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Dark Book Summaries

Hans
by S.J. Tilly
A vigilante watches his neighbor for a year, until her intimate photos land in his mailbox.
4.25
51k+
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Hans
A vigilante watches his neighbor for a year, until her intimate photos land in his mailbox.
by S.J. Tilly 2023 432 pages
4.25
51k+ ratings
There Are No Saints
by Sophie Lark
A serial killer sculptor becomes dangerously obsessed with the woman his rival left for dead.
3.78
100k+
There Are No Saints Summary
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There Are No Saints
A serial killer sculptor becomes dangerously obsessed with the woman his rival left for dead.
by Sophie Lark 2021 258 pages
3.78
100k+ ratings
Strange Houses
by Uketsu
A child's windowless room in a Tokyo floor plan reveals a century of ritual murder.
3.59
75k+
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Strange Houses
A child's windowless room in a Tokyo floor plan reveals a century of ritual murder.
by Uketsu 2021 203 pages
3.59
75k+ ratings
The Cuck
by Aron Beauregard
Answering a risqué ad, two friends meet a voyeuristic old man whose gaze becomes a curse.
3.38
1k+
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The Cuck
Answering a risqué ad, two friends meet a voyeuristic old man whose gaze becomes a curse.
by Aron Beauregard 2022 76 pages
3.38
1k+ ratings
Exile
by Steph Macca
When a corrupt asylum forces her to marry its heir, three dangerous men become her escape.
4.20
25k+
Exile Summary
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Exile
When a corrupt asylum forces her to marry its heir, three dangerous men become her escape.
by Steph Macca 2025 443 pages
4.20
25k+ ratings
Next to Heaven
by James Frey
A swingers' party among Connecticut's elite ends in murder, and every guest has a secret.
3.34
15k+
Next to Heaven Summary
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Next to Heaven
A swingers' party among Connecticut's elite ends in murder, and every guest has a secret.
by James Frey 2025 336 pages
3.34
15k+ ratings
Between Commitment and Betrayal
by Shain Rose
Forced to marry her father's cold protégé, she gives him one year. He demands everything.
3.73
50k+
Between Commitment and Betrayal Summary
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Between Commitment and Betrayal
Forced to marry her father's cold protégé, she gives him one year. He demands everything.
by Shain Rose 2023 384 pages
3.73
50k+ ratings
Echoes
by Steph Macca
Framed for murder, she must trust three possessive men to survive a psych ward's dark experiments.
4.19
36k+
Echoes Summary
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Echoes
Framed for murder, she must trust three possessive men to survive a psych ward's dark experiments.
by Steph Macca 2024 340 pages
4.19
36k+ ratings
The Poisoner
by I.V. Ophelia
A Victorian poisoner returns home to find a vampire leaving bodies carved in her image.
3.71
23k+
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The Poisoner
A Victorian poisoner returns home to find a vampire leaving bodies carved in her image.
by I.V. Ophelia 2024 442 pages
3.71
23k+ ratings
The Night Shift
by Alex Finlay
After a massacre echoes her own, a therapist hears her attacker's words on a new victim.
3.90
85k+
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The Night Shift
After a massacre echoes her own, a therapist hears her attacker's words on a new victim.
by Alex Finlay 2022 312 pages
3.90
85k+ ratings
The Starving Saints
by Caitlin Starling
A starving castle. Four saints with impossible bounty. The feast consumes its faithful from within.
3.58
22k+
The Starving Saints Summary
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The Starving Saints
A starving castle. Four saints with impossible bounty. The feast consumes its faithful from within.
by Caitlin Starling 2025 352 pages
3.58
22k+ ratings
Kisscut
by Karin Slaughter
A pediatrician autopsies a dead teenager and uncovers a child abuse ring hiding behind the church.
4.07
70k+
Kisscut Summary
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Kisscut
A pediatrician autopsies a dead teenager and uncovers a child abuse ring hiding behind the church.
by Karin Slaughter 2002 436 pages
4.07
70k+ ratings
Angel Down
by Daniel Kraus
A WWI gravedigger finds an angel in No Man's Land; her gifts destroy whoever asks.
4.06
15k+
Angel Down Summary
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Angel Down
A WWI gravedigger finds an angel in No Man's Land; her gifts destroy whoever asks.
by Daniel Kraus 2025 285 pages
4.06
15k+ ratings
Taken by Touch and Torment
by Maggie Sunseri
Collared as a pet in a vampire zealot's court, a succubus hides the one power he overlooked.
4.02
15k+
Taken by Touch and Torment Summary
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Taken by Touch and Torment
Collared as a pet in a vampire zealot's court, a succubus hides the one power he overlooked.
by Maggie Sunseri 2024 566 pages
4.02
15k+ ratings
Fear the Flames
by Olivia Rose Darling
A hidden queen and a scarred commander forge a bloody alliance to steal her dragons back.
3.74
42k+
Fear the Flames Summary
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Fear the Flames
A hidden queen and a scarred commander forge a bloody alliance to steal her dragons back.
by Olivia Rose Darling 2022 571 pages
3.74
42k+ ratings
Wild Wolf
by Caroline Peckham
Mate stolen, turned vampire. A she-wolf and her pack burn the black market to reclaim him.
4.21
24k+
Wild Wolf Summary
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Wild Wolf
Mate stolen, turned vampire. A she-wolf and her pack burn the black market to reclaim him.
by Caroline Peckham 2024 410 pages
4.21
24k+ ratings
Chaotic
by Shantel Tessier
She vanished after one night. Now she kills Lords. He's the one who finally catches her.
4.52
31k+
Chaotic Summary
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Chaotic
She vanished after one night. Now she kills Lords. He's the one who finally catches her.
by Shantel Tessier 2026 996 pages
4.52
31k+ ratings
Slewfoot
by Brom
A widow's pact with a horned spirit brings prosperity. Then the Puritans come with a noose.
4.20
100k+
Slewfoot Summary
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Slewfoot
A widow's pact with a horned spirit brings prosperity. Then the Puritans come with a noose.
by Brom 2021 305 pages
4.20
100k+ ratings
To Snap a Silver Stem
by Sarah A. Parker
Sold for a fleet, a bride hides lethal magic from her promised, unaware her shadow guardian stalks.
3.84
14k+
To Snap a Silver Stem Summary
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To Snap a Silver Stem
Sold for a fleet, a bride hides lethal magic from her promised, unaware her shadow guardian stalks.
by Sarah A. Parker 2022 538 pages
3.84
14k+ ratings
Midnight Mass
by Sierra Simone
A former priest keeps missing the moment. His wife is pregnant. Their marriage is on borrowed time.
3.67
35k+
Midnight Mass Summary
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Midnight Mass
A former priest keeps missing the moment. His wife is pregnant. Their marriage is on borrowed time.
by Sierra Simone 2015 193 pages
3.67
35k+ ratings
Nobody Knows You're Here
by Bryn Greenwood
A drugged coffee lands her captive in the woods, caring for kidnapped children whose captors kill.
4.02
31k+
Nobody Knows You're Here Summary
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Nobody Knows You're Here
A drugged coffee lands her captive in the woods, caring for kidnapped children whose captors kill.
by Bryn Greenwood 2025 348 pages
4.02
31k+ ratings
We Who Will Die
by Stacia Stark
A vampire binds a bodyguard to kill the emperor inside his arena, or her brothers die.
4.07
89k+
We Who Will Die Summary
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We Who Will Die
A vampire binds a bodyguard to kill the emperor inside his arena, or her brothers die.
by Stacia Stark 2025 423 pages
4.07
89k+ ratings
Those Across the River
by Christopher Buehlman
When a Georgia town ends its pig tribute, hungry things across the river come for blood.
3.71
16k+
Those Across the River Summary
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Those Across the River
When a Georgia town ends its pig tribute, hungry things across the river come for blood.
by Christopher Buehlman 2011 357 pages
3.71
16k+ ratings
Sweet Venom
by Rina Kent
The last witness to his mother's murder once saved his life. Now he owns hers.
3.99
43k+
Sweet Venom Summary
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Sweet Venom
The last witness to his mother's murder once saved his life. Now he owns hers.
by Rina Kent 2025 466 pages
3.99
43k+ ratings
Court of Winter
by Krista Street
A wingless fairy becomes the captive of her family's killer and his dying continent's only hope.
4.12
34k+
Court of Winter Summary
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Court of Winter
A wingless fairy becomes the captive of her family's killer and his dying continent's only hope.
by Krista Street 2023 354 pages
4.12
34k+ ratings
The Secret World of Maggie Grey
by Granger
One family secret opens a door to a hidden magical university ruled by her vampire grandfather.
4.42
12k+
The Secret World of Maggie Grey Summary
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The Secret World of Maggie Grey
One family secret opens a door to a hidden magical university ruled by her vampire grandfather.
by Granger 2024 450 pages
4.42
12k+ ratings
Severed Heart
by Kate Stewart
His best friend's French aunt taught him war. He enlisted the morning after their forbidden night.
4.67
20k+
Severed Heart Summary
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Severed Heart
His best friend's French aunt taught him war. He enlisted the morning after their forbidden night.
by Kate Stewart 2024 720 pages
4.67
20k+ ratings
Now You're Mine
by Morgan Bridges
She fell for the man who stalked her. He calls it protection. She starts to agree.
3.60
67k+
Now You're Mine Summary
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Now You're Mine
She fell for the man who stalked her. He calls it protection. She starts to agree.
by Morgan Bridges 2024 260 pages
3.60
67k+ ratings
Blood & Betrayals
by Jeanette Rose
A fae outcast hides her past at a magic school where a killer wears the skin of her lookalikes.
3.93
9k+
Blood & Betrayals Summary
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Blood & Betrayals
A fae outcast hides her past at a magic school where a killer wears the skin of her lookalikes.
by Jeanette Rose 2025 1026 pages
3.93
9k+ ratings
Entwined
by Rebecca Quinn
Five men, one woman, a world of ash. Starvation brought the farmers to their gate.
4.23
7k+
Entwined Summary
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Entwined
Five men, one woman, a world of ash. Starvation brought the farmers to their gate.
by Rebecca Quinn 2025
4.23
7k+ ratings
Chain-Gang All-Stars
by Nana Kwame Adjei-Brenyah
One kill from freedom in a televised death circuit, a fighter's final opponent is her lover.
4.11
97k+
Chain-Gang All-Stars Summary
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Chain-Gang All-Stars
One kill from freedom in a televised death circuit, a fighter's final opponent is her lover.
by Nana Kwame Adjei-Brenyah 2023 367 pages
4.11
97k+ ratings
Use of Weapons
by Iain M. Banks
A broken soldier serves utopia until a new mission forces him to face his atrocity.
4.16
53k+
Use of Weapons Summary
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Use of Weapons
A broken soldier serves utopia until a new mission forces him to face his atrocity.
by Iain M. Banks 1990 411 pages
4.16
53k+ ratings
When We Lied
by Claire Contreras
A hockey star blackmails his sister's best friend to solve her murder, reigniting a fatal obsession.
4.09
18k+
When We Lied Summary
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When We Lied
A hockey star blackmails his sister's best friend to solve her murder, reigniting a fatal obsession.
by Claire Contreras 2024 432 pages
4.09
18k+ ratings
Pretty Monster
by Sheridan Anne
Her stalker watches her sleep. Her neighbor takes her on dates. They share the same hands.
3.89
33k+
Pretty Monster Summary
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Pretty Monster
Her stalker watches her sleep. Her neighbor takes her on dates. They share the same hands.
by Sheridan Anne 2023 440 pages
3.89
33k+ ratings
Earthlings
by Sayaka Murata
Her body is public property. Natsuki has been hiding inside it since she was eleven.
3.60
100k+
Earthlings Summary
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Earthlings
Her body is public property. Natsuki has been hiding inside it since she was eleven.
by Sayaka Murata 2018 247 pages
3.60
100k+ ratings
Nash Falls
by David Baldacci
When a deepfake frames him and his daughter is taken, a VP trades spreadsheets for revenge.
4.29
40k+
Nash Falls Summary
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Nash Falls
When a deepfake frames him and his daughter is taken, a VP trades spreadsheets for revenge.
by David Baldacci 2025 438 pages
4.29
40k+ ratings
Prince's Gambit
by C.S. Pacat
A slave's secret: he killed his prince's brother. War pushes them together, hatred becomes desire.
4.37
92k+
Prince's Gambit Summary
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Prince's Gambit
A slave's secret: he killed his prince's brother. War pushes them together, hatred becomes desire.
by C.S. Pacat 2013 404 pages
4.37
92k+ ratings
Soul Hunter
by Aaron Dembski-Bowden
A Night Lord's prophetic visions show a future the eldar will sacrifice everything to prevent: his.
4.36
5k+
Soul Hunter Summary
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Soul Hunter
A Night Lord's prophetic visions show a future the eldar will sacrifice everything to prevent: his.
by Aaron Dembski-Bowden 2010 416 pages
4.36
5k+ ratings
How to Kill Men and Get Away With It
by Katy Brent
She projects happiness on Instagram. At night she hunts predators. Someone is watching both lives.
3.66
49k+
How to Kill Men and Get Away With It Summary
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How to Kill Men and Get Away With It
She projects happiness on Instagram. At night she hunts predators. Someone is watching both lives.
by Katy Brent 2023 384 pages
3.66
49k+ ratings
The Female
by Invi Wright
Three demons buy a human woman as a placeholder. She refuses to stay temporary.
3.82
39k+
The Female Summary
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The Female
Three demons buy a human woman as a placeholder. She refuses to stay temporary.
by Invi Wright 2023 397 pages
3.82
39k+ ratings
When Among Crows
by Veronica Roth
A mortal man, a cursed zmora, and a vengeful strzygoń must brave Baba Jaga's deadly trials together.
3.72
29k+
When Among Crows Summary
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When Among Crows
A mortal man, a cursed zmora, and a vengeful strzygoń must brave Baba Jaga's deadly trials together.
by Veronica Roth 2024 166 pages
3.72
29k+ ratings
There Is No Antimemetics Division
by qntm
Marion Wheeler runs a division nobody remembers, fighting a thought that kills anyone who grasps it.
4.10
28k+
There Is No Antimemetics Division Summary
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There Is No Antimemetics Division
Marion Wheeler runs a division nobody remembers, fighting a thought that kills anyone who grasps it.
by qntm 2020 220 pages
4.10
28k+ ratings
The Silversmith
by L.J. Claren
An amnesiac queen must destroy a tyrant. Her scarred protector knows who she really is.
4.00
26k+
The Silversmith Summary
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The Silversmith
An amnesiac queen must destroy a tyrant. Her scarred protector knows who she really is.
by L.J. Claren 2025 473 pages
4.00
26k+ ratings
The Stranger in Her House
by John Marrs
A con artist carer finds the handyman moving in on her elderly mark has killed before.
3.93
52k+
The Stranger in Her House Summary
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The Stranger in Her House
A con artist carer finds the handyman moving in on her elderly mark has killed before.
by John Marrs 2024 347 pages
3.93
52k+ ratings
Disquiet Gods
by Christopher Ruocchio
The Empire calls a deathless exile to hunt a higher-dimensional god that has already marked him.
4.56
15k+
Disquiet Gods Summary
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Disquiet Gods
The Empire calls a deathless exile to hunt a higher-dimensional god that has already marked him.
by Christopher Ruocchio 2024 704 pages
4.56
15k+ ratings
Conclave
by Penelope Douglas
Nine lovers stage a yacht conclave to save a friend, but their secrets could destroy them.
3.82
100k+
Conclave Summary
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Conclave
Nine lovers stage a yacht conclave to save a friend, but their secrets could destroy them.
by Penelope Douglas 2019 114 pages
3.82
100k+ ratings
We Hunt the Flame
by Hafsah Faizal
Seeking lost magic on a cursed island, a huntress travels with the assassin ordered to kill her.
3.86
100k+
We Hunt the Flame Summary
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We Hunt the Flame
Seeking lost magic on a cursed island, a huntress travels with the assassin ordered to kill her.
by Hafsah Faizal 2019 472 pages
3.86
100k+ ratings
The Mercy Chair
by M.W. Craven
A body beneath a Cumbrian coffin draws a detective into a conversion program built on murder.
4.55
8k+
The Mercy Chair Summary
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The Mercy Chair
A body beneath a Cumbrian coffin draws a detective into a conversion program built on murder.
by M.W. Craven 2024 510 pages
4.55
8k+ ratings
Fractured Fates
by Hannah Haze
Fate-bound to her captor, a fugitive enters a magic academy where three more dangerous men circle.
4.05
15k+
Fractured Fates Summary
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Fractured Fates
Fate-bound to her captor, a fugitive enters a magic academy where three more dangerous men circle.
by Hannah Haze 2023 394 pages
4.05
15k+ ratings
Master of Salt & Bones
by Keri Lake
She takes a job at a cursed seaside castle and collides with its scarred, magnetic master.
3.90
40k+
Master of Salt & Bones Summary
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Master of Salt & Bones
She takes a job at a cursed seaside castle and collides with its scarred, magnetic master.
by Keri Lake 2020 552 pages
3.90
40k+ ratings
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