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Books Like Never Die

Hayes, 2019 · #79 on the Epic Fantasy 101 Booklist · 71/120

A boy who cannot die gathers great warriors to kill an emperor. He brings them back from death to do it.

Its strongest scores: climax and fights and structure. The five books below have the closest scores across all eleven criteria.

If you liked Never Die, read:

1. Kane

   Wagner, 1970 · #75 on the list · 72/120

   Kane, cursed by a mad god to wander forever, is a scheming swordsman and sorcerer who works with any side that suits him.

   Close on theme, structure, further reading, creative details.

2. A Land Fit for Heroes

   Morgan, 2008 · #84 on the list · 70/120

   Three veterans of a war against lizard-invaders now live on its bitter fringes. They are drawn back to face a stranger threat, the dwenda.

   Close on mood, theme, structure, further reading.

3. The Vagrant

   Newman, 2015 · #81 on the list · 71/120

   A silent man carrying an infant and a sentient sword walks through a broken land overrun by the demonic Infernal.

   Close on mood, theme, structure, creative details.

4. Greatcoats

   de Castell, 2014 · #86 on the list · 69/120

   The King's travelling magistrates were disbanded when the king was killed. Falcio val Mond keeps the king's final order and keeps judging.

   Close on mood, theme, structure, further reading.

5. The Shadow Campaigns

   Wexler, 2013 · #56 on the list · 78/120

   A veteran captain and a disguised woman soldier serve a mysterious new colonel through a gunpowder-and-magic colonial war.

   Close on mood, theme, structure, further reading.

How the scores work: each book is rated 1 to 10 on eleven criteria; real-world blend and climax and fights count double, for a maximum of 120. See the full Fantasy 101.