P.D. Cacek

Patricia Diana Joy Anne Cacek, who is also known as P.D. Cacek, is an accomplished American author. She was born on December 22, 1951, in Hollywood, California. Cacek is well-known for her fictional novels, particularly those in the horror genre. She graduated with a B.A in Creative Writing from California State University, Long Beach in 1975.

Cacek's writing career has spanned several decades, and she has built a reputation for her unique storytelling and vivid characters. Her work is often characterized by its dark and eerie undertones, which have captivated readers and critics alike. Cacek's ability to create suspenseful and chilling atmospheres has made her a standout author in the horror genre.

In addition to her work as a novelist, Cacek has also contributed to several short story collections and anthologies. She has been a guest speaker and panelist at numerous writing conferences and conventions, where she has shared her insights and experiences with aspiring writers. Cacek's contributions to the literary world have been recognized with several awards and nominations, including a nomination for the prestigious Bram Stoker Award.

Throughout her career, Cacek has remained dedicated to her craft and has continued to push the boundaries of horror and fiction. Her work has left a lasting impact on the genre and has inspired a new generation of writers to explore the darker realms of storytelling. Cacek's novels and short stories continue to be celebrated by readers and critics alike, and her legacy as a master of horror is secure.
Second Books
# Title Year
1 Second Lives 2019
2 Second Chances 2020
Night Visions Books
# Title Year
1 Night Visions: In the Blood 1984
2 Night Visions 1985
3 Night Visions 2 1985
4 Night Visions 3 1986
5 Night Visions: The Hellbound Heart 1986
6 Night Visions 6 1988
7 Night Visions 8 1990
8 Night Visions 9 1991
9 Night Visions 10 2001
10 Night Visions 11 2004
11 Night Visions 12 2006
Standalone Novels
# Title Year
1 The Adventures of Threadwell the Tailor 1998
2 Night Prayers 1998
3 Canyons 2000
4 Night Players 2001
5 The Wind Caller 2004
6 Visitation Rites 2013
7 The Selkie 2015
8 Sebastian 2022
Short Story Collections
# Title Year
1 Leavings 1997
2 In the Spirit 2002
3 Eros Interruptus 2005
4 Sympathy for the Dead 2010
P.D. Cacek Anthologies
# Title Year
1 Deathport 1993
2 Return to the Twilight Zone 1994
3 100 Wicked Little Witch Stories 1995
4 Seeds of Fear 1995
5 Desire Burn 1995
6 Blood Muse 1995
7 David Copperfield's Tales of the Impossible 1995
8 Fear the Fever 1996
9 Gothic Ghosts 1997
10 Peter S. Beagle's Immortal Unicorn, Part 1 1998
11 Eleventh Annual Collection 1998
12 Whitley Strieber's Aliens 1999
13 999: New Stories of Horror and Suspense 1999
14 Whispered from the Grave 1999
15 Bell, Book & Beyond 2000
16 Shelf Life: Fantastic Stories Celebrating Bookstores 2002
17 Fatal Attractions 2003
18 Once Upon a Slime 2003
19 Night Visions 12 2006
20 Dark Passions 2007
21 The Big Book of NECON 2009
22 Journals of Horror: Found Fiction 2014
23 Beneath the Waves 2017
24 Now I Lay Me Down to Sleep 2017
25 The Twisted Book Of Shadows 2019
26 Hauntings 2020