John Saul

About

An American writer of horror and suspense fiction, he is best known for his bestselling 1977 novel, Suffer the Children. His other works include the Blackstone Chronicles (1996-1997) and The Devil's Labyrinth (2007).

Before Fame

He attended Whittier High School in Whittier, California during the late 1950s. He studied anthropology and theater (among other subjects) at various colleges, but never received a degree.

Trivia

His 1979 novel Cry for the Strangers was adapted into a film.

Family Life

An openly gay man, he had a many-decades-long relationship with his partner. He spent most of his adult life in Washington and Hawaii.

Associated With

He and Anne Rivers Siddons are both known for their popular horror novels.