Jay Bower is a horror author based in the forests of Southern Illinois, just outside St. Louis, Missouri. Known for his small-town terror narratives, he has penned several dark novels and short stories, including "The Terror of Willow Falls," the "Dead Blood" series, and "Cadaverous." His works are celebrated for their relentless pacing and ability to immerse readers in chilling, suspenseful tales.
A former punk-rock skateboarder and heavy metal enthusiast from the 1980s, Bower brings an indie, DIY ethos to his writing, reminiscent of the raw energy of early punk bands. His stories often explore classic horror themes while maintaining a modern edge, creating an unsettling yet compelling atmosphere. Living a quiet life surrounded by nature, he balances his dark imagination with humor, often assuring his wife that his macabre tales are purely fictional.
Bower continues to expand his body of work, solidifying his reputation as a distinctive voice in contemporary horror. His ability to craft gripping, atmospheric narratives has earned him a dedicated readership eager for each new release.
Brownsville Nightmares Books
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Year
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1
The Dark Sacrifice
2018
2
Soul Eyes
2018
3
Dreamwraith
2021
Dead Blood Books
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Title
Year
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1
Book One
2022
2
Book Two
2022
3
Book Three
2022
Eyebiter Books
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Title
Year
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1
The Terror of Willow Falls
2024
2
Eyebiter's Revenge
2024
3
The Burden of Life
2025
Standalone Novels
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Title
Year
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1
Useless Creatures
2019
2
Threefold Demons
2020
3
Slaughter Lake (With: David Viergutz)
2022
4
Master of Demons
2023
5
Cadaverous
2023
6
Every Time I Die
2023
7
Sleeper Train (With: John Lynch)
2024
Short Story Collections
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Title
Year
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1
Flesh Hook of Nightmares
2020
2
Hanging Corpses
2022
3
Shadows from the Basement
2024
Try Not to Die Books
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Title
Year
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At Grandma's House (By: Mark Tullius, Anthony Szpak)
2013
2
In Brightside (By: Mark Tullius, Dawna Gonzales)
2020
3
In the Pandemic (By: John Palisano, Mark Tullius)
2020
4
In the Wizard's Tower (By: Mark Tullius, Michael Sage Ricci)
2021
5
In the Wild West (By: John Palisano, Mark Tullius)
2023
6
Try Not to Die ( By: John Palisano)
2023
7
At Ghostland (By: Mark Tullius, Duncan Ralston)
2023
8
At Dethfest (By: Mark Tullius, Glenn Hedden)
2023
9
Back at Grandma's House (By: Mark Tullius, P.W. Feutz)
2023
10
An Interactive Adventure (By: Jon Cohn)
2024
11
In a Dark Fairy Tale (By: Mark Tullius, Evan Baughfman)
2024
12
At Meadow Spire Mall (By: P.W. Feutz)
2024
13
In This Damned House (By: Robert Essig)
2024
14
In The Shadowlands (By: Andrew Najberg)
2024
15
In Arcranium (By: Mark Towse, Daemon Manx)
2024
16
Escaping the Cult (By: Mark Tullius, Angel Van Atta)
2025
17
Try Not to Die: Super High (By: Mark Tullius, Steve Montgomery)
2025
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Super High (By: Mark Tullius, Steve Montgomery)
2025
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In Brownsville
2025
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In the UK (By: M.J. Mars)
2025
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By Your Own Hand (By: Renee S. DeCamillis)
2025
22
In Roswell and Beyond (By: Kevin David Anderson, Mark Tullius)
2025
23
With Satan Inside (By: Mark Tullius)
2025
Jay Bower Anthologies
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Title
Year
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1
TRUMPLAND: DIVIDED WE STAND
2020
2
99 Tiny Terrors
2021
3
Camp Slasher Lake: Volume Two
2022
4
The Conservator's Collection: Derelict
2023
5
Netipotcalypse: A Collaborative Novel
2024
6
Books of Horror Indie Brawl Anthology
2024
7
Phobophobia: Face Your Fears
2025
8
Always Darker Inside: A Cursed Objects Anthology
2025
9
The Writing on the Wall: A Horror Tribute to Iron Maiden