Greagory Funaro is a New York Times bestselling author, known for his work in a variety of genres including middle grade, young adult, and thriller. He was born in Cranston, Rhode Island and wrote his first novel, "The Ghost in the Window," when he was just four years old. Although the book has been lost over time, Funaro considers it one of his finest writings.
After completing his high school studies, Funaro went on to specialize in theater at the University of Hampshire. He then received his MFA in acting from FSU/Asolo Conservatory and his AM in theater arts from Brown University. Funaro is a member of several professional organizations, including International Thriller Writers, The Authors Guild, Horror Writers Association, and Mystery Writers of America.
Funaro has written a number of popular middle grade series, including the "Odditorium" series for Disney-Hyperion. His books "ALISTAIR GRIM'S ODDITORIUM" and "ALISTAIR GRIM'S ODD AQUATICUM" received starred reviews from Kirkus and were both Amazon Best Books of the Month. His novel "WATCH HOLLOW" received starred reviews from School Library Journal and ALA Booklist, and was a Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection. The sequel, "WATCH HOLLOW: THE ALCHEMIST'S SHADOW," was published in 2020.
In addition to his middle grade works, Funaro has also written two thrillers for Kensington/Pinnacle: "THE SCULPTOR" and "THE IMPALER." He is a professor emeritus and currently lives with his family in Rhode Island, where he is working on his next novel.