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Books Like Gotrek and Felix

5 books to read after Trollslayer by William King, sorted by what you loved about it.

5 books By Sandro Andreatta, historian Updated
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You loved

Trollslayer

William King

Gotrek, a dwarf Slayer, and his human companion Felix. Warhammer Fantasy’s Old World.

Gotrek & Felix opening volume; also collected in The First Omnibus.

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If you loved: dwarves at the centre

Cover of The DwarvesThe Dwarves

The Dwarves

Markus Heitz Start with The Dwarves, book one; English edition of Die Zwerge.

Editorial match

What it is
Tungdil, a dwarf blacksmith raised among humans. Girdlegard, protected by a dwarven gateway now threatened with breach.
Why it fits
Dwarven protagonists drive the adventure rather than remaining supporting figures.
The difference
Tungdil’s wider epic differs from a Slayer and chronicler’s episodic travels.

If you loved: a durable adventuring partnership

Cover of Theft of SwordsTheft of Swords

Theft of Swords

Michael J. Sullivan Start with Contains The Crown Conspiracy and Avempartha.

Editorial match

What it is
Royce, a thief, and Hadrian, a mercenary, are established partners. Elan; initially a kingdom-level conspiracy, expanding through Revelations.
Why it fits
A recurring pair face danger and larger conspiracies together.
The difference
A thief and mercenary replace the Slayer and poet; no equivalent death-seeking premise.

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If you loved: dangerous travel with contrasting companions

Cover of The Blacktongue ThiefThe Blacktongue Thief

The Blacktongue Thief

Christopher Buehlman Start with Blacktongue, volume 1.

Editorial match

What it is
Kinch, a male thief; Galva is a prominent female veteran companion, not the narrator. Secondary-world journey through a landscape shaped by goblin wars.
Why it fits
Travel through a hostile fantasy landscape brings capable but different companions together.
The difference
The thief narrates; it is not the same recurring duo or episodic structure.

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If you loved: comrades surviving a brutal world

Cover of The Black CompanyThe Black Company

The Black Company

Glen Cook Start with Start with The Black Company; the early sequence continues with Shadows Linger and The White Rose.

Editorial match

What it is
Croaker, male physician and annalist of a mercenary company. Secondary-world conflict involving a mercenary company and powerful sorcerous rulers.
Why it fits
Companionship persists amid violence and dangerous supernatural powers.
The difference
A mercenary company and military chronicle replace two roaming adventurers.

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If you loved: morally difficult violent fantasy

The First Law — original trilogy

Joe Abercrombie Start with The Blade Itself; trilogy continues with Before They Are Hanged and Last Argument of Kings.

Editorial match

What it is
Ensemble, prominently male veterans/officers and an inquisitor; not a single-protagonist story. Secondary-world kingdoms, warfare and government intrigue; exact historical-period label not assigned.
Why it fits
Compromised characters and violence offer a darker adjacent route.
The difference
An ensemble trilogy rather than episodic monster adventures; humour similarity is not guaranteed.

FAQ

What should I read after Trollslayer?

It depends on what you loved about it. For dwarves at the centre: The Dwarves by Markus Heitz. For a durable adventuring partnership: Theft of Swords by Michael J. Sullivan. For dangerous travel with contrasting companions: The Blacktongue Thief by Christopher Buehlman.

How many books like Gotrek and Felix are on this page?

5 books, grouped by what readers loved about Trollslayer. Each one says why it fits, what is different and who backs the recommendation.

How this list is made: every match comes from Sandro's research catalog, which records who recommends what (book creators, readers, book sites) and an editorial comparison of what each book offers. Matches marked "Editorial match" are his own comparison. Recommendations cannot be bought.