Seeking Suggestions for Books Along the Stephen King/Dean Koontz" Genre

James Patterson is a great author, if you've not read "Kiss the Girls" its a book I just couldn't put down. I have read almost every Patricia Cornwell novel out there, at least all of the ones I know of, and have really enjoyed her.

I myself am a big Koontz fan, I own at least half of his books, but I think his earlier works are better than some of the newer ones he puts out. Tom Clancy really is my all time favorite, I own every last one of his books and have read all of them at least once if not twice. He and Cornwell both have something in common though, you almost have to read his books in order from the time they were written to be completely up to speed.

Enjoy!

My husband was also a King and Koontz man. While I read all the time, I can' do those two. My husband also liked James Patterson. Not all of his are scary, but I've started several and put them down. You might try him

F. (retired English teacher) Terre Haute

I have fell in love with James Patterson. They arent as scifi as the other two but still good books!! Also I like some of Mary Higgins Clark she is pretty good to!!

Laurel K. Hamilton - Her Anita Blake character is a woman who really kicks bu--.
Dan Simmons: Swan Song, Carrion Comfort (Swan Song will make your heart sing, Carrion Comfort will freak you out).
Peter Straub.
One of my all time favorite books is The Talisman by Stephen King. Did you know that if you mail his books to him in Maine with return postage, he will sign his books and send them back to you?

A little about me:
Full time working mom of a 7 year old daughter. Avid reader.

N.D. I LOVE these authors as well and have read all their
books. I have also enjoyed books by: John Saul,
Robert McCammon, Jeffery Deaver. Hope this helps.

Bmac

I enjoy Dean Koontz & Stephen King as well. I really like Robin Cook though too. He wrote Coma which late became a movie. He does sci-fi/supernatural/medial mystery. Enjoy!

John Saul is good, but I read a 3 book series by Anne Rice. The first in the series is called Lives of the Mayfair Witches. Those books are by far the best I've ever read. I am ot a fan of her Vampire books...no interest, but those are very different and very good.

I don't read those authors, however a book I love that is a mystery type novel involving a serial killer is "The Alienest" by Caleb Carr. An Alienist is a term that was used in the late 1800's early 1900's for a crime profiler. The novel is set in New York and includes some historical fiction. His follow up novel is The Angel of Darkness, which I thought was even better. If you want to see more about them there are some great reviews on Amazon.

Hi ND! I would try one of Tami Hoag's books. I love mysteries and thrillers and love her books.

John Saul is a similar genre as Dean Koontz. Also, Dean has other pen names (cant recall what it is) - have you read those as well?

Hi ND! I am a King fan as well! I have really been a True Crime fan the last few years. To me, real life can be more frightening than any fiction. Ann Rule is my favorite author. She has books with just one story and also ones with several short (true) stories. Her website is www.annrules.com

The best book I read in a long time (and could not believe was a true story) was Devil in the White City. I read it on my honeymoon! Very suspensful, and it's about the World's Fair in Chicago at the turn of the Century. Have fun...

Hi!
I love good books too! My sister and I have enjoyed Nina Kiriki Hoffman (http://www.fantasticfiction.co.uk/h/nina-kiriki-hoffman/). She isn't the horror genre, but more fantasy. Thing is, she is bizzare with refreshing unusual twists. You might rent her books from the library and see what you think. Also, does your local library have a book sale? I believe most libraries sell their old or just uncirculated books, plus those donated, very cheaply. You can find new, or very gently used books and often new releases within months after being released. It's a great way to get kids books and our books!
I hope you like her!

Try Michael Weaver's
book called Impulse

While more of a thriller/action type book if you like Dean Koontz's book Intensity then you love this book.

I absolutely LOVE Joy Fielding. Her books aren't very scary, but they are very suspenseful and they always have a twist at the end.

Try John Saul. Start with his earlier stuff and move forward (for some reason the newer paperbacks aren't as good but they are still good).

Let me know how you like him, he's one of my favs =)

Orson Scott Card is a great author along those lines. I just got done reading his book called the lost boy...its a boring beginning but if u can get past that I guarantee a great read....

I love anne rice. The vampire chronicals are wonderful. They have some history in them too. So you get some education with your fun ;-D

Try books by Denise Swanson. The are more mystery than scary but a very quick/ easy read. Once you read one you will want to read her whole set, they all follow a single female charcter that you really get to love. And the author is coming out with new books all the time.

If you are interested in any books and don't wanna spend a lot...check out www.paperbackswap.com. It's like an online library! You post your books and then receive credits which you can spend to ask others around the world for books they have. All you have to pay is shipping; the wrappers are printed with the addresses on them and how much it costs to go through media mail. You can put hardback and paperback books on there. I love it and it's saved me a ton of money on books!!

Good luck. You may find a new author there!!

K.

Ask at a bookstore. They should be able to give you good suggestions.

Ok this isn't a horror author, but my High School English teacher just published a book and I'm trying to get his name out there. His name is Paul Swanson and his book is A Country Mile to Par. Check it out....you may be converted from horror novels...hehe