Eryk Pruitt

Eryk Pruitt is a highly accomplished author, screenwriter, and filmmaker. He has written several award-winning crime fiction and horror novels and has had his short fiction featured in numerous publications such as Pulp Modern, Avalon Literary Review, and Zymbol. Pruitt was a finalist for the Derringer Award for his short story "Knockout" and has been nominated for two Pushcart Prizes. His novels include "Dirtbags," "Hashtag," "What We Reckon," and "Something Bad Wrong."

In addition to his written work, Pruitt is an accomplished filmmaker and has produced several award-winning short films, including "Foodie" and "Liyana, On Command." He has also produced and written the eight-part, true crime podcast "The Long Dance" about the North Carolina Valentine's Murders. Pruitt currently resides in Hillsborough, North Carolina, where he can often be found either at his desk, working on his latest story, or mixing drinks at his bar, Yonder.

Pruitt also hosts "The Crime Scene with Eryk Pruitt," a monthly show and podcast. He is a dedicated and talented storyteller, whose work has earned him a reputation as a leading voice in the crime fiction and horror genres. With a passion for his craft and a commitment to excellence, Pruitt continues to make an indelible mark on the literary and filmmaking worlds.
Jess Keeler Books
# Title Year
1 Something Bad Wrong 2023
2 Blood Red Summer 2024
Standalone Novels
# Title Year
1 Dirtbags 2014
2 Hashtag 2015
3 What We Reckon 2017
Short Stories/Novellas
# Title Year
1 Further South 2014
Collections
# Title Year
1 Townies: And Other Stories of Southern Mischief 2018
Grifter's Song Books
# Title Year
1 The Concrete Smile 2019
2 People Like Us 2019
3 The Whale 2019
4 The Movie Makers 2019
5 Lost in Middle America 2019
6 Come the Apocalypse 2019
7 Losing Streak 2019
8 Gone Dead on You 2020
9 Upgrade 2020
10 The Money Block 2020
11 The Sound of Breaking Bones 2020
12 Still Life with Suitcase 2020
13 Down Comes the Night 2020
14 The Reckoner 2021
15 The Rule of Thirds 2021
16 The Down and Out 2021
17 Travel Money 2021
18 Rocky Mountain Lie 2021
19 Open Up Your Heart 2021
20 Ride Like Hell 2021
21 The Alpha Whisperer 2021
22 Dracula Wine 2021
23 Diamond Dogs 2022
24 Dusty and Bent 2022
25 Concrete and Cocaine 2022
26 The Low White Plain 2022
27 Dangerous to Know 2022
28 Madam Tomahawk 2023
29 Outfoxed 2023
30 Somewhere Outside Salvation 2023
Eryk Pruitt Anthologies
# Title Year
1 Southern Gothic: New Tales of the South 2013
2 Nuclear Town USA 2013
3 Plan B, Volume III 2014
4 Dark Corners Vol. 1 Issue 2 2014
5 Wrestle Maniacs 2018
6 Dark Yonder: Tales & Tabs 2019
7 Lockdown 2020