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Jerusalem's LotSeries
series3 books1975
Tense in tone, about vampires, set in small town and north america.
“Stephen King's 1975 novel 'Salem's Lot follows writer Ben Mears as he returns to his childhood town of Jerusalem's Lot, Maine, only to discover that its residents are being turned into vampires by a newly arrived stranger.”
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The InfluenceNovel
Ramsey Campbellstandalone novel1988
Psychological horror, about madness and family secrets.
“A young girl begins to take on the characteristics of her departed grandmother, an evil and oppressive woman.”
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OthersNovel
James Herbertstandalone novel1999
Mystery & detective, about murder investigation.
“Nicholas Dismas is a Private Investigator like no other.”
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Her Fearful SymmetryNovel
Audrey Niffeneggerstandalone novel2009
Gothic and ghost stories, about grief and loss, set in british isles.
In the Night RoomNovel
Peter Straubstandalone novel2004
Psychological horror and thriller & suspense, about madness and grief and loss.
...And the Angel with Television EyesNovel
John Shirleystandalone novel2001
Weird fiction, about madness.