Patricia Diana Joy Anne Cacek, who is also known as P.D. Cacek, is an accomplished American author. She was born on December 22, 1951, in Hollywood, California. Cacek is well-known for her fictional novels, particularly those in the horror genre. She graduated with a B.A in Creative Writing from California State University, Long Beach in 1975.
Cacek's writing career has spanned several decades, and she has built a reputation for her unique storytelling and vivid characters. Her work is often characterized by its dark and eerie undertones, which have captivated readers and critics alike. Cacek's ability to create suspenseful and chilling atmospheres has made her a standout author in the horror genre.
In addition to her work as a novelist, Cacek has also contributed to several short story collections and anthologies. She has been a guest speaker and panelist at numerous writing conferences and conventions, where she has shared her insights and experiences with aspiring writers. Cacek's contributions to the literary world have been recognized with several awards and nominations, including a nomination for the prestigious Bram Stoker Award.
Throughout her career, Cacek has remained dedicated to her craft and has continued to push the boundaries of horror and fiction. Her work has left a lasting impact on the genre and has inspired a new generation of writers to explore the darker realms of storytelling. Cacek's novels and short stories continue to be celebrated by readers and critics alike, and her legacy as a master of horror is secure.
Second Books
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Title
Year
Goodreads
Amazon
1
Second Lives
2019
2
Second Chances
2020
Night Visions Books
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Title
Year
Goodreads
Amazon
1
Night Visions: In the Blood
1984
2
Night Visions
1985
3
Night Visions 2
1985
4
Night Visions 3
1986
5
Night Visions: The Hellbound Heart
1986
6
Night Visions 6
1988
7
Night Visions 8
1990
8
Night Visions 9
1991
9
Night Visions 10
2001
10
Night Visions 11
2004
11
Night Visions 12
2006
Standalone Novels
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Title
Year
Goodreads
Amazon
1
The Adventures of Threadwell the Tailor
1998
2
Night Prayers
1998
3
Canyons
2000
4
Night Players
2001
5
Visitation Rites
2013
6
The Wind Caller
2004
7
The Selkie
2015
8
Sebastian
2022
Short Stories/Novellas
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Title
Year
Goodreads
Amazon
1
Metalica
1995
2
Dust Motes
1997
3
The Grave
1999
Short Story Collections
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Title
Year
Goodreads
Amazon
1
Leavings
1997
2
In the Spirit
2002
3
Eros Interruptus
2005
4
Sympathy for the Dead
2010
Fiction Without Frontiers Books
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Title
Year
Goodreads
Amazon
1
The City Among the Stars (By: Francis Carsac)
1962
2
The Hungry Moon (By: Ramsey Campbell)
1986
3
The Influence (By: Ramsey Campbell)
1988
4
The Sorrows (By: Jonathan Janz)
2012
5
Junction (By: Daniel M. Bensen)
2012
6
House of Skin (By: Jonathan Janz)
2012
7
The Darkest Lullaby (By: Jonathan Janz)
2013
8
Savage Species (By: Jonathan Janz)
2013
9
Think Yourself Lucky (By: Ramsey Campbell)
2014
10
Castle of Sorrows (By: Jonathan Janz)
2014
11
The Nightmare Girl (By: Jonathan Janz)
2015
12
We Are Monsters (By: Brian Kirk)
2015
13
Thirteen Days by Sunset Beach (By: Ramsey Campbell)
2015
14
Wolf Land (By: Jonathan Janz)
2015
15
The Toy Thief (By: D.W. Gillespie)
2018
16
The Siren and the Specter (By: Jonathan Janz)
2018
17
Creature (By: Hunter Shea)
2018
18
The Mouth of the Dark (By: Tim Waggoner)
2018
19
Ten Thousand Thunders (By: Brian Trent)
2018
20
The House by the Cemetery (By: John Everson)
2018
21
Night Shift (By: Robin Triggs)
2018
22
Kosmos (By: Adrian Laing)
2018
23
The Playing Card Killer (By: Russell James)
2019
24
The Haunting of Henderson Close (By: Catherine Cavendish)
2019
25
Black Wings (By: Megan Hart)
2019
26
Will Haunt You (By: Brian Kirk)
2019
27
Second Lives
2019
28
The Dark Game (By: Jonathan Janz)
2019
29
Ghost Mine (By: Hunter Shea)
2019
30
The Gemini Experiment (By: Brian Pinkerton)
2019
31
Chop Shop (By: Andrew Post)
2019
32
Dust Devils ( By: Jonathan Janz)
2019
33
The Devil's Equinox (By: John Everson)
2019
34
They Kill ( By: Tim Waggoner)
2019
35
American Dreams (By: Kenneth Bromberg)
2019
36
Hellrider ( By: JG Faherty)
2019
37
A Killing Fire (By: Faye Snowden)
2019
38
A Savage Generation (By: David Tallerman)
2019
39
One by One (By: D.W. Gillespie)
2019
40
Slash (By: Hunter Shea)
2019
41
Those Who Came Before (By: J.H. Moncrieff)
2019
42
Hearthstone Cottage (By: Frazer Lee)
2019
43
Snowball (By: Gregory Bastianelli)
2020
44
The Garden of Bewitchment (By: Catherine Cavendish)
2020
45
The Forever House (By: Tim Waggoner)
2020
46
Two Lives (By: A Yi, Alex Woodend)
2020
47
Vulcan's Forge (By: Robert Mitchell Evans)
2020
48
The Heron Kings (By: Eric Lewis)
2020
49
Boy in the Box (By: Marc E. Fitch)
2020
50
The Wise Friend (By: Ramsey Campbell)
2020
51
Until Summer Comes Around ( By: Glenn Rolfe)
2020
52
Tomb of Gods (By: Brian Moreland)
2020
53
Sins of the Father (By: JG Faherty)
2020
54
Vintage Crime (By: Martin Edwards)
2020
55
The Apocalypse Strain (By: Jason Parent)
2020
56
Misfits (By: Hunter Shea)
2020
57
The Sentient (By: Nadia Afifi)
2020
58
After Sundown (By: Mark Morris)
2020
59
Voodoo Heart (By: John Everson)
2020
60
Greyfriars Reformatory (By: Frazer Lee)
2020
61
The Portal (By: Russell James)
2020
62
Human Resources (By: Robin Triggs)
2020
63
Mondo Crimson (By: Andrew Post)
2020
64
City of Angels (By: Kenneth Bromberg)
2020
Necon Modern Horror Books
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Title
Year
Goodreads
Amazon
1
The Fear Report (By: Cortney Skinner, Elizabeth Massie)
2004
2
The Wind Caller
2004
3
Sympathy for the Dead
2010
4
The Secret Backs of Things (By: Christopher Golden)
2010
5
How to Recognize a Demon Has Become Your Friend (By: Linda D. Addison)
2011
6
Death's Companion (By: Dan Foley)
2012
7
Dark Duet (By: Linda D. Addison, Stephen M. Wilson)
2012
8
The Whispers of Crows (By: Dan Foley)
2012
9
Snowbird Gothic (By: Richard Dansky)
2013
10
The School That Screamed (By: William D. Carl)
2013
11
The Only Red is Blood (By: Janet Joyce Holden)
2018
Necon Modern Horror Series in Chronological Order
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Title
Year
Goodreads
Amazon
1
The Fear Report (By: Cortney Skinner, Elizabeth Massie)
2004
2
Sympathy for the Dead
2010
3
The Secret Backs of Things (By: Christopher Golden)
2010
4
How to Recognize a Demon Has Become Your Friend (By: Linda D. Addison)
2011
5
Death's Companion (By: Dan Foley)
2012
6
Dark Duet (By: Linda D. Addison, Stephen M. Wilson)