11 Urban Fantasy Novels That Book Clubs Will Love

Urban Fantasies For Book Clubs

1. Dead Witch Walking by Kim Harrison
2. The Silver Stag by Yasmine Galenorn
3. Sandman Slim by Richard Kadrey
4. Fated by Benedict Jacka
5. The First Fifteen Lives of Harry August by Claire North
6. Mortal Obligation by Nichole Chase
7. The Dirty Streets of Heaven by Tad Williams
8. Torrent by Lindsay Buroker
9. Court of Nightfall by Karpov Kinrade
10. Tegan's Blood by L.H. Cosway
11. Shadows by Paula Weston

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In Depth

Urban Fantasy is a genre that combines elements of fantasy with the real world. Usually taking place in a modern or alternate history setting, these books attempt to show how things like magic and supernatural creatures, such as vampires and demons, would fit in an urban environment.

With that in mind, we've created a list of eleven Urban Fantasy books that are sure to start some interesting discussions in your book club. Take note that this list is done in no particular order.

First up, at #1, we have "Dead Witch Walking" by Kim Harrison. The first book in Harrison's "Hollows" series, it focuses on a world where a large chunk of the human population was wiped out by a virus found in genetically-modified tomatoes. As a result of this, supernatural creatures, who now outnumber humans, started integrating into society.

As a result of this, supernatural creatures, who now outnumber humans, started integrating into society.

It tells the story of Rachel Morgan, a witch who works for an organization that's essentially a supernatural law enforcement agency. It's a book full of mystery and suspense, and it's only the first novel of a generally well-received series.

At #2 is "The Silver Stag" by Yasmine Galenorn. Set in an alternate Seattle, it features a fairy named Ember Kearney, a hybrid who is shunned and hunted down by both the "Dark" and "Light" variations of her race. After a series of unfortunate events, she and her human friend end up being recruited by an agency of peacekeeping bounty hunters.

It's the first book in Galenorn's "The Wild Hunt" series, and it introduces readers to a world full of magic and mythical creatures.

Next up, at #3, we have "Sandman Slim" by Richard Kadrey. The first in the eponymous noir series, it features the story of James Stark, a man who was betrayed by a group of magicians and sent to hell for over a decade. In this novel, we follow his adventures in modern-day Los Angeles as he hunts down the people responsible for his years of torment.

Next, at #4, is "Fated" by Benedict Jacka. Set in a world where the forces of Light and Dark are constantly at each other's throats, it features a mage named Alex Verus, an owner of a magic shop in London. Alex is a "diviner" who can see into the future, and this makes him a desirable tool for both the Light and Dark mages.

After a powerful artifact that requires the help of a diviner to acquire it is discovered, the protagonist finds himself forced into working for both sides, and it seems that not even his powers can help him find a way out of this situation.

After a powerful artifact that requires the help of a diviner to acquire it is discovered, the protagonist finds himself forced into working for both sides, and it seems that not even his powers can help him find a way out of this situation.

At #5, we have "The First Fifteen Lives of Harry August" by Claire North. It tells the story of Harry August, an "Ouroboran" who gets reborn on the exact same day in 1919 every time he dies, retaining all of his previous lives' memories. After coming into contact with a group of fellow Ouroborans, he finds out that the end of the world is coming closer with every cycle, and he has to find a way to stop it.

Next up, at #6, is "Mortal Obligation." Written by Nichole Chase, it's the first entry of her "Dark Betrayal" trilogy. It focuses on a teenage girl named Ree, who one day realizes that she and her friends have been granted powers by the gods. They find themselves thrust into a war against cosmic vampires, and Ree is the key to deciding the fate of the Earth.

At #7 is "The Dirty Streets of Heaven" by Tad Williams. It features the story of Bobby Dollar, an angel who is an advocate for souls in a world where Heaven and Hell argue over the deceased in an ethereal courtroom. One day, someone that Bobby was supposed to defend goes missing, and it results in him having to unravel a conspiracy while doing his best to avoid his enemies from both sides.

One day, someone that Bobby was supposed to defend goes missing, and it results in him having to unravel a conspiracy while doing his best to avoid his enemies from both sides.

Next, at #8, is "Torrent" by Lindsay Buroker. It tells the story of Delia, an archaeologist who dreams of embarking on Indiana Jones-like adventures. While exploring the mountains of Arizona, she finds a decapitated body left by an unknown creature. With the help of her best friend Simon, she tries to find out more about this monster and the mysterious group of people that seem to know something about it.

At #9, we have "Court of Nightfall" by Karpov Kinrade. As the first entry of the "Nightfall Chronicles," it introduces us to one of the most important characters in the series, Scarlett. Told from the perspective of the main protagonist, it tells the story of a regular girl who suddenly finds herself becoming a key player in a conflict between supernatural factions.

Coming in at #10 is "Tegan's Blood" by L. H. Cosway. After her boyfriend dies by suicide, Tegan becomes severely depressed and locks herself in her apartment, away from the outside world. One night, she decides to go to the vampire-owned Crimson club, where she learns that something about her blood makes her special.

One night, she decides to go to the vampire-owned Crimson club, where she learns that something about her blood makes her special.

It's a book that introduces readers to a modern world full of intrigue and war where supernatural entities hide in plain sight. It's also the first entry of Cosway's "The Ultimate Power" series.

Finally, at #11, we have Paula Weston's debut novel "Shadows." It revolves around the story of Gaby, a girl who was involved in a car accident that killed her brother. As she's recovering both physically and mentally, she has recurring dreams of herself killing creatures from hell. Eventually, she encounters a man named Rafa and finds herself thrust into a world full of fallen angels and demons.

The book provides an interesting take on angel lore and mythology, and it acts as an introduction to Weston's "The Rephaim" series.