Butcher Bird – Richard Kadrey (2005)
Butcher Bird by Richard Kadrey follows Spyder Lee in a dark, supernatural adventure blending urban fantasy with horror and transformation.
Fantasy
Supernatural
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Historical
Psychological
The Fox – DH Lawrence (1923)
The Fox by D.H. Lawrence explores power, relationships, and instinct as two women face emotional turmoil after meeting a young soldier.
Adventure
Science Fiction
The Master of the World – Jules Verne (1904)
The Master of the World by Jules Verne blends adventure and mystery as an inventor’s all-terrain vehicle challenges human limits.
Adventure
Science Fiction
The Underground City – Jules Verne (1877)
The Underground City by Jules Verne is a thrilling tale of life and mystery in abandoned Scottish coal mines, blending adventure with science fiction.
Mystery
Satire
The Club of Queer Trades – GK Chesterton (1905)
The Club of Queer Trades by G.K. Chesterton is a witty series of stories about a unique club where members invent peculiar professions.
Mystery
Supernatural
Carnacki, The Ghost Finder – William Hope Hodgson (1913)
Carnacki, The Ghost Finder by William Hope Hodgson follows an occult detective using science and mysticism to unravel eerie supernatural cases.
Supernatural
The Old Nurse’s Story – Elizabeth Gaskell (1860)
The Old Nurse's Story by Elizabeth Gaskell weaves Gothic mystery and family secrets in a chilling tale of haunting and guilt.
Adventure
Mystery
The Lone Star Ranger – Zane Grey (1914)
The Lone Star Ranger by Zane Grey depicts Buck Duane’s journey from outlaw to hero, navigating moral dilemmas in rugged Texas.
Romance
Science Fiction
Sultana’s Dream – Roquia Sakhawat Hussain (1905)
Sultana's Dream by Roquia Sakhawat Hussain envisions a feminist utopia where women govern, blending science, peace, and justice.
Historical
Satire
The Borgias – Alexandre Dumas (1839)
The Borgias by Alexandre Dumas examines the scandalous Borgia family, exploring their ambition, corruption, and power in Renaissance Italy.