Jeremy Bates

Jeremy Bates is a highly acclaimed author, having written more than twenty novels and novellas that have captivated readers around the world. His work is often compared to that of "Stephen King, Joe Lansdale, and other masters of the art" by the Midwest Book Review. With his ability to create chilling and suspenseful narratives, it is no surprise that he has won both an Australian Shadows Award and a Canadian Arthur Ellis Award. In addition, Bates has been a finalist in the Goodreads Choice Awards, which are unique as they are the only major book awards decided by readers' votes.

Bates has garnered a significant following for his thrilling storytelling, with his books selling over one million copies and being translated into multiple languages. His works have also piqued the interest of major studios, as they have been optioned for film and TV adaptations. Furthermore, Bates has authored several series that have intrigued readers, including the "World's Scariest Places" series, which features books set in real-life locations such as Suicide Forest in Japan, The Catacombs in Paris, Helltown in Ohio, Island of the Dolls in Mexico, and Mountain of the Dead in Russia. Another notable series is the "World's Scariest Legends" series, which includes books based on real legends like Mosquito Man and The Sleep Experiment.