Cassandra Khaw
Cassandra Khaw
b. 1984-08-31 · From Malaysia- Books
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Cassandra Khaw (born 31 August 1984 in Malaysia) is a writer of horror and science fiction who uses they/them pronouns.
They are the author of the novellas Hammers on Bone, Nothing But Blackened Teeth and The Salt Grows Heavy, the science fiction novella The All-Consuming World, and the novel The Library at Hellebore, and co-wrote The Dead Take the A Train with Richard Kadrey. Their collection Breakable Things won the Bram Stoker Award for Best Fiction Collection.
Khaw also works as a video game scriptwriter, with credits including Sunless Skies, Wasteland 3 and Gotham Knights, and has written for tabletop role-playing games such as Van Richten's Guide to Ravenloft. They are based in Montreal, Canada.
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Cassandra Khaw is recognized for their distinctive blend of horror and fantasy, often incorporating elements of folklore and dark whimsy. Their novellas, in particular, have garnered critical attention for their unique voice and atmospheric prose.
For readers new to Cassandra Khaw's work, "The Salt Grows Heavy" is an excellent starting point, showcasing their signature style and thematic interests in a concise novella format. Another strong entry is "Hammers on Bone," which introduces their unique take on cosmic horror.
Cassandra Khaw has also co-authored works with other writers, notably with Richard Kadrey on the "Langdon St. Ives" series, which blends horror and noir elements.