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Before They Are Hanged
The First Law Trilogy (Book 2)
Written by Joe Abercrombie
Before They Are Hanged by Joe Abercrombie deepens The First Law with brutal journeys, collapsing ideals, and grim consequences that expose the true cost of power.
Big Little Lies
Written by Liane Moriarty
Big Little Lies by Liane Moriarty follows three mothers in an affluent coastal community whose lives collide at a school trivia night ending in murder. This addictive domestic thriller explores friendship, secrets, and the violence hidden behind closed doors.
Carl's Doomsday Scenario
Dungeon Crawler Carl (Book 2)
Written by Matt Dinniman
Carl's Doomsday Scenario by Matt Dinniman continues Dungeon Crawler Carl deeper into the deadly dungeon. This sequel expands game mechanics, deepens Carl and Donut's relationship, introduces new threats, and advances the LitRPG series' apocalyptic reality TV stakes.
DEV1AT3 (DEVIATE)
LIFEL1K3 (Book 2)
Written by Jay Kristoff
DEV1AT3 by Jay Kristoff continues the LIFEL1K3 saga as Eve battles deadly cyborgs, rogue AI, and corporate enemies, uncovering deeper secrets about her identity and the ruined world she fights to survive.
Dungeon Crawler Carl
Dungeon Crawler Carl (Book 1)
Written by Matt Dinniman
Dungeon Crawler Carl by Matt Dinniman follows Carl and cat Princess Donut surviving Earth transformed into a deadly dungeon reality show. This 2020 LitRPG debut blends apocalyptic stakes, game mechanics, dark humor, and the beginning of viral progression fantasy.
For You And Only You
You (Book 4)
Written by Caroline Kepnes
For You and Only You by Caroline Kepnes brings Joe Goldberg to an elite writers' retreat where literary ambition meets obsession. Surrounded by narcissistic writers, Joe's pathology finds new targets in this darkly satirical fourth You instalment.
Gideon the Ninth
The Locked Tomb Series (Book 1)
Written by Tamsyn Muir
Gideon the Ninth by Tamsyn Muir is a genre-bending tale of necromancy, swordplay, and dark humour, set in a deadly contest within a decaying space empire.
Harrow the Ninth
The Locked Tomb Series (Book 2)
Written by Tamsyn Muir
Harrow the Ninth by Tamsyn Muir is a mind-bending sequel of necromancy, fractured memory, and devotion, where truth unravels through unreliable narration.
Hidden Bodies
You (Book 2)
Written by Caroline Kepnes
Hidden Bodies by Caroline Kepnes follows Joe Goldberg fleeing to Los Angeles after the first book's events. Pursuing a new obsession whilst evading consequences, Joe navigates Hollywood culture in this darkly satirical sequel where bodies keep piling up.
Last Argument Of Kings
The First Law Trilogy (Book 3)
Written by Joe Abercrombie
Last Argument of Kings by Joe Abercrombie delivers a ruthless grimdark finale where wars conclude, illusions collapse, and power reveals its true cost.
LIFEL1K3 (LIFELIKE)
LIFEL1K3 (Book 1)
Written by Jay Kristoff
LIFEL1K3 by Jay Kristoff is a dystopian sci-fi thriller where a deadly cyborg girl hunts killers in a ruined world ruled by megacorps and rogue AI.
Nona the Ninth
The Locked Tomb Series (Book 3)
Written by Tamsyn Muir
Nona the Ninth by Tamsyn Muir is a haunting, tender chapter of The Locked Tomb, blending found family, identity, and apocalypse in a fragile world.
Red Seas Under Red Skies
The Gentleman Bastard Sequence (Book 2)
Written by Scott Lynch
Red Seas Under Red Skies by Scott Lynch continues the Gentleman Bastard Sequence as Locke and Jean attempt an impossible casino heist in Tal Verrar. This 2007 sequel delivers maritime adventure, forced piracy, dark wit, and the partnership tested under extreme pressure.
The Blade Itself
The First Law Trilogy (Book 1)
Written by Joe Abercrombie
The Blade Itself by Joe Abercrombie launches a grimdark fantasy where flawed anti-heroes, brutal politics, and dark humour dismantle epic fantasy tradition.
The Butcher's Masquerade
Dungeon Crawler Carl (Book 5)
Written by Matt Dinniman
The Butcher's Masquerade by Matt Dinniman continues Dungeon Crawler Carl into deeper floors where threats reach new extremes. This fifth installment delivers intensifying challenges, revelations about the system, Carl's evolution, and progression fantasy stakes escalating.
The Dungeon Anarchist's Cookbook
Dungeon Crawler Carl (Book 3)
Written by Matt Dinniman
The Dungeon Anarchist's Cookbook by Matt Dinniman continues Dungeon Crawler Carl as resistance emerges against alien controllers. This third installment delivers escalating challenges, deeper worldbuilding, Carl fighting the system, and progression fantasy creativity.
The Eye of the Bedlam Bride
Dungeon Crawler Carl (Book 6)
Written by Matt Dinniman
The Eye of the Bedlam Bride by Matt Dinniman continues Dungeon Crawler Carl into the dungeon's lower depths. This 2024 sixth installment delivers escalating chaos, deeper revelations, Carl and Donut facing extreme challenges, and progression fantasy stakes mounting.
The Fanged Janitor
Written by Yusif Elatmani
The Fanged Janitor by Yusif Elatmani follows office drone David Reynolds surviving Earth's brutal integration into a cosmic gladiatorial system. This LitRPG debut delivers dark system mechanics, alien horror, visceral action, and dark humour in a post-apocalyptic setting.
The Gate of the Feral Gods
Dungeon Crawler Carl (Book 4)
Written by Matt Dinniman
The Gate of the Feral Gods by Matt Dinniman continues Dungeon Crawler Carl into mid-dungeon depths where threats intensify. This fourth installment delivers escalating power levels, deeper alien politics, Carl and Donut's evolution, and progression fantasy stakes rising.
The Lies of Locke Lamora
The Gentleman Bastard Sequence (Book 1)
Written by Scott Lynch
The Lies of Locke Lamora by Scott Lynch follows master thief Locke Lamora running elaborate cons against Camorr's nobility whilst a deadly threat emerges. This 2006 debut delivers heist fantasy, found family, dark wit, and Renaissance Venice atmosphere brilliantly.
The Republic of Thieves
The Gentleman Bastard Sequence (Book 3)
Written by Scott Lynch
The Republic of Thieves by Scott Lynch continues the Gentleman Bastard Sequence as Locke and Jean are coerced into manipulating a city's election. This 2013 third installment reveals Locke's history with Sabetha through theatrical flashbacks and electoral scheming.
The Southern Book Club's Guide to Slaying Vampires
Written by Grady Hendrix
The Southern Book Club's Guide to Slaying Vampires by Grady Hendrix follows a 1990s Charleston housewife who suspects her charming new neighbour is a vampire preying on children. Blending horror with social commentary, it's southern Gothic meets domestic thriller.
This Inevitable Ruin
Dungeon Crawler Carl (Book 7)
Written by Matt Dinniman
This Inevitable Ruin by Matt Dinniman continues Dungeon Crawler Carl approaching the dungeon's final floors. This 2025 seventh installment delivers climactic progression, major revelations, Carl and Donut nearing the end, and LitRPG stakes reaching peaks.
TRUEL1F3 (TRUELIFE)
LIFEL1K3 (Book 3)
Written by Jay Kristoff
TRUEL1F3 by Jay Kristoff concludes the LIFEL1K3 trilogy as Eve faces the ultimate showdown against rogue AI, deadly cyborgs, and the dark secrets of her own identity.
You
You (Book 1)
Written by Caroline Kepnes
You by Caroline Kepnes follows bookshop manager Joe Goldberg, who becomes obsessed with customer Guinevere Beck. Using social media to stalk her, Joe's fixation escalates to deadly extremes in this chilling second-person psychological thriller.
You Love Me
You (Book 3)
Written by Caroline Kepnes
You Love Me by Caroline Kepnes brings Joe Goldberg to a Pacific Northwest island town where he fixates on librarian Mary Kay DiMarco. Attempting to start fresh whilst battling his obsessive nature, Joe discovers small-town life offers no escape from himself.