“He wondered why it was easier to believe in a malevolent spirit than in a benign one. Sometimes it seemed that the human heart, this side of Eden, feared eternal life more than death, light more than darkness, freedom more than surrender.”

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.