Tread softly and midnights lair were also published under the pseudonym of richard kelly. The dukedom of caprona is a place where music is enchantment and spells are. Originally published by scholastic in 1980, laymon s young adult novel visits janice, a sophomore in high school who has received a letter in the mail from an unknown secret admirer. Richard carl laymon january 14, 1947 february 14, 2001 1 was an american author of suspense and horror fiction, particularly within the splatterpunk subgenre. Overall, a quick and enjoyable book full of laymon s characteristic plot twists and turns. Basically, its not much of a stretch to believe richard laymon wrote it.
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. A novel by carl laymon richard laymon originally published by scholastic in 1980, laymon s young adult novel visits janice, a sophomore in high school who has received a letter in the mail from an unknown secret admirer. Your secret admirer and nightmare lake were written as carl laymon. He sold a ya novel, your secret admirer to scholastic, writing as carl laymon. It was written for young girls so i am not the target audience. 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 horror. Laymon believed that this was a result of a badlyedited first release of the woods are dark, which had had over fifty pages removed. Carl laymon published by scholastic book services, usa 1980. Carl laymon richard pseudonym your secret admirer vintage 1980 paperback. Richard carl laymon january 14, 1947 february 14, 2001 was an american author of. The cellar 1980 first book in the beast house chronicles series your secret admirer 1980 writing as carl laymon the woods are dark 1981 nightmare lake 1983 writing as carl laymon the lawmen 1983 writing as lee davis willoughby out are the lights 1983 night show 1984 a strangers arms 1984 writing as carla laymon all. Author richard laymons complete list of books and series in order, with the latest releases, covers.
Giving credit where credit is due, i did not guess who the secret admirer was until the end. Oct 26, 20 laymon was born in chicago in 1947, and died of a heart attack on valentines day, 2001. The cellar 1980 first book in the beast house chronicles series. Other aliases he used were carl laymon for his young adult novel, nightmare lake and your secret admirer, carla laymon was used for a.
Before he left us, he penned some of the scariest, seediest horror novels ever written. Books for 1980 year page 7 read online free books archive. The final novel written by him was published posthumously in 2005. Buy a cheap copy of your secret admirer book by richard laymon. Included are more than 35,000 words fully half the book of new, neverbeforepublished material. We personally assess every book s quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures. An american working in what is almost purely an american tradition that of the stalkandslash and splatter genres for most of his life he could only get published in the united kingdom, where his fan following was impressive, highly appreciative and very vocal. Below is a list of richard laymons books in order of when they were originally. He was the author of around 40 novels one of which the traveling vampire show won the bram stoker award, and over 50 short stories, an output that saw him described as. I enjoyed this story much more than i thought i would. Find great deals on ebay for richard laymon and edward lee.
Originally published by scholastic in 1980, laymons young adult novel visits janice, a sophomore in high school who has received a letter in the mail from an unknown secret admirer. When you think laymon, you probably think blood, sex, unexpected twists, and a big gory showdown at the end. Richard laymon died in 2001 of a massive heart attack and is survived by his. Over the course of his career he wrote over 60 short stories and 30 full novels.
Founded in 1997, has become a leading book price comparison site. Richard laymon books list of books by author richard laymon. Richard laymon project gutenberg selfpublishing ebooks. 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. He used carla laymon for his contemporary romance, a strangers arms, and for his western, the lawmen, he was lee davis willoughby. The mystery and mens magazines and was released on may, 14th 2014. Pages can include considerable notesin pen or highlighterbut the notes cannot obscure the text. As one of his earlier works published in 1984, night show. It is a wellpaced, fun read, but my complaint is the abrupt, somewhat contrived and forced ending. His second novel in the mainstream a youngadult stalker tale, your secret admirer, had preceded the cellar, the woods are dark 1981 bombed so. I love richard laymon books but sadly you can tell this isnt one of them it is definitely been a ghost writer, though the style is similar it lacks the atmosphere,the thrills,the gore and tension at every point where you know the original author would of gone to town with his sexual murdisic style this book just backs away now dont get me wrong it was a nice read but not a scratch on the. Richard laymon died in 2001 of a massive heart attack and is survived by his wife, ann, and daughter, kelly.
In your secret admirer, an early ya novel by richard laymon writing under the name carl laymon, the teenage female protagonist is seriously spooked while searching for a friend in the public librarys stacks at a late hour. Youre partners in crime, and he or she admires you more than you know. Your secret admirer carl laymon pen name, richard laymon on. Your secret admirer by carl laymon fantastic fiction. Richard laymon was a prolific american author of horror fiction. Four spinechilling horror novels in one unmissable collection ebook. The horror writer richard laymon was a prophet almost entirely without honour in his own country. The book, according to laymon, was full typos and grammatical errors. Laymon wrote as carl laymon for his young adult novels, your secret admirer and nightmare lake. Laymon always maintained that this was due to the initial edited release of the woods are dark in 1981.
Janices best friend thinks the guy whos writing janice letters is looney and may be dangerous. See all books authored by richard laymon, including the cellar, and island, and more on. He or she was one of your first friends, and its like time hasnt passed at all whenever you two are together. It also removed a pivotal character, lander dills, featured in the initial draft. Your secret admirer by carl laymon abebooks passion for books. Richard laymon doesnt seem to have an upcoming book. He had picked up representation by a couple of agents along the way, one of whom opened the door to a 3 book contract with warner books, starting with the cellar, which was published in 1980. Your secret admirer by carl laymon and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at.
Richard laymons your secret admirer is a very welcome departure from. In any case, her best friend susan thinks the guy is nuts. Insiders say todd phillips never pitched origin film series on other dc characters. It is the newest book in the richard laymon short story collections. After all, what kind of person goes around sending anonymous.
Your secret admirer richard laymon horror splatter punk. The late richard laymon is considered one of the most influential horror authors of all time, and his classic novel night show clearly displays a writer whose career was destined for success. His writing is full of violence and sex, and not for the faint of heart. Author laymon was born as richard carl laymon on january 14, 1947 in chicago, illinois, the united states. Your secret admirer is a short, quick, fun read with a nice twist. Your secret admirer carl laymon rare richard laymon paperback scholastic. One writer that never fails to deliver is richard laymon. This one is good, however it was written for the juvenile fiction market and does not offer the thrills and scares of. Order of richard laymon books richard laymon 19472001 was an american novelist of horror and suspense novels, considered part of the splatterpunk subgenre. Carl laymon richard pseudonym your secret admirer vintage. Your secret admirer by carl laymon 1980, hardcover for sale. Richard carl laymon january 14, 1947 february 14, 2001 was an american author of suspense and horror fiction, particularly within the splatterpunk subgenre.
Laymon, richard carl 19472001 richard kelly, carl laymon. I read it only because it was a richard laymon tale. Author laymon began his writing career in the year 1980 with the release of his debut book titled the cellar. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. His novels are superb, in his descriptive style of writing.
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