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226 past books matching Dark Fantasy
A kiss stole her life.
Blood of the Gods
Horror · Dark Fantasy
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A kiss stole her life. Now, she’s fighting for her soul. Blood of the Gods (4.3 stars on Amazon) is a dark, seductive romantasy filled with deadly vampires, ruthless gods, and a heroine who refuses to submit. Can Aileen control her new powers before they consume her? Fans of Sarah J. Maas—this one’s for you. Read now!
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A forced transformation. A deadly attraction. A war between gods and monsters.
Aileen Henderson never wanted eternity, but Lord Ragnor Rayne stole that choice—turning her into a creature of the night with a single, brutal kiss. Now, she’s determined to carve out a new existence without him. But resisting Ragnor’s pull is harder than she ever imagined, and danger lurks in every shadow.
Among the ruthless vampire Leagues, Aileen finds allies—and new enemies even more monstrous than the one who turned her. When ancient gods awaken, dredging up the darkest horrors of her past, she discovers she has a role to play in the war to come. If she can master her powers, she may survive. If not, she’s already lost.
A 4.3-star Amazon bestseller, Blood of the Gods is a gritty, high-stakes romantasy perfect for fans of Sarah J. Maas and Tracy Wolff.
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A royal murder.
The Bone Palace
Fantasy · Dark Fantasy · Epic Fantasy
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A royal murder. A rising plague. And a city built on bones. Necromancer Isyllt Iskaldur’s investigation into a dead prostitute leads her deep beneath Erisén, where vampires lurk and darker forces plot. As demons stalk the streets and treachery festers, Isyllt must choose who to betray—before the city falls. A spellbinding fantasy of intrigue, sorcery, and the dead who won’t stay buried.
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A murder investigation unveils an even greater threat when dark supernatural forces descend on a city in this fantasy adventure.
Death is no stranger in the city of Erisén—but some deaths attract more attention than others.
When a prostitute dies carrying a royal signet, Isyllt Iskaldur, necromancer and agent of the Crown, is called to investigate. Her search leads to desecrated tombs below the palace, and the lightless vaults of the vampiric vrykoloi deep beneath the city. But worse things than vampires are plotting in Erisén. . .
As a sorcerous plague sweeps the city and demons stalk the streets, Isyllt must decide who she's prepared to betray, before the city built on bones falls into blood and fire.
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Sunshine just wanted a few hours of peace.
Sunshine
Horror · Teen + Young Adult · Coming of Age · Dark Fantasy
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Sunshine just wanted a few hours of peace. Instead, she wakes up in an abandoned mansion—held captive by vampires. Her only chance at survival? A reluctant alliance with an unlikely companion. Dark, gripping, and award-winning, Sunshine is a post–vampire apocalypse fantasy praised by Neil Gaiman as “pretty much perfect.”
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Rae “Sunshine” Seddon is a small-town baker with a quiet life—until the night she is taken.
She knows about the Others. Everyone does. Vampires and the creatures lurking in the shadows are why Special Other Forces exists. But Sunshine never expected to cross their path. Seeking a few hours of peace at her family’s old lakeside cabin, she doesn’t hear them coming. Because with vampires, you don’t.
Now, held captive in an abandoned mansion, Sunshine’s only chance of survival lies in forging an uneasy alliance with an unlikely companion. But in a world still reeling from the Voodoo Wars, escaping is just the beginning.
An award-winning fantasy praised by Neil Gaiman as “pretty much perfect,” Sunshine is a gripping, darkly magical tale of survival, power, and the monsters we fear—and the ones we become.
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The dragons are dead, the revolution is over, and a band of unlikely heroes is rolling in riches.
The Dragon Lords
Fantasy · Coming of Age · Dark Fantasy
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The dragons are dead, the revolution is over, and a band of unlikely heroes is rolling in riches. Life should be easy now—but their victory was only the beginning. The dragons they defeated were just the first wave of something far worse. Now, these reluctant legends must return to the fight—whether they like it or not. Guardians of the Galaxy meets The Hobbit in this fast-paced, laugh-out-loud fantasy adventure packed with action, humor, and high-stakes chaos.
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The dragons are dead. The war is over. The heroes are rich. Everything should be fine… right?
After stumbling their way through a revolution, a ragtag crew of misfits is basking in their newfound glory and fortune. But their happily-ever-after is short-lived. The dragons they vanquished were only the beginning—just the tip of the spear poised to strike the entire world.
Now, with chaos looming once more, these unlikely heroes must dust off their weapons, swallow their doubts, and prepare for the kind of battle they never saw coming.
For fans of Guardians of the Galaxy and The Hobbit, this rollicking fantasy adventure delivers humor, high-stakes action, and a cast of lovable rogues who may not be ready to save the world—but have no choice but to try.
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Born a pawn, destined for more.
The Unwilling
Horror · Dark Fantasy
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Born a pawn, destined for more. Judah has always been controlled—until now. In The Unwilling (4.2 stars on Amazon), an orphan with a secret gift discovers that power isn’t something you’re given—it’s something you take. Fans of The Night Circus and Game of Thrones, don’t miss this spellbinding epic fantasy. Read now!
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Judah was born with nothing—not even a name. An orphan at Highfall Castle, she was raised alongside Gavin, heir to Lord Elban’s empire, bound to him by a mysterious, extrasensory connection. But in a world where power is everything, Judah is nothing more than a pawn in Elban’s ruthless plans.
Elban believes he controls her. The magus beyond the castle walls thinks he can claim her. But Judah is done being used. Because she doesn’t need to be given power—she can take it.
Dark, immersive, and brimming with intrigue, The Unwilling (4.2 stars on Amazon) is an epic fantasy perfect for fans of Naomi Novik and George R.R. Martin. Will Judah break free—or will the world break her first?
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A town steeped in magic.
We Will All Go Down Together
Horror · Dark Fantasy
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A town steeped in magic. A bloodline haunted by its past. We Will All Go Down Together weaves horror and fantasy into an unforgettable tapestry of interconnected tales. Witches, shamans, and thieves trade power at a dangerous cost. 4.3 stars on Amazon—Gemma Files delivers dark magic at its finest. Read now and descend into the shadows.
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In the haunted town of Dourvale, five exiled families—witches, thieves, spellcasters, and shamans—have spent centuries weaving their magic into the land itself. The Devize, Druir, Glouwer, Roke, and Rusk bloodlines survived persecution in Scotland only to bring their dark legacy to Canada. Bound by magic, secrets, and an ancient price few can afford, their tangled fates unfold in a chilling mosaic of horror and fantasy.
Told in interconnected stories, We Will All Go Down Together is a spellbinding descent into power, vengeance, and the consequences of wielding magic. Gemma Files crafts a world where reality bends, ghosts whisper, and old debts are never truly paid.
Perfect for fans of The Witching Hour and The Year of the Witching. The question isn’t if the past will come for them—but when.
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The gods are meddling, the Guardians are falling, and Serenna Morgan must decide: accept power from the God of Death, or watch her world burn.
Platinum Tinted Darkness
Fantasy · Dark Fantasy · Sword and Sorcery
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The gods are meddling, the Guardians are falling, and Serenna Morgan must decide: accept power from the God of Death, or watch her world burn. As divine forces tear at the Guardian Pact, she may be the only thing holding them together… or leading them to ruin. A high-stakes fantasy of magic, war, and gods who can’t be trusted.
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When the gods send their harbingers, the Guardians stand in their way. But what happens when the gods come for the Guardians themselves?
As a crystal mage, Serenna Morgan swore to uphold the Guardian Pact’s neutrality. But when war breaks out and her kingdom is invaded, the God of Death makes her an offer—unimaginable power to stop the invasion… for a price.
As her fellow Guardians fall under the influence of meddling deities, Serenna faces an impossible choice: accept divine power and risk corruption, or stand alone against a force that could shatter them all.
A gripping, high-stakes fantasy, perfect for fans of gods, magic, and impossible choices. Because not all gods love their people—and the ones that do may be the most dangerous of all.
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The world is dying, poisoned by an ancient curse.
To Kill the Chosen One
Horror · Dark Fantasy
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The world is dying, poisoned by an ancient curse. Only the Chosen One can break it—but assassins will stop at nothing to end the prophecy first. Among them is Koe, a killer with no allegiance, only a thirst for vengeance against the Chosen One. Will he save the world or let it burn? A dark, gripping fantasy of destiny and betrayal.
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A dying world. A long-awaited prophecy. A vengeful assassin with no allegiance.
For centuries, the Shadows and the Light waged war. Near defeat, the Shadows poisoned the air with a deadly curse, dooming the world to a slow death. In response, the Light created a prophecy—one Chosen One to break the curse and save humanity. But year after year, no hero emerged. Hope crumbled.
Now, with only a few years left before the world succumbs, the Chosen One has finally been found. Assassins move swiftly to end the prophecy before it can be fulfilled. Among them is Koe, a killer who cares nothing for the war between Light and Shadows. He only wants revenge against the Chosen One.
Will he let the world burn for vengeance, or become the monster it needs to survive? A dark fantasy of betrayal, destiny, and redemption.
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She shattered a dark fae’s heart—now he’s back to break her.
Cursed Shadows 1
Romantasy · Dark Fantasy
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She shattered a dark fae’s heart—now he’s back to break her. In a brutal world where love is a weakness and vengeance is everything, Nari must outplay Daxeel before he destroys her. Cursed Shadows 1 delivers scorching enemies-to-lovers tension in a fae world of ruthless passion. 4.5 on Amazon! Grab your copy now!
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Nari made the mistake of loving a dark fae—and breaking his heart. Now, she’s at the mercy of Daxeel, the ruthless warrior she once betrayed. In the Midlands, where light and dark fae train for war, their reunion is anything but sweet. Daxeel is no longer the lovesick boy she remembers. He’s a hardened, vengeful male with a singular purpose: make her suffer.
Nari has only one way out—winning him back. But desire is a dangerous game, and as their battle of wills turns into something darker, she risks losing more than just her freedom. With a cruel light fae looming as her unwanted betrothed, her survival hinges on rekindling the fire she once doused.
But can she seduce a male who lives to see her beg?
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A small-town cop.
Called
Fantasy · Dark Fantasy
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A small-town cop. A demon hunter with a sword. An ancient evil rising. When Arch Stan crosses paths with drifter Lafayette Hendricks, he learns the terrifying truth—Midian, Tennessee is on the brink of destruction, and something monstrous is already here. From million-selling author Robert J. Crane comes a complete 8-book urban fantasy series packed with action and supernatural horror.
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From million-selling author Robert J. Crane…
A demon hunter without a home. A cop without a cause. A small town about to be swallowed by darkness.
Archibald "Arch" Stan is a good cop, a decent husband, and an expert at ignoring the gnawing emptiness in his life. But everything changes when he arrests Lafayette Hendricks—a drifter caught fighting a man who won’t die, wielding a sword that shouldn’t exist.
Hendricks reveals a terrifying truth: a secret world lurks beneath Midian, Tennessee, filled with demons, chaos, and ancient evils. One of those evils has already arrived, and if Arch and Hendricks don’t stop it, Midian—and the rest of the world—will fall.
A pulse-pounding urban fantasy packed with action, grit, and supernatural horrors.
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The Gilded Ones is an instant NYT bestseller and bold feminist fantasy perfect for fans of Children of Blood and Bone.
The Gilded Ones
Fantasy · Teen + Young Adult · Dark Fantasy · Epic Fantasy
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When Deka’s blood runs gold instead of red, she’s marked as impure and faces a fate worse than death. But an invitation to join the emperor’s army of near-immortal girls gives her a chance to fight back. The Gilded Ones is an instant NYT bestseller and bold feminist fantasy perfect for fans of Children of Blood and Bone.
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Instant New York Times Bestseller • Named One of the Best Books of the Year by Teen Vogue
Deka has always feared the blood ceremony that will decide her fate in her village. Praying for red blood to finally belong, she’s devastated when her blood runs gold—the color of impurity. Facing a fate worse than death, Deka is offered a choice: submit to her village’s cruelty or join the emperor’s army, fighting alongside other girls like her.
These girls, called alaki, are near-immortals with rare powers, and they are the empire’s only defense against a deadly threat. But as Deka trains for battle, she discovers dark secrets about the empire, the city, and even herself.
The Gilded Ones is a bold, feminist fantasy packed with action, magic, and self-discovery—perfect for fans of Children of Blood and Bone and Black Panther.
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With intrigue, bloodshed, and destiny colliding, this epic fantasy opens a completed series built for readers who want classic adventure with high stakes.
The Fury of Kings
Fantasy · Dark Fantasy · Epic Fantasy
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A kingdom on the brink of war, a murdered heir, and dark magic gathering above the capital set the stage for The Fury of Kings. As Erland begins to fracture, Orsian is thrust from training yard dreams into the brutal reality of battle, while his sister Pherri is drawn toward a rising force only she seems able to sense. With intrigue, bloodshed, and destiny colliding, this epic fantasy opens a completed series built for readers who want classic adventure with high stakes.
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An ancient magic is rising… And none will escape.
After decades of peace, the kingdom of Erland is sliding toward disaster. The rebellious lords of the West are gathering their armies. On the mountain that towers over the capital, strange storms rage.
When the king’s heir is murdered, war seems certain.
Fighting in the practice yard every day, Orsian dreams of glory. As the son of Erland’s greatest warrior, he longs to prove his own bravery. Now, for the first time, he will face the reality of battle.
His sister Pherri is haunted by very different dreams—of dark figures on the mountain, of blood on the snow. Only she can confront the dark magic that waits on the slopes above…
Race through the pages of an epic completed series and enter a world of intrigue, battles and destiny that will leave you breathless. The Erland Saga is a classic fantasy adventure, perfect for fans of George R.R. Martin, John Gwynne and Raymond E. Feist.
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