The horror genre is, in the main a great genre to be in, and despite what some people think their is a community, or at least lot of little communities out there. These communities are supportive, understanding of the foibles of the people in it, and are always keen to help out those who walk their streets.  

However, there are a few people who transcend the communities, people who are the true heart and soul of horror.  Mark West is one those people.  I have known mark since i first stumbled across the online horror world, and from that first moment I knew he was something special.   

Mark is enthusiasm, personified, always positive. deeply supportive of other peoples work, and never asks for anything in return. Both online and in the real world Mark draws people to him, just go to a convention and if you are nervous about meeting a writer, the first thing anyone and I mean anyone will say is "Mark will you introduce Bob to..." and you know what he'll do that.  Not because he has more front than Brighton Beach, he'll do it because he is a genuinely good guy.  It's a joy to watch.

Ask anyone in the UK horror fiction scene what they think about Mark and you will hear nothing love and high praise, and they will have a huge smile on their face as they talk about him.  

Over and above is enthusiasm  and love for the genre Mark is also a great writer.  A master of the soulful  supernatural story, Mark can entrance a reader with stories that carry a powerful emotional punch.  

Today is Mark's Birthday, so in honour of the great man we have compiled a list of some of our favourite Mark West books.  Read on for some great books and why not use the links at the end to try some of his books and help have a birthday fit for a true gentleman of the genre 

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