Peter Straub

AmericanHorrorb. 1943 — d. 2022

Peter Francis Straub (March 2, 1943 – September 4, 2022) was an American novelist and poet best known for his work in horror and supernatural fiction. His notable novels include Ghost Story, The Talisman (co‑written with Stephen King), Julia, Koko and Black House. Over a career spanning several decades he won multiple Bram Stoker and World Fantasy Awards and was celebrated for blending literary sensibility with genre storytelling.

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Awards

['Bram Stoker Award', 'World Fantasy Award', 'International Horror Guild Award', 'World Fantasy Award — Life Achievement']

Notable Works

['Ghost Story', 'Julia', 'Floating Dragon', 'The Talisman (with Stephen King)', 'Black House (with Stephen King)', 'Koko', 'Mystery', 'The Throat', 'Lost Boy, Lost Girl']