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Ghost Story by Jim Butcher reads as gritty, suspenseful. These 12 books share its genome — matched by how they actually read, not just their shelf label.
Peace Talks
Jim Butcher · 2015
Both explore magic & sacrifice
69% genome match
Magic Burns
Ilona Andrews · 2008
Both explore magic
60% genome match
Storm Cursed
Patricia Briggs · 2019
Same fantasy feel
59% genome match
Broken Homes
Ben Aaronovitch · 2013
Both explore magic
59% genome match
The Devil You Know
Mike Carey · 2006
Both explore magic
56% genome match
Skulduggery Pleasant
Derek Landy · 2006
Both explore friendship & magic
69% genome match
Three parts dead
Max Gladstone · 2012
Both explore magic & death
54% genome match
Jim Butcher's Dresden files
Carlos Gomez · 2014
Both explore magic & sacrifice
71% genome match
Zoo City
Lauren Beukes · 2010
Both explore magic & redemption
70% genome match
Trapped
Kevin Hearne · 2012
Same fantasy feel
56% genome match
The six-gun tarot
R. S. Belcher · 2013
Both explore magic & redemption
70% genome match
The Golem's Eye
Jonathan Stroud · 2004
Both explore magic & friendship
67% genome match
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