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Dark PlacesNovel
Gillian Flynnstandalone novel2009
Thriller & suspense, dark in tone, about family secrets and class conflict.
“A film adaptation of the novel starring Charlize Theron was released on August 7, 2015.”
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The Bad PlaceNovel
Dean R. Koontzstandalone novel1990
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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Cold in JulyNovel
Joe R. Lansdalestandalone novel1989
Thriller & suspense, dark in tone, about revenge, set in small town.
The Dark and Deadly PoolNovel
Joan Lowery Nixonstandalone novel1987
Mysterious in tone, about coming of age.
“WorldCat: Sixteen-year-old Mary Elizabeth's summer job at an expensive health club turns out to be more exciting than she bargained for when a series of mysterious events culminate in murder.”
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Dave RobicheauxSeries
series4 books1993
Dark in tone.
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Falling AngelNovel
William Hjortsbergstandalone novel1978
Horror, dark in tone, 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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