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Steven Crossley narrates The Book of Lost Things in a measured, slightly distant storytelling voice that keeps the fairy-tale darkness at the right remove — you're aware you're being told a story, and that self-consciousness is exactly what the material requires across eleven hours. Two further Connolly titles appear in the recommendations, and the rest share the same quality of dark coming-of-age fantasy where the horrors are real but refracted through a child's logic, matched by a strong run of highly rated titles.

10 books for fans of The Book of Lost Things

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    The Infernals

    Samuel Johnson • Book 2

    by John Connolly

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    Samuel Johnson's poor eyesight is the least of his problems when he and his loyal dog find themselves trapped in hell, facing demons and eternal damnation.

    3.90 Goodreads (4.0K ratings)
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    The Creeps

    Samuel Johnson • Book 3

    by John Connolly

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    Between relationship problems and literal demons squatting in his house, Samuel Johnson's got enough trouble without his town being cursed. The new toy shop opening might be Biddlecombe's salvation—or its doom.

    4.02 Goodreads (2.1K ratings)
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    Reaper

    Cradle • Book 10

    by Will Wight

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    Wight pushes his magic system to its limits as Lindon delves into Soulsmithing secrets while Monarchs scheme above and cosmic forces battle in realms beyond imagination.

    4.66 Goodreads (30.0K ratings)
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    A Court of Silver Flames (Part 1 of 2)

    A Court of Thorns and Roses [Dramatized Adaptation] #4, Part 1 • Book 5

    by Sarah J. Maas, Colleen Delany, Natalie Van Sistine, Jon Vertullo, Aure Nash, Anthony Palmini, Melody Muze, Renee Dorian, Shawn K. Jain

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    Prickly Nesta struggles to find purpose after being transformed into High Fae against her will. Maas explores trauma recovery through fantasy adventure, focusing on sisterhood and self-acceptance.

    4.66 Goodreads (11.6K ratings)
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    Dreadgod

    Cradle • Book 11

    by Will Wight

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    Ancient Dreadgods rampage across Cradle while Lindon becomes a target for Monarchs who see him as a threat. Old grudges dissolve as survival trumps politics in this climactic installment.

    4.62 Goodreads (27.0K ratings)
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    Underlord

    Cradle • Book 6

    by Will Wight

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    Tournament season arrives, but the Blackflame Empire's young sacred artists aren't strong enough to compete against established powers. Wight accelerates his cultivation magic system to thrilling effect.

    4.61 Goodreads (34.9K ratings)
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    Uncrowned

    Cradle • Book 7

    by Will Wight

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    The Uncrowned King tournament pits the most promising young sacred artists against each other in battles that will determine who advances to face the Monarchs' challenges.

    4.56 Goodreads (33.7K ratings)
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    Ghostwater

    Cradle • Book 5

    by Will Wight

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    Wight isolates Lindon in Northstrider's collapsing experimental world, forcing rapid advancement through deadly trials while competing teams of Skysworn hunt the same treasures he desperately needs.

    4.55 Goodreads (35.7K ratings)
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    Carl's Doomsday Scenario

    Dungeon Crawler Carl • Book 2

    by Matt Dinniman

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    Earth's survivors are trapped in a deadly dungeon game show, and Carl just wants to keep his cat alive through the next level. Dinniman's LitRPG satire skewers both gaming culture and reality TV with gleeful violence.

    4.51 Goodreads (187.5K ratings)
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    Blackflame

    Cradle • Book 3

    by Will Wight

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    With a year left to train, Lindon must master the dangerous Blackflame arts or face certain death against an unbeatable opponent. Wight escalates both magical power and personal stakes.

    4.50 Goodreads (39.0K ratings)