Here are some of his most notable works:
Novels:
* The Fisherman (2016): This award-winning novel is a haunting story about a family plagued by a mysterious entity they encounter while fishing.
* The Wide, Carnivorous Sky (2023): A recently published novel, described as a "dark fable" and a "post-apocalyptic love story."
Novellas:
* The Dream-Quest of Vellitt Boe (2008): This novella is considered a cult classic in the horror genre, featuring a surreal and haunting exploration of dreams, identity, and cosmic dread.
* The Hounds of Tindalos (2012): An expansion on the Cthulhu Mythos, this novella delves into the unsettling nature of the Hounds of Tindalos and their connection to time and space.
Short Story Collections:
* The Wide Carnivorous Sky and Other Tales (2019): This collection features some of Langan's most acclaimed short stories, including "The Wide Carnivorous Sky," "The Yellow Sign," and "The Fisherman."
* Other Stories (2023): Another collection of Langan's short stories, showcasing his diverse and unsettling writing style.
Individual Short Stories:
Langan has also written a considerable number of individual short stories, which have been published in various anthologies and magazines. Some of his most notable short stories include:
* "The Yellow Sign"
* "The Fisherman"
* "The Wide, Carnivorous Sky"
* "The Quickening"
* "The Mirror"
* "The House on the Borderland"
John Langan's work has been praised for its psychological depth, unsettling atmosphere, and its ability to evoke a profound sense of dread and unease. He is widely regarded as one of the most important and influential horror writers of the 21st century.