On June 7, the Beamers will be discussing Babel by R.F. Kuang, in which silver plays an important role in the plot. Here are 10 more books with silver is a key plot element:
- “Mistborn” series by Brandon Sanderson – In this epic fantasy series, certain individuals called Allomancers can use various metals, including silver, to grant themselves enhanced abilities.
- “The Silver Chair” by C.S. Lewis – In this installment of “The Chronicles of Narnia,” a magical silver chair plays a crucial role in the story’s resolution.
- “Silver in the Blood” by Jessica Day George – Two cousins discover their family’s secret ability to shapeshift using magical silver.
- “The Silver Kiss” by Annette Curtis Klause – A young girl falls in love with a vampire who is hunting a master vampire, and silver is one of the few weaknesses of these supernatural beings.
- “The Silver Witch” by Paula Brackston – A woman discovers her connection to a long-lost Celtic witch, and silver magic plays a key part in her journey.
- “The Silversmith’s Wife” by Sophia Tobin – Set in 18th century London, this historical mystery involves a magical silver object that leads to murder and intrigue.
- “The Silver Mage” by Katharine Kerr – In this fantasy novel, silver magic is wielded by powerful mages.
- “The Silver Siren” by Chanda Hahn – A siren’s magical silver voice is stolen, and she must navigate a treacherous journey to reclaim it.
- “The Silver Spell” by Lucy Pritchard – A young witch must master her silver magic to save her town from an ancient curse.
- “The Silver Tide” by Jen Williams – In this epic fantasy, silver magic is one of the key elements that the protagonists must understand and harness to succeed in their quest.
Silver is an important element in these stories, though the extent and nature of its magical properties varies from book to book.
Note that the silver in Babel is never labelled magical.
Oh, and that JRR Tolkien’s mithril is not silver.
