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Witchcraft for Wayward GirlsNovel
Grady Hendrixstandalone novel2025
Historical fiction, dark in tone, about witches.
The Traveling Vampire ShowNovel
Richard Laymonstandalone novel2000
Tense in tone, about vampires, set in small town.
“Sleepy little Grandville holds few excitements for three thrill-seeking teenagers with time on their hands.”
from the catalogue
CoralineSeries
series2 books2002
Fantasy and portal fantasy, set in contemporary.
“The Guardian ranked Coraline #82 in its list of 100 Best Books of the 21st Century.”
from the catalogue
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ShadowlandNovel
Peter Straubstandalone novel1980
Dark fantasy, dark in tone, about wizards, set in contemporary.
“WorldCat: Two apprentices studying under a master magician spend a season residing in a dark house located in the deep recesses of the Vermont forest.”
from the catalogue
Mystery WalkNovel
Robert R. McCammonstandalone novel1983
About psychic powers.
CarrieNovel
Stephen Kingstandalone novel1974
Psychological horror, about psychic powers and revenge, set in contemporary.