how to hide and control his gifts, so that his magical world is not revealed to a hostile world.
14. dragon wizard by ml spencer
aram raythe appears to be a simple outcast in a small fishing village. he doesn’t know that he has a gift of magic that everyone would envy him, especially for the privilege of being part of the most honorable group: the dragon riders.
urban fantasy reading and other fantasy books
Reading fantasy can be a very rewarding experience, taking us into whole new worlds that give us a break from our daily grind. furthermore, they allow us to process the experiences of life in our world from the perspective of a possible completely different set of characters or creatures.
however, if you’ve never tried other fiction genres, we encourage you to try them too! who knows what you might like?
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