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I don't have a lot of time to read these days, so I am always looking for a sure thing. Early Stephen King was good for me because of the linear nature of the stories and the well developed characters. Same with Dean Koontz. I really don't have the time or energy to sort out convoluted story lines, and stories with so many characters you have to take notes as you read to keep them straight. Example: I lasted about 10 minutes watching "Inception".
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Because you mentioned early Stephen King books, I'll suggest giving Robert McCammon a try. Many people compare his Swan Song to The Stand. Though it's an older book (1987), it's a novel that has stuck with me.
Also try Dan Simmons. His Hyperion series is a good read.
I have three for you. If you liked early King, check out The Fifth House of the Heart by Ben Tripp. It has a wonderfully human protagonist, a fantastic story and vampires. I love a good vampire story and this book is just so well written it's a joy to read. Highly recommended.
The Poison Artist by Jonathan Moore. This book is wonderful and horrifying at the same time...I actually had to stop reading it for a day or two.
The Deep by Nick Cutter. Now this is a creepy book that horror aficionados should check out.
And I agree with Deelighted, try Robert McCammon. Boy's Life is an amazing book, but it'll make you jumpy if you have to walk the dog at night.
What are you looking for in horror? There are many genres among the main one. For example I prefer suspense, atmosphere to gore and hack'n'slash although I do enjoy B class novels with beasts and monsters once in a while. So more of a Lovecraft or Masterton or Lumley?
Just reading IT by King...I assume you already read it though. Unfortunately I have yet to find another author who can scare the crap out of me with half way decent writing at the same time. Good luck.
I have three for you. If you liked early King, check out The Fifth House of the Heart by Ben Tripp. It has a wonderfully human protagonist, a fantastic story and vampires. I love a good vampire story and this book is just so well written it's a joy to read. Highly recommended.
The Poison Artist by Jonathan Moore. This book is wonderful and horrifying at the same time...I actually had to stop reading it for a day or two.
The Deep by Nick Cutter. Now this is a creepy book that horror aficionados should check out.
And I agree with Deelighted, try Robert McCammon. Boy's Life is an amazing book, but it'll make you jumpy if you have to walk the dog at night.
I just read Boy's Life and I agree. Also, The Wolf's Hour by McCammon is an entertaining werewolf story. Not really "horror," but an fun page turner.
Bram Stoker's Dracula. All the horror takes place in the reader's imagination.
This is a wonderful book, and very readable.
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