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Falling AngelNovel
William Hjortsbergstandalone novel1978
Horror and noir, dark in tone.
“Written in a hardboiled detective style with supernatural themes, it was adapted into the 1987 film Angel Heart.”
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The Screaming MimiNovel
Fredric Brownstandalone novel1949
Noir, about madness.
“A shorter version of the book appeared in the October, 1949 issue of Mystery Book Magazine.”
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Finders Keepers (Stephen King)Series
series7 books2014
Thriller & suspense, set in contemporary.
“The mix of true-crime procedural instincts and creeping horror is a hallmark of King's later work with the character.”
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A Case of NeedNovel
Michael Crichtonstandalone novel1968
Thriller & suspense, set in big city.
FatherlandNovel
Robert Harrisstandalone novel1992
Alternate history and thriller & suspense, about political intrigue, set in europe.
Dark PlacesNovel
Gillian Flynnstandalone novel2009
Thriller & suspense, dark in tone, about family secrets, set in late 20th century.
“A film adaptation of the novel starring Charlize Theron was released on August 7, 2015.”
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