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The ShiningSeries
series5 books1977
Tense in tone, about psychic powers and addiction, set in north america.
“Together the two form a horror duology spanning nearly forty years of real-world publication.”
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The FogNovel
James Herbertstandalone novel1975
Tense in tone, about survival, set in british isles.
CarrieNovel
Stephen Kingstandalone novel1974
Psychological horror, about psychic powers and revenge, set in north america.
Dead LinesNovel
Greg Bearstandalone novel2004
Science fiction and ghost stories, about grief and loss, 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 Hungry MoonNovel
Ramsey Campbellstandalone novel1986
Cosmic horror, about faith and religion, set in small town.
Books of BloodSeries
series10 books1984
Horror, dark in tone, set in our world and contemporary.
“Known primarily for writing stage plays beforehand, Barker gained a wider audience and fanbase through this anthology series, leading to a successful career as a novelist.”
from the catalogue
Start with Books of Blood, Volume I →