Incidentally, of the 'new' authors I've read this year, Stephen George was a great find. Really enjoyed
Nightscape. Definitely want to read more by him.
Jonathan Janz I also enjoyed.
Children of the Dark was a fast moving rollercoaster that I recommend. Though the main character came of as a bit of a Mary Sue. He always seemed to say the correct thing and came off as wiser than his years and more honest than most real people would be.
Dan Simmons
Summer of Night is up next.