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M R Carey



A pseudonym used by Mike Carey

M. R. Carey is a pen name for an established British writer.

Mike Carey got into writing through comic books, where his horror/fantasy series Lucifer garnered numerous international awards and was nominated for five Eisners. From there he moved into novels and screenplays, while still maintaining a presence in the comics world (he is currently writing two of Marvel's flagship titles, X-Men and Ultimate Fantastic Four). His movie Frost Flowers, an erotic ghost story, is currently in production with Hadaly/Bluestar Pictures. He lives in London, England, about as far as you can get from the centre of the city and still have access to the London Underground train network. His wife, Linda, writes fantasy for young readers under the pseudonym A.J. Lake. They have three children and an implausibly beautiful cat.
 


Genres: Science Fiction, Mystery
 
New and upcoming books
March 2025

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Once Was Willem
 
November 2025

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Outlaw Planet
 
Series
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Rampart Trilogy
   1. The Book of Koli (2020)
   2. The Trials of Koli (2020)
   3. The Fall of Koli (2021)
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Pandominion
   1. Infinity Gate (2023)
   2. Echo of Worlds (2024)
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Novels
   Fellside (2016)
   Someone Like Me (2018)
   Once Was Willem (2025)
   Outlaw Planet (2025)
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Books containing stories by M R Carey
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Isolation (2022)
The horror anthology
edited by
Dan Coxon
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Best of British Science Fiction 2020 (2021)
(Best of British Science Fiction)
edited by
Donna Scott

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Award nominations
2023 Philip K Dick Award (nominee) : Infinity Gate
2020 Shirley Jackson Award for Best Novelette (nominee) : Taproot
2020 Philip K Dick Award (nominee) : The Book of Koli
2018 British Fantasy Award for Best Horror Novel (nominee) : The Boy on the Bridge
2017 Locus Award for Best Horror Novel (nominee) : Fellside
2015 James Herbert Award for Horror Writing (nominee) : The Girl With All The Gifts
2015 British Fantasy Award for Best Horror Novel (nominee) : The Girl With All The Gifts
2015 Arthur C. Clarke Award (nominee) : The Girl With All The Gifts


M R Carey recommends
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The Swarm (2024)
Andy Marino
"Marino offers horrors both existential and visceral."
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The Mercy of Gods (2024)
(Captive's War, book 1)
James S A Corey
"Like The Expanse, The Mercy of Gods balances cosmic stakes with an astonishingly powerful human drama. Pitch-perfect storytelling."
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Looking Glass Sound (2023)
Catriona Ward
"This twisted tale of ghosts and murderers, derailed lives and childhood traumas is a vertical labyrinth that will take you straight down into the heart of darkness. Enthralling and heartbreaking."

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