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6 Must-Read Dark Fantasy Books for Fans of ‘The First Law’ Trilogy

FallenKingdomReads’ list of 6 Must-Read Dark Fantasy Books for Fans of ‘The First Law’ Trilogy.

The Steel Remains by Richard Morgan

6 Must-Read Dark Fantasy Books for Fans of 'The First Law' Trilogy

The Steel Remains is a dark and gritty fantasy that follows a retired war hero, who is forced back into action when his former lover is kidnapped by a cult of necromancers

The Darkness That Comes Before by R. Scott Bakker

6 Must-Read Dark Fantasy Books for Fans of 'The First Law' Trilogy

The Darkness That Comes Before is a complex and immersive fantasy that follows a holy war in a world where gods and men are locked in a struggle for power.

A Cruel Wind by Glen Cook

6 Must-Read Dark Fantasy Books for Fans of 'The First Law' Trilogy

A Cruel Wind is a dark and violent fantasy that follows a band of mercenaries who are hired to retrieve a powerful magical artifact, but must face betrayal and treachery at every turn.

Heroes Die by Matthew Woodring Stover

Heroes Die is a dark and action-packed fantasy that follows a professional assassin who is sent on a mission to a parallel world where his every move is broadcast as entertainment for the masses.

Priest of Bones by Peter McLean

Priest of Bones is a gritty and atmospheric fantasy that follows a gangster who returns home from war to find that his city has been taken over by a rival gang, and he must fight to reclaim what is his.

Legend by David Gemmell

Legend is a classic dark fantasy that follows a group of heroes who band together to defend a fortress against an overwhelming enemy army, with the fate of their kingdom hanging in the balance.

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