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Books Like Kings of the Wyld

6 books to read after Kings of the Wyld by Nicholas Eames, sorted by what you loved about it.

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You loved

Kings of the Wyld

Nicholas Eames

Retired mercenaries reunite when an old comrade asks for help on a dangerous mission.

Kings of the Wyld.

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If you loved: keep mercenary banter and an adventure ensemble

Cover of The Black HawksThe Black Hawks

The Black Hawks

David Wragg

Editorial match

What it is
An inexperienced knight escaping an invaded city with a prince becomes entangled with a mercenary band.
Why it fits
Keep mercenary banter and an adventure ensemble.
The difference
A less celebratory tone and a different group dynamic.

If you loved: keep enjoyable companions and adventurous plotting

Cover of Theft of SwordsTheft of Swords

Theft of Swords

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

Recommended by book creators or readers

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
Keep enjoyable companions and adventurous plotting.
The difference
The central partnership is smaller and less focused on ageing veterans.

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If you loved: old mercenary band, darker

Cover of SnakewoodSnakewood

Snakewood

Adrian Selby

Recommended by a book creator

What it is
Former members of an elite mercenary band are hunted down; a scholar assembles accounts of their fate.
Why it fits
A legendary mercenary band, long disbanded, is hunted down: listed for Kings of the Wyld fans.
The difference
Far grimmer, fragmented narration.

What book creators recommend next

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Dungeon Crawler Carl

Matt Dinniman Start with First novel.

Recommended by book creators or readers

What it is
Carl and Princess Donut. An alien-run dungeon game show.
Why it fits
Absurd humour and emotional moments.
Cover of Traitor's BladeTraitor's Blade

Traitor's Blade

Sebastien de Castell

Recommended by book creators or readers

What it is
Three disgraced travelling magistrates try to honour their murdered king's final orders.
Why it fits
Adventure, lovable characters.

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The Last Wish

Andrzej Sapkowski Start with Official English starting point for The Witcher books; an interconnected short-story collection.

Recommended by book creators or readers

What it is
Geralt of Rivia, a professional monster hunter. A folklore-inflected secondary world shaped by humans, monsters and political conflict.
Why it fits
Monster hunting.

FAQ

What should I read after Kings of the Wyld?

It depends on what you loved about it. For keep mercenary banter and an adventure ensemble: The Black Hawks by David Wragg. For keep enjoyable companions and adventurous plotting: Theft of Swords by Michael J. Sullivan. For old mercenary band, darker: Snakewood by Adrian Selby.

How many books like Kings of the Wyld are on this page?

6 books, grouped by what readers loved about Kings of the Wyld. 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.