Richard Chizmar – Author

Gwendy’s Final Task

Evil Forces Seek to Possess the Button Box

The thrilling conclusion to the 3-part collaboration with Stephen King.
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Chasing the Boogeyman

"Thrilling, page-turning." — Michael Koryta

Recent college graduate Richard Chizmar goes against a serial killer who may not be entirely human. A clever, terrifying, and heartrending work of metafiction.
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Gwendy’s Magic Feather

A New Castle Rock novel

The sequel to Gwendy's Button Box. Time is running out to find two missing girls — and the mystical button box has returned. Foreword by Stephen King
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Gwendy’s Button Box

Co-authored with Stephen King

In the little town of Castle Rock, Maine, there is one story that has never been told ... until now.
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The Box

A free short story by Richard Chizmar

Annie grabbed her purse from the counter, glanced at the kitchen clock and yelled, “Charlie, we’re leaving.”
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Interviewed by Stephen King

What three questions did Stephen King most want to ask Richard Chizmar? Read more to find out!
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Cemetery Dance Publications

The world's leading specialty press publisher of horror and dark suspense — now celebrating 35 years in business.
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Stephen King Revisited Cemetery Dance Mailing List

2023 Release Schedule

2023 Release Schedule

2023 is shaping up to be a busy year for Rich!

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Vote for GWENDY’S FINAL TASK

Vote for GWENDY’S FINAL TASK

Gwendy’s Final Task by Richard Chizmar and Stephen King is a nominee for the Goodreads Choice Awards for Best Horror 2022. Show your support by voting today!

New Message Board

New Message Board

Richard and W. H. Chizmar have a new message board at the Keenedom. Come check it out, and ask them anything!

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Double the Thrills! Double the Chills!

Double the Thrills! Double the Chills!

Keep an out for this double book, The Longest December by Richard Chizmar with A Face in the Crowd by Stephen King and Stewart O’Nan, coming out in March 2023!

Rich Interviewed on ‘And the Plot Thickens’

Rich Interviewed on ‘And the Plot Thickens’

Jeff Crawford of “And the Plot Thickens” interviewed Rich on the Authors On The Air YouTube channel. They had a long discussion about Rich’s extensive body of writing.

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Gwendy’s Final Task Published

Gwendy’s Final Task Published

Tomorrow is the release date for GWENDY’S FINAL TASK, the last installment in the 3-book series about Gwendy Peterson and the mysterious button box.

Watch Stephen King & Richard Chizmar read the first chapter!

Winning Entry in Book Trailer Contest

Winning Entry in Book Trailer Contest

CinePros, LLC, is the winner of the Chasing the Boogeyman book trailer contest!

Director: Alex M. Gibson
Cinematography and editing: RJ Ortiz
Hair and Makeup: Jennifer R. Gibson
Music: Benjamin Jarrell
VO: Sampley Barinaga

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Chasing the Boogeyman a USA Today Bestseller

Chasing the Boogeyman a USA Today Bestseller

Following on yesterday’s news about the New York Times, Chasing the Boogeyman has also debuted as a USA Today bestseller.

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