Brian Keene

AmericanScience FictionCrimeHorrorDark Fantasyb. 1967

Brian Keene is an American author, podcaster, and film producer, primarily known for his work in horror, dark fantasy, and crime fiction. His 2003 novel, The Rising, is often credited with renewing pop culture's interest in zombies. He has written for media properties such as Doctor Who, Thor, Hellboy, and The X-Files. Keene has won the World Horror Grandmaster Award and two Bram Stoker Awards. He lives in rural Pennsylvania with his wife, author Mary SanGiovanni.

Awards

['World Horror Grandmaster Award (2014)', 'Bram Stoker Award for Best Non-Fiction (2001)', 'Bram Stoker Award for Best First Novel (2003)', 'Shocker Award for Best Non-Fiction Book (2004)', 'Imadjinn Award for Best Fantasy Novel (2016)', 'This Is Horror Award for Nonfiction Podcast of the Year (2017)', "Scares That Care President's Award (2018)", 'Necon Hall of Fame Induction (2018)']

Notable Works

['The Rising', 'The Conqueror Worms', 'City of the Dead', 'Ghoul', 'Dead Sea', 'Dark Hollow']

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