~ OTHER GREAT AUTHORS ~
(aside from Dean Koontz, other writers have a knack for horror, mystery
or suspense. If you like to be thrilled then you should draw from this list
without waiting. It's time to be…scared to death)
This section will be slowly but
constantly updated with info about every author and reviews of some of their
books. Be patient…
Stephen King: I've read less than ten books by
the acknowledged "king" of the horror world and even though some of
them were not as extraordinary as a steadfast fan would certainly point out, I
can sure tell you that others were absolutely wonderful. Do you think you've
tasted what horror is like, nowadays, if you haven't tried this milestone of
modern literature, yet? (updated
6/4/00)
Richard Laymon: one of the most unrestrained,
downright horror writers of the last years, Laymon has written a couple of
short stories collections and more than two dozen of novels. Get in touch with
his roller-coaster-ride plots and with his nasty characters. (updated 15/4/00)
Peter Straub: not as vast as other writers',
Straub's production nevertheless tackles most of modern horror literature
forms. He's tried his hand at supernatural, gothic, dark thriller, mystery and
even poetry. His prose is one of the richest you can find in this genre; a
master that's often unfairly branded as just one of many horror writers. (updated 15/4/00)
James Herbert: he has outsold Stephen King in Great
Britain, where his creepy stories, full of gory minutiae and supernatural
horror, are widely renowned as compelling readings. Don't miss out on one of
the few European masters of this genre. (updated 19/4/00)
Classic Horror: here you'll find some vintage horror classics that
have probably broken the boundaries of
horror fiction, settling in the nobler realm of the internationally acclaimed masterpieces
of all time……let's start with:
I Am Legend by Richard Matheson (new! 17/9/00)