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RE: Christian Horror Books - 2/9/2007 10:31:44 AM
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I highly recommend C.S. Lewis' Screwtape Letters, Randy Alcorn's Lord Foulgrin's Letters and Ishbane Conspiracy. While I would not classify them as horror as typically understood, they have forever changed
my perspective of spiritual warfare. It is quite shocking and horrifying to read of the depth of Satan's hate for
mankind.
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RE: Christian Horror Books - 2/11/2007 1:39:05 AM
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A favorite is Whom Shall I Fear? by Athol Dickson. It's perhaps not as much horror as it's more of the murder-mystery type. It did give me chills and was quite suspenseful. I first checked it out of my church's library and it was an intro to a whole new world for me, for I didn't know that Christian-oriented books of that kind existed. I was agog over the fact that I could enjoy a fave genre (mystery, suspense, chills, etc.) geared towards adults which had godly content and not the explicit vulgar stuff that's in so many of the regular mystery fiction.
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RE: Christian Horror Books - 2/11/2007 7:42:39 AM
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The original Dracula, by Bram Stoker had a very definite, very positive Christian worldview. Dracula recoiled at a crucifix not for superstitious reasons, but because his evil was a type of antichrist.
The Oath, by Frank Peretti attributes the evil in the story to sin, and shows people increasingly unable to form right moral judgments because of sin.
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RE: Christian Horror Books - 3/30/2007 6:24:52 PM
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I'm in the middle of a great (so far) book that would at least be characterized as suspense. The book is by a writer named Robert Liparulo and is called Comes a Horseman. I stumbled across it in a local Christian book store. The novel got good reviews from Peretti, Dekker, James Byron Huggins, David Morrell, Angela Hunt, and New Man magazine among others. It's worth a look.
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RE: Christian Horror Books - 3/30/2007 11:28:24 PM
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Go right to his second one, "Germ". Man, what a rollercoaster ride! He has some seriously scary ideas. I can't wait for his next one.
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RE: Christian Horror Books - 3/31/2007 7:54:12 PM
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Ted Dekker's "Three" and pretty much everything I've read by Frank Peretti are all pretty creepy, though i don't know that I'd call them horror. "house" and "Monster", both by Peretti are super.
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RE: Christian Horror Books - 4/2/2007 8:04:58 PM
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I've never read a Christian book that really scared me, but a lot of nonchristian horror books don't either.
'Showdown' by Ted Dekker was pretty good, but apparently it grossed out / freaked out a lot of the more conservative type readers.
'House' by Dekker and Peretti was also pretty good.
'The Visitation' by Peretti wasnt really scary or horror like, BUT it did have a really cool scene where an 'angel' [which was a demon] was in a room with a woman. That part was really pretty creepy, I wish there had been more parts like that in the book.
"When The Day of Evil Comes" and "The Soul Hunter" by Melanie Wells kind of border on horror but there is also a mystery element to them. They both have a definite 'girl book' element as well.
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RE: Christian Horror Books - 6/11/2007 12:09:54 AM
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Good to find this thread...
If you're a Christian and you like horror fiction, check out www.fearandtremblingmag.com
I like it...
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RE: Christian Horror Books - 6/25/2007 12:07:15 AM
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Wow, it's really great to see this thread. In answer to the initial question: Yes, Christian Horror is alive and well. I'm a Christian Horror writer, myself, looking to spread the word on the genre. Unfortunately, if your name is not Frank Peretti or Ted Dekker, most publishers don't want anything to do with you and most readers haven't heard of you.
As to what, exactly "Christian Horror" is, I don't know if I've met two CH authors who felt the exact same way about the genre. It seems every writer has their own view on the potential and definition of what it means to write "Christian Horror".
For me, I believe in taking a bold stand on sharing the gospel. No, I don't want to be "preachy" but Christ commands us to share His Word, not sell books. So, in that respect, I want to be firm on my Biblical convictions. But, at the same time, I grew up on Monster Squad, man! I woke up every Saturday morning to watch The Real Ghostbusters. I love monsters, I love Hellboy, I love that show "Supernatural". I'm a total geek and, as well as portraying a Biblical worldview, I also want to have some fun with monsters!
If that sounds like a good time to you, I encourage to check out my book, The Coming Evil. It's the first book in a Christian Horror trilogy and it's been my life's work for nearly ten years.
Also, I encourage you to search the net, if the genre interests you. We're out there!
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Ryan Callaway - 10/19/2007 2:24:21 PM
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I would say that The Oath, by Frank Peretti, is probably the most notorious book that comes close to Christian horror. There is a lesser known writer, Ryan Callaway, who seems to be writing literal Christian horror. Pretty creepy stories, disturbing settings and scenarios, but seemingly from a Christian worldview. The three books of his I've read were really good, especially the one about Christmas. In the first two, Six Faces, the main character is actually a radical Christian, Ada, or Aya Becker, with a bit of an attitude. Think Ann Coulter turned down a few notches. And the thing I like about his stuff, no F-Bombs, no sexual content, and evil is defined as evil. None of that "shades of gray business".
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RE: Ryan Callaway - 10/19/2007 2:32:14 PM
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I thought "The Oath" was pretty creepy. I think that's the only one of Peretti's books that I didn't like. I dislike horror, although I do like suspense. I don't like a lot of blood, guts, and gore.
As for Dekker's books, "Showdown" was almost too much for me, but because I read "Saint" before I read "Showdown" it wasn't too bad because I knew what was going to happen. "Skin" was pretty weird, a little over the top for me. I don't even want to read "House." I didn't think "Thr3e" was all that scary, though, for some reason. Maybe because I'm getting used to Ted Dekker?
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RE: Ryan Callaway - 10/19/2007 2:43:01 PM
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I've yet to read Dekker's books. My mom has though and she just said that the one she read was "weird", lol. Peretti seems to be more into the spiritul warfare-type books to me. But Dekker, from what I heard, could also be labeled a "Christian horror author". Realistically, with an invisible enemy hellbent on destroying souls, and harming the lives of Christians, we live in a pretty "horror-like" world. Thank God for the authority and protection we have in Christ, though!
And fair warning to the rest of you, Six Faces and Six Faces 2 are pretty... well, tough to read if you have a light stomach and a certain tolerance. The way I look at it, there's nothing wrong with gore as long as a book is not predicated on it (and those two aren't). However, some can handle it and some cannot. Yearly Harvest, though, the Christmas book, was very tame, and more atmospheric than anything. So if you like HORROR, then one of the Six Faces books, but if you're more into suspense or mystery - check out YH. Very interesting take on Christmas.
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RE: Ryan Callaway - 10/19/2007 2:48:19 PM
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But Dekker, from what I heard, could also be labeled a "Christian horror author".
Some of them are, yeah. Others, no. The Circle Trilogy is very good. I even let my ten year old read it. I wouldn't have let him read some of Dekker's other books, though.
"Blink" is also a Dekker book that I enjoyed that was pretty tame in comparison to some of his other books. It was also a pretty deep book and tackled the issue of free will vs. God's sovereignty.
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RE: Ryan Callaway - 10/19/2007 3:21:23 PM
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Can you recommened some titles for a 13 year old? Ds brought home the 2nd book in a series called Cirque Du Freak and I'm not crazy about it.
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RE: Ryan Callaway - 10/19/2007 4:09:32 PM
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Can you recommened some titles for a 13 year old?
I'd recommend The Circle Trilogy I mentioned in my last post--"Black", "Red", and "White" are the titles of the books.
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RE: Ryan Callaway - 10/20/2007 10:14:20 AM
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Thanks Lisa. I had a site in my favorites on books for teens, but I think it got deleted. Ds didn't bring home the next book in the series so I think I'll guide him to one you suggested. He's been really faithful about getting his reading time in everyday and I'd like to encourage him to continue.
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RE: Christian Horror Books - 10/25/2007 1:59:55 AM
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Try Jack Chick. He'll scare you to death with his Comics. They Have everyhting , relaly. Sex, Drug use, occult powers, Dmeon possessions, one world government, and of coruse, lots of gorey graphic violence.
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RE: Christian Horror Books - 10/25/2007 8:33:46 AM
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Just for the record, Never Ceese is Christian Horror/Fantasy about a vampire and a werewolf who want to be mortal again so they can once again acknowledge that which will get them to heaven. It is published by a Christian publisher and written by a Christian author. It has recieved rave reviews from both Christian and secular readers alike. Just this month it was placed on the preliminary ballot for a 2007 Bram Stoker Award. God is good! In March I will be attending the World Horror Convention with Nicholas Grabowsky author of Halloween IV and several other horror novevls, as his invited guest. That's how much he liked the book. God willing, I will be on the Final Ballot for that Stoker which will be handed out on that very weekend. That of course is up to God. So there you have it. An attempt to satisfy those who are drawn to the horror genre but don't like being exposed to things they'd rather not be exposed to.
Well, congratulations, Sue. You've gotten some good reviews over at Amazon, I see. I'll have to check your books out, since I like series like Stephanie Meyer's books and Charlaine Harris' Southern Vampire Mysteries.
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Christian Horror Novels - 10/25/2007 8:43:42 AM
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Can you recommened some titles for a 13 year old?
I'd recommend The Circle Trilogy I mentioned in my last post--"Black", "Red", and "White" are the titles of the books.
And the Circle Trilogy is coming out in graphic novel form sometime soon. Might be out already.
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RE: Christian Horror Novels - 10/25/2007 4:19:24 PM
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Okay, so, Forever Richard, the sequel to Never Ceese will be out this Fall. Technically it is Christian Horror. It isa vampire/werewolf novel written by a Christian who stays true to her Faith. Forever Richard will be published by The Writer's Cafe Press and will be available everywhere. As a side note, Eric Wilson's undead trilogy will be out next year!
And we will be doing a few signings together.
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RE: Christian Horror Novels - 10/26/2007 2:20:49 PM
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Okay, so, Forever Richard, the sequel to Never Ceese will be out this Fall. Technically it is Christian Horror. It isa vampire/werewolf novel written by a Christian who stays true to her Faith. Forever Richard will be published by The Writer's Cafe Press and will be available everywhere. As a side note, Eric Wilson's undead trilogy will be out next year!
And we will be doing a few signings together.
Sue Dent
I work in the Entertainment industry and am part of the group that just signed with Eric Wilson to make his "Expiration Date" into a feature film. :) I was going to put his name and books in this thread as recommendations as well - and I can't wait for his future projects! He's got a lot of really great things planned.
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RE: Christian Horror Novels - 8/27/2008 5:47:41 PM
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Me again--almost a year later. LOL Just wanted to say that September 1st, 2008, I'll be announcing the release date to my Bram Stoker Short-Listed Forever Richard. You can visit www.foreverrichard.com if you're interested. Unlike Eric's books which will show up in every Christian bookstore because he's published by Thomas Nelson an official CBA affiliated publisher, Forever Richard won't.
Despite being widley accepted by readers of CBA Christian fiction, Christian bookstores primarily only carry CBA books. You'll have to go to the bigger booksellers to get books written by Christians for the general Christian market. So, if you want to see it in your Christian bookstore, you'll have to ask for it!
BTW that's just to all my CBA readers my other readers already know where to go to find my books. And as far as book signings with Eric, well, I doubt there will be any since he can get in Christian bookstores and technically, I can't. Not without more trouble than it's worth anyway.
So there's the scoop--if you're interested.
BTW there are tons of Christian horror books written for the general Christian market that have gotten little play here. For instance, Kim Paffenroth a professor of theology has written a Zombie novel. "Dying to Live," I think it is. Most Christian authors can't afford to be affiliated with CBA and sadly, most readers think CBA publishers are the only ones turning out Christian fiction. Their market however is veeeeeeeery conservative and doesn't usually appeal to the general Christian market reader.
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RE: Christian Horror Novels - 8/28/2008 10:17:04 AM
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BTW there are tons of Christian horror books written for the general Christian market that have gotten little play here. For instance, Kim Paffenroth a professor of theology has written a Zombie novel. "Dying to Live," I think it is. Most Christian authors can't afford to be affiliated with CBA and sadly, most readers think CBA publishers are the only ones turning out Christian fiction. Their market however is veeeeeeeery conservative and doesn't usually appeal to the general Christian market reader. Then how about starting a thread telling us how to find all this good stuff? I'd certainly appreciate it, and I'm sure there are others who would, too.
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