Does it scare you? Shortlist for James Herbert award horror writing prize ‘fitting legacy’ to author

Six-strong shortlist for first major prize for horror in the UK includes MR Carey, Nick Cutter and Frances Hardinge

The shortlist for a new literary prize honouring the best of today’s horror writers has been described as a “fitting legacy” to the late author James Herbert, who terrified millions with his tales of man-eating rats and deadly fogs.

From the horror staples of haunted houses and talking dolls to an intriguing twist on the zombie novel, six titles were shortlisted today for the inaugural James Herbert award for horror writing, the first major juried prize for horror in the UK. The £2,000 prize is setting out to “discover ... a new generation of horror authors working today and celebrate the boldest and most exciting talent in the genre”.

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