The Shawshank Redemption. Poster of the 1994 movie and cover of the 1982 book, Rita Hayworth and Shawshank Redemption
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Rita Hayworth and Shawshank Redemption
Stephen King, 1982
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Frank Darabont, 1994

In the late 1940s, Andy Dufresne receives two consecutive life sentences for the murders of his wife and her lover. Despite maintaining his innocence, Andy finds himself incarcerated in Shawshank Prison, where he must adapt to the harsh and competitive environment of prison life. As a reserved banker in the outside world, Andy learns to navigate the brutality of his new surroundings. Over time, his quiet resilience garners the respect of both fellow inmates and prison staff alike.


Citizen X. Poster of the 1995 movie and cover of the 1993 book, The Killer Department
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The Killer Department
Robert Cullen, 1993
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Chris Gerolmo, 1995

In the woods, eight corpses have been discovered, bearing marks of brutal murder, rape, and mutilation. The deceased individuals are predominantly young and solitary, having fallen victim to conversing with an unknown person, which ultimately cost them their lives. Viktor Burakov, a proficient forensic specialist but an inexperienced investigator, is appointed by his Colonel to lead the inquiry. Based on the true story of the most savage and elusive serial killer on record.


Mob City. Poster of the 2013 TV series and cover of the 2009 book, L.A. Noir
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L.A. Noir
John Buntin, 2009
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Frank Darabont, 2013

Witness the epic showdown between Officer Joe Teague and a dangerous mobster during the 1940s in Los Angeles. Tasked with joining a new mob enforcement unit, Teague’s mission is to rid the city of criminals like Mickey Cohen, the merciless kingpin of the Los Angeles underworld. Brace yourself for a gripping tale of conflict as Teague and his team strive to restore order and bring down the notorious underworld leader.


Storm of the Century. Poster of the 1999 TV series and cover of the 1999 book
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Storm of the Century
Stephen King, 1999
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Craig R. Baxley, 1999

A powerful blizzard hits the fictional small island town of Little Tall Island off the coast of Maine. When Robbie Beals, the town manager, investigates, Linoge claims to know the repetitious inner workings of hell and states that Robbie’s mother has turned cannibal and is waiting in hell to eat him.


The Mist. Poster of the 2007 movie and cover of the 1980 book
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The Mist
Stephen King, 1980
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Frank Darabont, 2007

In Bridgton, Maine, artist David Drayton, his wife Stephanie, and their eight-year-old son Billy take shelter in the basement of their lakeside home during a severe thunderstorm. Inside the supermarket, they watch police cars speed down the street, and a terrified civilian, Dan Miller, runs into the store and warns of a danger lurking in the mist.


By Dawn's Early Light. Poster of the 1990 movie and cover of the 1983 book, Trinity's Child
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Trinity's Child
William Prochnau, 1983
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Jack Sholder, 1990

A non-NATO nuclear missile is launched from Turkey towards the USSR, resulting in detonation on Soviet soil. The automatic Soviet response interprets it as a NATO missile, raising the stakes. The narrative unfolds as we track the actions of the U.S. president and a bomber crew, exploring whether continued escalation can be averted.


The Blob. Poster of the 1988 movie and cover of the book novelization
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The Blob
David Bischoff, 1988
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Chuck Russell, 1988

A deadly entity from space crashes near Arborville, a small town in California and starts to consume anyone in its path. Panic ensues, as shady government scientists try to contain the horrific creature.


Killer: A Journal of Murder. Poster of the 2006 movie and cover of the 1970 book, Panzram: A Journal of Murder
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Panzram: A Journal of Murder
Thomas E. Gaddis, James O. Long, 1970
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Tim Metcalfe, 2006

After being convicted of burglary, Carl Panzram is incarcerated at Leavenworth Prison where he is subjected to brutal beatings by a guard. However, neophyte guard Henry Lesser develops empathy for Panzram and establishes a friendship with him, persuading him to pen down his life story. As Lesser delves deeper into Panzram’s past, he discovers that the convict’s history is far more violent than he had initially thought, but also comes to believe that Panzram has the potential to be a better person than the rest of the prison staff perceives.


Covert One: The Hades Factor. Poster of the 2006 TV series and cover of the 2000 book, The Hades Factor
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The Hades Factor
Robert Ludlum, Gayle Lynds, 2000
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Mick Jackson, 2006

While in a retrieve operation of a virus in Berlin, the Covert One agent Rachel Russell is double-crossed by two dirty agents; she kills them and escapes, trying to find a hiding place and someone to trust to protect the vials. Meanwhile, the former Covert One agent Dr. Jon Smith is also in Berlin with his beloved fiancée Sophie Amsden participating in a congress. When three persons die with bleeding, the doctors disclose a Hades virus outbreak, an extreme rare Ebola variant.