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American GodsSeries
series10 books1999
Fantasy and mythic fantasy, about gods.
“Gaiman's 2005 novel Anansi Boys is set in the same mythological world and shares the trickster god Mr. Nancy, but follows a different protagonist and story, making it a loose companion rather than a direct sequel.”
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CrashNovel
J. G. Ballardstandalone novel1973
Literary & general, challenging in tone, about madness and addiction.
Modern Tale of FaerieSeries
series4 books2002
Urban fantasy and fantasy, about fae.
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FledglingNovel
Octavia E. Butlerstandalone novel2005
Science fiction and paranormal, about vampires and race and racism.
Her Fearful SymmetryNovel
Audrey Niffeneggerstandalone novel2009
Horror and gothic, set in british isles.
The Black TattooNovel
Sam Enthovenstandalone novel2006
Fantasy and dark fantasy, about demons.