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Originally Posted by Critteranne
I used to read John Saul's books all the time. I didn't always like his books, but I enjoyed them despite any issues.  Now that most of them are available as e-books, which ones do you recommend, either as a John Saul fan or as a casual fan? Or as someone who usually hates him but sometimes likes him? Or none of the above? Oras ...  Never mind.
Also, are there any you really don't recommend?
FWIW I remember loving Creature (although I liked Christopher Pike's Monster, a similar book, a little better). I wasn't as crazy as Cry for the Sinners, but maybe that's because I experienced it as an audio book. I'm still not sure if I prefer his techno-horror to his horror horror, so both styles work for me sometimes. |
I haven't read him in years, and like you, I didn't always enjoy the books, but was willing to overlook flaws. Actually, with your mention of Christopher Pike as well, it would seem we're about the same age
I remember Shadows being my favorite, but also remember enjoying Second Child and The Homing. You may also like Dean Koontz or Brian Lumley, both authors I was reading around the same time as Saul, Pike and King. I think that was right around the time I took a shine to Critchon as well.
Did you ever read Pike's Last Vampire series? (It was originally 6 books, but I believe it was re-released as 2 compiled books recently, due to the huge market for vampire fiction.) I'd also recommend Pike's
Season of Passage if you can find it. (Holy crap, it's coming out as an ebook this month! I had no idea! I dunno about $10 for an 18 year old Pike book though... I may hang on to my paperback for a bit yet.)