10 books for fans of The Path of Daggers
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The Hero of Ages
The Mistborn Saga • Book 3
Why this book?
Michael Kramer's commanding narration brings the same gravitas to Sanderson's epic conclusion as he does to Jordan's intricate world-building, while both works deliver expansive fantasy with complex magic systems and characters grappling with destiny on a world-altering scale. The immersive 27-hour journey offers that same sprawling, atmospheric listening experience that makes The Path of Daggers so compelling.
★ 4.56 Goodreads (606.0K ratings) - 2
The Final Empire
The Mistborn Saga • Book 1
Why this book?
Michael Kramer's distinctive narration carries the same epic scope and intricate world-building from The Path of Daggers into Sanderson's The Final Empire, while Sanderson's tighter plotting and faster-paced magic system offer a refreshing change of narrative momentum. Both feature morally complex protagonists navigating oppressive systems, but The Final Empire delivers its themes with greater urgency, making it an ideal follow-up for listeners seeking that familiar voice guiding them through a new high-stakes fantasy world.
★ 4.49 Goodreads (999.3K ratings) - 3
The Lost Metal
The Mistborn Saga • Book 7
Why this book?
Michael Kramer's distinctive narration carries over seamlessly, maintaining the immersive listening experience that makes epic fantasy so compelling. Both works balance intricate world-building with character-driven storytelling, though Sanderson's tighter pacing offers a refreshing counterpoint to Jordan's expansive scope while preserving that same sense of high-stakes adventure.
★ 4.48 Goodreads (122.5K ratings) - 4
Arcanum Unbounded: The Cosmere Collection
The Cosmere
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Stories from across Sanderson's Cosmere universe unite planets from Stormlight Archive to Mistborn, each with unique magic systems and fully realized worlds.
★ 4.43 Goodreads (66.7K ratings) - 5
Unfettered III: New Tales
The Chathrand Voyage #Thasha's cure for cabin fever • Book 3
by Shawn Speakman, Tad Williams, Naomi Novik, Megan Lindholm, John Gwynne, David Anthony Durham, Callie Bates, Jason Denzel, Carrie Vaughn, Deborah A. Wolf, Anna Stephens, Patrick Swenson, Ramon Terrell, Peter Orullian, Terry Brooks, Lev Grossman, Seanan McGuire, Delilah S. Dawson, Mark Lawrence, Brian Herbert, Kevin J. Anderson, Brandon Sanderson, Robert Jordan, Todd Lockwood, Cat Rambo, Robert V.S. Redick, Ken Scholes, Scott Sigler, Anna Smith Spark, Marc Turner
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Benefits medical debt relief while showcasing original tales from Brandon Sanderson, Naomi Novik, Terry Brooks, and other genre luminaries.
★ 3.98 Goodreads (571 ratings) - 6
Heart of Flesh
The Ronin Saga • Book 5
by Matthew Wolf
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The fifth Ronin Saga installment plunges Gray, Ayva, and Helix into urban politics and corruption, testing their bonds amid a world of scheming and manipulation.
★ 4.93 Goodreads (27 ratings) - 7
Golden Flames
Dragonblood Assassin • Book 4
by Jaime Castle, Andy Peloquin
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Separated by betrayal and believed dead, Kullen and Natisse fight parallel battles against overwhelming odds as their empire faces annihilation from demonic forces.
★ 4.42 Goodreads (643 ratings) - 8
Silver Spines
Dragonblood Assassin • Book 3
by Jaime Castle, Andy Peloquin
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Book three of the Dragonblood Assassin series pushes the boundaries of epic fantasy with the kind of complex world-building that rivals the Forgotten Realms.
★ 4.39 Goodreads (938 ratings) - 9
Red Claw
Dragonblood Assassin • Book 2
by Jaime Castle, Andy Peloquin
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Dragonblood assassins navigate political conspiracies in a fantasy realm where magical bloodlines determine deadly abilities. Castle and Peloquin continue their saga with expanded world-building and higher stakes as ancient powers stir beneath the surface.
★ 4.35 Goodreads (1.1K ratings) - 10
The Prisoner of Tardalim
Tales of the Amulet
by Dan Zangari, Robert Zangari
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With Emperor Mentas dead, the Mindolarn Empire turns to mages from distant lands for salvation against Tor's devastating rebellion.
★ 4.35 Goodreads (65 ratings)