Nocturne Books is Alberta’s first independent bookstore specializing in horror and dark fiction. Located in the neighbourhood of Marda Loop in Calgary, Nocturne Books’ curated collection offers titles for all ages. From the genre aficionado to the morbidly curious, every reader is sure to find a book to disturb or delight.
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#15-1934 34 AVE SW CALGARY, AB, CANADA T2T 2C1
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