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The Lost StradivariusNovel
J. Meade Falknerstandalone novel1895
Gothic, about magical artifacts, set in 19th century and europe.
Ghost MonsterNovel
Simon Clarkstandalone novel2009
Dark in tone, set in our world and contemporary.
“For centuries the grim portrait has imprisoned the spirits of the notorious Justice Murrain and his vicious gang of misfits.”
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The Woman in BlackSeries
series3 books1983
Gothic, about grief and loss, set in small town.
“A television film adaptation with a screenplay by Nigel Kneale, was produced in 1989.”
from the catalogue
Start with The Woman in Black →
CarnackiUniverse
universe102 books1909
“The card arrives without preamble: dinner at 472 Cheyne Walk, and afterward the tale.”
from the catalogue
Start with Carnacki, the Ghost-Finder →
includes Carnacki (Hodgson), Carnacki (William Meikle), Carnacki (Sam Gafford), Carnacki (Brandon Barrows), Carnacki (Kidd + Kennett)
The Man in the PictureNovel
Susan Hillstandalone novel2007
Mysterious in tone, set in contemporary.
The Lair of the White WormNovel
Bram Stokerstandalone novel1911
About dragons and shapeshifters.
“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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