From psychokillers and sociopaths to the vast unknowable emptiness of deep space, these authors know that it takes more than just blood and gore to keep their readers awake at night. Their novels are all well crafted, imaginative, and more often than not...downright terrifying. Top horror and thriller novelists discuss how they balance ratcheting suspense with perfectly paced creepiness to create stories that are both psychologically and atmospherically disturbing. Participants
Barry Lyga (
I Hunt Killers),
Michelle Gagnon (
Don't Turn Around),
Johan Harstad (
172 Hours on the Moon),
Dan Wells (
I Am Not a Serial Killer),
James Rollins (SIGMA Force novels),
Mark Z. Danielewski (
The Fifty Year Sword, House of Leaves),
Jeffrey J. Mariotte (
The Devil's Bait), and
Chase Novak (
Breed) discuss their delicate art with moderator
Lauren Beukes (
Zoo City).
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