Jay Bower

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
# Title Year
1 The Dark Sacrifice 2018
2 Soul Eyes 2018
3 Dreamwraith 2021
Dead Blood Books
# Title Year
1 Book One 2022
2 Book Two 2022
3 Book Three 2022
Eyebiter Books
# Title Year
1 The Terror of Willow Falls 2024
2 Eyebiter's Revenge 2024
3 The Burden of Life 2025
Standalone Novels
# Title Year
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
# Title Year
1 Flesh Hook of Nightmares 2020
2 Hanging Corpses 2022
3 Shadows from the Basement 2024
Try Not to Die Books
# Title Year
1 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
18 Super High (By: Mark Tullius, Steve Montgomery) 2025
19 In Brownsville 2025
20 In the UK (By: M.J. Mars) 2025
21 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
# Title Year
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 2025