Graham Masterton

Graham Masterton is a British horror and crime fiction author whose career spans five decades and encompasses over a hundred novels, making him one of the most prolific and enduring writers in the horror genre. Born in Edinburgh on 16 January 1946, Masterton comes from a notable family — his grandfather was chief inspector of mines for Scotland, and his other grandfather, Thomas Thorne Baker, was a pioneering scientist who was the first to send news pictures by radio. He began his writing career in journalism, becoming deputy editor of Mayfair magazine at twenty-one and executive editor of Penthouse at twenty-four. The Manitou (1976) was his debut novel — a supernatural horror story that was adapted into a feature film in 1978 and established Masterton as a major voice in horror fiction. Over the following decades, he produced a remarkable body of work spanning supernatural horror, historical horror, and psychological suspense. The Manitou series, the Night Warriors series, and numerous standalones showcase his range and his gift for combining visceral horror with compelling storytelling. In 2002, Masterton added crime fiction to his repertoire with A Terrible Beauty (republished as White Bones), introducing Detective Superintendent Katie Maguire of the Irish Garda Síochána. The Katie Maguire series became hugely popular, with White Bones selling a hundred thousand ebook copies in its first month. In 2019, Masterton received a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Horror Writers' Association — fitting recognition for a career of extraordinary productivity and imagination. The audiobook editions of Masterton's novels are gripping and atmospheric. His books and audiobooks are essential for horror fans who love prolific authors with genuine range.