Richard Laymon

Has anyone here read his books? I only discovered him a couple of years ago but have read just about everything he ever published. I love his horror - it reads like a sort of "straight to the point" Stephen King - and I'd say is much more gruesom a lot of the time.

Be interested to hear what others think to any of his stories?

Yes, good stuff. More like Dean Koontz only not so frilly. Just finished "To Wake The Dead" and "Into the Fire".

Leland, It's the best fiction on the planet---nothing else comes close to this style.

Ive only read his short story in Triage. Loved it. Once I can get some more time in for reading (been riding my bike alot lately) and finish some books on the to read list, I plan on buying a few of his books

Good to see some other readers of his work on here. I can recommend Island and Stake - they're my favorites I think at the moment.

ISLAND is my favorite Laymon outing. I absolutely love that ending!

I've read everything he's written, from his westerns to YA novels, etc. Actually, I take that back. The only thing I've never read from him was A WRITER'S TALE. I've still got my fingers crossed that Leisure will release this one.

Mr Palmer - what do you think to All Hallows Eve? I think it's quite an overlooked book, many other fans seem to think it's not one of his best works for some reason.

I thought it was a really cool book. Just another fun Laymon outing.

I have quite a few of Laymon's books in my possession. They are a lot of fun to read. Cuts and Dark Mountain were a bit slow to me, but many of his other books are nearly impossible to put down.

I was looking for new horror and came across Cemetery Dance website and found Richard Laymon. I can't believe I never found that website before...talk about a great collection of authors. I went on eBay and worked a deal and bought 25 of Laymon books. I can't wait to get them and start reading.