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Birds of PreyNovel
David Drakestandalone novel1984
Science fiction and time travel, about war, set in ancient world.
“There is a science-fictional twist to the story, starting with hints of a time warp on the very first page and slowly revealing to the reader—and the protagonist—what is really going on behind the scenes.”
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The Devil and the Dark WaterNovel
Stuart Turtonstandalone novel2020
Historical mystery and horror, about murder investigation, set in at sea.
“Set in 1634, it features a detective trying to solve a series of inexplicable crimes aboard an East Indiaman ship.”
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The Drawing of the DarkNovel
Tim Powersstandalone novel1979
Fantasy and historical fantasy, adventurous in tone, about war.
“Tim Powers's historical fantasy set during the 1529 siege of Vienna.”
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Languedoc TrilogySeries
series3 books2005
Tense in tone, about family secrets.
“Sepulchre and Citadel repeat the dual-timeline structure with different centuries and protagonists, all tied to the same Languedoc region.”
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The Devil in VelvetNovel
John Dickson Carrstandalone novel1951
Mystery & detective and historical mystery, about murder investigation.
The HistorianNovel
Elizabeth Kostovastandalone novel2005
Gothic, about vampires and family secrets, set in late 20th century.
“The plot blends the history and folklore of Vlad Țepeș and his fictional equivalent Count Dracula.”
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