Cal McDonald HC Plague of Evil and Other Stories (2026)

From legendary horror writer Steve Niles, creator of 30 Days of Night, comes Cal McDonald: Plague of Evil and Other Stories, a new short prose story collection starring his cult-favorite paranormal detective, Cal McDonald. In the tradition of Mickey Spillane and Raymond Chandler, Niles sends Cal on a strange journey through a Los Angeles populated by monsters, freaks, ghouls, and all kinds of new creatures hell-bent on causing chaos. "This new collection of tales scratches all those itches and will keep you up until you've devoured every last word."—David Dastmalchian "One of my favorite writers these days is Steve Niles, and arguably his most inventive, compelling character is Cal McDonald."—John Carpenter This 280 page hardcover prose book collects ten new Cal McDonald stories, featuring a foreword by acclaimed actor and horror creator David Dastmalchian, and a stunning painted cover by master illustrator Joe Jusko. The book also includes chapter illustrations by an incredible lineup of artists, including Cat Staggs, Liam Sharp, Scott Morse, Chris Mitten, Gyula Nemeth, Steven Russell Black, Francesco Francavilla, Alison Sampson, and Damien Worm, each adding their own signature style to Cal McDonald’s world of hard-boiled horror. Artists: Cat Staggs, Liam Sharp, Scott Morse, Chris Mitten, Gyula Nemeth, Steven Russell Black, Francesco Francavilla, Alison Sampson, Damien Worm