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by J. Gregory Keyes
The Infernal City drops you straight into the Elder Scrolls universe, but it's far from just a game tie-in. This is a story about a terrifying, sentient floating city called Umbriel, which appears seemingly out of nowhere, leaving a trail of death and destruction in its wake. As it slowly drifts across Tamriel, a diverse cast of characters — from a young spellcaster to a seasoned spy — find themselves caught in a desperate race against time to understand its nature and stop its advance. The reading experience is rich with atmospheric mystery and a building sense of dread, as political factions squabble and ancient magic stirs. If you love high-stakes quests, intricate magic systems, and a conspiracy-laden narrative set in a truly unique and dangerous world, this is a compelling adventure that keeps you turning pages.
If The Infernal City's blend of otherworldly threat and intricate political maneuvering captivated you, our curated list holds more adventures. We've sought out books that share that sense of an oppressive, mysterious city setting, like Perdido Street Station or City of Stairs, where the environment itself feels alive and dangerous. You'll also find narratives steeped in complex magic systems and high-stakes quests against powerful, often unseen, forces, reminiscent of The Way of Kings or Mistborn. These are for readers who crave deep world-building and the thrill of unraveling ancient conspiracies.
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This is the direct sequel to The Infernal City and concludes the Elder Scrolls duology. It continues the high-stakes journey of Annaïg and Mere-Glim within the floating city of Umbriel, resolving the political and magical threats established in the first book.
Also by Greg Keyes, this novel showcases his signature ability to weave multiple perspectives into a dark, folklore-inspired epic. Fans of the world-building in The Infernal City will appreciate the similar sense of impending doom and complex political maneuvering.
Like The Infernal City, this book features a deeply realized secondary world with unique flora, fauna, and magical laws. It balances political machinations with high-stakes action and a sense of ancient mystery that fans of the Elder Scrolls lore will find familiar.
For readers who enjoyed the gritty, high-fantasy atmosphere and the sense of being dropped into a world with deep, unexplained history. It features a similar blend of military strategy, powerful sorcery, and gods interfering in mortal affairs.
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This book captures the 'weird fantasy' vibe of a strange, sprawling city under threat from a terrifying, otherworldly force. Like the floating city of Umbriel, New Crobuzon is a character in itself, filled with grotesque and fascinating biological horrors.
by Glen Cook
If the gritty, boots-on-the-ground perspective of the soldiers and commoners in The Infernal City appealed to you, this classic of military fantasy is a perfect match. It focuses on the moral gray areas of serving powerful, often malevolent, magical entities.
by Scott Lynch
While more humorous, this book shares the intricate urban setting and the 'heist' feel of Annaïg’s struggle to survive and manipulate her surroundings. It features high-stakes political games and a world where ancient, mysterious magic lingers in the shadows.
This novel features a unique, hard magic system and a plot centered on overthrowing a god-like tyrant. The atmosphere of a world choked by ash and darkness mirrors the oppressive and alien environment of the floating city of Umbriel.
Readers who enjoyed the focus on alchemy and the scholarly pursuit of magic in The Infernal City will appreciate the academic setting and the detailed approach to how magic functions in this world. It shares a similar sense of wonder mixed with melancholy.
Set in a world where the gods have been killed but their miraculous artifacts remain, this book offers a brilliant blend of mystery and political intrigue. It captures the same feeling of exploring a city shaped by divine and terrifying forces.
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