So, buckle in guys, this review is about to get scary! He has had several books nominated for the Bram Stoker Award and finally won the award posthumously for his novel, The Travelling Vampire Show. The books he left behind are his legacy, and he has gained a bit more recognition since he passed. Unfortunately, Richard Laymon passed away in 2001 at the age of fifty-four. With over sixty short stories and thirty novels, Laymon has definitely left his mark on the industry.

These are the books that I think you would love to read! I was spoilt for choice in picking which of Laymon’s books to read, because he wrote so many in his lifetime. Throughout this article, I am going to be reviewing the ten best books by Richard Laymon. Of course, this is not to everyone’s taste, however, you absolutely have to give Laymon’s novels a chance. For those of you that aren’t hardcore horror fans, “splatterpunk” refers to graphic and gory depictions of violence. Richard Laymon was best known for writing books within the “splatterpunk” subgenre. It’s quite sad more people haven’t heard of him, especially if you’re a fan of suspense and horror fiction. Laymon did enjoy success in Europe, particularly in the UK. Which is why I am excited to introduce you to him. You may not have heard of Richard Laymon before, as he wasn’t particularly popular in his home country of America, despite praise from the great Stephen King himself. If any fans of Stephen King are reading this, then you are in the right place.

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