10 Books Similar to “The Grey Bastards” by Jonathan French

by Mary Gentle (1992)

Like 'The Grey Bastards', this offers a dark humor take on fantasy with orcs in an unusual military context.

by Stan Nicholls (2008)

Echoes 'The Grey Bastards' by focusing on orcs as protagonists with a gritty, action-oriented narrative.

by Joe Abercrombie (2007)

Shares 'The Grey Bastards' gritty feel and emphasis on complex characters navigating dark fantasy.

by Daniel Polansky (2011)

Similar to 'The Grey Bastards' in its dark, gritty atmosphere and focus on morally ambiguous characters.

by Peter McLean (2018)

Like 'The Grey Bastards', it features a crime-focused protagonist in a gritty, low fantasy setting.