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7 books to read after The Red Knight by Miles Cameron, sorted by what you loved about it.

7 books By Sandro Andreatta, historian Updated
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You loved

The Red Knight

Miles Cameron

A mercenary commander accepts a contract to defend an abbey against creatures of the Wild.

Entry to The Traitor Son Cycle.

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If you loved: more mercenary service

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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
Both examine a fighting company employed by others.
The difference
Cook’s compressed chronicle is less concerned with detailed medieval equipment.

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If you loved: another desperate defence

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Legend

David Gemmell Start with Drenai publication entry; Legend only, not Druss’s full chronology.

Editorial match

What it is
Ageing warrior Druss joins the defence of Dros Delnoch against an overwhelming Nadir army.
Why it fits
A defensive battle tests leadership and resolve.
The difference
Gemmell’s heroic veteran story is more concentrated than Cameron’s ensemble.

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If you loved: army survival under pressure

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The Ten Thousand

Paul Kearney Start with First novel of The Macht sequence.

Editorial match

What it is
A mercenary army hired to overthrow a ruler must fight for survival after its employer dies.
Why it fits
Professional fighters must remain effective when the situation deteriorates.
The difference
A retreat in an ancient-inspired world replaces fortress defence against monsters.

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If you loved: how a soldier learns the profession

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Sheepfarmer’s Daughter

Elizabeth Moon Start with First novel of The Deed of Paksenarrion trilogy.

Editorial match

What it is
Paks leaves an arranged future behind to join mercenaries and discovers the demands of army life.
Why it fits
Mercenary service provides the centre of the story.
The difference
Begins with a young recruit rather than an established commander.

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If you loved: command with gunpowder

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The Thousand Names

Django Wexler Start with Book one of The Shadow Campaigns; the broader series has five novels.

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What it is
Soldiers of Vordan face a campaign in a setting inspired by Napoleonic Europe and North Africa, with supernatural stakes.
Why it fits
Military leadership and supernatural danger intersect.
The difference
Napoleonic-style campaigning replaces medieval warfare.

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If you loved: a much larger magical war

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Malazan Book of the Fallen

Steven Erikson Start with Gardens of the Moon; continue in publication order with Deadhouse Gates.

Editorial match

What it is
Large ensemble across the series rather than one continuing central hero.
Why it fits
Armies face supernatural forces within an expansive world.
The difference
Far greater narrative scale and a demanding opening; not the same emphasis on historical martial detail.

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If you loved: keep the commander and company at the centre

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Stiger’s Tigers

Marc Alan Edelheit

Editorial match

What it is
Captain Ben Stiger inherits a poor company and a dangerous mission to resupply an isolated garrison.
Why it fits
Both make leading a fighting unit a strong point of entry.
The difference
Stiger’s Tigers uses a Roman-inspired legionary officer and a poorly performing company rather than a medieval siege against the Wild.

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FAQ

What should I read after The Red Knight?

It depends on what you loved about it. For more mercenary service: The Black Company by Glen Cook. For another desperate defence: Legend by David Gemmell. For army survival under pressure: The Ten Thousand by Paul Kearney.

How many books like The Red Knight are on this page?

7 books, grouped by what readers loved about The Red Knight. 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.