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Piers Anthony

On a Pale Horse

If you enjoyed 'Executive' by Piers Anthony, you might like 'On a Pale Horse' - another fantastical novel by the same author. This book tells the story of Zane, a man who is chosen to become the new incarnation of Death after accidentally killing himself. As he navigates his new role, Zane must learn to balance the scales of justice and come to terms with his own mortality.

Douglas Adams

The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy

If you enjoyed the humorous and imaginative world-building in 'Executive', you'll love 'The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy' by Douglas Adams. This comedic science fiction novel follows the misadventures of Arthur Dent, an ordinary man who finds himself thrust into the vastness of space after the Earth is destroyed. Along the way, he encounters a cast of eccentric characters and faces a series of absurd challenges.

Terry Pratchett

Good Omens

For a humorous and irreverent take on the apocalypse, check out 'Good Omens' by Terry Pratchett and Neil Gaiman. This novel follows the unlikely friendship between an angel and a demon as they try to prevent the end of the world. With its witty dialogue and imaginative world-building, this book is sure to appeal to fans of 'Executive'.

Neil Gaiman

American Gods

If you enjoyed the fantastical elements of 'Executive', you'll love 'American Gods' by Neil Gaiman. This novel explores the idea of gods and mythological creatures living among us in modern America. As the protagonist, Shadow, becomes embroiled in a brewing war between the old gods and the new, he must confront his own beliefs and come to terms with his own past.

Stephen King

The Dark Tower

For a sweeping epic that combines elements of fantasy, science fiction, and horror, check out 'The Dark Tower' series by Stephen King. This series of eight books follows the journey of Roland Deschain, the last gunslinger, as he travels through a vast and dangerous landscape in search of the Dark Tower. Along the way, he encounters a cast of memorable characters and faces a series of challenges that will test his resolve and his sanity.

Claire North

The First Fifteen Lives of Harry August

If you enjoyed the concept of immortality in 'Executive', you'll love 'The First Fifteen Lives of Harry August' by Claire North. This novel follows the life of Harry August, a man who lives his life over and over again, each time with full memory of his previous lives. As he navigates the challenges and mysteries of his existence, he must confront the consequences of his own actions and the choices he has made.

Audrey Niffenegger

The Time Traveler's Wife

For a unique and captivating take on time travel, check out 'The Time Traveler's Wife' by Audrey Niffenegger. This novel tells the story of Henry, a man who involuntarily travels through time, and Clare, the woman who loves him. As they navigate the challenges and complexities of their relationship, they must come to terms with the limitations and consequences of Henry's time-traveling abilities.

Ursula K. Le Guin

The Left Hand of Darkness

If you enjoyed the imaginative world-building in 'Executive', you'll love 'The Left Hand of Darkness' by Ursula K. Le Guin. This novel is set on the planet Gethen, a world where inhabitants are ambisexual and can choose their gender. As an envoy from Earth attempts to persuade the Gethenians to join an intergalactic alliance, he must confront the challenges and complexities of their unique culture and way of life.

Ursula K. Le Guin

The Dispossessed

For a thought-provoking and intellectually stimulating work of science fiction, check out 'The Dispossessed' by Ursula K. Le Guin. This novel tells the story of Shevek, a brilliant physicist who travels from his anarchist home world of Anarres to the capitalist planet of Urras in search of knowledge and understanding. As he navigates the challenges and complexities of both worlds, he must confront the limitations and consequences of his own beliefs and values.

Kurt Vonnegut

The Sirens of Titan

If you enjoyed the humorous and satirical elements of 'Executive', you'll love 'The Sirens of Titan' by Kurt Vonnegut. This novel follows the misadventures of Malachi Constant, a wealthy man who is chosen by a mysterious entity to travel to the planet Mars. Along the way, he encounters a cast of eccentric characters and faces a series of absurd challenges, all while grappling with the meaning and purpose of his own existence.

Kurt Vonnegut

Slaughterhouse-Five

For a powerful and thought-provoking work of science fiction, check out 'Slaughterhouse-Five' by Kurt Vonnegut. This novel follows the life of Billy Pilgrim, a man who becomes unstuck in time and must relive the key moments of his life, including his experiences as a prisoner of war during World War II. As he grapples with the consequences of his own choices and the limitations of his own existence, he must come to terms with the horrors of war and the fragility of life.

Ray Bradbury

The Martian Chronicles

If you enjoyed the imaginative world-building in 'Executive', you'll love 'The Martian Chronicles' by Ray Bradbury. This collection of short stories tells the story of the colonization and eventual destruction of Mars by human settlers. As they navigate the challenges and complexities of their new home, they must confront the consequences of their own actions and the limitations of their own understanding.

Isaac Asimov

The Foundation Trilogy

For a sweeping epic that combines elements of science fiction and history, check out 'The Foundation Trilogy' by Isaac Asimov. This series of three books tells the story of the Foundation, a group of scientists and engineers who attempt to preserve human knowledge and culture after the fall of the Galactic Empire. As they navigate the challenges and complexities of their new world, they must confront the consequences of their own choices and the limitations of their own understanding.

William Gibson

Neuromancer

If you enjoyed the imaginative world-building and cyberpunk elements in 'Executive', you'll love 'Neuromancer' by William Gibson. This novel tells the story of Case, a washed-up computer hacker who is given a second chance at redemption when he is hired by a mysterious employer to pull off the ultimate hack. As he navigates the dangerous and seedy underworld of cyberspace, he must confront the consequences of his own choices and the limitations of his own understanding.