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The Dread Empire is a series of fantasy novels by Glen Cook, consisting of ten books published between 1979 and 2013. The series is set in a world of political intrigue, warfare, and magic, and follows the story of the Annals of the Black Company, a group of mercenaries caught up in the power struggles of the Dread Empire.
Glen Cook
The Black Company
If you enjoyed the 'Dread Empire' series, you might like 'The Black Company' by the same author. This series follows a group of mercenaries, known as the Black Company, as they become entangled in a larger conflict involving powerful magic and dark forces.
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The Lies of Locke Lamora
Fans of the 'Dread Empire' series may enjoy 'The Lies of Locke Lamora' by Scott Lynch. This book follows the exploits of a group of con artists, known as the Gentlemen Bastards, as they pull off elaborate heists and scams in a fantasy world filled with magic and intrigue.
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The First Law Trilogy
If you enjoyed the 'Dread Empire' series for its gritty, realistic take on fantasy, you might like 'The First Law Trilogy' by Joe Abercrombie. This series follows a group of morally ambiguous characters as they navigate a brutal and unforgiving fantasy world.
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The Stormlight Archive
If you enjoyed the 'Dread Empire' series for its focus on military strategy and large-scale conflicts, you might like 'The Stormlight Archive' by Brandon Sanderson. This series is set in a world ravaged by epic storms and follows a group of characters as they navigate political intrigue and wage war against powerful enemies.
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The Broken Empire
If you enjoyed the 'Dread Empire' series for its morally ambiguous characters and brutal, unforgiving world, you might like 'The Broken Empire' by Mark Lawrence. This series follows a ruthless, calculating prince as he rises to power in a world filled with magic, politics, and violence.
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The Traitor Son Cycle
For fans of the 'Dread Empire' series looking for a historical fantasy with a focus on military tactics and large-scale battles, 'The Traitor Son Cycle' by Miles Cameron is a great choice. This series is set in a world based on the real Middle Ages and follows a group of characters as they navigate political intrigue and wage war against powerful enemies.
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The Powder Mage Trilogy
If you enjoyed the 'Dread Empire' series for its blend of magic and military conflict, you might like 'The Powder Mage Trilogy' by Brian McClellan. This series is set in a world where magic and gunpowder coexist and follows a group of characters as they become embroiled in a massive conflict.
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The Shadow Campaigns
For fans of the 'Dread Empire' series looking for a fantasy series with a focus on military campaigns and political intrigue, 'The Shadow Campaigns' by Django Wexler is a great choice. This series is set in a world reminiscent of the Napoleonic era and follows a group of characters as they navigate political intrigue and wage war against powerful enemies.
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