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Peter Haining

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Peter Haining

Author • Translator1940 – 2007

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Peter Haining wrote Dead of Night, a chilling collection of supernatural tales. He's a writer you'll want to check out if you enjoy spine-tingling horror.

Top Genres

Horror Folklore Fiction Short Stories Science Fiction

Also Known As

Ric Alexander, Richard Peyton

Featured Works

Book cover of Dead of Night
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Dead of Night

Algernon Blackwood

Book cover of The Nightmare Reader

The Nightmare Reader

Aleister Crowley

Book cover of Knights of Madness

Knights of Madness

Gilbert Keith Chesterton

Comic Tales of Fantasy #3
Book cover of The Frankenstein Omnibus

The Frankenstein Omnibus

Arthur C. Clarke

Book cover of Scary!

Scary!

Ambrose Bierce

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Frequently asked questions

  • What is Peter Haining best known for?

    Peter Haining is widely recognized for his extensive work as an editor of horror and supernatural anthologies, curating numerous collections that introduced readers to a wide range of classic and contemporary tales.

  • Did Peter Haining write under other names?

    Peter Haining also published some of his works under the pseudonyms Ric Alexander and Richard Peyton.

  • What kind of stories did Peter Haining typically edit?

    Peter Haining specialized in compiling anthologies that explored themes of horror, the supernatural, and mystery, often focusing on specific subgenres like ghost stories, tales of the macabre, or historical crime.