18 books like Song of Susannah

What to read after Song of Susannah — books similar to it, matched on shared themes.

Wolves of the Calla Stephen King · 2003 · ★ 4.1 · 676p · ≈ 22h · Moderate [The Dark Tower][1] V After escaping the perilous wreckage of Blaine the insane Mono and eluding the evil clutches of the vindictive sorcerer Randall Flagg, Roland and his ka-tet find themselves back on the southeasterly path of the Beam. Here, in the borderlands that lie between Mid-World and End-World, Roland and his friends are approached by a frightened band of representatives from the… Shares Epic Fiction, Adventure fiction, Heroes, Good and evil

Pawn of Prophecy David Eddings · 1982 · ★ 4.2 · 272p · ≈ 9h · Moderate The first book of the Belgariad.A magnificent epic set against a history of seven thousand years of the struggles of Gods and Kings and men - of strange lands and events - of fate and a prophecy that must be fulfilled!THE BELGARIADLong ago, so the Storyteller claimed, the evil God Torak sought dominion and drove men and Gods to war. But Belgarath the Sorcerer led men to reclaim the Orb that… Shares Heroes, Good and evil, Literature, Fantasy fiction

The Darkness That Comes Before

The Darkness That Comes Before R. Scott Bakker · 2003 · ★ 4.0 · 589p · ≈ 19h · Moderate Strikingly original in its conception, ambitious in scope, with characters engrossingly and vividly drawn, the first book in R. Scott Bakker's Prince of Nothing series creates a remarkable world from whole cloth—it's language and classes of people, its cities, religions, mysteries, taboos, and rituals—the kind of all-embracing universe that has thrilled readers of Stephen R Donaldson and George… Shares Fantasy fiction, Science Fiction

Eden's eyes Sean Costello · 1989 · 244p · ≈ 8h · Moderate Karen Lockhart has been blind all her life. Now she can see with a dead man's eyes but with her new blessing come an even greater curse: terror. Karen's world had grown dark until a vicious punk named Eden Crowell is killed one night in a barroom brawl and doctors salvage what they can from his ruined body. His heart goest to an old drunk, his kidney to a young girl, and his silver blue eyes… Shares Literature, Horror

A Torre Negra Stephen King · 1991 · ★ 4.3 · 574p · ≈ 19h · Moderate Junto com Roland estão dois companheiros que ele levou consigo para esse universo: Eddie Dean, um ex-dependente químico, e Susannah, nova identidade da mulher que combina no mesmo corpo duas personalidades distintas. À sua frente estão as extraordinárias revelações sobre quem ele é e o que motiva sua busca. E contra Roland se perfila uma legião cada vez mais numerosa de inimigos, humanos ou não.… Shares Dark Fantasy, Supernatural, Horror, Science Fiction

Hunted Maggie Stiefvater · 2014 · ★ 4.1 · 192p · ≈ 6h · Moderate In the world of Erdas, only a rare few are able to summon a spirit animal in the way Conor, Abeke, Meilin, and Rollan have. The bond they share with their animals is a partnership that allows them to access more-than-human abilities. But what if there was another way to create a spirit animal--to force the bond, giving the human partner total control? And what if someone with selfish… Shares Wolves, Good and evil, Supernatural, Fantasy fiction

Tender Morsels Margo Lanagan · 1998 · ★ 3.6 · 464p · ≈ 15h · Moderate Tender Morsels is a dark and vivid story, set in two worlds and worrying at the border between them. Liga lives modestly in her own personal heaven, a world given to her in exchange for her earthly life. Her two daughters grow up in this soft place, protected from the violence that once harmed their mother. But the real world cannot be denied forever--magicked men and wild bears break down the… Shares Dark Fantasy, Good and evil, Literature, Fantasy fiction

Wizard and Glass Stephen King · 1997 · ★ 4.3 · 928p · ≈ 30h · Challenging [The Dark Tower][1] IV Part IV of an epic quest. Roland the Gunslinger and his followers have to contend with a sentient monorail intent on killing itself and taking them with it. While seeking to return to the Path of the Beam that will lead them to the Dark Tower, Roland tells his friends a story about the tragic loss of his first love, Susan Delgado. ([source][2]) [1]:… Shares Dark Fantasy, Supernatural, Fantasy fiction, Horror

Showcase Presents Various · 2007 · 528p · ≈ 17h · Moderate Shares Heroes, Good and evil, Supernatural with this book.

The Gunslinger Stephen King · 1976 · ★ 4.2 · 296p · ≈ 9h · Moderate [The Dark Tower][1] I The Gunslinger is a dark-fantasy by American author Stephen King. It is the first volume in the Dark Tower series. The Gunslinger was first published in 1982 as a fix-up novel, joining five short stories that had been published between 1978 and 1981. King substantially revised the novel in 2003; this version has remained in print ever since, with the subtitle… Shares Adventure fiction, Good and evil, Fantasy fiction, Horror

Against the Tide Tui T. Sutherland · 2014 · ★ 4.0 · 181p · ≈ 6h · Moderate The sun is shining in the Hundred Isles, and yet the path forward seems crowded with shadows. Conor, Abeke, Meilin, and Rollan have traveled across the world, seeking a set of powerful talismans in order to keep them from enemy hands. Throughout their journey the young heroes have been hounded by pursuers, who always seem to know just where to find them. Now they know why. One of them is a… Shares Wolves, Good and evil, Supernatural, Fantasy fiction

Swamp Thing Saga of the Swamp Thing Alan Moore · 1987 · 205p · ≈ 6h · Moderate Swamp Thing, an elemental creature, fights to protect his home, the environment, and humanity from various threats. Shares Heroes, Good and evil, Horror, Science Fiction

DERYNI RISING (Chronicles of the Deryni) Katherine Kurtz · 1970 · ★ 4.5 · 271p · ≈ 9h · Moderate In the kingdom of Gwynedd, the mysterious forces of magic and the superior power of the Church combine to challenge the rule of young Kelson. Now the fate of the Deryni -- a quasi-mortal race of sorcerers -- and, indeed, the fate of all the Eleven Kingdoms, rests on Kelson's ability to quash the rebellion by any means necessary . . . including the proscribed use of magic! Shares Literature, Fantasy fiction, Science Fiction

Perfect Nightmare

Perfect Nightmare John Saul If you open your house to strangers, who knows who might come in. And what they might be after. Or whom. Now, ponder the unthinkable and surrender to your darkest dread, as sinister storyteller extraordinaire John Saul weaves a heart-stopping tale of lurking terror and twisted intent. Every parent’s nightmare becomes reality for Kara Marshall when her daughter, Lindsay, vanishes from her… Shares Horror

The Night Pool

The Night Pool Lauren Lee Smith Shares Horror with this book.

Basilosaurus Rising

Basilosaurus Rising Jonathan Kessler Shares Horror with this book.

The Night House

The Night House Jo Nesbø & Neil Smith From the internationally best-selling author, a chilling fresh spin on the classic horror novel • When the voices call, don't answer.“In The Night House, the horror begins immediately. And it only keeps calling from there.”—Josh Malerman, New York Times best-selling author of Bird Box and Spin a Black YarnIn the wake of his parents’ tragic deaths in a house fire, fourteen-year-old Richard… Shares Horror

Veil

Veil Jonathan Janz · 2025 · 368p · ≈ 12h · Moderate “The voice in Veil is as present, strong, charming, singular, and desperate as any I’ve read. The story of a family man who will stop at nothing to protect those he loves. Even if those threats are beyond sanity, reason, and a once agreed upon reality. Janz has written another absolute gem of the genre.” —Josh Malerman, New York Times bestselling author of Bird BoxFrom beloved horror author… Shares Horror

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