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Starling HouseNovel
Alix E. Harrowstandalone novel2023
Gothic, about class conflict, set in small town.
“When she accepts the position as maid at the enigmatic Starling House, a mansion shrouded in mystery, she becomes entangled in a web of strange, supernatural and historical secrets that are linked to the town's dark past.”
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Lisey's StoryNovel
Stephen Kingstandalone novel2006
Psychological horror and gothic, about grief and loss, set in parallel universe.
“When the widow of a successful author is targeted by a psychopath, she must make use of the ability to shift to a parallel world, which she learned from her husband.”
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The Mayfair Witches SagaSeries
series3 books1990
completed
Gothic, dark in tone, about witches.
Start with The Witching Hour →
Into the GreyNovel
Celine Kiernanstandalone novel2013
About grief and loss.
“Fifteen-year-old Patrick Finnerty races to save his twin brother, Dom, who is being possessed by a ghost.”
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The Ocean at the End of the LaneNovel
Neil Gaimanstandalone novel2013
About fae and friendship.
“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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CoralineSeries
series2 books2002
Portal fantasy, about coming of age, set in parallel universe.
“The Guardian ranked Coraline #82 in its list of 100 Best Books of the 21st Century.”
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Start with Coraline →