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Jerusalem's LotSeries
series3 books1975
About vampires, set in small town and north america.
“Stephen King's 1975 novel 'Salem's Lot follows writer Ben Mears as he returns to his childhood town of Jerusalem's Lot, Maine, only to discover that its residents are being turned into vampires by a newly arrived stranger.”
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In the Night RoomNovel
Peter Straubstandalone novel2004
Psychological horror and thriller & suspense, set in north america.
The DarkNovel
James Herbertstandalone novel1980
About survival.
“WorldCat: It came like a malignant shadow with seductive promises of power.”
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CellNovel
Stephen Kingstandalone novel2006
Post-apocalyptic and science fiction, about survival and plague and pandemic.
“In Cell, King taps into readers fears of technological warfare and terrorism.”
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Dead LinesNovel
Greg Bearstandalone novel2004
Science fiction and ghost stories, set in north america.
“Recent news of his best friend's fatal heart attack has now come as another devastating blow.”
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The Damnation GameNovel
Clive Barkerstandalone novel1985
Fantasy, about deal with the devil and revenge, set in british isles.
“Marty, out of his depth from the start, finds himself the only one willing to stand against Mamoulian.”
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