Christopher Golden
Christopher Golden
b. 15 July 196754
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Christopher Golden (born July 15, 1967) is a New York Times bestselling author of horror and dark fantasy who has been called 'the king of the horror-thriller.' Born and still living in Massachusetts and a graduate of Tufts University, he is best known for novels including the Bram Stoker Award-winn…
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What is Christopher Golden best known for?
Horror-thrillers - especially Ararat, which won the 2017 Bram Stoker Award for Best Novel - along with Snowblind, Road of Bones, and his long-running Shadow Saga vampire series.
Has he created any comics?
Yes. With Mike Mignola he co-created the Outerverse, a shared comics universe spun off from Hellboy that includes Baltimore, Joe Golem, and Lady Baltimore.
What is Ghosts of Albion?
A Victorian-set supernatural series Golden created with actor Amber Benson (Tara on Buffy the Vampire Slayer). It began as a BBCi online animated serial that earned a Special Commendation at the 2003 Prix Europa awards.
How is he connected to Buffy the Vampire Slayer?
He wrote numerous Buffy tie-in novels and reference books, and his collaboration with Amber Benson grew out of that shared Buffyverse background.
How many times has he won the Bram Stoker Award?
He has been nominated ten times across eight different categories and has won twice, including Best Novel for Ararat.
Where is he based?
He was born and still lives in Massachusetts, and is a graduate of Tufts University.