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Whodunit, about curses and witches.
“Today, it is hailed as Carr's best non-series novel.”
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Falling AngelNovel
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Dark PlacesNovel
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About family secrets and class conflict, set in late 20th century and small town.
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series18 books1934
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The Screaming MimiNovel
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About madness.
“A shorter version of the book appeared in the October, 1949 issue of Mystery Book Magazine.”
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