A few others you should try out: Bentley Little (if you like King's stuff, it's almost guaranteed that you'll love Little), Ray Garton, Simon Clark, Richard Laymon, Nancy A. Collins, Graham Masterton, and I definitely agree with what Avenger said about McCammon . . . .
Oh, God -- and how could I forget Douglas Clegg. I don't think I've even told you about him, Avenger. He's one of the modern greats. If you can find a copy of THE CHILDREN'S HOUR, definitely pick that up -- it's one of the scariest fucking things I've ever read. I re-read it at least once a year. Very, very disturbing . . . a vampire book that's not a vampire book at all, really . . . .
J.N.
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