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Recommendations based on Certain Dark Thingsby Silvia Moreno-Garcia
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Gods of Jade and Shadow
by Silvia Moreno-Garcia
A young woman in 1920s Mexico is thrust into a dangerous adventure when she helps a Mayan god reclaim his throne.
The Mayan god of death sends a young woman on a harrowing, life-changing journey in this dark, one-of-a-kind fairy tale inspired by Mexican folklore. “ A spellbinding fairy tale rooted in Mexican ... (Barnes & Noble)
The Cabin at the End of the World
by Paul Tremblay
A family vacation turns into a nightmare when a group of strangers arrive, claiming the end of the world is near and they must make a horrific choice.
A gay couple named Andrew and Eric and their adopted daughter, Wen, are taking a vacation in a secluded cabin in New Hampshire. Their dwelling is invaded by four strangers named Redmond, Leonard, ... (Wikipedia)
My Best Friend's Exorcism
by Grady Hendrix
A group of teens battle a demonic force that has possessed one of their friends.
Abby and Gretchen have been best friends since fifth grade, when they bonded over a shared love of E.T., roller-skating parties, and scratch-and-sniff stickers. But when they arrive at high school, ... (Goodreads)
The Haunting of Hill House
by Shirley Jackson
A group of people investigating a mysterious and haunted house, uncovering its secrets.
It is the story of four seekers who arrive at a notoriously unfriendly pile called Hill House: Dr. Montague, an occult scholar looking for solid evidence of a "haunting"; Theodora, the lighthearted ... (Goodreads)
The Beach
by Alex Garland
A young backpacker discovers a hidden beach paradise in Thailand, but the utopia is not as perfect as it seems.
In a cheap hotel on Khao San Road in Bangkok , Richard, a young British backpacker, meets a mentally disturbed Scot going by the alias of Daffy Duck , who gives him a hand-drawn map with directions ... (Wikipedia)
Once Dead, Twice Shy
by Kim Harrison
After dying and coming back to life, Madison Avery discovers she's caught between light and dark reapers in a supernatural world.
My name is Madison Avery, and I'm here to tell you that there's more out there than you can see, hear, or touch. Because I'm there. Seeing it. Touching it. Living it. Madison's prom was ... (Barnes & Noble)
The Bear and the Nightingale
by Katherine Arden
A folktale of a brave girl who defies the dark forces threatening her village.
At the edge of the Russian wilderness, winter lasts most of the year and the snowdrifts grow taller than houses. But Vasilisa doesn't mind—she spends the winter nights huddled around the embers of a ... (Goodreads)
Desperate Measures
by Katee Robert
A forbidden romance between a cop and a mafia princess, leading to dangerous consequences and difficult choices.
My Savior… Or My Ruin? One night, and my entire life went up in flames. All because of him. Jafar. As my world burned down around me, he offered me a choice. Walk away with nothing but my freedom… Or ... (Goodreads)
The Bloody Chamber and Other Stories
by Angela Carter
A collection of subversive, darkly fantastical tales exploring the power of femininity.
Angela Carter was a storytelling sorceress, the literary godmother of Neil Gaiman, David Mitchell, Audrey Niffenegger, J. K. Rowling, Kelly Link, and other contemporary masters of supernatural ... (Goodreads)
The Obelisk Gate
by N.K. Jemisin
A magical journey of survival, facing cosmic forces that threaten the universe.
The story is told primarily from the perspectives of Essun, a powerful orogene driven out of her home at the beginning of the first book, and Nassun, her adolescent daughter. Schaffa, Essun's former ... (Wikipedia)
Ink and Bone
by Lisa Unger
A woman's search for her missing daughter leads her to a mysterious town with a dark past and dangerous secrets.
New York Times, bestselling author Lisa Unger “builds a sense of place for The Hollows that rivals Stephen King’s Castle Rock for continuity and creepiness.” —The News & Observer (Raleigh, NC) “For ... (Barnes & Noble)
Don't You Cry
by Mary Kubica
A thrilling mystery about a missing woman and a roommate who may not be who she seems.
In downtown Chicago, Esther Vaughan disappears from her apartment without a trace. A haunting letter addressed to My Dearest is found among her possessions, leaving her roommate Quinn Collins to ... (Goodreads)
The River King
by Alice Hoffman
A student's death in a small town leads to the unraveling of secrets and the discovery of unexpected connections.
From the best-selling author of The Dovekeepers , The River King confirms Alice Hoffman as "one of our quirkiest and most interesting novelists" (Jane Smiley, USA Today). People tend to stay in their ... (Goodreads)
Indemnity Only
by Sara Paretsky
Private investigator V.I. Warshawski takes on a case involving a missing person and uncovers a web of corruption and danger.
Meeting an anonymous client late on a sizzling summer night is asking for trouble. But trouble is Chicago private eye V.I. Warshawski's specialty. Her client says he's the prominent banker, John ... (Goodreads)
Labyrinth Lost
by Zoraida Córdova
A young bruja must journey through a dangerous realm to rescue her family from an ancient curse.
I was chosen by the Deos. Even gods make mistakes. Alex is a bruja, the most powerful witch in a generation…and she hates magic. At her Deathday celebration, Alex performs a spell to rid herself of ... (Goodreads)
Fables, Vol. 14: Witches
by Bill Willingham
The witches of Fabletown are threatened by a mysterious force, and it's up to the Fables to save them.
While the meek and mild flying monkey Bufkin is trapped in Fabletown's collapsed business office with the evil witch Baba Yaga, Frau Totenkinder and the witches at the Farm upstate prepare to deal ... (Barnes & Noble)
Embraced by Darkness
by Keri Arthur
Half-vampire, half-werewolf Riley Jenson hunts down a serial killer while navigating her complicated love life.
She's hunting a killer—and shattering every boundary she’s ever known… Part vamp, part werewolf, Riley Jenson plays by her own rules, whether it’s her stormy love life or her job as a guardian. But ... (Goodreads)
Give Me Your Hand
by Megan Abbott
Two former friends, now rival scientists, confront their dark past and secrets as they compete for a coveted research position.
A life-changing secret destroys an unlikely friendship in this "magnetic" psychological thriller from the Edgar Award-winning author of, Dare Me, (,Meg Wolitzer,). You told each other everything. ... (Barnes & Noble)
Wolf by Wolf
by Ryan Graudin
A daring mission to alter the course of history by infiltrating a deadly Nazi race.
From the author of, The Walled City, comes a fast-paced and innovative novel that will leave you breathless. Her story begins on a train. The year is 1956, and the Axis powers of the Third Reich and ... (Barnes & Noble)
Out of Control
by Suzanne Brockmann
Navy SEALs and FBI agents team up to stop a terrorist plot. Action-packed romance with a strong female lead.
Savannah von Hopf has no choice. To save her uncle's life, she goes in search of Ken "WildCard" Karmody, a guy she barely knew in college who is now a military operative. She must convince him to ... (Goodreads)
I Wish You All the Best
by Mason Deaver
After coming out as nonbinary, Ben is kicked out of their home and must navigate a new school and unexpected romance.
Perfect for fans of Adam Silvera and Becky Albertalli, Mason Deaver's stunning debut will rip your heart out before showing you how to heal from tragedy and celebrate life in the process. "Heartfelt, ... (Barnes & Noble)
Fables, Vol. 15: Rose Red
by Bill Willingham
A collection of stories centered around traditional fairy tale characters and their struggles with morality.
Winner of Fourteen, Eisner, Awards Every Rose has its thorn. As the Fables of the mundane world try desperately to shield themselves from the withering power of Mister Dark, Rose Red - the Farm's ... (Goodreads)
Alias, Vol. 1
by Brian Michael Bendis
A story of espionage and intrigue, a female spy must uncover the truth of a dangerous conspiracy.
Once upon a time Jessica Jone was a costumed superhero. But not a very good one. Now a chain-smoking, self destructive alcoholic who is the owner and sole employee of a private investigations firm ... (Goodreads)
This House Is Haunted
by John Boyne
A young governess is hired to care for two children in a remote English estate, but soon discovers the house is haunted by a malevolent spirit.
1867. Eliza Caine arrives in Norfolk to take up her position as governess at Gaudlin Hall on a dark and chilling night. As she makes her way across the station platform, a pair of invisible hands ... (Goodreads)
Nice Dragons Finish Last
by Rachel Aaron
Julius, a polite dragon, is banished to Detroit and must navigate the city's seedy underworld to prove himself to his mother.
As the smallest dragon in the Heartstriker clan, Julius survives by a simple code: keep quiet, don’t cause trouble, and stay out of the way of bigger dragons. But this meek behavior doesn't fly in a ... (Goodreads)
The Dark Descent of Elizabeth Frankenstein
by Kiersten White
A retelling of Mary Shelley's "Frankenstein" from the perspective of Elizabeth Lavenza, exploring her complex relationship with Victor Frankenstein.
Elizabeth Lavenza hasn't had a proper meal in weeks. Her thin arms are covered with bruises from her "caregiver," and she is on the verge of being thrown into the streets . . . until she is brought ... (Goodreads)
November Road
by Lou Berney
A man flees New Orleans after the JFK assassination and meets a woman on the run. They embark on a road trip, pursued by dangerous men.
Set against the assassination of JFK, a poignant and evocative crime novel that centers on a desperate cat-and-mouse chase across 1960s America—a story of unexpected connections, daring ... (Goodreads)
Valor
by John Gwynne
A tale of war and loyalty, as heroes rise and fall in a battle for the fate of the world.
War has erupted in the Banished Lands as the race for power intensifies. Corban flees his homeland searching for peace, but he soon discovers that there is no haven in the west as the agents of Rhin ... (Barnes & Noble)
The Passion of Artemisia
by Susan Vreeland
Historical fiction about the life of Artemisia Gentileschi, a 17th-century Italian painter, and her struggles as a woman in a male-dominated field.
From extraordinary highs - patronage by the Medicis, friendship with Galileo and, most importantly of all, beautiful and outstandingly original paintings - to rape by her father's colleague, torture ... (Goodreads)
The Mermaid and Mrs. Hancock
by Imogen Hermes Gowar
A merchant acquires a mermaid and exhibits her to high society, leading to an unexpected relationship with a courtesan.
One September evening in 1785, the merchant Jonah Hancock finds one of his captains waiting eagerly on his doorstep. He has sold Jonah’s ship for what appears to be a mermaid. As gossip spreads ... (Goodreads)
