Books like Swords and Deviltry

Swords and Deviltry by Fritz Leiber reads as cynical, adventurous. These 12 books share its genome — matched by how they actually read, not just their shelf label.

Swords and Ice Magic

Fritz Leiber · 1977

Both explore anti-heroism & magic

80% genome match

Dark prince

David A. Gemmell · 1991

Both explore destiny & magic

65% genome match

A Princess of Mars

Edgar Rice Burroughs · 1912

Same adventure feel

60% genome match

Elric of Melniboné

Michael Moorcock · 1972

Both explore destiny

61% genome match

Wizard World

Roger Zelazny · 1980

Both explore magic

65% genome match

Outlaw of Gor

John Norman · 1967

Same fantasy feel

61% genome match

The Riftwar Saga

Raymond E. Feist · 1988

Both explore magic & destiny

73% genome match

Conan

Robert E. Howard · 1967

Same fantasy feel

56% genome match

Stan Lee presents the complete Marvel Conan the Barbarian

Roy Thomas · 1978

Same fantasy feel

58% genome match

The Diamond Throne (The Elenium)

David Eddings · 1989

Both explore magic & destiny

70% genome match

The Colour of Magic

Terry Pratchett · 1983

Both explore magic

50% genome match

Witch World

Andre Norton · 1963

Both explore magic & destiny

70% genome match