Richard Laymon

**Leland** · August 12th, 2009

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?

**tcgob** · August 12th, 2009

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

**Mary Strickland** · August 12th, 2009

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

**Wylde06** · August 12th, 2009

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

**Leland** · August 14th, 2009

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.

**Mr. Palmer** · August 17th, 2009

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.

**Leland** · August 19th, 2009

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.

**Mr. Palmer** · August 20th, 2009

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

**jacobtlong** · August 20th, 2009

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.

**elphabainwicked** · December 13th, 2010

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.