The 'Black Dagger Brotherhood' series is also a good choice. It's filled with dark and complex characters in a supernatural world. There are vampires with different personalities and abilities, and the love stories within the series are intense and often full of conflict. It really delves deep into the world of the supernatural and the relationships that form there.
In many of these novels, love is intertwined with danger. The 'dark lover' aspect means that the relationship might be taboo or risky. In 'Black Dagger Brotherhood', the vampires' relationships are full of challenges due to their violent and often dangerous world. Love is something that has to survive in the midst of battles, rivalries, and the darkness of their nature.
The 'Sookie Stackhouse' series, also known as 'True Blood'. It involves vampires, werewolves and other supernatural beings. Sookie, a telepathic waitress, gets involved in a lot of dangerous and romantic situations with these dark and paranormal creatures.
One classic 'dark noir novel' is 'The Maltese Falcon' by Dashiell Hammett. It's full of complex characters and a convoluted plot centered around a valuable statuette. Another is 'Double Indemnity' by James M. Cain, which delves into themes of greed and murder. 'The Postman Always Rings Twice' by Cain as well is a great example. It has a seedy, amoral atmosphere that is typical of the noir genre.
One of the most well - known 'dark crime novels' is 'The Silence of the Lambs' by Thomas Harris. It features the infamous Hannibal Lecter and FBI trainee Clarice Starling. Another great one is 'Gone Girl' by Gillian Flynn. It has a complex plot full of twists and turns. And 'The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo' by Stieg Larsson is also a must - read. It delves into dark secrets and has a very unique female lead.
It depends on the reading level and interests of the beginner. If the beginner likes romantic or dark - themed stories, it could be suitable.
I would recommend 'Gone Girl' by Gillian Flynn. This novel delves deep into the dark side of a marriage. The characters are full of secrets and the plot is full of unexpected revelations. It's a real page - turner that makes you question everything you think you know about the relationship between the two main characters.
One great winter dark novel is 'Dracula'. It has a dark and eerie atmosphere that fits well with the cold, desolate feeling of winter. The Count's actions and the mystery surrounding him create a sense of dread.
You can try local libraries. They often have a wide selection of novels, and there's a chance they have 'Dark Lover'.
One great 'Dark Angel Supernatural' fanfiction is 'The Crossover Quest'. It combines the post - apocalyptic world of Dark Angel with the supernatural elements of Supernatural in an exciting adventure. The characters from both universes interact in a really cool way.
I would recommend 'Darkness Unleashed in Supernatural's World'. This fanfiction delves deep into the darker aspects of both universes. It creates a unique story where the entities from Dark Shadows start to infiltrate the Supernatural world. The writing style is quite descriptive, making it easy to visualize the events.