10 books for fans of Last Argument of Kings
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The Heroes
First Law World • Book 5
Why this book?
Steven Pacey's masterful narration brings the same morally complex characters and dark wit to this standalone battle epic, deepening the gritty realism and political intrigue that defined *Last Argument of Kings*. *The Heroes* maintains Abercrombie's signature blend of brutal action and sardonic humor while exploring themes of loyalty and ambition through an intimate, multi-perspective lens that rewards devoted listeners.
★ 4.35 Goodreads (77.8K ratings) - 2
Best Served Cold
First Law World • Book 4
Why this book?
Steven Pacey's masterful narration brings the same morally complex characters and dark humor to life, while Abercrombie maintains his signature blend of gritty action and character-driven storytelling that made *Last Argument of Kings* compelling. *Best Served Cold* delivers another revenge-fueled epic with the same cynical wit and intricate plotting, making it a natural continuation for listeners invested in Abercrombie's world.
★ 4.25 Goodreads (113.4K ratings) - 3
The Devils
The Devils • Book 1
Why this book?
Steven Pacey's masterful narration brings the same morally complex characters and darkly witty dialogue that defined *Last Argument of Kings* to this equally gritty tale of ambition and betrayal. *The Devils* delivers Abercrombie's signature blend of cynical humor and visceral action with the same immersive listening experience that made the original so compelling.
★ 4.22 Goodreads (62.8K ratings) - 4
Red Country
First Law World • Book 6
Why this book?
Red Country delivers the same sharp wit and morally ambiguous characters that defined Last Argument of Kings, with Steven Pacey's masterful narration bringing equal depth to a grittier, more intimate story of revenge and survival in the First Law world.
★ 4.32 Goodreads (66.8K ratings) - 5
Sharp Ends
First Law World • Book 7
Why this book?
Sharp Ends delivers the same gritty, morally complex storytelling and dark humor that defines Last Argument of Kings, with Steven Pacey's masterful narration bringing equal intensity to these interconnected short stories set in the First Law world. The collection deepens your investment in the universe's characters and lore while maintaining the cynical tone and brutal realism you appreciated in the original novel.
★ 4.11 Goodreads (27.7K ratings) - 6
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 gritty authenticity and dark humor to *The Sound of Change* that made *Last Argument of Kings* so compelling, while Wall's exploration of power and moral ambiguity echoes Abercrombie's unflinching examination of flawed characters in a complex world. The narrator's ability to inhabit multiple perspectives with distinct voices creates an equally immersive listening experience across both epics.
★ 4.32 Goodreads (95 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
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) - 9
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) - 10
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)