About the author
Stephen Graham Jones is an American author who writes experimental fiction, horror fiction, crime fiction, and science fiction. His works include the horror novels The Only Good Indians, My Heart Is a Chainsaw, and The Buffalo Hunter Hunter. His fiction is known for exploring complex themes and unique narratives within the genre, which horror readers value for its distinctive storytelling and emotional depth. For a new reader wanting to explore his works, the available selection provides several starting points, including Mapping the Interior, Night of the Mannequins, Mongrels, and The Angel of Indian Lake. Other stocked titles by the author are Giving the Devil His Due: Special Edition, The Book of Were-Wolves: Being an Account of a Terrible Superstition, States of Grace: Stories, and All the Beautiful Sinners. Readers might also look at his edition of Burnt Offerings (Valancourt 20th Century Classics).
📖 Where to start with Stephen Graham Jones
💬 What our editors say about Stephen Graham Jones's books
“Stephen Graham Jones delivers an unsettling and immersive mood in this blend of historical fantasy and indigenous horror. The work stands out by rooting supernatural elements in specific cultural landscapes, creating an eerie…”
Horror Reads editorial team, Horror desk · on The Buffalo Hunter Hunter
“Stephen Graham Jones constructs a terrifying tale where past sins return to haunt the present. The narrative mirrors a tightening noose, creating a claustrophobic atmosphere as four friends face retribution for an elk hunt. While…”
Horror Reads editorial team, Horror desk · on The Only Good Indians
“Stephen Graham Jones constructs a chilling historical narrative that demands patience from its audience. The reliance on confessional interviews and oral history creates a slow-burning tension rather than immediate thrills. This…”
Horror Reads editorial team, Horror desk · on The Buffalo Hunter Hunter
📋 Editions by Stephen Graham Jones in the catalog
| Edition | Year | Publisher | Pages | ISBN |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Buffalo Hunter Hunter | 2026 | S&s/Saga Press | — | 9781668075098 |
| The Only Good Indians | 2021 | S&s/Saga Press | 320 | 9781982136468 |
| The Buffalo Hunter Hunter | 2025 | S&s/Saga Press | 435 | 9781668075081 |
| The Book of Were-Wolves: Being an Account of a Terrible Supersti | 2026 | S&s/Saga Press | — | 9781668233146 |
| My Heart Is a Chainsaw | 2022 | S&s/Saga Press | 416 | 9781982137649 |
| I Was a Teenage Slasher | 2026 | S&s/Saga Press | — | 9781668022269 |
| Don't Fear the Reaper | 2023 | S&s/Saga Press | 464 | 9781982186609 |
| Night of the Mannequins | 2026 | Tor Nightfire | — | 9781250412812 |
| The Angel of Indian Lake | 2025 | S&s/Saga Press | — | 9781668011676 |
| Mapping the Interior | 2025 | Tor Nightfire | — | 9781250406026 |
| Burnt Offerings (Valancourt 20th Century Classics) | 2015 | Valancourt Books | 230 | 9781941147702 |
| The Buffalo Hunter Hunter | 2025 | Thorndike Press Large Prin | — | 9781420521634 |
| Zombie Sharks with Metal Teeth: Stories | 2025 | Open Road Media | — | 9798337200934 |
| All the Beautiful Sinners | 2025 | Open Road Media | — | 9781504099479 |
| After the People Lights Have Gone Off: Stories | 2024 | Open Road Media | 260 | 9781504096317 |
| Earthdivers, Vol. 1: Kill Columbus | 2023 | IDW Publishing | — | 9798887240459 |
| States of Grace: Stories | 2025 | Open Road Media | 204 | 9798337200941 |
| Sterling City | 2024 | Open Road Media Science & | — | 9798337200057 |
| Killer on the Road / The Babysitter Lives | 2025 | Thorndike Press Large Prin | — | 9781420528152 |
| The Ones That Got Away | 2010 | Prime Books | 251 | 9781607012351 |
| It Came from the Multiplex: 80s Midnight Chillers | 2020 | Hex Publishers LLC | 316 | 9781733917759 |
| The Fast Red Road: A Plainsong | 2000 | FC2 | 326 | 9781573660884 |
| Not for Nothing | 2014 | Dzanc Books | 298 | 9781938604539 |
| The Least of My Scars | 2013 | Broken River Books | 183 | 9781940885001 |
| Bleed Into Me: A Book of Stories | 2012 | Bison Books | 142 | 9780803243507 |
| The Only Good Indians | 2021 | Thorndike Press Large Prin | 489 | 9781432887414 |
| Suspended in Dusk II | 2018 | Grey Matter Press | 280 | 9781940658971 |
| Burnt Offerings (Valancourt 20th Century Classics) | 2015 | Valancourt Books | 230 | 9781948405898 |
| My Hero | 2017 | Hex Publishers LLC | 46 | 9780998666709 |
| My Heart Is a Chainsaw | 2022 | Thorndike Press Large Prin | 416 | 9781432893767 |
