Stephen Laws

Stephen Laws is a full-time novelist, born in 1952 in Newcastle upon Tyne. He still resides in his birthplace with his wife and three children. Laws is well-known for his contributions to the horror genre, having written 11 novels and numerous short stories. His work has been recognized with several awards, further establishing his reputation in the field.

In addition to his written work, Laws has also ventured into other creative areas. He has written for various publications as a columnist and reviewer, interviewed film personalities at festivals, and even showcased his musical talents as a pianist. Recently, he added another feather to his cap by writing and starring in the short horror movie "The Secret." These diverse experiences and accomplishments have solidified Laws's standing as a versatile artist in the horror genre.
Standalone Novels
# Title Year
1 Ghost Train 1985
2 Spectre 1987
3 The Wyrm 1987
4 The Frighteners 1990
5 Darkfall 1992
6 Gideon 1993
7 Daemonic 1995
8 Macabre 1995
9 Chasm 1998
10 Fear Me 2005
11 Ferocity 2007
12 Somewhere South Of Midnight 2012
Short Stories/Novellas
# Title Year
1 Annabelle Says (With: Simon Clark) 1995
2 The Song My Sister Sang 1998
Stephen Laws Anthologies
# Title Year
1 Scaremongers 1981
2 Horror Factor 7 1988
3 Dark Voices 3 1991
4 The Mammoth Book of Wolf Men / The Mammoth Book of Werewolves 1994
5 Dark of the Night 1997
6 Eleventh Annual Collection 1998
7 Scaremongers 2 - Redbrick Eden 1998
8 The Mammoth Book of Best New Horror 9 1998
9 The Midnight Man 1999
10 The Mammoth Book of Best New Horror 10 1999
11 Full Fathom Forty 2011
12 Dark Mirages 2018
13 The Alchemy Press Book of Horrors 2018
14 Close to Midnight 2022