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CarrieNovel
Stephen Kingstandalone novel1974
Psychological horror, about psychic powers and revenge, set in late 20th century.
Jerusalem's LotSeries
series3 books1975
Eerie in tone, about vampires and grief and loss, set in our world.
“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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The Weight of BloodNovel
Tiffany D. Jacksonstandalone novel2022
About race and racism and revenge.
“When a rainstorm leads to her hair reverting to its natural form, her heritage is revealed and a viral bullying video exposes the racism at Springville High.”
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The Enemy (Charlie Higson)Series
series7 books2009
Post-apocalyptic, set in british isles and big city.
“The Enemy opens Charlie Higson's seven-book YA horror series, set in London after a mysterious sickness turns every adult into a voracious, flesh-hungry threat and leaves children to fend for themselves in a city gone feral.”
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Zom-BSeries
series12 books2012
Post-apocalyptic, about race and racism, set in our world.
“B is forced on a mad dash through the serpentine corridors of high school, making allegiances with anyone with enough gall to fight off their pursuers.”
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ThirstyNovel
M. T. Andersonstandalone novel1997
Paranormal, about vampires.
“The main character, Christopher, just wants a normal life; to date his crush Rebecca Schwartz, stay up late, and other teenager things.”
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