Discover books similar to "Fear Familiar" series

Lilian Jackson Braun

The Cat Who Could Read Backwards

In this cozy mystery, the first in a long-running series, a down-on-his-luck journalist named Jim Qwilleran finds himself adopting two quirky cats, one of whom has the uncanny ability to read backwards. When Qwilleran stumbles upon a murder, he and his feline companions team up to solve the mystery. This book is a great choice for fans of Fear Familiar because it features a clever amateur sleuth and mysterious cats, much like Burnes' series.

Nathaniel Hawthorne

The House of the Seven Gables

In this Gothic novel, a cursed house and its inhabitants are haunted by the ghost of a former owner who was wrongfully accused of murder. As the family's secrets are revealed, they must confront their past and find a way to break the curse. This book is a good choice for fans of Fear Familiar because it features a haunted house and a sense of foreboding, much like Burnes' series.

Daphne du Maurier

Rebecca

In this psychological thriller, a young woman marries a wealthy widower and moves into his estate, only to be haunted by the memory of his first wife, Rebecca. As she uncovers the secrets of Rebecca's past, she becomes consumed by her own insecurities and fears. This book is a good choice for fans of Fear Familiar because it features a haunting atmosphere and a sense of unease, much like Burnes' series.

Diane Setterfield

The Thirteenth Tale

In this gothic mystery, a reclusive author named Vida Winter invites a young biographer to her estate to hear the true story of her life. As the two women delve into the past, they uncover a series of dark secrets and family tragedies. This book is a good choice for fans of Fear Familiar because it features a haunted house, a sense of foreboding, and a strong female protagonist, much like Burnes' series.

Wilkie Collins

The Woman in White

In this classic mystery, a drawing master named Walter Hartright encounters a mysterious woman dressed in white on a moonlit road. As he becomes embroiled in a complex web of intrigue and deception, he must unravel the truth about the woman in white and her connection to a wealthy heiress. This book is a good choice for fans of Fear Familiar because it features a haunting atmosphere, a sense of foreboding, and a clever amateur sleuth, much like Burnes' series.

Frances Hodgson Burnett

The Secret Garden

In this classic children's novel, a young orphan named Mary Lennox is sent to live with her uncle in a remote manor house on the Yorkshire moors. As she explores the grounds, she discovers a hidden garden and befriends a local boy named Dickon. Together, they bring the garden back to life and help Mary's sickly cousin regain his health. This book is a good choice for fans of Fear Familiar because it features a sense of mystery and discovery, much like Burnes' series.

Shirley Jackson

The Haunting of Hill House

In this classic horror novel, a group of researchers descends upon a haunted house in the hopes of studying its supernatural phenomena. As they delve deeper into the house's dark past, they become increasingly haunted by its ghostly inhabitants. This book is a good choice for fans of Fear Familiar because it features a haunted house and a sense of foreboding, much like Burnes' series.

Sir Arthur Conan Doyle

The Hound of the Baskervilles

In this classic mystery, Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson investigate a series of strange occurrences on the moors of Devonshire, including the sighting of a giant hound. As they unravel the mystery, they uncover a dark family secret and a deadly curse. This book is a good choice for fans of Fear Familiar because it features a sense of foreboding and a clever amateur sleuth, much like Burnes' series.

Henry James

The Turn of the Screw

In this classic ghost story, a governess is hired to care for two children at a remote country estate. As she becomes increasingly convinced that the children are being haunted by the ghosts of their former governess and her lover, she must confront her own fears and doubts. This book is a good choice for fans of Fear Familiar because it features a haunted house and a sense of unease, much like Burnes' series.

Oscar Wilde

The Picture of Dorian Gray

In this classic novel, a young man named Dorian Gray becomes obsessed with a portrait of himself, which seems to age while he remains youthful. As he descends into a life of hedonism and depravity, the portrait becomes increasingly grotesque, reflecting the true nature of his soul. This book is a good choice for fans of Fear Familiar because it features a sense of foreboding and a touch of the supernatural, much like Burnes' series.