Richard Matheson was a pioneer of genre fiction, frequently blending elements of science fiction, horror, and fantasy. He gained renown as a master of the twist ending and psychologically rich narratives that explored the dilemmas of ordinary people facing extraordinary circumstances. His stories often infused the mundane with a sense of the uncanny, turning familiar environments into the alien or threatening. Matheson's influence resonates through his adaptations for film and television, translating his suspenseful and unsettling visions for a wider audience.
Robert Neville may well be the last living man on Earth . . . but he is not alone. An incurable plague has mutated every other man, woman, and child into bloodthirsty, nocturnal creatures who are determined to destroy him. By day, he is a hunter, stalking the infected monstrosities through the abandoned ruins of civilization. By night, he barricades himself in his home and prays for dawn....