The Best Urban Fantasy

Whether a single book or a series, what is the best urban fantasy?
(Urban fantasy is a subset of contemporary fantasy, consisting of magical novels and stories set in contemporary, real-world, urban settings)

Other Lists of Note:
Best Urban Fantasy
Best Alternate H*story
Best Dystopian and Post Apocalyptic Fiction
Best Epic Fantasy
Best Fantasy of the 21st Century
Best Science Fiction
Best Science Fiction of the 21st Century
Best Science Fiction of the 20th Century
Best Forgotten Science Fiction of the 20th Century
Best Science Fiction Fantasy Books
Best Space Opera
Pre-Tolkien Fantasy (Fantasy up through 1937)
Classic Fantasy (Fantasy written before 1980)

Fantasy by Decade:
1930s, 1940s, 1950s, 1960s, 1970s
1980s, 1990s, 2000s, 2010s, 2020s

Locus Recommended Fantasy:
2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011

Fantasy By Ratings:
More than 100000, 50000 to 99999, 25000 to 49999, 10000 to 24999
1000 to 9999, 100 to 999, Less than 100

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1	City of Bones (The Mortal Instruments, #1) by Cassandra Clare (Goodreads Author) 4.08 avg rating — 1,824,428 ratings score: 264,747, and 2,679 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
2	Moon Called (Mercy Thompson, #1) by Patricia Briggs 4.14 avg rating — 193,554 ratings score: 217,261, and 2,217 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
3	Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (Harry Potter, #1) by J.K. Rowling 4.48 avg rating — 8,514,314 ratings score: 162,252, and 1,684 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
4	Magic Bites ( Kate Daniels, #1) by Ilona Andrews (Goodreads Author) 4.05 avg rating — 116,631 ratings score: 140,204, and 1,443 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
5	Vampire Academy (Vampire Academy, #1) by Richelle Mead (Goodreads Author) 4.11 avg rating — 605,853 ratings score: 138,865, and 1,434 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
6	Storm Front (The Dresden Files, #1) by Jim Butcher (Goodreads Author) 3.98 avg rating — 324,117 ratings score: 121,680, and 1,260 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
7	Neverwhere (London Below, #1) by Neil Gaiman (Goodreads Author) 4.17 avg rating — 476,611 ratings score: 115,020, and 1,171 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
8	Dead Until Dark (Sookie Stackhouse, #1) by Charlaine Harris (Goodreads Author) 3.96 avg rating — 519,911 ratings score: 109,311, and 1,138 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
9	Halfway to the Grave (Night Huntress, #1) by Jeaniene Frost (Goodreads Author) 4.13 avg rating — 150,507 ratings score: 103,370, and 1,079 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
10	American Gods (American Gods, #1) by Neil Gaiman (Goodreads Author) 4.11 avg rating — 841,779 ratings score: 99,074, and 1,016 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
11	The Lightning Thief (Percy Jackson and the Olympians, #1) by Rick Riordan (Goodreads Author) 4.28 avg rating — 2,444,671 ratings score: 98,273, and 1,028 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
12	Dead Witch Walking (The Hollows, #1) by Kim Harrison (Goodreads Author) 4.03 avg rating — 121,898 ratings score: 91,506, and 958 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
13	Darkfever (Fever, #1) by Karen Marie Moning (Goodreads Author) 4.06 avg rating — 172,625 ratings score: 84,597, and 896 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
14	Cry Wolf (Alpha & Omega, #1) by Patricia Briggs 4.12 avg rating — 96,535 ratings score: 80,494, and 864 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
15	Twilight (The Twilight Saga, #1) by Stephenie Meyer 3.63 avg rating — 5,741,788 ratings score: 79,783, and 855 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
16	Clockwork Angel (The Infernal Devices, #1) by Cassandra Clare (Goodreads Author) 4.32 avg rating — 765,122 ratings score: 76,893, and 821 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
17	Bitten (Otherworld, #1) by Kelley Armstrong (Goodreads Author) 4.02 avg rating — 99,280 ratings score: 69,753, and 737 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
18	Dark Lover (Black Dagger Brotherhood, #1) by J.R. Ward (Goodreads Author) 4.16 avg rating — 317,888 ratings score: 60,966, and 657 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
19	The Chain Between Worlds (The Lost Artefacts #1) by Johnathon Nicolaou (Goodreads Author) 4.88 avg rating — 687 ratings score: 60,900, and 609 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
20	Good Omens: The Nice and Accurate Prophecies of Agnes Nutter, Witch by Terry Pratchett 4.25 avg rating — 635,313 ratings score: 60,654, and 633 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
21	Guilty Pleasures (Anita Blake, Vampire Hunter, #1) by Laurell K. Hamilton (Goodreads Author) 4.02 avg rating — 141,168 ratings score: 57,322, and 619 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
22	Wicked Lovely (Wicked Lovely, #1) by Melissa Marr (Goodreads Author) 3.69 avg rating — 162,799 ratings score: 50,263, and 533 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
23	Tithe (Modern Faerie Tales, #1) by Holly Black (Goodreads Author) 3.71 avg rating — 88,174 ratings score: 42,983, and 452 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
24	Succubus Blues (Georgina Kincaid, #1) by Richelle Mead (Goodreads Author) 3.94 avg rating — 55,748 ratings score: 42,963, and 467 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
25	The Mortal Instruments Boxed Set: City of Bones; City of Ashes; City of Glass (The Mortal Instruments, #1-3) by Cassandra Clare (Goodreads Author) 4.56 avg rating — 66,887 ratings score: 40,201, and 434 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
26	Shiver (The Wolves of Mercy Falls, #1) by Maggie Stiefvater (Goodreads Author) 3.76 avg rating — 462,502 ratings score: 37,855, and 420 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
27	Hounded (The Iron Druid Chronicles, #1) by Kevin Hearne (Goodreads Author) 4.09 avg rating — 83,100 ratings score: 37,530, and 403 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
28	The Graveyard Book by Neil Gaiman (Goodreads Author) 4.14 avg rating — 488,549 ratings score: 36,818, and 396 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
29	Hush, Hush (Hush, Hush, #1) by Becca Fitzpatrick (Goodreads Author) 3.94 avg rating — 650,991 ratings score: 36,642, and 406 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
30	Angels' Blood (Guild Hunter, #1) by Nalini Singh (Goodreads Author) 4.07 avg rating — 86,467 ratings score: 35,918, and 396 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
31	Fallen (Fallen, #1) by Lauren Kate (Goodreads Author) 3.72 avg rating — 547,427 ratings score: 35,573, and 398 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
32	Some Girls Bite (Chicagoland Vampires, #1) by Chloe Neill (Goodreads Author) 3.98 avg rating — 62,661 ratings score: 34,967, and 392 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
33	Sunshine by Robin McKinley 3.84 avg rating — 40,723 ratings score: 33,131, and 350 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
34	Anansi Boys (American Gods, #2) by Neil Gaiman (Goodreads Author) 4.03 avg rating — 209,694 ratings score: 32,930, and 348 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
35	Touch the Dark (Cassandra Palmer, #1) by Karen Chance (Goodreads Author) 3.71 avg rating — 35,692 ratings score: 31,751, and 356 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
36	Stray (Shifters, #1) by Rachel Vincent (Goodreads Author) 3.78 avg rating — 36,511 ratings score: 30,765, and 346 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
37	The Summoning (Darkest Powers, #1) by Kelley Armstrong (Goodreads Author) 4.01 avg rating — 167,739 ratings score: 26,184, and 296 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
38	On the Edge (The Edge, #1) by Ilona Andrews (Goodreads Author) 4.04 avg rating — 42,282 ratings score: 24,432, and 275 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
39	Blood and Chocolate by Annette Curtis Klause 3.79 avg rating — 41,242 ratings score: 24,300, and 266 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
40	Rosemary and Rue (October Daye, #1) by Seanan McGuire (Goodreads Author) 3.76 avg rating — 35,923 ratings score: 23,698, and 265 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
41	Skinwalker (Jane Yellowrock, #1) by Faith Hunter (Goodreads Author) 3.92 avg rating — 36,771 ratings score: 23,454, and 266 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
42	Kitty and the Midnight Hour (Kitty Norville #1) by Carrie Vaughn (Goodreads Author) 3.68 avg rating — 32,669 ratings score: 21,558, and 251 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
43	The Iron King (The Iron Fey, #1) by Julie Kagawa (Goodreads Author) 3.88 avg rating — 206,899 ratings score: 21,011, and 237 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
44	Storm Born (Dark Swan, #1) by Richelle Mead (Goodreads Author) 3.88 avg rating — 32,241 ratings score: 20,531, and 240 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
45	Acheron (Dark-Hunter, #14) by Sherrilyn Kenyon (Goodreads Author) 4.56 avg rating — 57,726 ratings score: 20,324, and 228 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
46	Night Watch (Watch #1) by Sergei Lukyanenko 3.98 avg rating — 41,597 ratings score: 20,021, and 212 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
47	First Grave on the Right (Charley Davidson, #1) by Darynda Jones (Goodreads Author) 4.02 avg rating — 82,888 ratings score: 19,088, and 215 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
48	Written in Red (The Others, #1) by Anne Bishop 4.25 avg rating — 56,333 ratings score: 18,879, and 206 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
49	Bloodlines (Bloodlines, #1) by Richelle Mead (Goodreads Author) 4.19 avg rating — 180,472 ratings score: 18,865, and 214 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
50	Valiant (Modern Faerie Tales #2) by Holly Black (Goodreads Author) 3.85 avg rating — 38,621 ratings score: 18,511, and 202 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
51	A Discovery of Witches (All Souls, #1) by Deborah Harkness (Goodreads Author) 4.01 avg rating — 437,038 ratings score: 18,403, and 203 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
52	Marked (House of Night, #1) by P.C. Cast (Goodreads Author) 3.80 avg rating — 465,119 ratings score: 18,396, and 216 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
53	Daughter of Smoke & Bone (Daughter of Smoke & Bone, #1) by Laini Taylor (Goodreads Author) 3.99 avg rating — 349,018 ratings score: 17,348, and 191 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
54	Glass Houses (The Morganville Vampires, #1) by Rachel Caine 3.91 avg rating — 99,210 ratings score: 16,284, and 192 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
55	Spider's Bite (Elemental Assassin, #1) by Jennifer Estep (Goodreads Author) 3.87 avg rating — 33,889 ratings score: 15,970, and 186 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
56	Beautiful Creatures (Caster Chronicles, #1) by Kami Garcia (Goodreads Author) 3.76 avg rating — 575,075 ratings score: 15,874, and 181 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
57	War for the Oaks by Emma Bull (Goodreads Author) 4.01 avg rating — 10,066 ratings score: 15,067, and 159 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
58	Ironside (Modern Faerie Tales, #3) by Holly Black (Goodreads Author) 4.02 avg rating — 39,473 ratings score: 15,020, and 169 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
59	Grave Witch (Alex Craft, #1) by Kalayna Price (Goodreads Author) 3.95 avg rating — 32,404 ratings score: 14,881, and 172 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
60	Midnight's Daughter (Dorina Basarab, #1) by Karen Chance (Goodreads Author) really liked it 4.00 avg rating — 19,360 ratings score: 14,796, and 175 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
61	Ill Wind (Weather Warden, #1) by Rachel Caine 3.73 avg rating — 18,627 ratings score: 14,208, and 166 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
62	Slave to Sensation (Psy-Changeling, #1) by Nalini Singh (Goodreads Author) 4.09 avg rating — 69,654 ratings score: 13,995, and 164 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
63	Inkheart (Inkworld, #1) by Cornelia Funke (Goodreads Author) 3.90 avg rating — 401,250 ratings score: 13,533, and 152 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
64	First Drop of Crimson (Night Huntress World, #1) by Jeaniene Frost (Goodreads Author) 4.14 avg rating — 56,018 ratings score: 13,377, and 165 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
65	Nightlife (Cal Leandros, #1) by Rob Thurman (Goodreads Author) 3.64 avg rating — 13,081 ratings score: 12,545, and 137 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
66	Something from the Nightside (Nightside, #1) by Simon R. Green 3.77 avg rating — 23,926 ratings score: 12,458, and 143 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
67	Watchmen by Alan Moore (Goodreads Author) 4.37 avg rating — 520,833 ratings score: 12,325, and 134 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
68	On the Prowl (Alpha & Omega, #0.5) by Patricia Briggs 4.05 avg rating — 28,434 ratings score: 11,791, and 148 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
69	Evermore (The Immortals, #1) by Alyson Noel (Goodreads Author) 3.59 avg rating — 281,541 ratings score: 11,731, and 138 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
70	Fantasy Lover (Hunter Legends, #1) by Sherrilyn Kenyon (Goodreads Author) 4.15 avg rating — 89,822 ratings score: 11,563, and 139 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
71	Urban Shaman (Walker Papers, #1) by C.E. Murphy (Goodreads Author) 3.74 avg rating — 14,649 ratings score: 11,525, and 134 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
72	Greywalker (Greywalker, #1) by Kat Richardson (Goodreads Author) 3.46 avg rating — 13,516 ratings score: 11,518, and 136 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
73	Working for the Devil (Dante Valentine, #1) by Lilith Saintcrow (Goodreads Author) 3.80 avg rating — 12,433 ratings score: 11,157, and 131 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
74	Unholy Ghosts (Downside Ghosts, #1) by Stacia Kane (Goodreads Author) 3.65 avg rating — 16,836 ratings score: 10,592, and 123 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
75	Blue Bloods (Blue Bloods, #1) by Melissa de la Cruz (Goodreads Author) 3.69 avg rating — 138,757 ratings score: 10,359, and 123 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
76	Rivers of London (Rivers of London, #1) by Ben Aaronovitch (Goodreads Author) 3.87 avg rating — 112,117 ratings score: 10,222, and 111 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
77	The Secret Hour (Midnighters, #1) by Scott Westerfeld (Goodreads Author) 3.81 avg rating — 28,987 ratings score: 9,880, and 110 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
78	Goddess of Spring (Goddess Summoning, #2) by P.C. Cast (Goodreads Author) 4.20 avg rating — 10,130 ratings score: 9,800, and 100 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
79	Silver Borne (Mercy Thompson, #5) by Patricia Briggs 4.37 avg rating — 101,353 ratings score: 9,757, and 115 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
80	Goddess of Light (Goddess Summoning, #3) by P.C. Cast (Goodreads Author) 4.04 avg rating — 7,214 ratings score: 9,713, and 100 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
81	The Darkest Kiss (Lords of the Underworld, #2) by Gena Showalter (Goodreads Author) 4.24 avg rating — 54,068 ratings score: 9,378, and 112 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
82	Interview with the Vampire (The Vampire Chronicles, #1) by Anne Rice 4.01 avg rating — 531,291 ratings score: 9,121, and 106 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
83	The Blue Girl (Newford, #15) by Charles de Lint (Goodreads Author) 3.94 avg rating — 9,662 ratings score: 9,094, and 98 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
84	The Iron Daughter (The Iron Fey, #2) by Julie Kagawa (Goodreads Author) 4.07 avg rating — 124,467 ratings score: 9,066, and 111 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
85	City of Lost Souls (The Mortal Instruments, #5) by Cassandra Clare (Goodreads Author) 4.23 avg rating — 485,038 ratings score: 8,771, and 102 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
86	The Darkest Night (Lords of the Underworld, #1) by Gena Showalter (Goodreads Author) 4.05 avg rating — 82,033 ratings score: 8,764, and 107 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
87	Undead and Unwed (Undead, #1) by MaryJanice Davidson (Goodreads Author) 3.81 avg rating — 55,964 ratings score: 8,733, and 112 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
88	Strange Angels (Strange Angels, #1) by Lili St. Crow 3.78 avg rating — 40,725 ratings score: 8,688, and 106 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
89	Crescendo (Hush, Hush, #2) by Becca Fitzpatrick (Goodreads Author) really liked it 4.00 avg rating — 304,583 ratings score: 8,682, and 107 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
90	Seize the Night (Dark-Hunter #6) by Sherrilyn Kenyon (Goodreads Author) 4.34 avg rating — 46,832 ratings score: 8,588, and 103 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
91	Blood Price (Vicki Nelson #1) by Tanya Huff 3.75 avg rating — 10,243 ratings score: 8,539, and 96 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
92	Full Moon Rising (Riley Jenson Guardian #1) by Keri Arthur (Goodreads Author) 3.89 avg rating — 33,462 ratings score: 8,380, and 106 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
93	Hexed (The Iron Druid Chronicles, #2) by Kevin Hearne (Goodreads Author) 4.22 avg rating — 58,850 ratings score: 8,171, and 94 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
94	Cast in Shadow (Chronicles of Elantra, #1) by Michelle Sagara 3.80 avg rating — 16,740 ratings score: 8,157, and 94 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
95	Dead in the Family (Sookie Stackhouse, #10) by Charlaine Harris (Goodreads Author) 3.89 avg rating — 158,465 ratings score: 8,156, and 104 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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message 1: by Brigid ✩ (new)

Jun 29, 2008 07:30PM

eew!! TITHE? THAT IS THE WORST BOOK OMG... why isn't there any scott westerfeld on here? XD

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message 2: by [deleted user] (last edited Jul 26, 2008 07:54PM) (new)

Jul 22, 2008 03:42AM

i resent that!!! i LOVE tithe!

i agree about the scott westerfeld thing though.

neverwhere is horrible!!!

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message 3: by lbuch79 (new)

Aug 29, 2008 09:14PM

I didn't think neverwhere was horrible...but it certainly shouldn't have the #1 spot, and no Simon R. Green?

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message 4: by Robyn (new)

Dec 01, 2008 07:15AM

scott westerfeld is more science-fiction than urban fantasy... well from the book i read of his anyway.

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message 5: by Kaitlin (new)

Dec 17, 2008 09:12PM

has anyone read scar night? it sounds good!

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message 6: by Telephonoscope (last edited Jan 07, 2009 06:54AM) (new)

Jan 07, 2009 06:54AM

Crooked Little Vein on an urban fantasy list?! I love Warren Ellis and I'd paint his name anywhere I could, but where is the fantasy in CLV? I'm happy to see Iron Dragon's Daughter though. I think The Broken Land by Ian McDonald could be added to the list.

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message 7: by Travis (new)

Feb 24, 2009 05:01AM

The lack of Charles de Lint from this list is truly depressing.

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message 8: by Telephonoscope (new)

Feb 24, 2009 06:13AM

Travis wrote: "The lack of Charles de Lint from this list is truly depressing."

I agree!

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message 9: by Robyn (last edited Mar 13, 2009 01:07PM) (new)

Feb 24, 2009 07:12AM

Travis wrote: "The lack of Charles de Lint from this list is truly depressing."

i have to agree to "the blue girl" was one of the best books I had ever read!!!!

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message 10: by [deleted user] (new)

Jun 03, 2009 03:30AM

WHAT?!?! THE LIGHTNING THIEF?!?!?! THAT IS NOT URBAN FANTASY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! AND NOR IS CITY OF BONES!!!!!!!!!!! THOSE ARE ACTION BOOKS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! THIS LIST IS CRAZY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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message 11: by Calamus (new)

Jun 11, 2009 12:43AM

"Urban fantasy is a subset of contemporary fantasy, consisting of magical novels and stories set in contemporary, real-world, urban settings"

The Lightning Thief and City of Bones take place in urban settings (for large parts of the books at least) therefore they are urban fantasy.

Also remember that books can have more than one genre so I think this list is pretty accurate.

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message 12: by Alicia (new)

Jun 22, 2009 05:24AM

Love these books. They are pretty good.

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message 13: by Lindsey (last edited Jun 24, 2009 09:16PM) (new)

Jun 24, 2009 09:16PM

Robyn wrote: "scott westerfeld is more science-fiction than urban fantasy... well from the book i read of his anyway."

It really depends on which series you read. He kinda mixes them together. BTW - Westerfeld is on here - on of the books from the Midnighters series is on the list. Can't say it's my favorite series he wrote (Probably Uglies although Peeps by iteself may have been the best book), but it's a good one.

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message 14: by J (new)

Jul 04, 2009 06:45PM

Travis wrote: "The lack of Charles de Lint from this list is truly depressing."

absolutely. How can one of the progenitors of this genre not dominate it? Not to mention that he writes beautifully.

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message 15: by J (new)

Jul 04, 2009 06:46PM

Oh, and why the heck is Stephenson on this list? There's no magic in those books, no fantasy. They're just urban scifi if anything.

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message 16: by Jenn (new)

Jul 08, 2009 06:43PM

Lindsey wrote: "Robyn wrote: "scott westerfeld is more science-fiction than urban fantasy... well from the book i read of his anyway."

It really depends on which series you read. He kinda mixes them together. B..."

yeah, i added peeps and the last days to the list, peeps has to be his best work, with the uglies series a close second

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message 17: by Jenn (new)

Jul 14, 2009 09:21PM

hey, whats stephenie meyer doing up there??? shes not urban fantasy!! especially the host, which is the one up there! thats sci-fi!!1

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message 18: by Robyn (new)

Jul 18, 2009 04:19AM

The Host sucked, and it is soo not a urban fantasy. And, sorry fans of Peeps, but I HATED that book. Though I did love the Uglies books, though Extras wasn't all that great.

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message 19: by Ruth (new)

Jul 24, 2009 12:11AM

we really do get passionate about our books sometimes, don't we?? everyone has the right to like their book for whatever reason, without having to justify it. its good to hear why a book was liked or disliked, but in the end its personal preference.

I'm new to urban fantasy, i really liked Magic Bites.

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message 20: by Andy Johnson (new)

Sep 01, 2009 03:40AM

This list needs some Cailin R. Kiernan! Daughter of Hounds and Alabaster are AMAZING urban fantasy!

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message 21: by Kelly (new)

Sep 27, 2009 11:53PM

There is. The Secret Hour, no.65.

♥ Brigid ♥ wrote: "eew!! TITHE? THAT IS THE WORST BOOK OMG... why isn't there any scott westerfeld on here? XD"

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message 22: by Marcus (new)

Oct 07, 2009 04:09AM

Half of the books on this list are utter para-romo crap that any chimpanzee with a word processor could've written ten times better. Stephenie Meyer should be strung-up by her toes for perpetuating such nonsense. We'll be drowning in horrid vampire books and movies for the next fifteen years. Way to go, world. Lets continue to not only reward mediocrity, but bury it in so much money that most third-world countries would be envious of.

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message 23: by Hazel (new)

Oct 07, 2009 09:40AM

Jane Eyre????

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message 24: by Lindsey (new)

Oct 07, 2009 05:23PM

Marcus wrote: "Half of the books on this list are utter para-romo crap that any chimpanzee with a word processor could've written ten times better. Stephenie Meyer should be strung-up by her toes for perpetuating..."

So...any thoughts on what good books are, or just complaining?

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message 25: by Marcus (new)

Oct 07, 2009 06:44PM

Lindsey wrote: "Marcus wrote: "Half of the books on this list are utter para-romo crap that any chimpanzee with a word processor could've written ten times better. Stephenie Meyer should be strung-up by her toes f..."

Just complaining, Lindsey, just complaining. After glancing over your books page I don't think the kind of stuff I read would be remotely interesting to you.

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message 26: by Lindsey (new)

Oct 07, 2009 06:49PM

Marcus wrote: "Lindsey wrote: "Marcus wrote: "Half of the books on this list are utter para-romo crap that any chimpanzee with a word processor could've written ten times better. Stephenie Meyer should be strung-..."

Probably not, but I'm actually trying to find books to recommend to my husband who seems to have similar thoughts to you on lots of urban fantasy...so looking for ideas.

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message 27: by Xenophon (new)

Oct 08, 2009 05:11AM

American Gods is a great book, one of the finest fantasies ever written, but I'm not sure it fits my mental picture of urban fantasy. If I were convinced that it should be considered one, it would be my number one choice.

Those looking to read one of the root works of the sub-genre should find the novella "Magic, Inc." by Robert A. Heinlein. It can be found in the book Waldo and Magic, Inc.

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message 28: by Xenophon (new)

Oct 08, 2009 05:19AM

Lindsey wrote: I'm actually trying to find books to recommend to my husband who seems to have similar thoughts to you on lots of urban fantasy...so looking for ideas.

Jim Butcher's Harry Dresden series are largely free of romance. The first couple volumes are good but not great, and then the series becomes remarkably excellent.

War for the Oaks by Emma Bull is one of the core books that started the urban fantasy revival. There is some romance in the plot, but it isn't primary. I'm a guy, and the romance wasn't enough to bother me.

The later Mercy Thompson books by Patricia Briggs have a romance element, but the first couple are romance free.

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message 29: by Lindsey (new)

Oct 08, 2009 05:39PM

Xenophon wrote: "Lindsey wrote: I'm actually trying to find books to recommend to my husband who seems to have similar thoughts to you on lots of urban fantasy...so looking for ideas.

Jim Butcher's Harry Dresden s..."

Thanks for the tips! I've seen a lot about the Jim Butcher series, but I've never read them, so I'll see if he's interested in those.

War for the Oaks sounds good too, although I'm always a little more hesitant to read fae books, since they wind up being more political than action oriented. From the description I can't really tell if it's like that or not, but I'll give it a try.

I actually did try Pat Briggs since I like her newer series (Alpha & Omega and Mercy Thompson). He read the first Mercy Thompson book, but he really didn't like her writing style, so he didn't read the others.

I definitely have more to go on now, so thanks for your help!

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message 30: by Jenn (new)

Oct 24, 2009 01:39AM

Briggs is a great author, i loved the Mercy Thompson series. and Xenophon is right, the earlier ones are for the most part romance free, the third is about 1/4 romance, the last one is about 1/3 romance, but still great

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message 31: by Robyn (new)

Nov 12, 2009 10:11AM

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I just received the most wonderful package from DelRey Publications - FIVE - yep 5 copies of the debut urban paranormal book by Harry Connolly!!!! The contest came as a result of my review so you know that the review isn't because someone handed me a bunch of free books ;-p

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*** Let me give a quick caution to my loyal YA followers - there is some graphic violence in this book and I wouldn't recommend it to readers under 18.

That being said this is probably the best book I have read in this genre - I love Connolly's style! You view this eerie incredulous world (the world of the Twenty Palaces Society) through the eyes of Ray Lilly - but Ray is as much in the dark about the mission as you are!

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message 32: by Jamie (JK) (new)

Nov 22, 2009 08:58AM

Too many female protagonists. I've read the Dresden Files [up to date on it:] and I'm currently working my way through Neil Gaiman's works... are those the only urban fantasy novels with male protagonists?

I seriously don't want to read about some chick being in love with a vampire, werewolf, or whatever other fantasy creature is the current fad.

Romance can be fun, but gosh darnit, I'll read some romance novel if I want it.

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message 33: by Mir (last edited Nov 23, 2009 12:29AM) (new)

Nov 23, 2009 12:26AM

Why are Golden Compass and Lord of the Rings on here? I don't care how good they are, they are not "Urban Fantasy"! There is a load of stuff here that is the wrong genre.

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message 34: by Benjamin (new)

Nov 29, 2009 11:13PM

Read them all I love Them books.

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message 35: by Xenophon (last edited Jan 04, 2010 09:24PM) (new)

Jan 04, 2010 09:06PM

770312 wrote: "I've read the Dresden Files [up to date on it:] and I'm currently working my way through Neil Gaiman's works... are those the only urban fantasy novels with male protagonists"

770312, try Conjure Wife and Our Lady of Darkness by Fritz Leiber and Last Call by Tim Powers. All three have male protagonists. That said, the Patricia Briggs books about Mercy Thompson really aren't that mushy, even if they have a cootie infested girl as the protagonist :-) especially the first two.

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message 36: by new_user (new)

Jan 10, 2010 05:06AM

Worst list ever. All the genres screwed up.

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message 37: by Julia (new)

Jan 15, 2010 09:48PM

770312 wrote: "I've read the Dresden Files [up to date on it:] and I'm currently working my way through Neil Gaiman's works... are those the only urban fantasy novels with male protagonists"

Look at Charles de Lint's novels. You can pretty much start with whatever you find.
The Mystery of Grace came out last year and is a good place to start. So is The Blue Girl, Someplace to be Flying, Trader, Moonlight and Vines, Waifs and Strays. There are women -- and men -- in these novels and short stories, but they are not romance-driven.

The Blue Girl (Newford, #15) by Charles de Lint

Someplace to Be Flying (Newford, #8) by Charles de Lint

Moonlight & Vines (Newford, #9) by Charles de Lint

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message 38: by Mir (new)

Jan 15, 2010 11:07PM

@770312 Have you read any Steven Brust? He most always has male protagonists, and writes both urban and high fantasy. You might also look at the late great Roger Zelazny.

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message 39: by Mike (the Paladin) (new)

Feb 20, 2010 05:15AM

I love Tolkien as much as anyone. I list Tolkien among my favorite writers The Lord of the Rings among my favorite books.....but I'm sorry, they are not Urban Fantasy.

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message 40: by Mir (new)

Feb 20, 2010 07:29AM

No kidding. Maybe someone thought the City of Gondor counted as an urban setting?

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message 41: by Mike (the Paladin) (new)

Feb 20, 2010 07:38AM

Possibly.

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message 42: by Mike (the Paladin) (new)

Feb 20, 2010 08:20AM

770312: Rob Thurman's (oddly enough a woman as you have asked about male protagonists) novels about the Leandros brothers (Nightlife, Moonshine, Madhouse) have male leads. Also there are F. Paul Wilson's Repairman Jack books. The fist (Tomb) is pretty good, the second volume (Legacies) doesn't have so much of a fantasy flavor, but it picks up big time in the third (Conspiracies). I have a stack of them now waiting "to be read". There is also Simon R. Green's Nightside series about John Taylor, he can be called a sort of PI but that doesn't cover it or give the flavor. These have been compared to Butcher's Dresden series. I like Dresden better, but these are good. I'm sure there are others, but these are off the top of my head.

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message 43: by Mir (new)

Feb 20, 2010 09:23AM

Oh, do you have the chronology of the Repairman Jack novels? I've read a couple (the Tomb and something with Rashkasas?) and quite liked them, but I can't figure out what order they occur in.

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message 44: by Mike (the Paladin) (new)

Feb 20, 2010 09:55AM

The order I've got is:

The Tomb
Legacies
Conspiracies
All the Rage
Hosts
The Haunted Air
Gateways
Crisscross
Infernal
Harbingers
Bloodline
By the Sword

Ground Zero Hope it helps.

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message 45: by Mir (new)

Feb 20, 2010 07:38PM

Thanks! I read the Tomb and I'm not sure what else. I think my problem is how the Repairman ones fit with the ones he appears in that aren't called that. And at least one of them has been retitled.

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message 46: by Mike (the Paladin) (new)

Feb 20, 2010 08:54PM

I know The Tomb was originally titled differently. I don't know about others that were changed. So far I've found they seem to be getting better as I go.

The first book I read by Wilson was The Keep and really didn' get that into it, so it was a fairly long time before I started the Repairman Jack books.

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message 47: by Mir (new)

Feb 20, 2010 09:39PM

That was the first of his books that I read, too. Wasn't it mostly set during WWII?

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message 48: by Mike (the Paladin) (new)

Feb 21, 2010 12:21AM

Well as I recall the Nazis arrive at the keep so ya, but it was one of those that extends back into prehistory. Just didn't catch my interest all that much.

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message 49: by ♥Lynn ♥ (new)

Mar 01, 2010 12:24AM

Hey, I finally found a list Twilight is not the winner of!

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message 50: by Adam (new)

Apr 04, 2010 07:46PM

A few books that I just added and are very popular and good but nobody has voted for them are-
Beautiful Creatures
Fallen
Shiver and Linger (yes I have read both)
Cirque Du Freak
Beastly

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