Jack Ketchum and Richard Laymon

Critteranne · 07-27-2010, 12:23 AM

Dorchester Publishing has put a lot of Jack Ketchum and Richard Laymon books out in e-book editions (nook, Kindle, and maybe others) -- and has placed many of them on sale for $2.99.

I am currently reading Jack Ketchum's Joyride because it was $2.99 and sounded interesting. I also bought one or two Richard Laymon books. However, it's hard to figure out which ones to buy, especially the Laymon books. Even fans can't agree on which ones are good. I try to read the reviews, but "professional" reviews (such as PW and Booklist) aren't available for all the titles, and some of the reader reviews amount to "This sucks because it's violent."

Dr. Drib · 07-27-2010, 09:01 AM

This is good news.

I love both authors, especially for their gruesomeness and wonderful "sicko" humor - especially the adolescent category, which is wonderfully prevalent in Laymon's work.

I find both to be very enjoyable writers.

It's unfortunate that Laymon is no longer with us.

Don

Scott Nicholson · 07-27-2010, 10:11 AM

I just read Joyride in paper a couple of months ago. Some Keene is $2.99, too. Leisure is leading the way on affordable backlist--look for other publishers to follow--about the time some of them are going out of business.

Scott Nicholson
http://www.hauntedcomputer.com

MrEcko · 11-24-2010, 04:41 PM

I've only read two Laymon books. The Woods are Dark and I just finished reading Night in the Lonesome October. When I read The Woods I was impressed by the way that Laymon was able to build a suspenseful story while also throwing in great action and tons of nice sex scenes. That was enough to get me to look for more of his novels so I found October and now that I'm done reading it I have to say it was one of the greatest books I've ever read. What actually impressed me most was the masterful way that Laymon was able to develop both the protagonist and the side characters. The characters Ed and Casey impressed me most of all. And despite doing all that he was still able to fit in all the good suspense and sex that I loved from The Woods.

To cut to the point: What I'm asking for is suggestions for any other Richard Laymon novels that are able to also fit in the great points that Night in the Lonesome October had. Great character development, suspense, and the sex.

NightLight · 11-28-2010, 04:01 PM

You might like:
Flesh
Darkness, Tell Us
Blood Games
Endless Night
The Cellar
The Beast House
The Midnight Tour
After Midnight
In The Dark
Come Out Tonight
The Traveling Vampire Show,
and Funland

JoelArnold · 11-29-2010, 10:59 AM

I really liked Laymon's The Island, The Travelling Vampire Show and Darkness Tell Us.

NightLight · 11-30-2010, 12:02 AM

My favorite Jack Ketchum books are:
Off Season,
Offspring,
Hide and Seek, and
The Girl Next Door.

MrEcko · 11-30-2010, 10:46 PM

Sweet. Thanks for those recommendations. Also I had never heard of Jack Ketchum until now. I think I'll check out a few of his books as well. Could anybody tell me how Ketchum compares to Laymon in terms of the amount of sex and violence?

NightLight · 12-01-2010, 01:18 AM

Off Season, Offspring and Hide and Seek are a match for Laymon in the areas of sex and violence.

The Lost is another Ketchum book that fits the criteria.

The Girl Next Door is a fictional account of a true child abuse case and very gutwrenching..

jhempel24 · 12-01-2010, 09:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NightLight

Off Season, Offspring and Hide and Seek are a match for Laymon in the areas of sex and violence.

The Lost is another Ketchum book that fits the criteria.

The Girl Next Door is a fictional account of a true child abuse case and very gutwrenching..

I own The Girl Next Door, it was the one book I got really pissed about and almost didn't finish it. One book that will be with me forever, and I don't want it there.

JoelArnold · 12-01-2010, 10:03 PM

Jack Ketchum's Red is a very beautifully written short novel about an old man, his dog, and revenge. Of his books, it's my favorite, although rather different than his others.

07-27-2010, 12:23 AM	#1
Critteranne Guru Posts: 781 Karma: 21097142 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: MD Device: Kindle, iPad	Jack Ketchum and Richard Laymon Dorchester Publishing has put a lot of Jack Ketchum and Richard Laymon books out in e-book editions (nook, Kindle, and maybe others) -- and has placed many of them on sale for $2.99. I am currently reading Jack Ketchum's Joyride because it was $2.99 and sounded interesting. I also bought one or two Richard Laymon books. However, it's hard to figure out which ones to buy, especially the Laymon books. Even fans can't agree on which ones are good. I try to read the reviews, but "professional" reviews (such as PW and Booklist) aren't available for all the titles, and some of the reader reviews amount to "This sucks because it's violent."

07-27-2010, 10:11 AM	#3
Scott Nicholson Scott Nicholson, author Posts: 363 Karma: 2029337 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Boone NC Device: Kindle	cool I just read Joyride in paper a couple of months ago. Some Keene is $2.99, too. Leisure is leading the way on affordable backlist--look for other publishers to follow--about the time some of them are going out of business. Scott Nicholson http://www.hauntedcomputer.com

11-24-2010, 04:41 PM	#4
MrEcko Member Posts: 14 Karma: 10 Join Date: Nov 2010 Device: none	Richard Laymon novels I've only read two Laymon books. The Woods are Dark and I just finished reading Night in the Lonesome October. When I read The Woods I was impressed by the way that Laymon was able to build a suspenseful story while also throwing in great action and tons of nice sex scenes. That was enough to get me to look for more of his novels so I found October and now that I'm done reading it I have to say it was one of the greatest books I've ever read. What actually impressed me most was the masterful way that Laymon was able to develop both the protagonist and the side characters. The characters Ed and Casey impressed me most of all. And despite doing all that he was still able to fit in all the good suspense and sex that I loved from The Woods. To cut to the point: What I'm asking for is suggestions for any other Richard Laymon novels that are able to also fit in the great points that Night in the Lonesome October had. Great character development, suspense, and the sex.

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07-27-2010, 09:01 AM	#2
Dr. Drib Grand Sorcerer Posts: 44,748 Karma: 55645321 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Peru Device: Kindle: Oasis 3, Voyage WiFi; Kobo: Libra 2, Aura One	This is good news. I love both authors, especially for their gruesomeness and wonderful "sicko" humor - especially the adolescent category, which is wonderfully prevalent in Laymon's work. I find both to be very enjoyable writers. It's unfortunate that Laymon is no longer with us. Don

11-28-2010, 04:01 PM	#5
NightLight Banned Posts: 22 Karma: 330 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Greenpoint, New York Device: Kindle3	You might like: Flesh Darkness, Tell Us Blood Games Endless Night The Cellar The Beast House The Midnight Tour After Midnight In The Dark Come Out Tonight The Traveling Vampire Show, and Funland

11-29-2010, 10:59 AM	#6
JoelArnold Fanatic Posts: 544 Karma: 1036914 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Savage, MN Device: Kindle 3	I really liked Laymon's The Island, The Travelling Vampire Show and Darkness Tell Us.

11-30-2010, 12:02 AM	#7
NightLight Banned Posts: 22 Karma: 330 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Greenpoint, New York Device: Kindle3	My favorite Jack Ketchum books are: Off Season, Offspring, Hide and Seek, and The Girl Next Door.

11-30-2010, 10:46 PM	#8
MrEcko Member Posts: 14 Karma: 10 Join Date: Nov 2010 Device: none	Sweet. Thanks for those recommendations. Also I had never heard of Jack Ketchum until now. I think I'll check out a few of his books as well. Could anybody tell me how Ketchum compares to Laymon in terms of the amount of sex and violence?

12-01-2010, 01:18 AM	#9
NightLight Banned Posts: 22 Karma: 330 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Greenpoint, New York Device: Kindle3	Off Season, Offspring and Hide and Seek are a match for Laymon in the areas of sex and violence. The Lost is another Ketchum book that fits the criteria. The Girl Next Door is a fictional account of a true child abuse case and very gutwrenching..

12-01-2010, 10:03 PM	#11
JoelArnold Fanatic Posts: 544 Karma: 1036914 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Savage, MN Device: Kindle 3	Jack Ketchum's Red is a very beautifully written short novel about an old man, his dog, and revenge. Of his books, it's my favorite, although rather different than his others.

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