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Masterton, Graham (Graham Masterton)
Let's rewind to 1976, when the world first shuddered at the arrival of ‘The Manitou’. This wasn’t just a debut novel, folks, it was a sinisterly enchanting dance of words that made even the bravest tremble. And then, like a phantom, ‘The Manitou’ materialized on the silver screen in 1978. Yes, it made its spooky way to the cinema and people loved it!
Now, let’s sprinkle a little stardust over our tale. Masterton's creepy-crawly imagination was recognized not only by fans but also by the prestigious Mystery Writers of America. They handed him a Special Edgar Award for his eerie tale ‘Charnel House’. And ‘Tengu’? Oh, that gem didn’t go unnoticed, it proudly strutted with a silver medal from the West Coast Review of Books.
Now, picture a writer, not just concocting bone-chilling tales but also with a heart as big as a haunted mansion. Graham, ever the gentleman, edited ‘Scare Care’, a horror anthology with a purpose! The spooky collection was created to help abused children in Europe and the US. What a noble spirit, right? A ghost with a golden heart, one might say.
Fast-forward to 2019, where we see Masterton, now a grandmaster of horror, receiving the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Horror Writers’ Association. He probably accepted it with a cryptic smile and a twinkle in his eye that could pierce the Veil of Shadows.
Wait, we’re not done yet! Our dear Graham is not just a man, he’s a legend! Quite literally, in Wrocław, Poland, where a bronze dwarf version of Masterton now stands with a copy of 'The Manitou'! He’s joined the ranks of nearly 600 dwarf statues that serve as a major tourist attraction. The next time you visit, tip your hat to the Masterton dwarf, he might just tip his back! You can search the Nest for articles on Masterton, Graham (Graham Masterton) over at https://www.SFcrowsnest.info/tag/Graham-Masterton
