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series5 books1959

Psychological horror, dark in tone, about madness, set in north america.

Shirley Jacksonstandalone novel1962

Literary & general, eerie in tone, about family secrets, set in mid 20th century.

“A young woman lives with her older sister and sickly uncle in their old family house, after a mysterious tragedy turns the townsfolk against them.”
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ExorcistSeries

series6 books1971

Dark in tone, about demons, set in north america and contemporary.

“Other Exorcist books are tie-in and franchise material rather than further novels by Blatty himself.”
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Start with The Exorcist →

CarnackiUniverse

universe102 books1909

Ghost stories, eerie in tone, set in british isles and early 20th century.

“The card arrives without preamble: dinner at 472 Cheyne Walk, and afterward the tale.”
from the catalogue

Start with Carnacki, the Ghost-Finder →

includes Carnacki (Hodgson), Carnacki (William Meikle), Carnacki (Sam Gafford), Carnacki (Brandon Barrows), Carnacki (Kidd + Kennett)

HornsNovel

Joe Hillstandalone novel2010

About revenge, set in our world and north america.

Blue Rose (Peter Straub)Series

series9 books1985

completed

Mystery & detective, dark in tone, set in north america and late 20th century.

“Koko follows a group of Vietnam veterans hunting a former comrade turned serial killer decades after the war.”
from the catalogue

Start with Koko →

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