Jeff Gunhus is a successful American author, known for his thriller, horror, and children's books. He has written a number of highly acclaimed book series, including the Allison McNeil series, the Night Chill series, The Career series, and the Templar Chronicles series. Many of his books have been listed as bestsellers in popular literary magazines and journals such as the USA Today and the NY Times. Gunhus' novels are primarily aimed at adult and middle grade/young adult readers, as he believes these audiences are most engaged by his thrilling and horrifying stories.
In addition to his work for adult readers, Gunhus is also the author of the popular middle grade series, The Jack Templar Chronicles. The first book in the series, Jack Templar Monster Hunter, was written as a way to inspire his own reluctant reader, his eleven-year-old son. The series has been a success, with the books being translated into several languages and reaching the USA TODAY bestseller list. Gunhus is passionate about helping parents engage their reluctant readers and is active in various child literacy initiatives.
Gunhus is a father of five and leads an active lifestyle in Maryland with his wife, Nicole. When he is not spending time with his family, he can often be found working on his next novel in the back of the City Dock Cafe in Annapolis or at Old Fox Books. In addition to his work as an author, Gunhus is also dedicated to helping parents encourage their reluctant readers and is involved in various child literacy efforts.