List of 15 authors like Anne Rice

Anne Rice is best known for her series of novels, The Vampire Chronicles, which blend the supernatural with existential and erotic overtones.

If you enjoy Anne Rice's storytelling style, here are 15 authors who offer similar themes in their works and whom you might also appreciate:

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   Charlaine Harris - Author of the Southern Vampire Mysteries, which were adapted into the TV series True Blood, Harris offers a blend of supernatural elements with mystery and romance.
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   Laurell K. Hamilton - Known for her Anita Blake: Vampire Hunter series, which features a blend of urban fantasy, horror, and erotica, similar to Rice's intricate and sensual narratives.
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   Poppy Z. Brite - With vivid prose and a flair for the gothic, Brite's books, such as “Lost Souls,” explore vampire myths in a contemporary setting.
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   Chelsea Quinn Yarbro - She writes the Saint-Germain series, featuring a vampire who is noble and humane, akin to some of Rice's more benevolent undead characters.
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   Octavia Butler - While she is more known for her science fiction, Butler's “Fledgling” is a unique take on vampire mythology that may intrigue Rice's fans.
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   Deborah Harkness - Author of the All Souls Trilogy, Harkness introduces a world of witches, vampires, and daemons that would resonate with those who enjoy supernatural drama.
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   Nalini Singh - With her Guild Hunter series, Singh provides an interesting blend of urban fantasy, romance, and paranormal intrigue.
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   Sherrilyn Kenyon - Her Dark-Hunter series is a popular series that merges Greek mythology with vampire lore, creating a universe filled with immortal warriors.
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   L.J. Smith - Known for the Vampire Diaries series, Smith's narrative style is highly accessible and offers a romantic and supernatural saga that's easy to dive into.
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    Kim Harrison - Author of The Hollows series, Harrison builds a world where supernatural beings are openly acknowledged in society, with complex character dynamics and engaging plots.
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    Christopher Rice - Anne Rice's son, who has also ventured into supernatural and horror fiction, potentially providing a familiar tone but with his unique storytelling style.
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    Stephenie Meyer - While her Twilight series is more young adult and romance-focused, readers who enjoy Rice's vampire mythologies might find these books entertaining.
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    Cassandra Clare - Her Mortal Instruments series is quite popular among young adults for its urban fantasy setting with a variety of supernatural creatures and romantic subplots.
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    Jeaniene Frost - Author of the Night Huntress series, Frost offers a strong female lead and appealing narratives that Rice's audience might find engaging.
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    Kelley Armstrong - Writing the Women of the Otherworld series, Armstrong delves into a world of supernatural beings hidden within modern society, with a strong focus on character development.

Always remember that each author brings their own style and variations to the genre, so while they may share certain thematic elements with Anne Rice's work, their writing will have its own unique flavor.