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series3 books1985

Dystopia and science fiction, about totalitarianism, set in near future.

“The Handmaid's Tale is Margaret Atwood's 1985 novel set in Gilead, a totalitarian theocracy that has overthrown the United States and forces fertile women into reproductive servitude as Handmaids; it is narrated by one such woman, Offred.”
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CarrieNovel

Stephen Kingstandalone novel1974

Horror and psychological horror, about psychic powers, set in contemporary.

ExorcistSeries

series6 books1971

Horror, about demons, set in contemporary.

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

Nathaniel Hawthornestandalone novel1850

Literary & general, reflective in tone, about redemption, set in small town.

“In 17th-century Puritan Boston, Massachusetts of 1642-1649, a woman conceives a daughter through an adulterous affair, then struggles to create a new life of repentance and dignity.”
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AlienistSeries

series2 books1994

completed

Mystery & detective, set in 19th century and big city.

“The first murder victim investigated is a 13-year-old immigrant who has had his eyes removed, his genitals removed and stuffed in his mouth, and other injuries.”
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Witch WoodNovel

John Buchanstandalone novel1927

Dark fantasy, about demons, set in british isles.

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