Jonathan L. Howard

Jonathan L. Howard is a seasoned game designer, scriptwriter, and author who has been active in the industry since the early 1990s. He has worked on various video games, including the acclaimed 'Broken Sword' series. Originally from the United Kingdom, Howard currently resides near Bristol with his wife and daughter.

Howard gained literary fame with his series of black comedy novels about Johannes Cabal, a necromancer. After publishing two short stories featuring the character in H.P. Lovecraft's Magazine of Horror, Howard released his first Johannes Cabal novel, "Johannes Cabal the Necromancer," in 2009. The series now includes four books, with the latest, "The Fall of the House of Cabal," set for publication in late 2016. Additionally, Howard has penned two novels in the "Russalka Chronicles" series, and the "Goon Squad" superhero stories. His latest series, "Carter & Lovecraft," began with the publication of "Carter & Lovecraft" in 2015, and the sequel, "After the End of the World," followed in 2017.

In addition to his success in the horror, science fiction, and fantasy genres, Howard is a game designer and BAFTA-nominated scriptwriter with over twenty years of experience. His work in the game industry includes creating engaging narratives and scripts for numerous titles. With his diverse background and extensive experience, Howard has established himself as a prominent figure in both the literary and game design worlds.
Johannes Cabal Books
# Title Year
1 The Necromancer 2009
2 The Detective 2010
3 The Fear Institute 2011
4 Johannes Cabal and the Blustery Day 2013
5 Exeunt Demon King 2013
6 The Brothers Cabal 2014
7 Ouroboros Ouzo 2014
8 A Long Spoon 2014
9 The Fall of the House of Cabal 2016
Russalka Chronicles Books
# Title Year
1 Katya's World 2012
2 Katya's War 2013
3 Mojito Doomsday 2013
Carter & Lovecraft Books
# Title Year
1 Carter & Lovecraft 2015
2 After the End of the World 2017
Short Stories/Novellas
# Title Year
1 The Death of Me 2013
2 Between the River and the Road 2013
3 Filming the Ghost 2013
4 An Unreasonable Doubt 2014
Goon Squad Books
# Title Year
1 The New Girl 2014
2 Nightclubbing 2014
3 By the Water, By the Grave 2014
4 Exterminating Angel 2014
5 A Star in Strange Ways 2014
6 Holy Fool 2014
7 Dead Man Tells Tale 2014
8 Pomona Island 2016
9 Life During Wartime 2016
10 Shadow of the Vivisector 2016
11 The Man From Switzerland 2016
12 The End of the Year Show 2016
Jonathan L. Howard Anthologies
# Title Year
1 Airship Shape & Bristol Fashion 2011
2 Swords v. Cthulhu 2016
3 The True History of the Strange Brigade 2018