Joe R. Lansdale

Joe R. Lansdale is an American writer and martial arts instructor who works across Western, horror, science fiction, mystery, and suspense. His books include the Hap and Leonard novels, beginning with Savage Season, and Paradise Sky, a Western. Several of his novels have been adapted for film and television, and he has also written comic books and screenplays. His awards include the British Fantasy Award, the Edgar Award, and eleven Bram Stoker Awards.