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Originally Posted by Japes
Hi all. Looking for horror recommendations WITHOUT the element of the supernatural thrown in (Dean Koontz...and many of Stephen King's novels). Thanks to all in advance.
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Heya...horror is a pretty large genre as I have found.
Does splatterpunk pique your interest?
From wikipedia "splatterpunk" entry:
"...refers to a movement within horror fiction distinguished by its graphic, often gory, depiction of violence and "hyperintensive horror with no limits." It is regarded as a revolt against the "traditional, meekly suggestive horror story". Think Edward Lee for one of the current kings of splatterpunk horror.
One of my personal fave authors is Michael Slade. Imagine a mashup of:
- interesting Canadian [indeed global] pseudo-historical tidbits;
- strong police procedural;
- an elite branch of the Canadian Mounties dedicated to nabbing the very worst serial killers and psychos;
- plenty of twists and turns;
- techno-thriller;
- sublimely insane but highly intelligent villians;
- some pretty graphic depictions of blood, gore and general horror mayhem;
- a very strong cast of core characters;
- no supernatural stuff - just twisted baddies and very righteous good guys.
Not for everyone, but I love Slade!
