Author of sci-fi/fantasy, horror and adventure/thriller fiction

Craig DiLouie

Craig DiLouie is an author of popular thriller, apocalyptic/horror, and sci-fi/fantasy fiction.

In hundreds of reviews, Craig’s novels have been praised for their strong characters, action, and gritty realism. Each book promises an exciting experience with people you’ll care about in a world that feels real.

These works have been nominated for major literary awards such as the Bram Stoker Award and Audie Award, translated into multiple languages, and optioned for film. He is a member of the HWA, International Thriller Writers, and IFWA.

At this site, you can find all of Craig’s major works, interviews, and hundreds of interesting blog posts. Be sure to sign up for Craig’s mailing list here so you can stay tuned on new releases.

CRASH DIVE by Craig DiLouie-002

Crash Dive

Charlie Harrison goes to war in the submarines against the Japanese Navy during WWII.

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SILENT RUNNING by Craig DiLouie-002

Silent Running

Charlie Harrison goes to the Philippines to rescue American refugees and confronts the aircraft carrier Yosai.

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CHILDREN OF GOD by Craig DiLouie-002

Children of God

The survivors of a doomsday cult find their voice through poetry therapy, expressing why they joined the cult and how it all went wrong.

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SUFFER THE CHILDREN by Craig DiLouie-002

Suffer the Children

A mysterious disease strikes down the world’s children before bringing them back with a bizarre need that might end the world. How far would you go for someone you love?

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THE ALCHEMISTS by Craig DiLouie-002

The Alchemists

During the tumultuous Renaissance, two great men resume an old duel to determine which is superior, magic or science.

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THE INFECTION WAR by Craig DiLouie-002

The Infection War

The first two books in Craig DiLouie’s classic apocalyptic series, newly revised and published in an omnibus paperback edition for bookstores.

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THE INFECTION by Craig DiLouie-002

The Infection

In this classic in the apocalyptic/zombie genre, five ordinary people must pay the price of survival at the end of the world.

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THE KILLING FLOOR by Craig DiLouie-002

The Killing Floor

In this sequel to The Infection, the survivor of a slaughter discovers he’s not just immune, but has the power to save the world…or end it.

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TOOTH AND NAIL by Craig DiLouie-002

Tooth and Nail

In this classic zombie story that launched the military zombie subgenre, a company of soldiers fights to maintain in New York during an outbreak of a bizarre disease that turns people into rabid maniacs.

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THE RETREAT by Craig DiLouie-002

The Retreat Series

In this series, an infantry battalion must fight its way across an apocalyptic America to reach Florida, the last bastion of government.

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THE END OF THE ROAD by Craig DiLouie-002

The End of the Road

In this grotesque short story, five college friends cross America to find themselves. They won’t like what they find.

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Tense enough so that you can almost hear the clock ticking.

AUTHOR JACK KETCHUM
on Suffer the Children

DiLouie flavors Kipling’s “The Man Who Would Be King” with a dash of Joe Haldeman’s THE FOREVER WAR to create this rollicking military SF farce.

PUBLISHER'S WEEKLY
on The Great Planet Robbery

Adventure in the grand tradition: high stakes on the high seas, a gripping story that moves at frenetic pace without sacrificing character or detail.

AUTHOR JOHN DIXON
on Silent Running

A collection of both psychological and physical turmoil that twists and turns the ideas of faith and reality … This poetic cult is one you won’t be able to escape.

AUTHOR STEPHANIE WYTOVICH
on Children of God

"Gripping ... DiLouie carefully recreates our society and our military ... then proceeds to bring the horror, devastation and heroes we require.

FANGORIA MAGAZINE
on The Infection

Writers like King, Lansdale and DiLouie invite us to view America through a glass smeared with dirt, blood and the mist of our own primal fear.

AUTHOR PAUL MANNERING
on "The End of the Road"

BATTLE STATIONS Now Available for Pre-Order

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BATTLE STATIONS, the next episode in the CRASH DIVE series, is now available for pre-order! The official release date is Friday, October 28, 2016. CRASH DIVE chronicles the adventures of Lt. Charlie Harrison as he fights the Imperial Japanese Navy in the Pacific during World War 2. BATTLE STATIONS: Fresh from PXO School, Lt. Charlie […]

AFTER, Edited by Ellen Datlow and Terri Windling

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What happens after the end of the world? That’s the thematic question behind AFTER, an anthology of nineteen stories edited by Ellen Datlow and Terri Windling. Contributors include Carrie Ryan, Richard Bowes, Caitlin R. Kiernan, Jeffrey Ford and more. It’s an eclectic collection with a literary bent. In the stories, the characters often try to […]

47 Tips for Effective Dialogue (Part 2)

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At the When Words Collide writing conference in Calgary in August, I gave a fast-paced one-hour presentation on dialogue. Originally, it was supposed to cover 10 tips for effective dialogue, but that wasn’t good enough. In the end, I provided 47 tips. I’m happy to share these tips in a series of blog posts. Part […]