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Amish’s blend of mythological fiction and historical fantasy is richly detailed and focuses on Hindu gods, goddesses, heroes, and heroines who fight battles in the war of good versus evil.
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Blake is a lover and writer of stories, many of which involve the fantastic, the paranormal, or the supernatural. Her works also revolve around the collective experience, what it means to be human (or not), and the endlessly interesting complexities of life and love.
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S. A. Chakraborty combines dramatic world building, political intrigue, and Middle Eastern lore in her fast-paced books. Inspired by Islamic mythology, her tales of good versus evil are filled with magic, unlikely heroes, and frightening creatures.
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Scarlett St. Clair’s books are infused with Greek Mythology, murder mysteries, and the afterlife. Her characters range from gods and goddesses, to vampires and other undead creatures, and women rulers and warriors. Readers can also expect some steamy romance.
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Cherie Dimaline writes fiction in various genres, often with a speculative bent. Most of her works feature a lyrical tone with character-driven narratives and an atmospheric setting. Her stories are complex, diverse, well-developed, and memorable.
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Simon R. Green’s action-packed, fast-paced, genre-bending books blend elements of gritty noir, detective fiction, dark urban fantasy, and even political thrillers. His books often include demons, satanic cults, and time-traveling adventures. The linear plots, wisecracking dialogue, and colorful, larger-than-life characters, including tough-guy and tough-girl heroes, will keep readers turning pages.
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Charlaine Harris writes genre-bending books that blend mystery and urban fantasy. Her works include take-charge women, murder investigations, paranormal phenomena, dark world building, and southern charm. Her books often include telepaths, fairies, psychics, shapeshifters, wizards, vampires, and gunslingers.
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N. K. Jemisin is an African-American writer of fantasy and science fiction known for her complex mythologies, detailed world building, and her multifaceted characters who often exist at the margins of their society. Jemisin's lyrical prose blends seamlessly with her fast-paced, suspenseful plots that frequently revolve around political intrigue and conspiracy.
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Andrew Klavan is known for his gritty psychological suspense with a touch of historical fantasy. Klavan's fast-paced books are menacing and grim with a noir feel, as he transports his protagonists and his readers into fantastical medieval realms.
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R. F. Kuang is a Chinese-American fantasy author who creates Asian-influenced historical and military fantasy with richly detailed and descriptive world building.
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Mexican-Canadian author Silvia Moreno-Garcia writes speculative fiction, horror, and fantasy. Her work is influenced by her lifelong interest in prehispanic cultures. She writes in several genres, creating engaging books with well-crafted dialogue, clever plots, and complex characters.
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Canadian author C. L. Polk writes historical fantasy, alternate histories, and steampunk. Her likable and diverse characters, creative world building, and fast-paced writing style make for some compelling reads.
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Rebecca Roanhorse is an award-winning fantasy writer whose works offer a unique blend of post-apocalyptic fiction and urban fantasy alongside touches of magic and Native American mythology. Her books are compelling, fast-paced, and characterized by a strong focus on Indigenous characters, culture, and experiences.
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Brandon Sanderson writes epic, fast-paced fantasy stories. He is widely admired for his sophisticated world building. His vibrant, witty prose tells gripping, action-packed, and tightly plotted adventures featuring large casts of characters making epic journeys, overthrowing oppressive regimes, and fighting against human and superhuman enemies, often with the use of magic.
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Andrzej Sapkowski writes fantasy novels as well as essays and dictionaries about the fantasy genre. Most of his books rework plots from fairy tales, making them darker and more brutal than the original.
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British author Samantha Shannon is best known for her blend of fantasy, science fiction, dystopian fiction, and steampunk stories that often take place in a near-future dystopian London. Shannon often features plucky female protagonists with powerful psychic abilities and a fast-paced, action-packed narrative.
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Tasha Suri writes Asian-influenced fantasy with strong female characters. Her intricate plotting, detailed world building, and dramatic, romantic atmosphere make her works compelling reads.
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