His novel flesh was named best horror novel of the year for 1988 by science fiction chronicle. Richard laymon was born in chicago and grew up in california. But while i was reading the cellar warner books, jan 1980, the debut novel from the late cult horror writer richard laymon 1947 2001, i suddenly felt like one of those nonhorror fans who wonders. The story pulls you in, lets you in the charicters heads and jumps around from one to another without loosing you. A former president of the horror writers association, laymon has written over thirty novels, more than sixtyfive literary short stories which were published in ellery queen, alfred.
Browse author series lists, sequels, pseudonyms, synopses, book covers, ratings and awards. Richard laymon ist ein absoluter insider fur horrorfans. The book was published in multiple languages including english. Richard laymon can be a bit gorey and sexual but not. The book contains many similarities to laymons other novels, including surprising and often outlandish plot twists, a sexually depraved villain. He has worked as a schoolteacher, a librarian and a mystery magazine editor. Island is a thriller novel by american author richard laymon, originally published in 1995 by headline features. A series of unexplained disappearances, and holidaymakers threatened by an army of leering bums. There were a few red herrings thrown in and the usual grammatical errors associated with kindle books but the story was gripping. Since 2001, new releases have been sold by ann laymon, richards wife, and consist. 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. Published march 1st 2002 by leisure books first published 1991. One of the initial books written by richard laymon is entitled the traveling vampire show. The first edition of the novel was published in 2000, and was written by richard laymon.
Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app. Richard carl laymon january 14, 1947 february 14, 2001 was an american author of suspense and horror fiction, particularly within the splatterpunk subgenre. We might argue for days about which richard laymon novels are the best. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 504 pages and is available in paperback format. He has done better books, especially island but this one just got on my nerves. But the worst part of the house is actually the cellar. As stephen king, himself, once wrote, if you missed laymon, you missed a treat. Notable works, the cellar, the beast house, the midnight tour, island, the traveling vampire show. Mar 12, 20 richard laymon is one of my fav authors, though i do find some of his books are repetive and similar in characters and plot.
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. Island is incredibly offensive, bizarrely interesting, and often a lot of frenetic, fastpaced fun. Richard carl laymon january 14, 1947 february 14, 2001 was an american author of. Before he left us, he penned some of the scariest, seediest horror novels ever written. Leisure books, new york 2002, isbn 084394978 3 neuausgabe als taschenbuch. 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. Funland is packed with different characters with different struggles. Order of richard laymon books richard laymon 19472001 was an american novelist of horror and suspense novels, considered part of the splatterpunk subgenre. Getting shipwrecked is definitely not in the script. It was reissued in 2002 by leisure publishing, with new cover artwork and a foreword by popular suspense novelist dean koontz. Island is a thriller novel by american author richard laymon, originally published in 1995 by. Richard laymon island horror paperback 2002 leisure books edition. Richard laymon audio books richard laymon 19472001 is the author of more than sixty short stories and more than thirty novels, a few of which were published under the pseudonym richard kelly. The main characters of this horror, paranormal story are.
His final novel was published in 2005, titled both the glory bus and into the fire. Poor richard laymon, he was born into the wrong world. A luxury holiday turns deadly new ed by laymon, richard isbn. Blood games by laymon, richard hardback book the fast free. Amazon web services scalable cloud computing services. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.
The first edition of the novel was published in 1991, and was written by richard laymon. After hearing so much about the king of splatterpunk horror, richard laymon, i finally took the dive, starting with no sanctuary. Island by richard laymon the traveling vampire show by richard laymon night in the lonesome october by richard laymon the cellar. Buy a cheap copy of funland book by richard laymon. The resort of boleta bay is not the carefree place it used to be.
Id probably read it again, whereas a lot of his other novels i wouldnt bother with. Laymons dialogue is really annoying, his characters are always trying to be humorous or sarcastic but i just found a lot of this really dumb. Free download or read online the traveling vampire show pdf epub book. Sure, there were hard nipples and long nipples, even more exotic. Richard laymon quickly became my favorite author and this is, in my opinion his best work.
When eight people go on a cruise in the bahamas, they plan to swim, sunbathe and relax. The island is the fourth laymon book ive read after endless night, the travelling vampire show which was utterly brilliant and blood games. If i could change anything it would be the very end. Richard laymon from publishers weekly heres another halloween offering from cemetery dance, which, with last years anthology october dreams and the forthcoming anthology trick or treat, plus last years richard laymon novel, once upon a halloween, is emerging as a notable publisher of halloweenrelated fiction. Pdf the traveling vampire show book by richard laymon free. The story pulls you in, lets you in the charicters heads and.
Many readers are not aware of this fact especially new laymon readers. Richard laymon audiobooks download instantly today. Below is a list of richard laymons books in order of when. Mar 11, 2020 open library is an initiative of the internet archive, a 501c3 nonprofit, building a digital library of internet sites and other cultural artifacts in digital form. Free download or read online night in the lonesome october pdf epub book. The eskimos live in a world of snow and have a hundred words for it, but richard laymon lived in a world of nipples and had only the one word. Pdf island book by richard laymon free download 504 pages. Feb, 2018 my debut novel bays end doesnt remind people of the stand. Yes, laymon does not scrimp on his graphic depictions of violence. The main characters of this horror, fiction story are. My debut novel bays end doesnt remind people of the stand.
It was reissued in 2002 by leisure publishing, with new cover artwork and a foreword by. Midnights lair by richard laymon and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Discover book depositorys huge selection of richard laymon books online. I love how theyre brought together at the end so they share the one problem how to survive. Visitors flock to see the beast house with its bloodsoaked corridors. I meant stand by me, or the novella its based on, the body.
Island by richard laymon, the traveling vampire show by richard laymon, night in the lonesome october by. Island by richard laymon meet your next favorite book. The only one i didnt think was briliant was blood games which was just ok. Island by laymon, richard 2002 mass market paperback on.
His works include more than sixty short stories and more than thirty novels, a few of. Get your kindle here, or download a free kindle reading app. Island by richard laymon, the traveling vampire show by richard laymon, night in the lonesome october by richard laymon, the. True, he does have a tendency to get a bit verbose in his sexual descriptions. Island by laymon, richard 2002 mass market paperback. This book was an outstanding introduction to the author. His writing is full of violence and sex, and not for the faint of heart. Quite possibly one of the best books i have ever read. Richard laymons first novel was the cellar, published in 1980. Jason robertson i dont know for sure, but i think i have read before it was actually an early novel that was rejected for publication, rather than a late novel.
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. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 391 pages and is available in mass market paperback format. Richard laymon 19472001 is the author of more than sixty short stories and more than thirty novels, a few of which were published under the pseudonym richard kelly. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 346 pages and is available in paperback format.
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. Laymon was born and raised outside of chicago, illinois, then lived in tiburon, california. Open library is an initiative of the internet archive, a 501c3 nonprofit, building a digital library of internet sites and other cultural artifacts in digital form. Island ist ein horrorroman des usamerikanischen schriftstellers richard laymon. Ill simply say these are my five favorite, and if you. The first edition of the novel was published in 2001, and was written by richard laymon. A series of unexplained disappearances, and holidaymakers threatened by an army of.