Books like Promise of the Witch King

Promise of the Witch King by R. A. Salvatore reads as dark, adventurous. These 12 books share its genome — matched by how they actually read, not just their shelf label.

The Diamond Throne (The Elenium)

David Eddings · 1989

Both explore magic & loyalty

71% genome match

The Gathering Storm

Robert Jordan · 2009

Both explore magic & good vs evil

56% genome match

Captain's Fury

Jim Butcher · 2007

Both explore magic & loyalty

66% genome match

Eragon

Christopher Paolini · 2002

Both explore magic

62% genome match

Dragons of Spring Dawning

Margaret Weis · 1900

Both explore good vs evil

65% genome match

The Riftwar Saga

Raymond E. Feist · 1988

Both explore magic & good vs evil

66% genome match

The Star Scroll (Dragon Prince)

Melanie Rawn · 1989

Both explore magic & loyalty

67% genome match

White Sand 1

Brandon Sanderson · 2016

Both explore magic

64% genome match

Robert Jordan's The wheel of time

Chuck Dixon · 2011

Both explore good vs evil & magic

66% genome match

The Orc King

R. A. Salvatore · 2007

Both explore redemption

62% genome match

The Wishsong of Shannara

Terry Brooks · 1985

Both explore magic

59% genome match

The Hedge Knight

George R. R. Martin · 1998

Same fantasy feel

57% genome match