Books like Salem's Lot
30 fantasy books to read after Salem's Lot, by King, Stephen, the closest match first.
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1. I Am Legend
by Matheson, Richard
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One of the first to make vampirism or zombies have a scientific origin with plenty of medical inquiry and rational causation provided.
This is the story that influenced the zombie genre and popularized the concept of a worldwide zombie apocalypse. Robert Neville is the last human on the earth. He is immune...
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2. The Gunslinger
by King, Stephen
- Same author
For a fantasy-ish recommendation, which features a whole many worlds concept.
Roland, the world's last gunslinger, tracks an enigmatic Man in Black toward a forbidding dark tower, fighting forces both mortal and other-worldly on his quest
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3. The Dark Tower
by King, Stephen
- Same author
The multiverse, parrellel universes, and a gun slinger that can save the multiverse. What more can you ask for? The Dark Tower is the single body of work that ties together every book ever created by King. Read it.
"The Dark Tower" is a series of books by Stephen King that blends elements of multiple genres, including horror, western, fantasy, and science fiction. The series follows the quest of...
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4. The Gunslinger
by King, Stephen
- Same author
Soon to be a major motion picture starring Matthew McConaughey and Idris Elba An impressive work of mythic magnitude that may turn out to be Stephen Kings greatest literary achievement...
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5. Carpe Jugulum
by Pratchett, Terry
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This cleverly named comic fantasy novel from the 'Witches' subseries of the 'Discworld' novels, is an oddity amongst the dark, dangerous and terrible world of popular vampire novels today. This...
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6. Dracula
by Stoker, Bram
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Though this book is not the first instance of vampires in literature, it is a defining story. It features more than just chilling storytelling; elements of horror, the gothic novel, sexual conventions, colonialism/post-colonialism, and immigration are all woven into this classic epistolary tale.
Dracula will always reign as the true master vampire, the one creature in horror and fantasy who can simultaneously seduce and terrify. And don't let yourself think this is an...
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7. The Dark-hunter Series
by Kenyon, Sherrilyn
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These novels are so popular they’ve even spawned a Manga series. Two words to describe this: lots of sex and lots of action with a decent plot thrown in. I...
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8. The Southern Vampire Series
by Stringer, Shelley
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These are probably the best vampire romance novels currently on the market. There’s a nice balance between romance and plot in this series. Relationships are more mature than in Twilight...
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9. Guardians Of The Night
by Russell, Alan
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This series is your classic, modern day vampire romance. It’s a good combination between mystery and romance. The consensus is this series is not fantastic, but it’s not that bad...
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10. Vampire
by Steakley, John
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From the moment you jump into Vampire$ to the moment you finish, it’s vicious action without apology. Steakley makes the vampire myth completely believable within the realms of his novel....
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11. Children Of The Night
by Simmons, Dan
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I’ve heard it said that it’s impossible for Dan Simmons to write a bad novel; I agree. A man with many talents (his Hyperion is considered one of Science Fictions...
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12. The Last Vampire
by Pike, Christopher
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If you've read Twilight, True Blood, The Vampire Diaries, and company take note, this is the novel you ’ve been looking for. It is in fact one of the best...
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13. Fledgling
by Butler, Octavia E.
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For a powerful vampire novel that tackles some of life’s important issues. Fledgling is not your standard vampire novel. So if you are expecting Twilight 7, don’t waste your time....
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14. The Vampyre
by Polidori, John William
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If you're looking to retrace history back to the roots of the dark and alluring vampire mythology, then Polidori's novella is the book for you. Accredited as one of the...
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15. Necroscope
by Lumley, Brian
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A Russian psychic who speaks to the dead and a British secret service, the vampire novel that began Lumley's Necroscope.
Penned by British author, Brain Lumley, this series of horror novels blur the line between fantasy and reality. First and foremost a vampire novel, Necroscope follows the story of man...
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16. The Passage
by Cronin, Justin
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In a pastiche of sci-fi, fantasy and horror, Justin Cronin's novel 'The Passage' explores an apocalyptic universe where a secret government experiment gone wrong leaves vampires ruling the world while...
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17. They Thirst
by Mccammon, Robert
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With such a chilling title, it's easy to think 'They Thirst' is going to be another gory addition to vampire fiction. To some extent, this is true as the city...
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18. The Twilight Saga
by Meyer, Stephenie
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It was inevitable that Myer's corny, teen vampire romance would be one of the best-selling fantasy series of this day and age. After a quite lull in the vampire fantasy...
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19. Dracula Unbound
by Aldiss, Brian Wilson
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The original Dracula had become firmly cemented in society as the novel that placed the spotlight on vampires, kick-starting a whole sub-genre of fantasy and horror. In 'Dracula Unbound', Brian...
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20. The Strain
by Toro, Guillermo Del
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As the source material behind the hit TV shows of the same name, Guillermo del Toro and Chuck Hogan's vampire horror novel has received massive publicity after the TV show's...
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21. Anno Dracula
by Newman, Kim
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A novel based on an alternative history usually make for a peculiar and enticing read and this series by Kim Newman is no exception. The Anno Dracula series, inspired by,...
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22. The Historian
by Kostova, Elizabeth
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'The Historian' is a clever take on the modern vampire mythology, entwining the tale of the Romanian Prince, Vlad Tepes, and his vicious, vampiric personality…Count Dracula. Blurring the line between...
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23. The Vampire Diaries
by Clark, L. J. Smith, Aubrey
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Few people know that the popular television series, 'The Vampire Diaries', actually originated with a passionate series of the same name. Although there are some notable differences between the popular...
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24. The Vampire Tapestry
by Charnas, Suzy Mckee
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Carnas' 1980 novel is a truly enlightening read, giving an unusual insight into the existential identity crisis of a deranged and murdering vampire. Based on a vampire whose condition stems...
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25. Carmilla
by Fanu, Joseph Sheridan Le
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The vampire novella that came before Dracula, a lonely girl and her mysterious, seductive visitor.
Widely regarded as a classic addition to vampire fiction, 'Carmilla' is usually referred to as a novella rather than a full-length book. However, despite its short length, this captivating story...
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26. The House Of The Vampire
by Viereck, George Sylvester
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This inventive interpretation of the vampire myth, with vampires feeding on more than just blood, was one of the first psychic vampire novels of its time. Considered a classic among...
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27. Varney The Vampire: Or
by Prest, Thomas Preskett
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This 19th Century novel epitomizes the Gothic genre, centering on the dark, eccentric story of a bloodthirsty vampire and his crumbling aristocratic family. It has been an endless source of...
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28. The Blood Of The Vampire
by Marryat, Florence
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Despite being published around the same time as Stoker’s ‘Dracula’, Marryat presents a vastly different and original tale. The ‘vampire’ in this novel has been argued to be a metaphor...
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29. Sunshine
by Mckinley, Robin
- On the same lists
This exceptionally entertaining novel features a highly likable and relatable protagonist and a bunch of vampires that are a far more accurate representation of the blood sucking fiends, in comparison...
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30. House Of Night
by Cast, P. C.
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This 12-part series took the teenage vampire sub-genre to new levels with its relatively original and relatable plot line. The authors of this series took a tired and overused genre...
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