Books like 'The Stars Did Wander Darkling'
Readers who enjoyed The Stars Did Wander Darkling by Colin Meloy also liked the following books featuring the same tropes, story themes, relationship dynamics and character types.
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The Night Crossing by Robert Masello
Rated: 4.19 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsBram Stoker kept secret a tale even more terrifying than Dracula. It begins among the Carpathian peaks, when an intrepid explorer discovers a mysterious golden box. She brings it back with her to the foggy streets of Victorian London, unaware of its dangerous power…or that an evil beyond imagining has already taken root in the city... -
Angel Down by Daniel Kraus
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThe critically acclaimed author of the “crazily enjoyable” (The New York Times) Whalefall returns with an immersive, cinematic novel about five World War I soldiers who stumble upon a fallen angel that could hold the key to ending the war... -
The Shadow Key by Susan Stokes-Chapman
Rated: 3.92 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsThere's something mysterious about the village of Penhelyg. Will unlocking its truth bring light or darkness?Meirionydd, 1783. Henry Talbot has been dismissed from his post at a prestigious London hospital...Categorized as:
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Dead Flip by Sara Farizan
Rated: 3.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsIn this “terrifyingly fun” ( New York Times ) horror comedy two friends must solve the mystery of their long-missing former friend’s supernatural reappearance—perfect for fans of Stranger Things . Growing up, Cori, Maz, and Sam were inseparable best friends, sharing their love for Halloween, arcade games, and one another...Categorized as:
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The Watchers by Neil Spring
Rated: 3.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratings1977The Havens, WalesMy Name is Robert Wilding.Since childhood I have been running from my parents' deaths. From my grandfather Randall Llewellyn Pritchard - his fanatical omens about fires in the sky. From what happened at Broad Haven.But now my memories have returned to haunt me...
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