26 Best 「urban fantasy」 Books of 2024| Books Explorer

In this article, we will rank the recommended books for urban fantasy. The list is compiled and ranked by our own score based on reviews and reputation on the Internet.
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Table of Contents
  1. Moon Called: Mercy Thompson: Book 1
  2. Divergent Series Four-Book Paperback Box Set: Divergent, Insurgent, Allegiant, Four
  3. Dragons Don't Eat Meat
  4. The Hunger Games Trilogy
  5. City of Bones (The Mortal Instruments)
  6. Certain Dark Things
  7. Obsidian Son: Nate Temple Series Book 1
  8. Shadow Hunter (Rosie O'Grady's Paranormal Bar and Grill)
  9. American Gods: A Novel
  10. Caged: The Little Yokai Series Book 1
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No.2
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The definitive box set for Divergent fans! This four-book set includes paperbacks of the three books in the #1 New York Times bestselling Divergent trilogy, plus the companion volume told from the perspective of the immensely popular character Tobias, all wrapped up in a dazzling keepsake box.This set is perfect for established fans who want to own the full Divergent library, readers new to the series, or fans of the blockbuster films starring Shailene Woodley, Theo James, and Kate Winslet.Divergent: One choice can transform you. Veronica Roth's debut is a gripping dystopian tale of electrifying choices, powerful consequences, unexpected romance, and a deeply flawed "perfect society." Includes bonus materials by Veronica Roth.Insurgent: One choice can destroy you. The second bestseller continues the dystopian thrill ride. As war surges in the factions all around her, Tris attempts to save those she loves—and herself—while grappling with haunting questions of grief and forgiveness, identity and loyalty, politics and love. Includes bonus materials by Veronica Roth.Allegiant: One choice will define you. The explosive conclusion to the #1 New York Times bestselling Divergent trilogy reveals the secrets of the dystopian world that has captivated millions of readers. Includes bonus materials by Veronica Roth.Four: A Divergent Collection: A companion volume to the worldwide bestselling Divergent series, told from the perspective of Tobias. The four pieces included—"The Transfer," "The Initiate," "The Son," and "The Traitor"—plus three additional scenes, give readers a fascinating glimpse into the history and heart of Tobias, and set the stage for the epic saga of the Divergent trilogy.And don't miss The Fates Divide, Veronica Roth's powerful sequel to the bestselling Carve the Mark!

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No.3
88

Dragons Don't Eat Meat

McDougall, Kim
WrongTree Press
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No.4
88

The Hunger Games Trilogy

Collins, Suzanne
Scholastic Pr
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No.5
83

Discover this first installment of the internationally bestselling Mortal Instruments series and “prepare to be hooked” (Entertainment Weekly).When fifteen-year-old Clary Fray heads out to the Pandemonium Club in New York City, she hardly expects to witness a murder—much less a murder committed by three teenagers covered with strange tattoos and brandishing bizarre weapons. Then the body disappears into thin air. It’s hard to call the police when the murderers are invisible to everyone else and when there is nothing—not even a smear of blood—to show that a boy has died. Or was he a boy?This is Clary’s first meeting with the Shadowhunters, warriors dedicated to ridding the earth of demons. It’s also her first encounter with Jace, a Shadowhunter who looks a little like an angel and acts a lot like a jerk. Within twenty-four hours Clary is pulled into Jace’s world with a vengeance, when her mother disappears and Clary herself is attacked by a demon. But why would demons be interested in ordinary mundanes like Clary and her mother? And how did Clary suddenly get the Sight? The Shadowhunters would like to know...Exotic and gritty, exhilarating and utterly gripping, Cassandra Clare’s ferociously entertaining fantasy takes readers on a wild ride that they will never want to end.

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No.6
81

Certain Dark Things

Moreno-Garcia, Silvia
Tor Trade

From Silvia Moreno-Garcia, the New York Times bestselling author of Mexican Gothic, comes Certain Dark Things, a pulse-pounding neo-noir that reimagines vampire lore.Welcome to Mexico City, an oasis in a sea of vampires. Domingo, a lonely garbage-collecting street kid, is just trying to survive its heavily policed streets when a jaded vampire on the run swoops into his life. Atl, the descendant of Aztec blood drinkers, is smart, beautiful, and dangerous. Domingo is mesmerized.Atl needs to quickly escape the city, far from the rival narco-vampire clan relentlessly pursuing her. Her plan doesn’t include Domingo, but little by little, Atl finds herself warming up to the scrappy young man and his undeniable charm. As the trail of corpses stretches behind her, local cops and crime bosses both start closing in.Vampires, humans, cops, and criminals collide in the dark streets of Mexico City. Do Atl and Domingo even stand a chance of making it out alive? Or will the city devour them all?

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No.8
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No.9
78

American Gods: A Novel

Gaiman, Neil
William Morrow Paperbacks

Now a STARZ® Original Series produced by FremantleMedia North America starring Ricky Whittle, Ian McShane, Emily Browning, and Pablo Schreiber.Locked behind bars for three years, Shadow did his time, quietly waiting for the day when he could return to Eagle Point, Indiana. A man no longer scared of what tomorrow might bring, all he wanted was to be with Laura, the wife he deeply loved, and start a new life.But just days before his release, Laura and Shadow’s best friend are killed in an accident. With his life in pieces and nothing to keep him tethered, Shadow accepts a job from a beguiling stranger he meets on the way home, an enigmatic man who calls himself Mr. Wednesday. A trickster and a rogue, Wednesday seems to know more about Shadow than Shadow does himself.Life as Wednesday’s bodyguard, driver, and errand boy is far more interesting and dangerous than Shadow ever imagined. Soon Shadow learns that the past never dies . . . and that beneath the placid surface of everyday life a storm is brewing—an epic war for the very soul of America—and that he is standing squarely in its path.“Mystery, satire, sex, horror, poetic prose—American Gods uses all these to keep the reader turning the pages.”—Washington Post

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No.10
78

They Say No Good Deed Goes Unpunished. That Goes Double For Little Yōkai. My Name Is Keiko Miller. I've Been An Agent At The Los Angeles Bureau Of Souls Office For Four Years, And I'm One Of The Best. I Ought To Be - I'm Half Yōkai. So Trust Me When I Say I Know All About The Supernatural Entities That Spilled Into Japan Thirty Years Ago. I'm One Of Them. But That's A Secret I Guard Like My Job And My Life Depend On It, Because They Literally Do. So When I Secretly Help A Yōkai Who Winds Up Dead Just Hours Later, I'm Worried About More Than Just Finding Her Killer. Making Matters Worse, My Bureau Boss Tasks Me With Solving The Murder Case And Assigns Me A By-the-book Partner Who Doesn't Like Me To Begin With. Now I'm Carrying Around A Metric Ton Of Guilt And Trying To Solve This Mystery Without Giving Away My Yōkai Secret. The Smart Thing Would Be To Play Nice With My Partner, Mark The Case Unsolved, And Quietly Walk Away. Guess I'm Just Not That Smart. * * * Caged - Little Yōkai Series Book 1 Introduces A World Where Japanese Spirits Known As Yōkai Walk Freely In The Physical Plane. Yōkai Includes Demons, Spirits, Ghosts, And Hundreds Of Other Supernatural Entities. When The Veil Separating The Spirit World From The Physical Plane Temporarily Fails, Yōkai Find Themselves Trapped In The Mortal Realm. Spirits And Mortals Attempt To Find A Way To Peacefully Coexist, With Varying Results. In Response, Japan Creates The Bureau Of Souls, A Global Organization Dedicated To Helping All Countries Grapple With A Yōkai Diaspora. As Yōkai Quickly Learn, Being Able To Cast Magic Does Not Make Them Immune From The Same Kinds Of Threats That Have Haunted Mortals For Millennia. Bureau Of Souls Agent Keiko Miller Is Committed To Protecting Yōkai, Even If That Means Breaking Her Oath As An Agent. Keiko's Dedication To Helping Those In Need Comes From A Secret She's Kept Her Entire Life: She's Half-yōkai. With The Help Of A Friendly Spirit, She's Been Able To Navigate The World As A Mortal. And Keiko Needs It To Stay That Way Because If The Bureau Found Out She's Half Yōkai, She'd Be Deported Back To Japan - Or Worse. After An Attempt To Help A Yōkai Who's Being Hounded By Criminals Winds Up Going Sideways, Keiko Must Risk Exposing Her Secret If She's Going To Live Up To Her Oath. Caged Delivers A Thrilling, Action-packed Read In The Law Enforcement Procedural Format While Weaving In Commentary On Racism And Discrimination - All With A Supernatural Twist.

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No.11
78

Initiate

Sandiford, Jenny
Velikor Publishing
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No.12
77

A Blade So Black Delivers An Irresistible Urban Fantasy Retelling Of Alice In Wonderland . . . But It's Not The Wonderland You Remember. The First Time The Nightmares Came, It Nearly Cost Alice Her Life. Now She's Trained To Battle Monstrous Creatures In The Dark Dream Realm Known As Wonderland With Magic Weapons And Hardcore Fighting Skills. Yet Even Warriors Have A Curfew. Life In Real-world Atlanta Isn't Always So Simple, As Alice Juggles An Overprotective Mom, A High-maintenance Best Friend, And A Slipping Gpa. Keeping The Nightmares At Bay Is Turning Into A Full-time Job. But When Alice's Handsome And Mysterious Mentor Is Poisoned, She Has To Find The Antidote By Venturing Deeper Into Wonderland Than She’s Ever Gone Before. And She'll Need To Use Everything She's Learned In Both Worlds To Keep From Losing Her Head . . . Literally. Debut Author L.l. Mckinney Delivers An Action-packed Twist On An Old Classic, Full Of Romance And Otherworldly Intrigue. An Imprint Book Praise For A Blade So Black: Mixing Elements Of Alice In Wonderland And Buffy The Vampire Slayer. . .a Delectable Urban Twist On Beloved Fairy Tales. —entertainment Weekly With A Modern Flair, A Rich Backstory, And Just Enough Emotional Heft, This Particular Looking Glass Will Have Readers Eagerly Falling Through It. —the Bulletin

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No.13
77

rachel Morgan Is On The Run With A Contract On Her Head. To Clear Her Name, Rachel Must Evade Shape-changing Assassins, Outwit A Powerful Businessman/crimelord, And Survive A Vicious Underground Fight-to-the-death. Fun, Sassy, Filled With Action, Humor, And Romance, Dead Witch Walking Is Perfect For Anyone Who Likes Vampires, Paranormal Fantasy, Romance, Or Just A Great Beach Book.fantasy & Science Fiction“fast-paced And Loads Of Fun—the Perfect Read When You Just Want To Get Away From Things Fora Bit.”

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No.14
77
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No.15
77

I'm A Pi Hunting A Missing Girl. Instead, I Find A Magical Realm Where Vampires And Werewolves Prowl. I Need To Find Her Before They Do.

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No.16
77

Probationary Constable Peter Grant dreams of being a detective in London’s Metropolitan Police. Too bad his superior plans to assign him to the Case Progression Unit, where the biggest threat he’ll face is a paper cut. But Peter’s prospects change in the aftermath of a puzzling murder, when he gains exclusive information from an eyewitness who happens to be a ghost. Peter’s ability to speak with the lingering dead brings him to the attention of Detective Chief Inspector Thomas Nightingale, who investigates crimes involving magic and other manifestations of the uncanny. Now, as a wave of brutal and bizarre murders engulfs the city, Peter is plunged into a world where gods and goddesses mingle with mortals and a long-dead evil is making a comeback on a rising tide of magic.

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No.17
77
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No.19
76
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No.20
76

The 10th Anniversary Edition Of The First In Laini Taylor's Breathtaking Fantasy Trilogy 'remarkable And Beautifully Written . . . The Opening Volume Of A Truly Original Trilogy.' Guardian Errand Requiring Immediate Attention. Come. The Note Was On Vellum, Pierced By The Talons Of The Almost-crow That Delivered It. Karou Read The Message. 'he Never Says Please', She Sighed, But She Gathered Up Her Things. When Brimstone Called, She Always Came. In General, Karou Has Managed To Keep Her Two Lives In Balance. On The One Hand, She's A Seventeen-year-old Art Student In Prague; On The Other, Errand-girl To A Monstrous Creature Who Is The Closest Thing She Has To Family. Raised Half In Our World, Half In 'elsewhere', She Has Never Understood Brimstone's Dark Work - Buying Teeth From Hunters And Murderers - Nor How She Came Into His Keeping. She Is A Secret Even To Herself, Plagued By The Sensation That She Isn't Whole. Now The Doors To Elsewhere Are Closing, And Karou Must Choose Between The Safety Of Her Human Life And The Dangers Of A War-ravaged World That May Hold The Answers She Has Always Sought.

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No.21
76

First Grave on the Right is the smashing, award-winning debut novel that introduces Charley Davidson: part-time private investigator and full-time Grim Reaper. Charley sees dead people. That's right, she sees dead people. And it's her job to convince them to "go into the light." But when these very dead people have died under less than ideal circumstances (i.e., murder), sometimes they want Charley to bring the bad guys to justice. Complicating matters are the intensely hot dreams she's been having about an Entity who has been following her all her life...and it turns out he might not be dead after all. In fact, he might be something else entirely.  This is a thrilling debut novel from Darynda Jones, an exciting newcomer to the world of paranormal romantic suspense. First Grave on the Right is the winner of the 2012 Rita Award for Best First Book. 2012 RITA Winner for Best First Book

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No.22
76

Neverwhere: A Novel

Gaiman, Neil
William Morrow Paperbacks

National BestsellerFrom #1 New York Times bestselling author Neil Gaiman, a novel of bold creativity and narrative genius that brings to life a world most people could never even dream of―one of ten classic Gaiman works repackaged with elegant original watercolor art by acclaimed artist Henry Sene YeeUnder the streets of London there’s a world most people could never even dream of. A city of monsters and saints, murderers and angels. This is the city of the people who have fallen between the cracks. A single act of kindness to a ragged girl he finds injured on the street catapults young businessman Richard Mayhew out of his workaday life into a world that is both familiar and threateningly bizarre.Displaying bold creativity and narrative genius, Neverwhere is a dark, funny, and seductive tale that has become a contemporary literary touchstone.

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No.23
76
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No.24
76

Rule #3: Don't Stare At Invisible Faeries. Aislinn Has Always Seen Faeries. Powerful And Dangerous, They Walk Hidden In Mortal World. Aislinn Fears Their Cruelty—especially If They Learn Of Her Sight—and Wishes She Were As Blind To Their Presence As Other Teens. Rule #2: Don't Speak To Invisible Faeries. Now Faeries Are Stalking Her. One Of Them, Keenan, Who Is Equal Parts Terrifying And Alluring, Is Trying To Talk To Her, Asking Questions Aislinn Is Afraid To Answer. Rule #1: Don't Ever Attract Their Attention. But It's Too Late. Keenan Is The Summer King Who Has Sought His Queen For Nine Centuries. Without Her, Summer Itself Will Perish. He Is Determined That Aislinn Will Become The Summer Queen At Any Cost—regardless Of Her Plans Or Desires. Suddenly None Of The Rules That Have Kept Aislinn Safe Are Working Anymore, And Everything Is On The Line: Her Freedom; Her Best Friend, Seth; Her Life; Everything. Faerie Intrigue, Mortal Love, And The Clash Of Ancient Rules And Modern Expectations Swirl Together In Melissa Marr's Stunning 21st Century Faery Tale.

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No.25
76

Camden, North London. A tangled, mangled junction of train lines, roads and waterways. Where minor celebrities hang out with minor criminals and where tourists and moody teenagers mingle.In the heart of Camden, where rail meets road meets leyline, you might find the Arcana Emporium, run by one Alex Verus. He won't sell you a wand or mix you a potion, but if you know what you're looking for, he might just be able to help. That's if he's not too busy avoiding his would-be apprentice, foiling the Dark, outwitting the Light, and investigating a mysterious relic that has just turned up at the British Museum.

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No.26
76

Dead to Me

Anderson, Annie
Annie Anderson

Seeing Dead People And Solving Their Murders Is Darby Adler's Bread And Butter.what's Not On The Menu? A Nosy Fed Poking Around Her Crime Scenes Who Seems To Know A Hell Of A Lot More Than He's Saying--especially About The Ghosts Surrounding Darby And The Murderer Who's Desperate For Her Attention.

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