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The Night BoatNovel
Robert R. McCammonstandalone novel1980
Tense in tone, about curses, set in islands and contemporary.
“The action then shifts to the present day and to the idyllic Caribbean island of Coquina, where life is about to change in unimaginable ways.”
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Fevre DreamNovel
George R. R. Martinstandalone novel1982
Historical fiction, about vampires, set in north america and 19th century.
On Stranger TidesNovel
Tim Powersstandalone novel1987
Historical fantasy and adventure, set in age of sail & 18th century.
The Collected Fiction of William Hope HodgsonSeries
series6 books1907
completed
Weird fiction, eerie in tone, about survival.
Start with The Boats of the "Glen Carrig" and Other Nautical Adventures →
CarrionNovel
Gary Brandnerstandalone novel1986
Tense in tone, set in our world and contemporary.
“For he possesses the most awesome sill any man can master – he can reach beyond the grave and reawaken the dear departed.”
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The Ghost PiratesNovel
William Hope Hodgsonstandalone novel1909
Sea stories, eerie in tone, set in early 20th century.
“Jessop signs on to the sailing ship Mortzestus despite whispers about her reputation, and it isn't long before he understands why: strange shapes and stranger sounds begin plaguing the vessel, growing bolder and more frequent by the day.”
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