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Occult Detective

Occult detective stories combine the tropes of the detective story with those of supernatural horror fiction. Unlike the traditional detective the occult detective is employed in cases involving ghosts, curses, and other supernatural elements. Some occult detectives are portrayed as being themselves psychic or in possession of other paranormal powers.

Occult Detective Books

The Swan Lake Murders (Mary Wandwalker #4)
Portals: Modern Magics, Book 2
Carnacki, the Ghost Finder
The Complete John Silence Stories (John Silence #1-2)
Rivers of London (Rivers of London, #1)
Mexican Gothic
Storm Front (The Dresden Files, #1)
The Black Veil & Other Tales of Supernatural Sleuths
Fool Moon (The Dresden Files, #2)
Dark Detectives: An Anthology of Supernatural Mysteries
The House in the Pines
The Turnout
The Occult Detectives of C.J. Henderson
Hellboy, Vol. 1: Seed of Destruction
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Best Horror Anthologies
453 books — 535 voters
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117 books — 6 voters

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Constantine-Inspired Recommendations
76 books — 4 voters
The Devil's Footsteps by John Frederick BurkeThe occult files of Francis Chard by A.M. BurrageThe Strange Cases of Dr. Stanchon by Josephine Daskam BaconRag and Bone by K.J. CharlesO'Heavenly Murder by Jennifer Northen
Little-known occult detectives
27 books — 3 voters

Killadelphia, Vol. 1 by Rodney BarnesNita Hawes' Nightmare Blog, vol. 2 by Rodney BarnesKolchak Night Stalker by Stuart M. KaminskyThe Dylan Dog Case Files by Tiziano SclaviDampyr #1 by Mauro Boselli
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100 books — 1 voter
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100 books — 2 voters


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