10 books for fans of Best Served Cold
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Last Argument of Kings
The First Law • Book 3
Why this book?
Steven Pacey's masterful narration brings the same dark humor and morally complex characters to life, making *Last Argument of Kings* an equally immersive listening experience for those drawn to Abercrombie's gritty fantasy world. The novel deepens the author's exploration of ambition and betrayal with the same unflinching tone and character-driven storytelling that made *Best Served Cold* compelling.
★ 4.37 Goodreads (204.4K ratings) - 2
Before They Are Hanged
The First Law • Book 2
Why this book?
Steven Pacey's masterful narration captures the same dark humor and morally compromised characters that define Best Served Cold, while Before They Are Hanged deepens Abercrombie's exploration of ambition and betrayal across an even richer cast of interconnected perspectives. The slightly shorter runtime delivers the same gritty, character-driven storytelling with an equally immersive listening experience that rewards close attention to Pacey's nuanced voice work.
★ 4.36 Goodreads (221.5K ratings) - 3
The Blade Itself
The First Law Trilogy • Book 1
Why this book?
Steven Pacey's masterful narration brings the same dark wit and morally complex characters to life in this First Law origin story, delivering Abercrombie's signature blend of brutal fantasy and sardonic humor across an equally immersive 22-hour journey. The visceral action sequences and intricate character work that made *Best Served Cold* compelling shine through with even greater intensity in this series starter.
★ 4.22 Goodreads (317.5K ratings) - 4
The Devils
The Devils • Book 1
Why this book?
Steven Pacey's masterful narration brings the same dark humor and morally complex characters to life as in Best Served Cold, while The Devils explores revenge and betrayal through an equally intricate plot spanning a similar epic runtime. Abercrombie's signature blend of gritty fantasy and sharp wit feels right at home in both stories, making this a natural continuation for listeners who appreciated the first book's cynical worldview and character-driven narrative.
★ 4.22 Goodreads (62.8K ratings) - 5
The Sound of Change
The Bards and Dragons Saga • Book 2
by Steve D. Wall
Why this book?
Steven Pacey's masterful narration brings the same dark, morally complex character work to *The Sound of Change* that made *Best Served Cold* so compelling, creating an immersive listening experience across a similar epic runtime. Both feature intricate plots driven by flawed protagonists navigating consequences and betrayal, with Pacey's distinctive voice work elevating the psychological depth that defines their fantasy worlds.
★ 4.32 Goodreads (95 ratings) - 6
Dangerous Women
The Dresden Files #13.1 - Bombshells
by George R.R. Martin, Gardner Dozois, Carrie Vaughn, Lev Gossman, Joe R. Lansdale, Megan Lindholm, Lawrence Block, Brandon Sanderson, Sharon Kay Penman, Lev Grossman, Nancy Kress, Diana Rowland, Diana Gabaldon, S.M. Stirling, Sam Sykes, Pat Cadigan, Caroline Spector, Joe Abercrombie, Megan Abbott, Cecelia Holland, Jim Butcher, Sherrilyn Kenyon, Melinda M. Snodgrass
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Fantasy heavyweights and crime writers unite to explore women who kill, scheme, and survive, including a new Dresden Files adventure and tales from Westeros.
★ 3.67 Goodreads (13.2K ratings) - 7
Unbound
Annwn Cycle #The Dead's Revenant • Book 1
by Shawn Speakman, Terry Brooks, Seanan McGuire, Mark Lawrence, Anthony Ryan, Tim Marquitz, Brian Staveley, Michael J. Sullivan, John Marco, Peter Orullian, Kat Richardson, Sam Sykes, Kristen Britain, Mazarkis Williams, Jim Butcher, Rachel Caine, Harry Connolly, Delilah S. Dawson, David Anthony Durham, Jason M. Hough, Mary Robinette Kowal, Joe Abercrombie
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Complete creative freedom yields twenty-three original tales spanning fantasy's full emotional spectrum. Some stories will devastate you while others demand late-night page-turning in this unthemed anthology.
★ 3.96 Goodreads (1.0K ratings) - 8
The Butcher's Masquerade
Dungeon Crawler Carl • Book 5
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Book five throws our dungeon crawlers into a prehistoric hunting ground where velociraptors are the least of their problems. The mysterious end-floor celebration promises answers about the aliens destroying Earth.
★ 4.69 Goodreads (108.1K ratings) - 9
The Eye of the Bedlam Bride
Dungeon Crawler Carl • Book 6
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Floor eight scatters our heroes across a realm of forgotten gods and deadly politics while the dungeon's AI systems crumble—bedlam has never been so entertaining.
★ 4.66 Goodreads (91.7K ratings) - 10
Jade Legacy
The Green Bone Saga • Book 3
by Fonda Lee
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Jade magic spreads worldwide, forcing Kekon's Green Bone clans to navigate international politics while maintaining ancient warrior traditions. Epic conclusion to Lee's martial arts fantasy saga.
★ 4.62 Goodreads (47.0K ratings)