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Spook'sUniverse
universe32 books2004
Dark fantasy and fantasy, dark in tone, about monster hunting.
“The seventh son of a seventh son gets no say in the matter.”
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includes The Wardstone Chronicles (UK) / The Last Apprentice (US), Starblade Chronicles, Spook's Universe short fiction
Verdigris DeepNovel
Frances Hardingestandalone novel2007
About curses and friendship, set in contemporary and small town.
“While many of the wishes seem harmless they all eventually lead to perilous fates.”
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The WitchesNovel
Roald Dahlstandalone novel1983
Tense in tone, about survival, set in contemporary.
“A dark fantasy, the story is set partly in Norway and partly in England, and features the experiences of a young English boy and his Norwegian grandmother in a world where child-hating societies of witches secretly exist in every country.”
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The Thief of AlwaysNovel
Clive Barkerstandalone novel1992
Set in otherworld.
“Once inside, Harvey meets fellow children Wendell and Lulu, the elderly caretaker Mrs. Griffin and her cats, and settles into a routine of enchantment that starts to feel too perfect.”
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The Ocean at the End of the LaneNovel
Neil Gaimanstandalone novel2013
About fae, set in our world and contemporary.
“A seven year old farm boy becomes friends with an eleven year old neighbor girl, who he discovers is ancient and powerful and intervenes when a nonhuman entity attempts to make a home in earthly reality.”
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Whitby UniverseSeries
series6 books1991
Set in contemporary.
Start with The Whitby Witches →