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FatherlandNovel
Robert Harrisstandalone novel1992
Alternate history, about political intrigue and totalitarianism, set in europe.
Falling AngelNovel
William Hjortsbergstandalone novel1978
Horror, dark in tone, set in north america.
“Written in a hardboiled detective style with supernatural themes, it was adapted into the 1987 film Angel Heart.”
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The Screaming MimiNovel
Fredric Brownstandalone novel1949
Noir, about madness, set in north america.
“A shorter version of the book appeared in the October, 1949 issue of Mystery Book Magazine.”
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Dark PlacesNovel
Gillian Flynnstandalone novel2009
Dark in tone, about family secrets, set in north america and late 20th century.
“A film adaptation of the novel starring Charlize Theron was released on August 7, 2015.”
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Finders Keepers (Stephen King)Series
series7 books2014
Set in north america and contemporary.
“The mix of true-crime procedural instincts and creeping horror is a hallmark of King's later work with the character.”
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A Case of NeedNovel
Michael Crichtonstandalone novel1968
Set in our world and north america.