“Always, the eye sees more than the mind can comprehend, and we go through life self-blinded to much that lies before us. We want a simple world, but we live in a magnificently complex one, and rather than open ourselves to it, we perceive the world through filters that make it less daunting.”

American novelist and short story writer, 1945–present Known for his prolific output of suspenseful thrillers and supernatural fiction, blending psychological depth with gripping plots. His works often explore themes of good versus evil, human resilience, and the boundaries of the supernatural.