10 Best Dark Fantasy Books to Transport you to Another Realm!
Hey there, fellow fantasy fanatics! Buckle up, because we're about to embark on a ghostly tour to the shadowy corners of fantasy literature. This selection of novels is not for the faint-hearted but for souls who yearn for a taste of something that's far from traditional fairy tales. These dark fantasy novels go beyond the whimsical unicorns and chivalrous knights, into lands crawling with eldritch monsters and eerie sorcery, where sunshine hardly escapes. If you fancy plots that swaddle you in chilling suspense, characters who border on the morally grey area, and settings draped in a constant shroud of gloom and doom — well, my friend, you've arrived at your destination. Are you ready to transport into bewitched kingdoms and haunted forests, filled with deep intrigues and blood-curdling mysteries that might rob your sleep? If yes, then continue at your own risk. In these realms, shadows loom large, and danger lurks at every corner. Here is a treat for those who are brave enough to take a challenging path and fall for the alluring charm of dark fantasy. Let's wake up your inner night owl and dive in, shall we?
『Prince of Thorns』
BOOK ONE IN THE BROKEN EMPIRE TRILOGY “Prince of Thorns deserves attention as the work of an iconoclast who seems determined to turn that familiar thing, Medievalesque Fantasy Trilogy, entirely on its head.”—Locus When he was nine, he watched as his mother and brother were killed before him. By the time he was thirteen, he was the leader of a band of bloodthirsty thugs. By fifteen, he intends to be king... It’s time for Prince Honorous Jorg Ancrath to return to the castle he turned his back on, to take what’s rightfully his. Since the day he hung pinned on the thorns of a briar patch and watched Count Renar’s men slaughter his mother and young brother, Jorg has been driven to vent his rage. Life and death are no more than a game to him—and he has nothing left to lose. But treachery awaits him in his father’s castle. Treachery and dark magic. No matter how fierce his will, can one young man conquer enemies with power beyond his imagining?
Author | Mark Lawrence |
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Publisher | Penguin |
Release Date | Jul 31, 2012 |
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『A Game of Thrones (A Song of Ice and Fire)』
Published in celebration of the twentieth anniversary of George R. R. Martin’s landmark series, this lavishly illustrated special edition of A Game of Thrones—with gorgeous full-page illustrations in every chapter— is now fully optimised for ebook readers.
Author | George R.R. Martin |
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Price | unknown |
Publisher | HarperCollins UK |
Release Date | Sep 21, 2017 |
Source | Google Books |
『Before They Are Hanged』
The second novel in the wildly popular First Law Trilogy from New York Times bestseller Joe Abercrombie. Superior Glokta has a problem. How do you defend a city surrounded by enemies and riddled with traitors, when your allies can by no means be trusted, and your predecessor vanished without a trace? It's enough to make a torturer want to run -- if he could even walk without a stick. Northmen have spilled over the border of Angland and are spreading fire and death across the frozen country. Crown Prince Ladisla is poised to drive them back and win undying glory. There is only one problem -- he commands the worst-armed, worst-trained, worst-led army in the world. And Bayaz, the First of the Magi, is leading a party of bold adventurers on a perilous mission through the ruins of the past. The most hated woman in the South, the most feared man in the North, and the most selfish boy in the Union make a strange alliance, but a deadly one. They might even stand a chance of saving mankind from the Eaters -- if they didn't hate each other quite so much. Ancient secrets will be uncovered. Bloody battles will be won and lost. Bitter enemies will be forgiven -- but not before they are hanged. First Law Trilogy The Blade Itself Before They Are Hanged Last Argument of Kings For more from Joe Abercrombie, check out: Novels in the First Law world Best Served Cold The Heroes Red Country
Author | Joe Abercrombie |
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Price | $11.99 |
Publisher | Orbit |
Release Date | Sep 08, 2015 |
Source | Google Books |
『Daughter of the Blood』
The dark and alluring first novel in New York Times bestselling author Anne Bishop’s beloved Black Jewels series introduces Jaenelle Angelline, a witch with astonishing power and a dangerous destiny, and Daemon Sadi, the lethal Warlord Prince born to be her lover. Seven hundred years ago, a Black Widow witch saw an ancient prophecy come to life in her web of dreams and visions. Now the Dark Kingdom readies itself for the arrival of its Queen, a Witch who will wield more power than even the High Lord of Hell himself. But she is still young, still open to influence—and corruption. Whoever controls the Queen controls the darkness. Three men—sworn enemies—know this. And they know the power that hides behind the blue eyes of an innocent young girl. And so begins a ruthless game of politics and intrigue, magic and betrayal, where the weapons are hate and love—and the prize could be terrible beyond imagining...
Author | Anne Bishop |
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Price | unknown |
Publisher | Penguin |
Release Date | Mar 01, 1998 |
Source | Google Books |
『The Drawing of the Three』
In 1978, Stephen King introduced the world to the last gunslinger, Roland of Gilead. Nothing has been the same since. More than twenty years later, the quest for the Dark Tower continues to take readers on a wildly epic ride. Through parallel worlds and across time, Roland must brave desolate wastelands and endless deserts, drifting into the unimaginable and the familiar. A classic tale of colossal scope--crossing over terrain from The Stand, The Eyes of the Dragon, Insomnia, The Talisman, Black House, Hearts in Atlantis, 'Salem's Lot, and other familiar King haunts--the adventure takes hold with the turn of each page. And the tower awaits.... The Second Volume in the Epic Dark Tower Series... The Drawing of the Three While pursuing his quest for the Dark Tower through a world that is a nightmarishly distorted mirror image of our own, Roland is drawn through a mysterious door that brings him into contemporary America. Here he links forces with the defiant young Eddie Dean, and with the beautiful, brilliant, and brave Odetta Holmes, in a savage struggle against underworld evil and otherworldly enemies. Once again, Stephen King has masterfully interwoven dark, evocative fantasy and icy realism.
Author | Stephen King |
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Price | unknown |
Publisher | Berkley |
Release Date | Jan 01, 1990 |
Source | Google Books |
『The First Law Trilogy Boxed Set』
THE FIRST LAW trilogy is a fantasy masterpiece, now available in a stunning box set. It's a perfect gift for fans of A GAME OF THRONES; a must-have for fans of Joe Abercrombie; and a great way for new readers to discover one of the most highly acclaimed fantasy trilogies of the past decade.
Author | Joe Abercrombie |
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Price | unknown |
Publisher | Gollancz |
Release Date | Aug 30, 2012 |
Source | Google Books |
『The Lies of Locke Lamora』
The first book of the epic fantasy caper Gentleman Bastard Sequence about a roguish group of conmen, which George R. R. Martin says “captured me right on the first page and never let me go.” “If you haven’t read [The Lies of Locke Lamora], you should. If you have read it, you should probably read it again.”—Patrick Rothfuss An orphan’s life is harsh—and often short—in the mysterious island city of Camorr. But young Locke Lamora dodges relentless danger, becoming a thief under the tutelage of a gifted con artist. As leader of the band of light-fingered brothers known as the Gentlemen Bastards, Locke is soon infamous, fooling even the underworld’s most feared ruler. But in the shadows lurks someone still more ambitious and deadly. Faced with a bloody coup that threatens to destroy everyone and everything that holds meaning in his mercenary life, Locke vows to beat the enemy at his own brutal game—or die trying. Don’t miss any of Scott Lynch’s epic fantasy Gentleman Bastard Sequence: THE LIES OF LOCKE LAMORA • RED SEAS UNDER RED SKIES • THE REPUBLIC OF THIEVES
Author | Scott Lynch |
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Price | unknown |
Publisher | Del Rey |
Release Date | Jun 26, 2007 |
Source | Google Books |
『The Graveyard Book』
It takes a graveyard to raise a child. Nobody Owens, known as Bod, is a normal boy. He would be completely normal if he didn't live in a graveyard, being raised by ghosts, with a guardian who belongs to neither the world of the living nor the dead. There are adventures in the graveyard for a boy—an ancient Indigo Man, a gateway to the abandoned city of ghouls, the strange and terrible Sleer. But if Bod leaves the graveyard, he will be in danger from the man Jack—who has already killed Bod's family.
Author | Neil Gaiman |
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Price | unknown |
Publisher | Harper Collins |
Release Date | Sep 28, 2010 |
Source | Google Books |
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And there you have it, folks! Ten darkly enchanting tales that'll be sure to whisk you right out of your comfy sofa and land you straight into realms far, far away. Be you a dedicated fantasy enthusiast or a curious cat just dipping your toes into the genre, these skull-shaking, mind-bending narratives packed with magic, monsters, and mayhem are a must-read! Witness heroes rise and fall, kingdoms clash, and the high stakes battles against evil forces. Each one is a heart-wrenchingly beautiful blend of darkness and light, human emotions and supernatural elements that'll leave you pondering long after you've turned the last page. Whether you’re in the mood for spine-chilling horror, epic quests, or twisted romance, these books have got you covered. Don't just take our word for it, though. Nothing beats a firsthand experience. So, grab a cup of tea, find your favorite reading nook, crack open one of these books, and bid farewell to reality. Good luck on your adventures, and happy reading!
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