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Cold in JulyNovel
Joe R. Lansdalestandalone novel1989
Thriller & suspense, about revenge, set in small town.
Dark PlacesNovel
Gillian Flynnstandalone novel2009
Thriller & suspense, about murder investigation and family secrets.
“A film adaptation of the novel starring Charlize Theron was released on August 7, 2015.”
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Dave RobicheauxSeries
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Falling AngelNovel
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Horror, about murder investigation, set in mid 20th century.
“Written in a hardboiled detective style with supernatural themes, it was adapted into the 1987 film Angel Heart.”
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The Bad PlaceNovel
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Horror and thriller & suspense, about amnesia and genetic engineering.
“As his condition worsens, private investigators Bobby and Julie Dakota are hired to track him and uncover the truth behind his blackouts.”
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Lucifer's HammerNovel
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Science fiction and post-apocalyptic, about survival and ecological collapse.