Growing up on Long-Island, his parents were of Scots-Irish descent, and he would begin developing his fascination with the written word from early on.

Not putting away his pen any time soon either, it appears that he’ll be continuing to writer for quite some time to come.īorn in New York City on the 25th of May in 1952, Al Sarrantonio would grow up with a keen passion for writing and literature.

Ensuring readers return time and time again, he’s a writer with a lot more to say as well, as he always has an underlying message. It’s also his characters that really ensure he stands out from the rest, pushing his work to the forefront, as his stories remain grounded. Using a lot of creative concepts, he has managed to make his mark, becoming a permanent fixture on the bookshelves of many. Writing horror, fantasy, and mystery thrillers as well, he’s proven to be a hugely versatile author over the many years. Knowing his audience well at this point too, he delivers precisely what they’re looking for, while also remaining true to himself. With his expert sense of pace and momentum, he really understands how to build up the narrative, ultimately crafting a finely woven story. Often writing for popular franchises such as Babylon Five, Sarrantonio is a well-known figure for many fans of genre fiction. Taking readers on a journey, his books are hugely imaginative, making for more than compelling reading for audiences far and wide. Writing in a style that’s very much his own, he has a way with words that’s quite unlike anyone else currently working within his field. Really pushing at the boundaries of what the format can fully achieve, he’s a gifted novelist when it comes to creating new and interesting stories. The Year's Best Horror Stories: Series XIIĪn American author of science-fiction, Al Sarrantonio is enormously well regarded for his unique brand of genre fiction. The Year's Best Horror Stories: Series XI And it's the only unpublished novel ever by horror master Al Sarrantonio.Laughing Space: An Anthology of Science Fiction Humor Told in the literary spirit of Skeletons, it's sure to astound and entertain. Foostis and Malice in Wonderland, is an amazing journey to the very center of the Earth. Underground, a picaresque tale of, literally, a trip to Hell, with characters such as Dr. But then Bantam, almost overnight, did away with its entire horror line, and Underground went into oblivion.įans of Al Sarrantonio's horror have been waiting 20 years for Underground to see print, and the time is almost here! In 1992, after the success of Al Sarrantonio's apocalyptic novel Skeletons, Bantam Books was set to publish its follow-up, Underground.

Skeletons by Al Sarrantonio