Discover books similar to "The Widowmaker" series

Scott Lynch

The Lies of Locke Lamora

For readers who enjoyed the fast-paced action and witty banter in 'The Widowmaker', 'The Lies of Locke Lamora' is a great choice. This book, the first in the Gentleman Bastard series, follows the story of a group of con artists who take on the criminal underworld of their city. With its complex plot and memorable characters, 'The Lies of Locke Lamora' is a thrilling read.

Joe Abercrombie

The Blade Itself

If you're looking for a dark, gritty fantasy series similar to 'The Widowmaker', look no further than 'The Blade Itself'. This book, the first in the First Law series, follows the story of a retired warrior, a torturer, and a reluctant hero as they become embroiled in a conspiracy that threatens to destroy their world. With its complex characters and brutal action, 'The Blade Itself' is a must-read for fans of Resnick's work.

Richard K. Morgan

The Steel Remains

For readers who enjoyed the dark, gritty world of 'The Widowmaker', 'The Steel Remains' is a great choice. This book, the first in the A Land Fit for Heroes series, follows the story of a gay, scarred warrior who is hired to protect a young lord from an ancient enemy. With its brutal action and complex characters, 'The Steel Remains' is a must-read for fans of Resnick's work.

R. Scott Bakker

The Darkness That Comes Before

If you're looking for a epic fantasy series similar to 'The Widowmaker', 'The Darkness That Comes Before' is a great choice. This book, the first in the Prince of Nothing series, follows the story of a warrior-monk who is tasked with protecting a young prophet as they journey to a distant city to fight a great evil. With its complex plot and epic world-building, 'The Darkness That Comes Before' is a must-read for fans of Resnick's work.

Glen Cook

The Black Company

For readers who enjoyed the military-focused storyline of 'The Widowmaker', 'The Black Company' is a great choice. This book, the first in the Black Company series, follows the story of a group of mercenaries who are hired by a powerful sorceress to fight in a brutal war. With its gritty realism and complex characters, 'The Black Company' is a must-read for fans of Resnick's work.

Joe Abercrombie

The Heroes

For readers who enjoyed the brutal action and complex characters in 'The Widowmaker', 'The Heroes' is a great choice. This standalone novel, set in the same world as the First Law series, follows the story of a group of soldiers as they fight in a brutal, three-day battle. With its gritty realism and memorable characters, 'The Heroes' is a must-read for fans of Resnick's work.

Joe Abercrombie

The Heroes

For readers who enjoyed the brutal action and complex characters in 'The Widowmaker', 'The Heroes' is a great choice. This standalone novel, set in the same world as the First Law series, follows the story of a group of soldiers as they fight in a brutal, three-day battle. With its gritty realism and memorable characters, 'The Heroes' is a must-read for fans of Resnick's work.

Harry Turtledove

The Guns of the South

If you're looking for a alternate history story similar to 'The Widowmaker', 'The Guns of the South' is a great choice. This novel, set during the American Civil War, follows the story of a group of Confederate soldiers who are given AK-47s by time-traveling descendants of the Boers. With its complex characters and what-if scenario, 'The Guns of the South' is a must-read for fans of Resnick's work.