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FatherlandNovel
Robert Harrisstandalone novel1992
Mystery & detective, about totalitarianism and murder investigation, set in europe.
I Am LegendNovel
Richard Mathesonstandalone novel1954
Post-apocalyptic and horror, about vampires and survival.
“The last human survivor of the vampire epidemic has to maintain his defences against their onslaught, while attempting to research the cause and possibly solution to the plague.”
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Falling AngelNovel
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Horror and mystery & detective, about murder investigation.
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ShiftNovel
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Alternate history and thriller & suspense, dark and tense in tone, about political intrigue, set in mid 20th century and north america.
“Kring has stated that he first began work on the novel after the 2007–2008 Writers Guild of America strike and intended to make use of multiple forms of media to promote the novel and further its storyline.”
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DominionNovel
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Spy thriller, about totalitarianism, set in british isles.
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Lord of the FliesNovel
William Goldingstandalone novel1954
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“The plot concerns a group of prepubescent British boys who are stranded on an uninhabited island and their disastrous attempts to govern themselves that lead to a descent into savagery.”
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