The Greatest "Supernatural, Fiction, Steampunk" Books Since 1990
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This list represents a comprehensive and trusted collection of the greatest books. Developed through a specialized algorithm, it brings together 300 'best of' book lists to form a definitive guide to the world's most acclaimed books. For those interested in how these books are chosen, additional details can be found on the rankings page.
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The "Supernatural" category for books typically includes stories that involve paranormal or supernatural elements, such as ghosts, vampires, werewolves, witches, and other supernatural creatures. These books often explore themes of magic, mystery, and the unknown, and may incorporate elements of horror, romance, or fantasy. Supernatural books can range from dark and eerie tales to lighthearted and whimsical stories, but they all share a common thread of exploring the supernatural world beyond our own.
Steampunk as a literary genre is a fascinating blend of historical fiction, science fiction, and speculative fantasy, characterized by its distinctive setting in an alternate history where steam power remains the dominant technological force. Typically set in the Victorian era or a world resembling it, Steampunk novels weave intricate narratives that explore themes of invention, exploration, and industrial revolution, often infused with elements of adventure and rebellion against oppressive societal norms. The genre is renowned for its richly detailed and imaginative world-building, featuring anachronistic technologies, airships, clockwork devices, and intricate machinery, all powered by steam. Steampunk literature not only captivates with its inventive storytelling and aesthetic but also delves into complex questions about technology, progress, and humanity's relationship with both, making it a compelling and thought-provoking category of books.
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1. Perdido Street Station by China Mieville
In a sprawling steampunk metropolis teeming with bizarre creatures and arcane technologies, a gifted scientist unwittingly unleashes a nightmare upon the city. When his experiment with a rare caterpillar goes awry, monstrous, dream-eating moths are set loose, preying upon the citizens' minds and plunging the city into terror. As the scientist grapples with the consequences of his actions, a motley group of individuals, including a renegade artist, a wingless bird-man, and other outcasts, come together in a desperate attempt to save their city from the eldritch horrors that now haunt its shadowy streets. Their journey takes them through the city's various layers, from the opulent heights to the grimy depths, revealing the complex tapestry of cultures and conflicts that define this urban labyrinth.
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2. A Master of Djinn by P. Djèlí Clark
Set in an alternate Cairo at the turn of the 20th century, where magic and steampunk technology infuse the air, the story follows Fatma el-Sha’arawi, the youngest woman working for the Ministry of Alchemy, Enchantments and Supernatural Entities. When someone claiming to be al-Jahiz, the famed Sufi mystic who opened the veil to the magical realm forty years prior, returns to wreak havoc in the form of a murderous cult, Fatma must unravel the mystery behind this imposter. With the help of her new partner, a clever ministry bureaucrat, and her girlfriend, an enigmatic lounge singer, Fatma delves into a world of djinn and gods to prevent the imposter's diabolical plot from unleashing chaos upon the world.
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