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Swan Song

Robert McCammon’s *Swan Song* presents a sprawling post-apocalyptic horror narrative set in 1987. The novel explores the...

Post Apocalyptic Epic Supernatural 1980S

8.9 Great

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Blackwater

Blackwater is a novel by Michael McDowell set in 1980s Alabama. The story follows the Blackwood family as they confront...

Supernatural Family Saga 1980S Southern Gothic

8.9 Great

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Different Seasons

Different Seasons is a 1982 collection by American writer Stephen King containing four novellas, each associated with a...

1980S Literary Anthology Stephen King

8.8 Great

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Carrion Comfort

Carrion Comfort is a sprawling horror novel by Dan Simmons exploring themes of mind control and vampirism. The story fol...

Epic 1980S Mind Control Dan Simmons

8.7 Great

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The Hellbound Heart

The Hellbound Heart is a horror novella by the English writer and filmmaker Clive Barker, first published in 1986. Its p...

1980S Body Horror Demons Clive Barker

8.6 Great

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'Salem's Lot

'Salem's Lot is a 1975 horror novel by Stephen King, set principally in the fictional Maine town of Jerusalem's Lot. The...

Supernatural Vampire Small Town 1970S

8.5 Great

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The Vampire Lestat

The Vampire Lestat is the second novel in Anne Rice's Vampire Chronicles, published in 1985 by Knopf. Narrated by Lestat...

Vampire 1980S Gothic Anne Rice

8.3 Great

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Weaveworld

Weaveworld is a 1987 dark fantasy and horror novel by British author Clive Barker. The narrative follows a magical realm...

Epic Dark Fantasy 1980S Clive Barker

8.2 Great

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Watchers

Watchers is a 1987 science fiction horror novel by Dean Koontz. The plot centers on two genetically engineered animals t...

Government Thriller 1980S Creature

8.2 Great

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The Elementals

"The Elementals" is a Southern Gothic horror novel written by Michael McDowell, first published in 1981. The plot revolv...

Supernatural 1980S Southern Gothic Michael Mcdowell

8.2 Great

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The Talisman

The Talisman is a 1984 fantasy horror novel jointly written by Stephen King and Peter Straub. It follows twelve year old...

Dark Fantasy 1980S Road Trip Stephen King

8.1 Great

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Koko

"Koko" is a psychological horror novel written by Peter Straub and published in 1988. The narrative follows four Vietnam...

Psychological 1980S Serial Killer War Trauma

8.0 Great

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Cold Moon Over Babylon

"Cold Moon Over Babylon" is a Southern Gothic horror novel by Michael McDowell, published in 1980. Set in a small Florid...

Ghost Revenge 1980S Southern Gothic

8.0 Great

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The Southern Book Club's Guide to Slaying Vampires

"The Southern Book Club's Guide to Slaying Vampires" is a 2020 horror novel by Grady Hendrix. The plot centers on Patric...

Vampire Suburban 2020S Female Friendship

7.8 Good

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Off Season

"Off Season" is a 1980 extreme horror novel by Jack Ketchum, serving as the author's debut. The plot follows a group of...

1980S Slasher Extreme Horror Jack Ketchum

7.8 Good

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The Great and Secret Show

The Great and Secret Show is a dark fantasy and horror novel by British author Clive Barker, published in 1989. It serve...

Epic Supernatural 1980S Cosmic Horror

7.7 Good

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My Best Friend's Exorcism

My Best Friend's Exorcism is a horror novel by American author Grady Hendrix, published in 2016. Set in 1988 Charleston,...

1980S Friendship 2010S Demonic Possession

7.7 Good

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The Nameless

The Nameless is a horror novel written by British author Ramsey Campbell, first published in 1981. The plot centers on a...

Supernatural 1980S Cult Horror Ramsey Campbell

7.7 Good

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The Wolf's Hour

The Wolf's Hour is a 1989 horror-thriller novel by Robert R. McCammon that combines World War II espionage with werewolf...

Wwii Thriller 1980S Werewolf

7.5 Good

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They Thirst

They Thirst is a 1981 vampire horror novel by Robert R. McCammon. Set in Los Angeles, it depicts a large-scale vampire i...

Epic Vampire 1980S Los Angeles

7.2 Good