P.D. Cacek

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
# Title Year
1 Second Lives 2019
2 Second Chances 2020
Night Visions Books
# Title Year
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
# Title Year
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
# Title Year
1 Metalica 1995
2 Dust Motes 1997
3 The Grave 1999
Short Story Collections
# Title Year
1 Leavings 1997
2 In the Spirit 2002
3 Eros Interruptus 2005
4 Sympathy for the Dead 2010
Fiction Without Frontiers Books
# Title Year
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
# Title Year
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
# Title Year
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) 2012
7 The Whispers of Crows (By: Dan Foley) 2012
8 Snowbird Gothic (By: Richard Dansky) 2013
9 The School That Screamed (By: William D. Carl) 2013
10 The Wind Caller 2004
11 The Only Red is Blood (By: Janet Joyce Holden) 2018
P.D. Cacek Anthologies
# Title Year
1 Deathport 1993
2 Return to the Twilight Zone 1994
3 100 Wicked Little Witch Stories 1995
4 Desire Burn 1995
5 Blood Muse 1995
6 David Copperfield's Tales of the Impossible 1995
7 Fear the Fever 1996
8 Gothic Ghosts 1997
9 Peter S. Beagle's Immortal Unicorn, Part 1 1998
10 Eleventh Annual Collection 1998
11 Whitley Strieber's Aliens 1999
12 999: New Stories of Horror and Suspense 1999
13 Whispered from the Grave 1999
14 Bell, Book & Beyond 2000
15 Shelf Life: Fantastic Stories Celebrating Bookstores 2002
16 Fatal Attractions 2003
17 Once Upon a Slime 2003
18 Night Visions 12 2006
19 Dark Passions 2007
20 The Big Book of NECON 2009
21 Seeds of Fear 2011
22 Journals of Horror: Found Fiction 2014
23 Beneath the Waves 2017
24 Now I Lay Me Down to Sleep 2017
25 The Twisted Book Of Shadows 2019
26 Vintage Crime 2020
27 After Sundown 2020
28 Hauntings 2020