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Charles Stross

"The Merchant Princes" series

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This series follows a family of merchants who possess the ability to travel between parallel universes. The story combines elements of fantasy, science fiction, and thriller genres, exploring themes of power, politics, and family dynamics.

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Richard K. Morgan

Altered Carbon

This book is a great choice for fans of The Merchant Princes who enjoy a blend of science fiction and thriller. In Altered Carbon, the protagonist Takeshi Kovacs is a former elite soldier who is brought back to life in a new body to solve a murder mystery. The novel explores themes of identity, power, and corruption in a world where consciousness can be transferred between bodies.

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Scott Lynch

The Lies of Locke Lamora

If you enjoyed the political intrigue and complex characters in The Merchant Princes, you'll love The Lies of Locke Lamora. This fantasy novel follows a group of con artists known as the Gentlemen Bastards as they navigate the criminal underworld of a fictional city. The novel features witty banter, clever heists, and a richly detailed world.

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China Miéville

The City & the City

Fans of The Merchant Princes who enjoy parallel worlds and complex social structures will appreciate The City & The City. This novel takes place in two cities that occupy the same physical space but are separate political entities. The protagonist, a detective, must solve a murder that crosses the boundary between the two cities, exploring themes of identity, nationalism, and xenophobia.

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Michael Chabon

The Yiddish Policemen's Union

If you enjoyed the alternate history and noir elements of The Merchant Princes, you'll love The Yiddish Policemen's Union. This novel takes place in an alternate history where Jewish refugees have created a thriving society in Alaska. The protagonist, a detective, must solve a murder that threatens to unravel the fragile peace of this society.

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Ursula K. Le Guin

The Lathe of Heaven

Fans of The Merchant Princes who enjoy exploring the consequences of alternate realities will appreciate The Lathe of Heaven. This science fiction novel follows a man whose dreams can alter reality, and the consequences that ensue when a ruthless psychologist seeks to exploit this power.

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Ursula K. Le Guin

The Dispossessed

If you enjoyed the political intrigue and social commentary in The Merchant Princes, you'll love The Dispossessed. This science fiction novel explores the tensions between two planets with very different social structures, and the protagonist's struggle to reconcile his loyalty to his home planet with his desire for freedom and equality.

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Rosemary Kirstein

The Steerswoman

If you enjoyed the blend of adventure and intellectual curiosity in The Merchant Princes, you'll love The Steerswoman. This fantasy novel follows a steerswoman, a member of a guild of explorers and scientists, as she investigates a mysterious artifact and uncovers a conspiracy that threatens to upend her world.

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Mary Doria Russell

The Sparrow

Fans of The Merchant Princes who enjoy a blend of science fiction and religious themes will appreciate The Sparrow. This novel follows a group of Jesuit missionaries as they travel to another planet to make contact with an alien civilization. The novel explores themes of faith, sacrifice, and the nature of God.

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William Gibson

The Difference Engine

Fans of The Merchant Princes who enjoy a blend of science fiction and alternate history will appreciate The Difference Engine. This novel takes place in an alternate history where Charles Babbage's difference engine has revolutionized society. The novel follows a cast of characters as they navigate this complex world, exploring themes of politics, technology, and social class.

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