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Shirley Jacksonstandalone novel1959
Ghost stories and psychological horror, about madness, set in mid 20th century.
If You Could See Me NowNovel
Peter Straubstandalone novel1976
Ghost stories, about grief and loss, set in north america.
“Coward, McCann & Geoghegan published an American edition also in June 1977.”
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CandlenightNovel
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About curses, set in british isles.
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We Have Always Lived in the CastleNovel
Shirley Jacksonstandalone novel1962
Literary & general, about madness, 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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Jerusalem's LotSeries
series3 books1975
Tense in tone, about vampires and grief and loss, set in north america.
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Pet SemataryNovel
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About grief and loss and curses, set in north america.