Peter Straub

Peter Straub (1943–2022) was the author of seventeen novels, including Ghost Story, Koko, Mr. X, and In the Night Room, as well as two collaborations with Stephen King, The Talisman and Black House. He also published poetry, short fiction, and influential anthologies. His many honors include the Bram Stoker Award, the World Fantasy Award, and lifetime achievement awards from both the Horror Writers Association and the World Fantasy Convention.