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American GodsSeries
series10 books1999
Fantasy, set in contemporary.
“Gaiman's 2005 novel Anansi Boys is set in the same mythological world and shares the trickster god Mr. Nancy, but follows a different protagonist and story, making it a loose companion rather than a direct sequel.”
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The Minikins of YamNovel
Thomas Burnett Swannstandalone novel1976
Fantasy, adventurous in tone, about quests, set in middle east.
“In this, his latest novel, Swann takes the reader to Ancient Egypt, the Egypt of the Pharaohs and beast-headed gods, beyond whose borders lay the jungles and kingdoms of whisper and legend.”
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LaviniaNovel
Ursula K. Le Guinstandalone novel2008
Historical fiction, about coming of age, set in mediterranean.
The Crock of GoldNovel
James Stephensstandalone novel1912
Humor and fantasy, about fae, set in british isles.
DogsbodyNovel
Diana Wynne Jonesstandalone novel1975
Fantasy, about reincarnation and quests, set in contemporary.
“Sirius the dog star, is reborn on earth as a puppy with a mission to search for the lost Zoi, the murder weapon of the stars.”
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God Is DeadNovel
Ron Currie & Jr.standalone novel2007
Dark in tone, about faith and religion, set in contemporary.