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Black WidowersSeries
series77 books1972
Set in our world.
“The first British edition was issued by Panther in 1976.”
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A Graveyard for Lunatics: Another Tale of Two CitiesNovel
Ray Bradburystandalone novel1990
Historical mystery, about art and artists, set in big city.
The Burning CourtNovel
John Dickson Carrstandalone novel1937
Tense in tone, about curses and witches, set in early 20th century.
“Today, it is hailed as Carr's best non-series novel.”
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JoylandNovel
Stephen Kingstandalone novel2013
Bittersweet in tone, about coming of age and grief and loss.
The Dark and Deadly PoolNovel
Joan Lowery Nixonstandalone novel1987
About coming of age.
“WorldCat: Sixteen-year-old Mary Elizabeth's summer job at an expensive health club turns out to be more exciting than she bargained for when a series of mysterious events culminate in murder.”
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The Colorado KidNovel
Stephen Kingstandalone novel2005
Noir, about identity, set in contemporary and small town.