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The MonstrumologistSeries
series4 books2009
Horror, dark in tone, about monster hunting, set in 19th century.
“Dr. Warthrop is a monstrumologist who studies and, when necessary, kills monsters.”
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The HungerNovel
Alma Katsustandalone novel2018
About survival and madness, set in mountains.
“Fictionalized supernatural/horror treatment of the Donner Party.”
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George R. R. Martinstandalone novel1982
Adventurous in tone, about vampires and slavery, set in at sea.
Witchcraft for Wayward GirlsNovel
Grady Hendrixstandalone novel2025
About witches, set in mid 20th century.
The House of the Seven GablesNovel
Nathaniel Hawthornestandalone novel1851
Gothic, about family secrets and curses, set in our world.
“In the book, Hawthorne explores themes of guilt, retribution, and atonement, and colors the tale with suggestions of the supernatural and witchcraft.”
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Jerusalem's LotSeries
series3 books1975
About vampires, set in contemporary and 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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