The closest I’ve ever found to fitting this vibe/niche have been Between Two Fires by Christopher Buehlman and Empire of the Vampire by Jay Kristoff. Recommend anything gothic but also a fair bit of action! (Please no romantasy) by Due-Hat9692 Related: Literaturre from Ireland/U.K. Books where unsettling/new/unexpected customs and tribal groups emerge Classics/contemporary fiction from the German speaking region Books with a ocean setting (beach town, elements of surfing/free diving/ whales would be cool! ) A book that will blow my mind