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Earth Awakened
by Rae Morgan
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On a dig in southwestern Indiana, Earth Keeper Lily Redfern, a dedicated scientist and unworldly young Terran woman, is the chosen Earth Talisman. Struggling to stop an earthquake that threatens to split North America in half, she gets help from Carr Madoc, the Protector-Consort chosen to guard her and supply her with his strength. In New York State, Algernon Brody plots to create chaos in the world for his and his Destroyer friends' financial gain. The earthquake in Indiana was only the beginni... more info>> (Published: 2009)
Words: 84443 - Reading Time: 241-337 min.
Category: Dark Fantasy/Romance
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Embraced by the Shadows
by Mayra Calvani
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Alana is surprised when she is chosen to manage a new restaurant. She has neither the training nor the experience to justify her success. But La Cueva del Vampiro has the kind of ambience she adores, for Alana has always had a penchant for the dark side of life. [Author's preferred version of "Dark Shadows."] (Published: 2006)
Words: 86389 - Reading Time: 246-345 min.
Category: Dark Fantasy/Romance
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Emissary of Evil
by Rick Magers
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A word of warning from The Grizz before you take this book home to read. If you're easily frightened by the knowledge that yes, there are some very scary folks out there, or if you have heart trouble and haven't ordered fresh nitro, find another book. If you decide to buy it anyway, then don't forget to lock your windows and doors before beginning the book. Bring the Rottweilers in too. (Published: 2005)
Words: 37931 - Reading Time: 108-151 min.
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Enemy Mine
by Jewel Dartt
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Can a vampire hunter save the captivating vampire he loves? When Preston Adams approaches the beautiful Gabrielle Warlick in a bar, Gabby knows he's not after a dance--but her life. The Adams clan has been dedicated for centuries to wiping out Gabby and all her blood kin--blood-drinking kin, that is, for Gabby has been a vampire for over three hundred years. Then Preston vows he is there to save her instead. But Gabby refuses to believe him, until she finds herself swept into a dangerous battle ... more info>> (Published: 2002)
Words: 71087 - Reading Time: 203-284 min.
Category: Dark Fantasy/Romance
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Eva - A Ghost Story
by Mike Emmett
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Death, for the sake of a soul, is sometimes not forever. Eva was a playful little girl whose parents owned a small biweekly newspaper in Stratford, Conn. But her parents hated her -- they had Eva late in life and had no patience for children. Suddenly, in 2006, Eva is reportedly kidnapped while at the Bridgeport Mall with her parents. Hank and Mary Schulz live in Stamford, Conn., and work in the Big Apple. Mary's a book editor and Hank is an ad exec. Both are tired of the commute and rat race. ... more info>> (Published: 2012)
Words: 89199 - Reading Time: 254-356 min.
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Evening Shadow
by Stephen Leigh
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Possessing longevity and eternal youth would be wonderful, but only if the rest of the people you love have the same ability. But what if that weren't the case? What if you had to watch everyone around you grow old and die, while you stayed forever the same? This one came in a flash while visiting a much-older friend who had been sent to a nursing home in his final illness. After visiting him, and seeing him lying there unresponsive and obviously in pain, I went home and wrote this... (Published: 1988)
Words: 3765 - Reading Time: 10-15 min.
Category: Dark Fantasy
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Every Breath You Take
by Max Griffin
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Jake escapes to a deserted urban forest to satisfy his crack cocaine habit. While there, the alluring song of a mysterious maiden draws him to where she lounges by a peaceful pool, singing and brushing her hair. Her song lures him into a transcendent moment of eroticism that--almost--makes him forget is addiction.
Words: 4349 - Reading Time: 12-17 min.
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Eyes of a Child
by C. S. Fuqua
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When a farmer imprisons an angel to "heal" his severely handicapped daughter, his demands--and prayers--are answered in ways he'd never dreamed. (Published: 1999)
Words: 3924 - Reading Time: 11-15 min.
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Fata Morgana
by William Kotzwinkle
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"Pure magic. The mystery turns on the convoluted history of an old master toy maker will makes his toys with such skill that they have lives of their own. It would be advisable to sit down while reading what the toys finally do." --Playboy At the fashionable salon of Ric Lazare you can have your fortune told by an amazing machine of unerring accuracy. But the Paris police think Lazare is a con man and send Inspector Picard to investigate. Inspector Picard prefers lemon tarts and prostitutes to ... more info>> (Published: 1977)
Words: 47247 - Reading Time: 134-188 min.
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Fate
by Robert Arthur Smith
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Science writer Judy Armstrong's nightmares about a murdered woman rapidly escalate into fugue states, during which she learns that the victim's son, Danny, will be the next to die. Judy is desperate to help Danny, but this means risking her sanity, and ultimately, her life, by yielding to the dead woman's influence. When she realizes the murderer is closing in on Danny, however, Judy chooses to intervene, whatever the cost to herself, and flies to the victim's home to confront him. (Published: 2001) EPIC eBook Award Winner
Words: 51864 - Reading Time: 148-207 min.
Category: Dark Fantasy/Suspense/Thriller
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Femmes de la Brume: Women of Speculative Fiction
by Nicole Thomas
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Edited by Nicole Thomas, Femmes de la Brume will introduce you to the women of speculative fiction and characters that will forever reside within your memory as well as the Mist. These tales are born from the imaginations of beautiful mystical women. Separately, they shine, command attention--but together, they have become the Mist, inhabiting your dreams ... or perhaps your nightmares. (Published: 2003)
Words: 65203 - Reading Time: 186-260 min.
Category: Dark Fantasy/Fantasy
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Fire Watcher [Watcher Series Book 3]
by Lilith Saintcrow
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Elise Nicholson isn't your ordinary witch. For one thing, she can light candles with a look, and plays a mean guitar. Unfortunately, being able to call fire out of the air isn't the most useful skill around. To top it off, she's a Guardian of the City, and the other Guardians--her two best friends--have no time for her. They're too busy with their Watchers, the grim black-coated warriors sworn to protect Elise and her friends from the Dark. Lonely and terrified because she isn't certain she can ... more info>> (Published: 2006)
Words: 69309 - Reading Time: 198-277 min.
Category: Dark Fantasy
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Five Days on the Banks of the Acheron
by Jason Brannon
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Five Days on the Banks of the Acheron is a collection of stories that will put you on the edge of your seat and grab you by the throat! "Each story is well written and unique, proving the versatility of the author. Jason Brannon is an author to watch out for. His macabre imagination and skillful use of imagery and suspense kept me riveted while quaking with trepidation. I was compelled to keep reading until the very end. This book is not or the faint-hearted, but will keep dark fantasy fans on t... more info>> (Published: 2002) Bram Stoker Award Recommendation
Words: 310308 - Reading Time: 886-1241 min.
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Flaxman Low, The Classic Occult Detective
by E. and H. Heron
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The Very First Occult Detective. Thrilling adventures from a Queen's Quorum mystery novelist. Just as Sherlock Holmes was the court of last appeal for those who had exhausted more official channels, so Flaxman Low is the last hope for those unfortunate people who are faced with a mystery that seems beyond all natural laws, and which imperils not only their bodies, but in some cases their very souls. Low was the joint creation of Hesketh-Prichard and his mother, Kate, who published the tales unde... more info>>
Words: 30206 - Reading Time: 86-120 min.
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Footprints in the Snow: True Stories of Haunted Russia
by J. L. Choron
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Welcome to Russia ... the most haunted nation on earth. They are the damned, the forgotten--those who cry out to let us know they lived. They are all ages and sexes. They remain earthbound for many reasons--duty, devotion, a sense of responsibility, but most of all for the simplest and most compelling reason of all: love. Come explore the vast land that is Russia, from the metropolitan streets of Moscow to the windswept steppes and farflung plains of Siberia. Discover the strange tales of those ... more info>> (Published: 2007)
Words: 60247 - Reading Time: 172-240 min.
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Forever Crossed
by A. Leigh Jones
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Welcome to the Triangle, where wereleopards romp, the dead talk back, and blood-thirsty predators stalk through the city's darkest hours. But when the doors open at Forever Crossed, the only funeral home in the Carolinas with an anti-rising guarantee, Olivia Peters is ready for anything the night may bring. At least she thinks she is. Between dating the wereleopard's Ra'Jahn and working for the city's Undead Ruler, her world is a whole lot more dangerous than it used to be. And to top it all off... more info>> (Published: 2004)
Words: 79641 - Reading Time: 227-318 min.
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Fox Rising
by Ashley Barnard
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In this sequel to Shadow Fox, after waiting his whole life to return home and learn who he really is, Jared quickly discovers his world is much more complicated than he ever imagined. As the newly appointed Captain, he is now responsible for raising an army to take on an enemy he knows next to nothing about, while his own king anticipates his failure. With his love life is in near shambles, he must now win Tarika back in spite of a romance blossoming between her and his closest friend, Nathaniel... more info>> (Published: 2011)
Words: 91168 - Reading Time: 260-364 min.
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From The Shadows
by J. L. McCale
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Born into a family gifted with magic, Claire Smalls never developed her powers, much to the disgust of the rest of the members of her family. Most of her time is spent looking for antiques to resell or gathering herbs. Until her grandmother starts sending a shadow hound to attack people. Her psychic gifts help Claire see when and where the shadow hound will attack. Although she has no true magic, she feels it's her duty to confront the animal and save whomever she can. To stop the slaughter sh... more info>> (Published: 2011)
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Fruits of Betrayal
by Bonnie Dee
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Justin Foster has long been a respected, valued Protector of the Keepers of the Environment. His loyalty to KOTE shatters when Destroyer Raymond Brody has something he needs and Justin betrays all he believes in. Elyse Greenwood's psyche is a battleground where good and evil struggle daily. Torn between her Protector tendencies and her Destroyer allegiance, she has yet to fully commit to either side. The two former lovers are forced to work together and along the way acknowledge some truths abou... more info>> (Published: 2007)
Words: 52257 - Reading Time: 149-209 min.
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Full Moon In December
by Lisa Rusczyk
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Kayla was so young when her new mom took her. Now she is sixteen and wants to have a real man in the basement. Her new mom, who tells her she can call her Elle now that she's sixteen, says she can pick the next one to collect. Sam was not the one she wanted. She wanted Kelly, the handsome football star. He was something to think about, and Kayla does. All the time. If only she could convince Sam to tell her more about Kelly. Kayla knows that Sam doesn't want to be in the basement, but she also k... more info>> (Published: 2009)
Words: 62150 - Reading Time: 177-248 min.
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Fur and Feathers [A Raven Saga Book 2]
by Crymsyn R. Hart
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An ancient and dark predator stalks the pack. Alena has been hiding from her heritage for years. She left behind her past after the death of her uncle. Now her estranged family has found her and begs her to come home. Darius has been assigned to investigate the death of two werewolf children and granted a semi-reprieve from his Raven Warrior curse. Not happy with his new mission, Darius discovers the pack's killer is not the hunter he thinks it is. Will Alena face her past before the hunter kill... more info>> (Published: 2008)
Words: 79645 - Reading Time: 227-318 min.
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Genesis of the Hunter: Book @
by Joshua Martyr
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The world that cradles mankind has yet to be fully understood, and much of its archaic beginnings linger within our minds, the voices of myths from times past. Yet in these legends there are often glimmers of truths, truths that are dismissed as mere lore because of the unimaginable reality they might represent. This is such a story: the origin of a legend, one that hovers from our distant past-- the origin of the vampire. Thought provoking and brimming with action and suspense, this is the epic... more info>> (Published: 2010)
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Ghosts in the City [Ghosts in the City series, #1]
by John T. Cullen
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Ray and Louise (Lolo) are two victims of separate, random murders. They meet in Dark San Diego, the parallel world between the living and the dead. It is a spirit world, unseen by the living, but it is every bit as real. In the spirit world are ghosts, vampires, ghouls, seraphs, angels, centaurs--all manner of beings from classical and green mythologies. A few living persons can speak with the dead--shamans like Johannes Rector of the News Compass bureau, which specializes in solving paranormal ... more info>> (Published: 2009)
Words: 11587 - Reading Time: 33-46 min.
Category: Dark Fantasy/Fantasy
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Grave New Day
by Lina Gardiner
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Book Three in the award-winning Jess Vandermire Vampire Hunter Series Vampire and New York City Police Black Ops Captain Jess Vandermire is faced with the hardest Decision of her life--become human again and regain her soul or remain a vampire forever and fight an ancient evil that is a threat to every human on the planet. Ensnared in a plan that might go terribly wrong, she has little choice. As a human she can't fight the ancient enemy. Then a mysterious stranger shows up and offers to help... more info>> (Published: 2010)
Words: 64962 - Reading Time: 185-259 min.
Category: Dark Fantasy/Romance
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Grey Shapes [A Gees Supernatural Mystery]
by Jack Mann
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The Classic of Dark Fantasy. Grey Shapes brings Gregory George Gordon Green (or as he is known to intimate and enemy alike, "Gees"), ghost-hunter extraordinary, face-to-face with the greatest challenge of his career. Who--or what--is killing the sheep of Downslandbar? Philip Tyrrell, one of the biggest local farmers, hires Gees to find out. The Downslandbar constabulary are powerless to stop the attacks, which are carried out by strange 'gray shapes" that strike from the fog; the local sheepmen,... more info>> (Published: 2004)
Words: 87252 - Reading Time: 249-349 min.
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