Strange Legacies & Unreliable Bloodlines

What we inherit shapes us, but what we inherit in secret can destroy us. The Strange Legacies & Unreliable Bloodlines collection gathers psychological suspense, gothic fiction, and domestic thrillers centered on toxic family inheritances, deceptive pasts, and narrators whose memories cannot be trusted. From decaying country manors hiding ancestral sins to modern homes built on quiet lies, these carefully selected titles explore the danger of buried truths and dangerous devotion. Explore our physical and digital editions to find your next atmospheric read.

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Cozy, odd, and deeply atmospheric reads to transition you out of summer.

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    Yellowface by R. F. Kuang

    Yellowface by R. F. Kuang

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    Nightbitch by Rachel Yoder

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    You've Lost A Lot of Blood by Eric LaRocca

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    Haunted by Chuck Palahniuk

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  • Front Cover: This crisp, "Used - Like New" paperback edition of Lisa Unger’s Darkness, My Old Friend is presented against a clean, neutral background, showcasing its chilling and cinematic design.

    Darkness, My Old Friend by Lisa Unger

    Darkness, My Old Friend by Lisa Unger

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    Demon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver

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  • Experience the raw atmosphere of "Diary of an Oxygen Thief" with this front cover featuring a winter-themed photograph of a small snowman under a streetlamp at night. The screen showcases the title and Anonymous author name in simple white text, with a prominent "New York Times Bestseller" banner at the bottom. This Fehmerling Books selection is a striking addition for fans of dark and psychological fiction.

    Diary Of An Oxygen Thief by Anonymous

    Diary Of An Oxygen Thief by Anonymous

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    Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn

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    Haunted by Chuck Palahniuk

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    House of Shadows by Darcy Coates

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    Imaginary Friend by Stephen Chbosky

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    In the Night Room by Peter Straub

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    Island of Lost Girls by Jennifer McMahon

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    Lies Lies Lies by Adele Parks

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  • Front cover view of Nightbitch by Rachel Yoder centered on a neutral light gray background. Dust jacket is present and shows no damage.

    Nightbitch by Rachel Yoder

    Nightbitch by Rachel Yoder

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  • Front cover view of Symptomatic by Danzy Senna centered on a neutral light gray background. Dust jacket is present and aside from remnants of a small rectangle shaped sticker in the top right corner, there is no damage to the dust jacket.

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    Symptomatic by Danzy Senna

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    The Hacienda by Isabel Cañas

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    The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern

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    The Reader's Retreat: Black Water by Joyce Carol Oates

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    The Reader's Retreat: The Island by Adrian McKinty

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  • Front cover view of The Villa by Rachel Hawkins centered on a neutral light gray background. Chipping and creasing present along the bottom edge of the cover and near the spine.

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    The Villa by Rachel Hawkins

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    The Woman In Cabin 10 by Ruth Ware

    The Woman In Cabin 10 by Ruth Ware

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  • Front cover view of Then She Was Gone by Lisa Jewell centered on a neutral light gray background. Minor chipping along the bottom edges from normal wear. The cover art is vibrant.

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    Then She Was Gone by Lisa Jewell

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    Unseen World by Liz Moore

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    What Moves the Dead by T. Kingfisher

    What Moves the Dead by T. Kingfisher

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    Yellowface by R. F. Kuang

    Yellowface by R. F. Kuang

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  • Front cover view of You've Lost A Lot of Blood by Eric LaRocca centered on a neutral light gray background. Chipping is present along the edges.

    You've Lost A Lot of Blood by Eric LaRocca

    You've Lost A Lot of Blood by Eric LaRocca

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