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The Lair of the White WormNovel
Bram Stokerstandalone novel1911
About dragons, set in british isles and early 20th century.
“A huge snake or dragon from prehistoric times survives in England, with intelligence and the ability to transform into a lady.”
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If You Could See Me NowNovel
Peter Straubstandalone novel1976
Gothic, dark in tone, about grief and loss.
“Coward, McCann & Geoghegan published an American edition also in June 1977.”
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Dead LinesNovel
Greg Bearstandalone novel2004
Science fiction, dark in tone, about grief and loss and madness.
“Recent news of his best friend's fatal heart attack has now come as another devastating blow.”
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Europa SuiteSeries
series2 books2003
Fantasy, dark in tone.
“Giants of the Frost continues the loosely linked suite in the same vein.”
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Start with The Autumn Castle →
Jerusalem's LotSeries
series3 books1975
Dark and tense in tone, about vampires, set in small town.
“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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Start with 'Salem's Lot →
What Big TeethNovel
Rose Szabostandalone novel2021
Dark fantasy and gothic, about coming of age.