I Shudder at Your Touch

Angela Carter was a master of dark fairy tales and gothic fiction. Her collection The Bloody Chamber and Other Stories is a must-read for anyone who loves a story with a sharp edge.

Carolyn Banks writes fiction that often pushes boundaries and explores the unexpected. Her notable works include the darkly humorous I Shudder at Your Touch, the bold Full frontal fiction, and The turtle's voice. She offers readers direct and engaging stories.

Christopher Fowler would make a good serial killer. He's charming and English and lives in a white penthouse with a view of St Paul’s Cathedral, and you'd think butter wouldn't melt in his mouth until you read his dark urban fiction — 17 novels and over 120 short stories so far. His œuvre divides into black comedy, horror, mystery, the odd revolting death and a set of novels unclassifiable enough to have publishers tearing their hair out. Emerging from a film industry background, he has come p...

Clive Barker (born 5 October 1952) is an English writer, film director, and visual artist. Barker came to prominence in the mid-1980s with a series of short stories, the Books of Blood, which established him as a leading horror writer. He has since written many novels and other works, and his fiction has been adapted into films, notably the Hellraiser and Candyman series. He was also the executive producer of the film Gods and Monsters. Barker's paintings and illustrations have been f...

Harriet Zinnes is the author behind the chilling novel, I Shudder at Your Touch. Her writing often explores unsettling themes, drawing readers into dark and suspenseful stories.

Haydn Middleton writes across a fascinating range of subjects. He's known for the suspenseful "I Shudder at Your Touch," as well as historical works like "Ancient Greek War and Weapons." His writing also explores the natural world in books such as the "Ant Storm" series and "Animal Conflicts.

Hugh Barnett Cave was a prolific writer of novels and short stories of various genres including pulp fiction, juveniles, horror stories, and science fiction.

Jonathan Carroll writes stories that explore the human condition. His work often touches on themes of faith and doubt.

May Sinclair is the editor behind the Antología de la literatura fantástica. She has a keen eye for the imaginative and the strange, bringing together compelling stories from the world of fantasy.

Michael Blumlein was a distinctive voice in dark fantasy and speculative fiction. His notable works include the collections Dark Love and Body Shocks, alongside novels like Black Swan, White Raven, and The Movement of Mountains. He was known for stories that often explored the strange edges of human experience.

Michele B. Slung (born 1947) is a journalist and writer, author of horror and erotic stories.

Patrick McGrath is a writer of psychological horror and a key figure in modern Gothic fiction. He edited The Oxford Book of Gothic Tales and contributed to the anthology I Shudder at Your Touch. His stories focus on dark themes and the inner workings of the human mind.

Robert G. Ackman is known for his chilling fiction, including the novel I Shudder at Your Touch. He also wrote the scientific text Marine biogenic lipids, fats, and oils, showcasing a surprising range.

Robert Smythe Hichens is the author of the chilling novel The Dark Descent. He's known for his atmospheric and often unsettling tales. If you enjoy stories that linger long after you've finished them, you'll want to explore his work.

Ronald Duncan is an author who moves between fiction and non-fiction. He wrote the novel I Shudder at Your Touch, alongside works like The Encyclopaedia of ignorance, which examines human knowledge and its limits. His writing often combines sharp observation with a touch of humor.

Ruth Barbara Rendell is an English crime author (Wikipedia).

Stephen R. Donaldson is a master of fantasy, known for works like The Power that Preserves. He also explores darker themes in books such as I Shudder at Your Touch and contributes to short fiction collections like Last Drink Bird Head.

Thomas M. Disch was a writer who explored science fiction and dark fantasy. His work, like The Vintage Book of Amnesia, often played with memory and identity. He was a sharp voice in speculative fiction.

T. L. Parkinson is known for their suspenseful work, including I Shudder at Your Touch. Readers will also recognize their name from the unsettling tale, The man upstairs. Parkinson writes stories that are sure to keep you guessing.

Valerie Martin is the author of the science fiction novel Cutting Edge. She writes stories that explore the boundaries of technology and human experience.