Peter Clarke

First read Brian's Necroscope in the late 80s. Loved it, and read the next few novels as well, thru Deadspeak. Business and life in general picked up and I found less time to read. About 5 years ago I picked up Necroscope again and reread it and was even more impressed than I was  when I was younger. Over the past few years I read the rest of the Necroscope books and loved each and every one, with the exception of The Möbius Murders, but only because I can't find a copy of it to read!. Recently picked up his Titus Crow series and am starting that. Determined to eventually read all of his Cthulhu Cycle books. I just bought "Brian Lumley's The Best of the Rest" in November! His stories and writing are impeccable. I recently started going to Comicons  (some think I'm having a second childhood), primarily to meet and speak to the creators and writers I enjoy.  I really wish I had been actively visiting and participating in cons years ago - I would have been determined to find one that Brian participated in so that I could have met him. RIP and Godspeed Brian, and thanks for gifting us your stories and characters. Bravo!

December 2, 1937 - January 2, 2024
Gone But Certainly Not Forgotten
International Best Selling Author Brian Lumley sadly passed away at his home this January. He was the winner of many prestigious awards, including the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Horror Writer’s Association in 2010. Famous for his groundbreaking Necroscope® series, he went on to become one of the top writers in the Horror field. Although Brian had crossed genres between Horror, Sci-Fi, and Fantasy, Brian had many other series under his belt such as: The Primal Lands, Hero of Dreams, Psychomech, Titus Crow, etc. And of course, all the Mythos stories with his own twist.
After a 22-year stint as a Royal Military Policeman, he had a long and prosperous lifetime of doing what he loved to do, bringing continued enjoyment to all his readers and listeners. Brian has written approximately 60 books along with many, many short stories, and novellas.
He is survived by his wife, Barbara Ann (Silky) Lumley, his daughter Julie and many grandchildren and great grandchildren.
He may be gone but his legacy will live on in the hearts of us all. Especially me.
Barbara Ann Lumley
January 28, 2024