Daniel Kraus

Daniel Kraus is a renowned American author of fiction, best known for his distinctive and often dark themes. He has received significant recognition for his work, including multiple appearances on top book lists and several awards. One such accolade is the Odyssey Award, which he has won twice for his books "Rotters" and "Scowler." His work has also been recognized by Entertainment Weekly, which named his series "The Death & Life of Zebulon Finch" as one of the top ten books of 2015.

In addition to his individual successes, Kraus has also collaborated with high-profile figures in the film industry. He co-authored "The Shape of Water" with Guillermo del Toro, a project based on an idea they developed together. This collaboration resulted in a New York Times bestseller and an Oscar-winning film. Kraus has also worked with del Toro on "Trollhunters," a series that was adapted into an Emmy-winning Netflix show. Furthermore, Kraus posthumously collaborated with legendary filmmaker George A. Romero on "The Living Dead."

Kraus's work has been widely acclaimed and translated into over 25 languages, demonstrating his global appeal. Despite his numerous achievements, he remains grounded, living in Chicago with his wife. He maintains a connection with his readers through his website, danielkraus.com, where they can learn more about his work and upcoming projects.
The Death and Life of Zebulon Finch Books
# Title Year
1 The Death and Life of Zebulon Finch, Volume One 2015
2 The Death and Life of Zebulon Finch, Volume Two 2016
3 The Death and Life of Zebulon Finch -- The Complete Confession 2016
Graveyard Girls Books (with Lisi Harrison)
# Title Year
1 1-2-3-4, I Declare a Thumb War 2022
2 Scream for the Camera 2023
Trollhunters Books (with Guillermo del Toro)
# Title Year
1 Trollhunters 2015
2 Trollhunters (With: Guillermo del Toro) 2015
3 Tales of Arcadia 2020
4 Tales of Arcadia ( By: Guillermo del Toro) 2020
Teddies Saga Books
# Title Year
1 They Threw Us Away 2020
2 They Stole Our Hearts 2021
3 They Set the Fire 2023
Standalone Novels
# Title Year
1 The Monster Variations 2009
2 Rotters 2011
3 Scowler 2013
4 The Shape of Water 2018
5 The Shape of Water (With: Guillermo del Toro) 2018
6 Blockchains, Smart Contracts, Decentralised Autonomous Organisations and the Law 2019
7 Blood Sugar 2019
8 Bent Heavens 2020
9 The Living Dead 2020
10 The Living Dead (With: George A. Romero) 2020
11 The Ghost That Ate Us 2022
12 Wrath 2022
13 Wrath (With: Sharon Moalem) 2022
14 Whalefall 2023
15 Pay the Piper (With: George A. Romero) 2024
16 Angel Down 2025
Non-Fiction Books
# Title Year
1 Partially Devoured 2026
Daniel Kraus Anthologies
# Title Year
1 Gothic Blue Book: The Revenge Edition 2012