German readers are much like Brits or Americans: They read for the thrill of it, the occasional shudder down the spine, knowing it's not real - but looking over their shoulders anyway, just in case.

Also they like to have a laugh along the way. Inspiration
Lumley's list of his favourite horror stories—"not complete by any means and by no means in order of preference"—includes M. He also received a World Fantasy Award for Lifetime Achievement in 2010.

P. The Necroscope saga is closed with the novel The Touch. Also they like to have a laugh along the way.