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Red Country

Red Country

Red Country is a standalone fantasy novel by Joe Abercrombie published in 2012 and set in the First Law world, roughly a decade after the events of the original trilogy. The plot follows Shy South as she pursues a group of kidnappers who abducted her younger siblings across a lawless frontier, blend...

8.2 Great

apps Top Red Country Alternatives

The top alternative to Red Country in 2026 is Last Argument of Kings with a score of 8.7/10, followed by The Heroes (8.7) and Best Served Cold (8.4).

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Last Argument of Kings

Last Argument of Kings

Last Argument of Kings is the third and final novel in Joe Abercrombie's The First Law trilogy, published by Gollancz in...

Grimdark War 2008 First Law
8.7 Great
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The Heroes

The Heroes

"The Heroes" is a standalone fantasy novel by British author Joe Abercrombie, published in 2011. It is set in the First...

Grimdark War 2011 Abercrombie
8.7 Great
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Best Served Cold

Best Served Cold

Best Served Cold is a standalone dark fantasy novel by British author Joe Abercrombie, published in 2009. Set in the sam...

Revenge Grimdark 2009 Abercrombie
8.4 Great
4
The Trouble with Peace

The Trouble with Peace

Published in 2020, The Trouble with Peace is the second novel in Joe Abercrombie's Age of Madness trilogy, set in the Fi...

Political Grimdark 2020 Abercrombie
8.4 Great
5
Before They Are Hanged

Before They Are Hanged

Before They Are Hanged is the second novel in Joe Abercrombie's The First Law trilogy, published by Gollancz in 2007. It...

Quest Grimdark 2007 First Law
8.3 Great
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A Little Hatred

A Little Hatred

A Little Hatred (2019) by Joe Abercrombie is the first novel in The Age of Madness trilogy, set in the First Law world r...

Industrial Grimdark 2019 Abercrombie
8.2 Great
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The Wisdom of Crowds

The Wisdom of Crowds

The Wisdom of Crowds is a grimdark high fantasy novel by Joe Abercrombie, published in 2021. It serves as the third and...

Grimdark 2021 Revolution Abercrombie
8.2 Great
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The Blinding Knife

The Blinding Knife

The Blinding Knife (2012) is the second novel in Brent Weeks's Lightbringer fantasy series, published by Orbit Books. It...

Magic System Epic Fantasy 2012 Weeks
8.2 Great
9
The Black Company

The Black Company

The Black Company is a 1984 dark fantasy novel by American author Glen Cook and the inaugural book in the series of the...

Military Grimdark 1984 Cook
8.0 Great
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Shadows Linger

Shadows Linger

"Shadows Linger" is a 1984 fantasy novel by Glen Cook and the second installment in "The Black Company" series. The narr...

Military Grimdark 1984 Cook
7.9 Good
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A Dance with Dragons

A Dance with Dragons

A Dance with Dragons is the fifth novel in George R.R. Martin's A Song of Ice and Fire series, published in 2011. It run...

Martin Political Grimdark Epic Fantasy
7.8 Good
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The King's Blood

The King's Blood

The King's Blood is a fantasy novel by Daniel Abraham published in 2012, serving as the second book in The Dagger and th...

Political Epic Fantasy 2012 Abraham
7.7 Good
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A Feast for Crows

A Feast for Crows

A Feast for Crows is the fourth novel in George R.R. Martin's A Song of Ice and Fire series, published in 2005. It focus...

Martin Political Grimdark Epic Fantasy
7.6 Good
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Emperor of Thorns

Emperor of Thorns

"Emperor of Thorns" is a grimdark high fantasy novel by Mark Lawrence, published in 2013 as the final installment of the...

Dark Grimdark 2013 Lawrence
7.6 Good
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Prince of Fools

Prince of Fools

Prince of Fools is the first novel in Mark Lawrence's Red Queen's War trilogy, published in 2014. Set in the Broken Empi...

Dark Grimdark 2014 Lawrence
7.6 Good
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The Dragon Republic

The Dragon Republic

The Dragon Republic is the second novel in R.F. Kuang's Poppy War trilogy, published in 2019. It continues the story of...

Grimdark War 2019 Kuang
7.6 Good
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The Burning God

The Burning God

"The Burning God" is a 2020 fantasy novel by R.F. Kuang, serving as the final installment in "The Poppy War" trilogy. Th...

Grimdark 2020 War Kuang
7.6 Good
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King of Thorns

King of Thorns

King of Thorns is the second novel in Mark Lawrence's Broken Empire trilogy, published in 2012. It continues the story o...

Dark Grimdark 2012 Lawrence
7.5 Good
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The Liar's Key

The Liar's Key

The Liar's Key is a fantasy novel by Mark Lawrence, published in 2015 as the second book in The Red Queen's War trilogy....

Dark Grimdark 2015 Lawrence
7.5 Good
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The Wheel of Osheim

The Wheel of Osheim

The Wheel of Osheim is a grimdark high fantasy novel written by Mark Lawrence and published in 2016. It serves as the th...

Dark Grimdark 2016 Lawrence
7.5 Good

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Alternative Score vs Red Country Action
Last Argument of Kings
Last Argument of Kings
High Fantasy Grimdark War 2008
8.7 Great +0.5 Compare
The Heroes
The Heroes
High Fantasy Grimdark War 2011
8.7 Great +0.5 Compare
Best Served Cold
Best Served Cold
High Fantasy Revenge Grimdark 2009
8.4 Great +0.2 Compare
The Trouble with Peace
The Trouble with Peace
High Fantasy Political Grimdark 2020
8.4 Great +0.2 Compare
Before They Are Hanged
Before They Are Hanged
High Fantasy Quest Grimdark 2007
8.3 Great +0.1 Compare
A Little Hatred
A Little Hatred
High Fantasy Industrial Grimdark 2019
8.2 Great Same Compare
The Wisdom of Crowds
The Wisdom of Crowds
High Fantasy Grimdark 2021 Revolution
8.2 Great Same Compare
The Blinding Knife
The Blinding Knife
High Fantasy Magic System Epic Fantasy 2012
8.2 Great Same Compare
The Black Company
The Black Company
High Fantasy Military Grimdark 1984
8.0 Great -0.2 Compare
Shadows Linger
Shadows Linger
High Fantasy Military Grimdark 1984
7.9 Good -0.3 Compare

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What are the best alternatives to Red Country?
The top alternatives to Red Country in 2026 include Last Argument of Kings, The Heroes, Best Served Cold, The Trouble with Peace, Before They Are Hanged. Each offers unique features and is objectively scored on Lunoo to help you compare.
How does Red Country compare to its competitors?
Our AI-powered comparison system analyzes features, pricing, user reviews, and expert opinions to provide objective scores. Red Country scores 8.2/10. Click any alternative above to see a detailed side-by-side comparison.
Is Red Country worth it in 2026?
Red Country scores 8.2/10 on Lunoo, making it a highly-rated option in the High Fantasy category. However, alternatives like Last Argument of Kings may better suit specific needs.
What is the best free alternative to Red Country?
Several alternatives to Red Country offer free plans or free tiers. Check the alternatives listed above and visit their websites to compare pricing and free options.
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How many alternatives to Red Country are there?
Lunoo currently lists 20 scored alternatives to Red Country in the High Fantasy category, ranked by our AI-powered evaluation system.
Which Red Country alternative has the highest rating?
Last Argument of Kings currently holds the highest rating among Red Country alternatives with a score of 8.7/10.
Can I use Last Argument of Kings instead of Red Country?
Last Argument of Kings is one of the top-rated alternatives to Red Country. While they serve similar purposes in the High Fantasy space, each has distinct strengths. Use our comparison tool above for a detailed side-by-side analysis.
What is the cheapest alternative to Red Country?
Pricing varies among Red Country alternatives. We recommend checking each alternative's website for current pricing. Many options in the High Fantasy category offer free tiers or competitive pricing.
How are Red Country alternatives ranked on Lunoo?
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Red Country vs Last Argument of Kings: which is better?
Red Country scores 8.2/10 while Last Argument of Kings scores 8.7/10 on Lunoo. The best choice depends on your specific needs. Use our detailed comparison tool for a full breakdown.
Red Country vs The Heroes: which is better?
Red Country scores 8.2/10 while The Heroes scores 8.7/10 on Lunoo. The best choice depends on your specific needs. Use our detailed comparison tool for a full breakdown.
Red Country vs Best Served Cold: which is better?
Red Country scores 8.2/10 while Best Served Cold scores 8.4/10 on Lunoo. The best choice depends on your specific needs. Use our detailed comparison tool for a full breakdown.

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