I'm a fan of Clive Barker and Dean Koontz, for example. Koontz is fairly prolific and I like his style, so I keep up with what he's writing. Clive Barker is less prolific, but he's my god and I'm front and center when his novels come out.
I'm looking for a new author to take interest in. Any suggestions?
2007-08-10 03:38:17 · 14 answers · asked by vitovixa 4 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Books & Authors
What I'm looking for: I'm interested in non-traditional horror stories (such as the stuff you encounter from the above mentioned authors). I've enjoyed Chandler Mcgrew's The Darkening, for example. I enjoy Chuck Palahniuk, though he's not necessarily a horror writier. I was NOT impressed with Christopher Golden; his novels strike me as innordinately presumptuious. Stephen King has his moments -- Cell wasn't bad -- but no so much any more.
What I don't want:
No vampire (Stephanie Meyer) or zombie fiction please. No Harry Potter either. This section is saturated enough with them as it is.
I seem picky, but that's because I've see these writer ans I'm just not impressed by 'em.
2007-08-10 03:38:43 · update #1
Thus far several responses have rung true to authors I've already read...thanks!
HP Lovecraft was a master of the Art.
F. Paul Wilson -- I've stayed current with all of the Repairman Jack and this other fiction since The Keep.
It's hard to reference all the writers I love but these definitely hold an honored place on my selves with those previously mentioned. Thanks again, all!
2007-08-10 04:43:38 · update #2
F. Paul Wilson has written several sci-fi, horror and medical thrillers. He's best known for 'The Keep', which was made into a movie in the 80's. The Keep is the first part of a six book series called 'The Adversary Cycle', about two supernatural forces battling it out over the years with earth caught between. Wilson is also known for his popular character "Repairman Jack". www.repairmanjack.com Jack has erased his existence and for a price will 'repair' your problems. Trouble is, many of these problems end up taking a supernatural turn. Jack's first adventure is 'The Tomb', which also happens to be part two of the Adversary Cycle,
You might also like Douglas Preston and Lincoln Child, who write as a team. While some of their works are archeology type thrillers, they also do some horror/supernatural stuff. Their most popular character is Agent Penderghast.
2007-08-10 04:38:47 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
these are the kinds of books I like too...Clive Barker rocks!!
dean koontz is a little lightweight for me...so is Saul..Patterson does not write horror...Stephen King is good when he "on", but otherwise he has gotten too commercial...seems to write books just to get them out there.
My other suggestions:
Bentley LIttle
Robert McCammon
And I know you dont want vampire books, but read "The Witching Hour" by Anne Rice. One of my FAVORITE books...not about vampires...follows a New Orleans family of witches and their "familiar", Lasher...wonderfully written story...there were several sequels too, but the original is definitely the best (isn't is always?)
If I think of more, I'll edit this post later.
Enjoy!!
2007-08-10 07:11:32 · answer #2 · answered by irvingfan 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I second the nomination for Child/Preston. Their books are unlike any I've ever read - the closest I could come would be Michael Crichton - but their writing style is richer and less clinical.
You do not need to read their books in order. It's true that they do have recurring characters, but you really don't lose out by reading out of sequence. I couldn't say which one to try first - I enjoyed them all. Perhaps the most well known is Relic - but don't judge it by the movie if you happened to have seen that.
On second thought, if you like ookie gory, start with Brimstone. Nothing like a good flesh eating mystery!
2007-08-10 05:26:29 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I especially like John Saul who is not as well known as Stephen King who is also a favorite of mine. Peter Straub writes good horror novels. Barker and Koontz are heavyweights in horror fiction.
2007-08-10 03:43:51 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Heart Shaped Box by Joe Hill
Heartbreaker by Joy Fielding
Mad River Road by Joy Fielding
2007-08-10 04:27:39 · answer #5 · answered by deb 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You may want to check out an author who influenced Barker and the entire horror genre, H.P. Lovecraft. Lovecraft is a little difficult initially as his writing style seems archaic compared to contemporary writers. But once you get your bearings, Lovecraft is worth it. You'll see how much he influenced the horror genre - from Evil Dead to Silent Hill to Neil Gaiman to Stephen King.
2007-08-10 04:05:02 · answer #6 · answered by Haiku575 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-09 22:23:29 · answer #7 · answered by Erika 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have enjoyed many books witten by John Saul. His latest book, In the Dark of the Night, was very good and had a twist I was not expecting.
2007-08-10 03:48:33 · answer #8 · answered by Deanna B 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Try Stephen King or even, if they are in writing old Alfred Hitchcock stuff. I watch Alfred but I stay away from Stephen King, his stuff is to crazy.
If you want crime and that sort of thing try John Grisham or even Jannet Evonavich.
2007-08-10 03:48:08 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Definitely go for James Patterson. He is an amazing writer for the genre you're looking for. His novels are fast-paced and highly suspenseful. Start with Along Came a Spider and you'll be hooked.
2007-08-10 03:46:11 · answer #10 · answered by allyissa07 1 · 0⤊ 2⤋