[The Void Which Binds] actual but unaccessible presence in our universe is one of the prime causes for our species elaborating myth and religion, for our stubborn, blind belief in extrasensory powers, in telepathy and precognition, in demons and demigods and resurrection and reincarnation and ghosts and messiahs and so many other categories of almost-but-not-quite satisfying bullshit.

His first novel Song of Kali was released in 1985. in English from Wabash College in 1970 and in 1971 a Masters in Education from Washington University in St. He spans genres such as science fiction horror and fantasy sometimes within the same novel: a typical example of Simmons' ability to intermingle genres is Song of Kali (1985) winner of World Fantasy Award.

He spans genres such as science fiction horror and fantasy sometimes within the same novel: a typical example of Simmons' ability to intermingle genres is Song of Kali (1985) winner of World Fantasy Award. He is also a respected author of mysteries and thrillers some of which feature the continuing character Joe Kurtz.