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CarrieNovel
Stephen Kingstandalone novel1974
Psychological horror, about psychic powers and revenge, set in contemporary.
ChristineNovel
Stephen Kingstandalone novel1983
Dark in tone, about addiction.
The Bad PlaceNovel
Dean R. Koontzstandalone novel1990
Mystery & detective 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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Ghost StoryNovel
Peter Straubstandalone novel1979
Ghost stories, dark in tone, about grief and loss and revenge.
The Weight of BloodNovel
Tiffany D. Jacksonstandalone novel2022
Dark in tone, about race and racism and revenge, set in contemporary.
“When a rainstorm leads to her hair reverting to its natural form, her heritage is revealed and a viral bullying video exposes the racism at Springville High.”
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Pretty Little DevilsNovel
Nancy Holderstandalone novel2006
Thriller & suspense, dark in tone, about revenge, set in contemporary.
“Hazel Stone wants nothing more than to be a part of the hottest clique in school, the Pretty Little Devils, but she's stuck at a lunch table full of high school C-listers.”
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