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Leviathan Wakes
Expanse #1 (works standalone)by James S.A. Corey
02011573 pages
Why you'll love it:
This science fiction shares a gritty but hopeful tone that will resonate with Not that Kind of Good Guy fans.
10 Best Books Like Not that Kind of Good Guy
If you loved Not that Kind of Good Guy by John Ringo, here are the most similar books our readers recommend.
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The best books like Not that Kind of Good Guy are:
- 1Leviathan Wakes by James S.A. Corey0#1
- 2The Martian by Andy Weir0
- 3The Kaiju Preservation Society by John Scalzi0
- 4Esperance by Adam Oyebanji4.5
- 5Sea of Tranquility by Emily St. John Mandel0
- 6Space Opera by Catherynne M. Valente3.9
- 7The Dispossessed by Ursula K. Le Guin0
- 8The Midnight Library by Matt Haig4.4
- 9The Mercy of Gods by James S. A. Corey4.5Series starter
- 10Future's Edge by Gareth L. Powell4.1
When superpowered individuals begin emerging across the world, humanity desperately searches for a morally pure hero to champion the forces of good against growing darkness. Instead, they get Michael—a street-smart kid from the foster system whose unconventional upbringing among society's outcasts may be exactly what's needed. But as this unlikely hero approaches puberty and his powers begin to manifest, the world is about to discover that sometimes the hero you need isn't the one you wanted.
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by Andy Weir
02014
Why you'll love it:
This science fiction shares a optimistic and humorous tone that will resonate with Not that Kind of Good Guy fans.
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by John Scalzi
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This science fiction shares a light and irreverent tone that will resonate with Not that Kind of Good Guy fans.
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by Adam Oyebanji
4.52025432 pages
Why you'll love it:
This science fiction shares a thoughtful and unsettling tone that will resonate with Not that Kind of Good Guy fans.
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by Emily St. John Mandel
0
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This science fiction shares a contemplative melancholy tone that will resonate with Not that Kind of Good Guy fans.
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by Catherynne M. Valente
3.92018294 pages
Why you'll love it:
This science fiction shares a absurdist yet tender tone that will resonate with Not that Kind of Good Guy fans.
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by Ursula K. Le Guin
02015320 pages
Why you'll love it:
This science fiction shares a contemplative and challenging tone that will resonate with Not that Kind of Good Guy fans.
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by Matt Haig
4.42023304 pages
Why you'll love it:
This science fiction shares a contemplative and hopeful tone that will resonate with Not that Kind of Good Guy fans.
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The Mercy of Gods
Start of The Captive's War seriesby James S. A. Corey
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Why you'll love it:
This science fiction shares a tense and cerebral tone that will resonate with Not that Kind of Good Guy fans.
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by Gareth L. Powell
4.12025320 pages
Why you'll love it:
This science fiction shares a grim but determined tone that will resonate with Not that Kind of Good Guy fans.
Quick Comparison: Books Like Not that Kind of Good Guy
| Book | Author | Rating | Year | Pages | Best For |
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| Leviathan Wakes | James S.A. Corey | 0 | 2011 | 573 | Closest match |
| The Martian | Andy Weir | 0 | 2014 | — | Similar vibes |
| The Kaiju Preservation Society | John Scalzi | 0 | — | — | Similar vibes |
| Esperance | Adam Oyebanji | 4.5 | 2025 | 432 | Similar vibes |
| Sea of Tranquility | Emily St. John Mandel | 0 | — | — | Similar vibes |
| Space Opera | Catherynne M. Valente | 3.9 | 2018 | 294 | Similar vibes |
| The Dispossessed | Ursula K. Le Guin | 0 | 2015 | 320 | Similar vibes |
| The Midnight Library | Matt Haig | 4.4 | 2023 | 304 | Similar vibes |
| The Mercy of Gods📚 Series starter | James S. A. Corey | 4.5 | 2024 | — | Start a new series |
| Future's Edge | Gareth L. Powell | 4.1 | 2025 | 320 | Similar vibes |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What books are most similar to Not that Kind of Good Guy?
The most similar books to Not that Kind of Good Guy are Leviathan Wakes, The Martian, The Kaiju Preservation Society.
What should I read after Not that Kind of Good Guy?
After finishing Not that Kind of Good Guy, readers most commonly pick up Leviathan Wakes next.
Who writes books like John Ringo?
Authors similar to John Ringo include Jim Butcher.
What genre is Not that Kind of Good Guy?
Not that Kind of Good Guy is a Science Fiction novel by John Ringo, published in 2025.
How long is Not that Kind of Good Guy?
Not that Kind of Good Guy is 400 pages long.
About Not that Kind of Good Guy
Conspiracy Theories Meet Superhero RealityALL IT TAKESIt’s there for anyone to see: There are dark forces at work on the world, working to destroy civilization. All it takes for evil to triumph is for good men to stand by and do nothing. We need a good guy.NOT ALL HEROES WEAR CAPES-BUT SOME DOFor a generation, individuals have arisen with super powers, able to change the course of history, or at least save a few lives. But these people have free will-and not all choose to work for the forces of good. We want someone with an unblotted escutcheon, a Galahad for the 21st Century, someone pure of ethics and morality.NOT THAT KIND OF GOOD GUYWhat we get is Michael: the product of a broken childhood, raised in the foster system of one of America’s most dangerous inner cities, his wisdom comes from drug addicts and whores. Maybe he’s not the hero we asked for, but he’s the hero we need. And he’s about to hit puberty.