John Saul
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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.
