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London BelowSeries
series5 books1996
Eerie in tone, about transported to another world, set in british isles and underground & caves.
“Most notable is the appearance of the Floating Market at Harrods rather than under Battersea power station.”
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Start with Neverwhere →
Modern Tale of FaerieSeries
series4 books2002
About fae and coming of age.
Start with Tithe →
Kraken: An AnatomyNovel
China Miévillestandalone novel2010
Eerie and whimsical in tone, about gods, set in british isles.
American GodsSeries
series10 books1999
Mythic fantasy, about gods.
“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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Start with Keepsakes and Treasures: A Love Story →
The Skyscraper ThroneSeries
series3 books2012
Set in british isles.
Start with The City's Son →
The Last Hot TimeNovel
John M. Fordstandalone novel2000
Noir, about fae and elves.
“From the front flap: When Danny Holman leaves the cornfields of Iowa for the bright lights of the City, he expects his life to change.”
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