I've just finished the last page of my last unread (well, now read!) novel and am looking for some suggestions on what to pick up next. I am a huge fan of vampire/dark fantasy stories so please keep that in mind when you are making your suggestions. Some fave authors include: Kelley Armstrong, Laurell K Hamilton, Kim Harrison, and Annette Blair. I am not afraid of a little kink in my novels but nothing too graphic, s'il vous plait!
2006-12-27 02:33:41 · 11 answers · asked by mistress minx 2 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Books & Authors
You might try:
Clark Ashton Smith
Robert E. Howard
Steven Erikson
All good dark fantasy authors whose works also have the word gritty in the review somewhere.
Or, authors similar to Hamilton?
Charlaine Harris
Katie MacAlister
Christine Feehan (esp Dark Dreamers books)
Patricia Briggs
2006-12-27 04:06:16 · answer #1 · answered by aidan402 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Outlander series by Diana Gabaldon.
These books are not all that dark, however, they are extremely realistic, and there's plenty of fantasy involved. Start with Outlander, the first book, then move through the series. I promise you will be totally addicted from book one.
The characters are so well drawn, and the writer is so talented, you will forget you're reading a 600+ page novel.
I believe a movie is in the works, so read up NOW!
2006-12-27 02:57:15 · answer #2 · answered by allaboutthewords 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My favorite vampire book is Sunshine, by Robin McKinley. My favorite dark fantasy series is Anne Bishop's Blood Jewels Trilogy. Start with Daughter of the Blood.
2006-12-27 04:20:50 · answer #3 · answered by lcraesharbor 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Silverwing series by Kenneth Opal
2006-12-27 02:41:30 · answer #4 · answered by icecreamboy121 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Lisey's Story by Stephen King. Very bizarre.
2006-12-27 02:41:23 · answer #5 · answered by lbuajlw 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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The Kitchen Witch by Annette Blair. Hope you are yet to read this.
2006-12-27 02:44:52 · answer #6 · answered by Kumari V 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sherrilyn Kenyon's Dark Hunter series- vampires, werewolves, and many other supernatural creatures
2006-12-27 03:18:04 · answer #7 · answered by aya 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Read the Harry Potter series. It's an easy read until you stumble across something a bit more involved.
2006-12-27 02:44:52 · answer #8 · answered by Jimmy 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Try Twilight and the sequal New Moon by Stephanie Meyer. It might be too young for you but I liked it =]
2006-12-27 04:22:30 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Good Omens by Neil Gaiman & Terry Pratchett. You won't want to put it down.
2006-12-27 02:38:30 · answer #10 · answered by sleepingliv 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋