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series3 books1975

Tense in tone, about vampires, set in small town and north america.

“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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If You Could See Me NowNovel

Peter Straubstandalone novel1976

Gothic and ghost stories, about grief and loss, set in 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 undead and grief and loss.

“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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The Midnight ClubNovel

Christopher Pikestandalone novel1994

Literary & general, emotional in tone, about grief and loss and friendship.

“When you think Christopher Pike, you probably think ax murderers, cursed chain letters, and the occasional evil lizard person — and with good reason!”
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Dead LinesNovel

Greg Bearstandalone novel2004

Science fiction and ghost stories, about grief and loss and madness.

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

Ramsey Campbellstandalone novel1986

Cosmic horror, about madness and faith and religion, set in small town.

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