Books like The Anubis Gates by Tim Powers

When ordinary Londoner Richard Mayhew rescues a bleeding stranger, he is thrust into London Below, a shadowy realm of monsters, angels, and underground society that forces him to fight for survival before he can return home.

Neil Gaiman’s American Waters combines Americana, fantasy, and ancient and modern mythologies into a story of a mysterious traveler who awakens city‑wide enigmas and the timeless clash of gods.

Inspector Tyador Borlú journeys from Besźel to Ul Qoma to investigate the murder of a woman, navigating two distinct cities that both share one physical space yet have separate identities.

In the grim, alchemical city of New Crobuzon, scientist Isaac Underwood faces a half-bird, half-human Garuda and a ravenous caterpillar that threatens the entire metropolis.

Two rival illusionists in 19th-century London engage in a deadly feud over a stage magic trick.

This is the second in the Moon Singer series featuring “Maelen”, the former moon singer of the primitive planet mythical “Thassa”. Also revolving around the cargo apprentice “Krip Vorland’, now in the body of the “Thassa” and the crew of the free-trader “Lydis” who’s sabotaged ship barely survives its landing on a barren and hostile planet. One by one, the crew of the Lydis and in addition to the crew of a legendary “Patrol” scout are taken over by an unknown force also present on the planet. Only “Maelen” now fugitive of “Thassa” remains unaffected by this mysterious mind control. She, along with revived crewmember Vorland pit themselves against the malicious remnants of an ancient “Fore Runner” civilization who’s only motivation is on regaining the power lost to them in ages past at any cost necessary. To these marauders, the only thing other life forms represent to them is a “body” they can occupy to accomplish their goal of universal control of every planet they encounter. Sequel to Moon of Three Rings (http://openlibrary.org/works/OL473429W/Moon_of_Three_Rings)

The Rook, by Daniel O'Malley, blends science‑fiction, fantasy, and paranormal elements to craft a fresh speculative narrative that invites readers into an imaginative, genre‑crossing world.