Brian Lumley

Brian Lumley

Brian Lumley was born in County Durham, England on December 2nd, 1937 and passed away at the age of 86 on January 2nd, 2024.

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Brian Lumley Stats: The highest rated book by Brian Lumley on Book Notification is Necroscope II: Wamphyri! / Vamphyri!, the 2nd novel in the Necroscope series. The second-highest rated book is Necroscope IV: Deadspeak (Necroscope #4).

The most read book by Brian Lumley on Book Notification is Necroscope, the first novel in the Necroscope series. The second most read book is Necroscope V: Deadspawn (Necroscope #5).

Below is a complete list of Brian Lumley books in publication and chronological order, broken down by series. The most popular series by Brian Lumley is the Necroscope Series.

List of Titus Crow Books in Publication Order

List of Titus Crow Collections in Publication Order

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1986

List of Psychomech Books in Publication Order

List of Dreamlands Books in Publication Order

List of Dreamlands Collections in Publication Order

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1990

List of Necroscope Books in Publication Order

List of Necroscope Collections in Publication Order

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2007

List of House Of Doors Books in Publication Order

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1991
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1998

List of Tales of the Primal Land Books in Publication Order

List of Primal Land Collections in Publication Order

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2015

List of Necroscope: Vampire World Books in Publication Order

List of Necroscope: The Lost Years Books in Publication Order

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1995

List of Necroscope: E-Branch Books in Publication Order

List of New Adventures Of The Necroscope Books in Publication Order

List of Standalone Novels in Publication Order

List of Short Story Collections in Publication Order

List of Short Stories/Novellas in Publication Order

List of Shadows Over Innsmouth Books in Publication Order

List of Brian Lumley Anthologies in Publication Order

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Brian Lumley

Brian Lumley was born on December 2nd, 1937. Brian passed away January 2nd, 2024 at 86 years old. Brian Lumley was born in County Durham, England.

Brian Lumley was the author of the Brian Lumley Short Story Collections series which consists of 22 novels. The Brian Lumley Short Story Collections series started in 1971 with the novel The Caller of the Black. The most recently released novel in the Brian Lumley Short Story Collections series was Brian Lumley's The Best of the Rest which was released in 2023. There are no upcoming novels for the Brian Lumley Short Story Collections series.

Brian Lumley also wrote the Necroscope series which has 17 books including Necroscope and Necroscope II: Wamphyri! / Vamphyri!.

Brian Lumley: Awards & Accolades

Brian Lumley has won multiple awards including: The Bram Stoker Awards, Lifetime Achievement Award, in 2009 and the World Fantasy Award, Life Achievement, in 2010.

Lumley's books have also won multiple awards, Fruiting Bodies won the British Fantasy Award, Best Short Story, in 1989. Best New Horror won the British Fantasy Award, Best Anthology, in 1991 as well as the World Fantasy Award - Anthology in 1991. Dark Delicacies won the Bram Stoker Awards, Superior Achievement in an Anthology, in 2005. Best New Horror 20 won the British Fantasy Award, Best Anthology, in 2010.

The following novels by Brian Lumley were also nominated for these awards:

  • Born of the Winds: World Fantasy Award, Short Fiction (1976).
  • The Satyr's Head: Tales of Terror: British Fantasy Award, Best Short Story (1976).
  • The House Of The Temple: British Fantasy Award, Best Short Story (1981).
  • Name and Number: British Fantasy Award, Best Short Story (1983).
  • Necroscope: British Fantasy Award, Best Horror Novel (the August Derleth Award) (1987).
  • Dark Voices 2: World Fantasy Award, Anthology (1991). World Fantasy Award, Anthology (1991). British Fantasy Award, Best Anthology (1991). British Fantasy Award, Best Anthology (1991).
  • Dark Voices 3: British Fantasy Award, Best Anthology (1992).
  • Bloodwars: British Fantasy Award, Best Horror Novel (the August Derleth Award) (1995).
  • A Coven of Vampires: British Fantasy Award, Best Collection (1999).
  • The Whisperer and Other Voices: Bram Stoker Awards, Superior Achievement in a Fiction Collection (2001).
  • Best New Horror 21: British Fantasy Award, Best Anthology (2011).

Related Authors

The most common authors followed by users who also follow Brian Lumley are:

  1. Stephen King, author of The Dark Tower Series.
  2. Dean Koontz, author of the Odd Thomas Series.
  3. Neil Gaiman, author of the American Gods Series.
  4. Jim Butcher, author of The Dresden Files Series.
  5. Brandon Sanderson, author of the Mistborn Series.

Brian Lumley: F.A.Q

When was Brian Lumley Born?

Brian Lumley was born on December 2nd, 1937.

When did Brian Lumley die?

Brian Lumley died on January 2nd, 2024 at 86 years old.

Where was Brian Lumley Born?

Brian Lumley was born in County Durham, England.

What awards has Brian Lumley won?

Brian Lumley has won the following awards: Lifetime Achievement Award at the Bram Stoker Awards (2009) and the Life Achievement at the World Fantasy Award (2010).

What book awards has Brian Lumley won?

Fruiting Bodies: British Fantasy Award Best Short Story (1989).
Best New Horror: British Fantasy Award Best Anthology (1991), World Fantasy Award Anthology (1991).
Dark Delicacies: Bram Stoker Awards Superior Achievement in an Anthology (2005).
Best New Horror 20: British Fantasy Award Best Anthology (2010).

What was the first book Brian Lumley wrote?

The first book written by Brian Lumley was The Caller of the Black, published in 1971.

What was the most recent book Brian Lumley wrote?

His most recently released work was Brian Lumley's The Best of the Rest on November 11th, 2023.

How many books has Brian Lumley written?

Brian Lumley has written 69 books across 21 series, excluding contributions to anthologies.
  • 6 books in the Titus Crow Series
  • 1 Titus Crow Collections
  • 3 books in the Psychomech Series
  • 3 books in the Dreamlands Series
  • 1 Dreamlands Collections
  • 17 books in the Necroscope Series
  • 1 Necroscope Collections
  • 2 books in the House Of Doors Series
  • 3 books in the Tales of the Primal Land Series
  • 1 Primal Land Collections
  • 3 books in the Necroscope: Vampire World Series
  • 1 book in the Necroscope: The Lost Years Series
  • 3 books in the Necroscope: E-Branch Series
  • 2 books in the New Adventures Of The Necroscope Series
  • 4 Standalone Novels
  • 22 Short Story Collections
  • 4 Short Stories/Novellas

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