Most people select richard laymons books because they want something fastpaced, incredibly violent, and actionpacked. The glory bus friday night in the beast house by richard laymon 4. Wesley thomas in the crazy world of horror fiction, few writers manage to produce not only impressive material but to leave an everlasting impression in our minds, thus becoming true icons of horror. Richard laymon quickly became my favorite author and this is, in my opinion his best work. Horrifying, shocking, creepy, and demented which exactly what i love abut laymon. He was born in chicago in 1947 and grew up in california. A terrifying novel of murder and desire by richard laymon mass market paperback. I am down to the last six books by richard laymon and i am reading them slowly because it makes me sad to have nothing of his left to read. Read night show thriller by richard laymon available from rakuten kobo. Richard laymon and a bit of a horror fiction pet peeve posted on april 28, 2008 by skullsinthestars as i believe ive mentioned before, part of my motivation for writing this blog was to give myself a reason to reinvestigate one of my lost loves. Laymon was born and raised outside of chicago, illinois, then lived in tiburon, california, as a teen. Richard laymon is currently considered a single author. Discount prices on books by richard laymon, including titles like lisola italian edition. Quite possibly one of the best books i have ever read.
The latest horror novels from dan padavona, author of the bestselling vampire story, storberry. Included are more than 35,000 words fully half the book of new, neverbeforepublished material. The late richard laymon is considered one of the most influential horror authors of all time. Which of richard laymon s masterpieces is the best. Richard laymon was born in chicago and grew up in california. I havent read any of laymon s books for about 15 years, and after this i probably wont bother again. He has done better books, especially island but this one just got on my nerves. If you create a free account and sign in, you will be able to customize what is displayed. Many readers are not aware of this fact especially new laymon readers. Richard laymons works include more than sixty short stories and more than thirty novels, a few of which were published under the pseudonym richard kelly.
Help us improve our author pages by updating your bibliography and submitting a new or current image and biography. His writing is full of violence and sex, and not for the faint of heart. Slasher horror in the vein of friday the th, halloween, and the texas chainsaw. Despite praise from prominent writers from within the genre, including stephen king and dean koontz, laymon was little known in his homelandhe enjoyed greater success in europe, particularly in the united kingdomuntil his affiliation with leisure books in 1999. During the time of lyndon johnsons presidency, herbie gneiss is. In laymon s terms by richard chizmar, edited by kelly laymon steve gerlach. Below is a list of richard laymons books in order of when they were originally published. Such people are likely to be disappointed by the stake. One of the initial books written by richard laymon is entitled the traveling vampire show. Richard laymon doesnt seem to have an upcoming book. A good, secret place is the first collection of richard laymons short fiction, containing twentyone of the authors finest stories. Island by richard laymon, the traveling vampire show by richard laymon, night in the lonesome october by richard laymon, the.
The mystery and mens magazines and was released on may, 14th 2014. His novels are superb, in his descriptive style of writing. Page 1 of 2 pages 1 2 a good, secret place by richard, laymon. Richard laymon booklist richard laymon message board. I, however, fall within the cadre of laymon fans who consider this his best work. In laymons terms by richard chizmar, edited by kelly laymon. At the start of the book, author laymon has shown that all over the grandville town, the fliers showing the upcoming vampire show were tacked to trees, power poles, store windows, and sidewalks. If you are fan of richard laymon then you will love this book. This massive, oversized tribute anthology for richard laymon features short fiction and personal remembrances from dozens and dozens of the biggest names in horror. Richard laymon 19472001 was an american novelist of horror and suspense novels, considered part of the splatterpunk subgenre. They are all great in their own right, but here is your chance to vote on your favorites. Richard laymon primary author only author division. Eight people left stranded on a seemingly deserted island are hunted by a crazed murderer. The story pulls you in, lets you in the charicters heads and jumps around from one to another without loosing you.
I am looking for an author similar to richard laymon. Really, its difficult to go wrong when choosing a laymon novel, but if you are new to richard laymon, i have some suggestions for where to start. Richard laymon richard has had a sneak peek at the film version of in the dark, a movie being produced by gemineye productions. Roman german edition kindle edition by laymon, richard, hau. Richard carl laymon january 14, 1947 february 14, 2001 was an american author of suspense and horror fiction. Dark regions press is excited to present richard laymons funland special definitive edition in. Laymon s dialogue is really annoying, his characters are always trying to be humorous. Author richard laymons complete list of books and series in order, with the latest releases, covers, descriptions and availability.
Here is where you will find the most uptodate and complete list of richard laymon novels. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Discover book depositorys huge selection of richard laymon books online. Richard laymon books list of books by richard laymon. One writer that never fails to deliver is richard laymon. Under the california consumer privacy act, you have the right to optout of the sale of your. Laymon is currently the ottilie schillig professor of english and creative writing at the university of. The cellar, the beast house, the midnight tour, and friday night in beast house. Founded in 1997, has become a leading book price comparison site. Richard laymon is the prolific author of more than 30 novels and 65 short stories which have been published in ellery queen, alfred hitchcock and cavalier. Come one come all to richard laymons funland special definitive edition. The postproduction on the film is almost complete and more news about its release will be due soon. Jody is pretty tough for a teenage girl, when a group of killers break into her friends house where she is staying overnight she manages to escape with her friends little brother. Richard laymon author of the traveling vampire show.
Author richard laymon bio and signed books vj books. He worked as a schoolteacher, a librarian, and a report writer for a law firm, and was the author of more than thirty acclaimed novels. Richard laymon can be a bit gorey and sexual but not. His final novel was published in 2005, titled both the glory bus and into the fire. Before he left us, he penned some of the scariest, seediest horror novels ever written. No sanctuary by richard laymon goodreads share book. Browse books by or related to richard laymon in the database. Richard laymons first novel was the cellar, published in 1980. Best richard laymon books laymon was a twisted writer, taking the blood, guts, and gore of the horror genre and adding a disturbing aspect to the equation, with some of the best books in the authors bibliography including.
Richard carl laymon january 14, 1947 february 14, 2001 was an american author of suspense and horror fiction, particularly within the splatterpunk. Plus, not only will you find the covers of each of his books here, but also the blurb found on the back of the novels. Yes, laymon does not scrimp on his graphic depictions of violence. Richard laymons funland special definitive edition dark. Dark regions press is excited to present richard laymon. Apr 12, 2012 follow richard laymon and explore their bibliography from s richard laymon author page. I have tried dean koontz he is okay, but doesnt keep my interest, i like stephen king but his over descriptiveness is a tad overdone. Thriftbooks sells millions of used books at the lowest everyday prices.
Comparing this to the 20 or so laymon novels that ive read, this book has some of the most unbelievable and shallow characters to ever come from. As one of his earlier works published in 1984, night show. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Richard laymon and a bit of a horror fiction pet peeve. The lake and millions of other books are available for. Although he was american, his books sold best in the united kingdom. This book takes us to a journey in a small town where there is a parasite that invades peoples bodies and makes them eat flesh. All go search hidden gems sale christmas shop vouchers amazonbasics best sellers. The author largely viewed much of this as a product of the poorly reedited and reconstructed first release of the woods are dark, which had over 50 pages.
True, he does have a tendency to get a bit verbose in his sexual descriptions. Buy a cheap copy of in laymon s terms book by richard laymon. If one or more works are by a distinct, homonymous authors, go ahead and split the author. Laymon attended millsaps college and jackson state university before graduating from oberlin college.
Laymon believed that this was a result of a badlyedited first release of the. Januar 1947 in chicago, illinois, geboren, wo er auch aufwuchs. Paul theroux, one of the worlds most popular authors, both for his travel books and his fiction, has produced an offbeat story of 1960s weirdos unlike anything he has ever written. We personally assess every books quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures. The late richard laymon is considered one of the most influential horror authors of all time, and his classic novel night show clearly displays a writer whose career was destined for success. Kiese laymon is a black southern writer, born and raised in jackson, mississippi. There will be plenty to enjoy just keep a look out for the trolls and stay away from the boardwalk at night. Since 2001, new releases have been sold by ann laymon, richard s wife, and consist of previously unpublished manuscripts that richard left behind at his death. It is the newest book in the richard laymon short story collections. After hearing so much about the king of splatterpunk horror, richard laymon, i finally took the dive, starting with no sanctuary. We want richard laymon books made into films home facebook. Jul 11, 2011 i am down to the last six books by richard laymon and i am reading them slowly because it makes me sad to have nothing of his left to read. Come one come all to richard laymon s funland special definitive edition.
All i can say it and quote me richard laymon hasnt wrote a book that isnt good because its impossible. A bram stoker and science fiction chronicle awardwinning author, his novels have been translated into fifteen languages. Most people select richard laymon s books because they want something fastpaced, incredibly violent, and actionpacked. Richard laymon was born in chicago in 1947 and grew up in california. Four of his books have been shortlisted for the bram stoker award, which he won in 2001 with the travelling vampire show. Kiese laymon born august 15, 1974 is an american writer, editor and a professor of english and creative writing at the university of mississippi. He earned an mfa in fiction from indiana university.