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series3 books1975

About vampires, set in contemporary and small town.

“Stephen King's 1975 novel 'Salem's Lot follows writer Ben Mears as he returns to his childhood town of Jerusalem's Lot, Maine, only to discover that its residents are being turned into vampires by a newly arrived stranger.”
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Dead LinesNovel

Greg Bearstandalone novel2004

Ghost stories, set in contemporary and north america.

“Recent news of his best friend's fatal heart attack has now come as another devastating blow.”
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The Edge of Running WaterNovel

William Sloanestandalone novel1939

Tense in tone, set in early 20th century.

“After the death of his beloved wife, a physicist tries to build a machine that will enable him to communicate with the dead, with horrible consequences.”
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To Walk the NightNovel

William Sloanestandalone novel1937

Set in early 20th century.

If You Could See Me NowNovel

Peter Straubstandalone novel1976

Gothic and ghost stories, set in contemporary and north america.

“Coward, McCann & Geoghegan published an American edition also in June 1977.”
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Make Me a MonsterNovel

Kalynn Bayronstandalone novel2025

About family secrets, set in contemporary.

“As a newly certified mortician's assistant at her parents' funeral home, her days are not for the faint of heart.”
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