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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.”
from the catalogue
Start with Keepsakes and Treasures: A Love Story →
Artemis FowlSeries
series15 books2001
Adventurous in tone, about fae.
“As of 2013, the novels have sold more than 21 million copies in 44 languages, and are one of the best-selling series of all time.”
from the catalogue
Start with LEPrecon →
Secret HistoriesSeries
series12 books2007
Urban fantasy, set in contemporary and our world.
Start with The Man with the Golden Torc →
Good OmensSeries
series2 books1990
Humor, about prophecy, set in british isles.
Start with Good Omens: The Nice and Accurate Prophecies of Agnes Nutter, Witch →
Bobby DollarSeries
series3 books2012
Urban fantasy, set in contemporary and our world.
“Bad-ass smart-mouth Bobby Dollar, an Earth-bound angel advocate for newly departed souls caught between Heaven and Hell, is appalled when a soul goes missing on his watch.”
from the catalogue
Start with The Dirty Streets of Heaven →
Keeper Chronicles (Tanya Huff)Series
series5 books1998
Urban fantasy and fantasy, set in contemporary and our world.
Start with Summon the Keeper →