David Wong
David Wong (Jason Pargin) was born on January 10th, 1975 and is currently 51 years old. David Wong was born in Lawrenceville, Illinois, USA.
David Wong is known for writing in the Horror, Sci-Fi, Thriller, and Literary Fiction genres.
David Wong is the author of the John Dies at the End series which currently consists of 5 novels. The John Dies at the End series started in 2007 with the novel John Dies at the End. The most recently released novel in the John Dies at the End series was If This Book Exists, You're in the Wrong Universe which was released in 2022. There is an upcoming novel for the John Dies at the End series titled There Are No Giant Crabs in This Novel of Giant Crabs which is being released on November 3rd, 2026.
David Wong has also written the Zoey Ashe series which has 3 books including Futuristic Violence and Fancy Suits and Zoey Punches the Future in the Dick.
David Wong: Awards & Accolades
Wong's book, Futuristic Violence and Fancy Suits won the Alex Awards, Best Book, in 2016.
David Wong books have also been nominated for multiple awards, This Book Is Full of Spiders was nominated for the Goodreads Awards, Best Horror, in 2012. Futuristic Violence and Fancy Suits was nominated for the RUSA Awards, Science Fiction Award, in 2016. What the Hell Did I Just Read was nominated for the Goodreads Awards, Best Horror, in 2017. Zoey Punches the Future in the Dick was nominated for the Goodreads Awards, Best Science Fiction, in 2020.
David Wong: Lists & Other Mentions
- John Dies at the End was an NPR: 100 Favorite Horror Stories Selection in 2018 and a Paste Magazine: The 50 Best Horror Novels of All Time Selection in 2018.
Related Authors
Fans of David Wong also enjoy these authors:
- Ira Levin, author of the Rosemary Series.
- Stephen King, author of The Dark Tower Series.
- Silvia Moreno-Garcia, author of: Mexican Gothic.
- Justin Cronin, author of The Passage Series.
- Jason Rekulak, author of: Hidden Pictures.
- Jeff VanderMeer, author of the Southern Reach Series.
- Paul Tremblay, author of: The Cabin at the End of the World.
- Peter Heller, author of: The River.
- Richard Bachman, author of: Thinner.
- Peng Shepherd, author of: The Cartographers.
David Wong: F.A.Q
When was David Wong Born? How old is David Wong?
David Wong was born on January 10th, 1975. David Wong is currently 51 years old.
Where was David Wong Born?
David Wong was born in Lawrenceville, Illinois, USA and is American.
What book awards has David Wong won?
Wong's book, Futuristic Violence and Fancy Suits won the award Alex Awards, Best Book, in 2016.
What was the first book David Wong wrote?
The first book written by David Wong was John Dies at the End, published in 2007.
What was the most recent book David Wong wrote?
His most recently released work was Zoey Punches the Future in the Dick on October 13th, 2020.
What is the most popular book by David Wong?
Based on the number of readers on Book Notification, the most popular David Wong book is
John Dies at the End. Here are his most popular books:
- John Dies at the End (8.05)
- This Book Is Full of Spiders (8.4)
- Futuristic Violence and Fancy Suits (8.18)
- What the Hell Did I Just Read (8.86)
- If This Book Exists, You're in the Wrong Universe (7.75)
What genres does David Wong Write?
David Wong primarily writes in the Horror, Literary Fiction, Sci-Fi, and Thriller genres. His work includes sub-genres such as Psychological Thriller, Social Commentary, and Action Thriller.
Are there upcoming new books by David Wong?
David Wong does not have any upcoming books with a set publication date within the next few months at this time.
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How many books has David Wong written?
David Wong has written 5 books. 3 books in the John Dies at the End Series, 2 books in the Zoey Ashe Series.