John Baltisberger

John Baltisberger is an author of speculative fiction whose works blend Jewish mysticism with elements of horror, urban fantasy, and science fiction. Since publishing his first book in 2018, he has gained recognition for his unique fusion of genres, particularly his incorporation of Jewish themes into extreme horror and cosmic horror narratives. His writing explores profound subjects such as faith, sin, mysticism, and personal responsibility, often defying conventional genre classifications.

Baltisberger is known for his versatility, having written across multiple forms, from short works to novella-length poetic epics. His body of work includes not only fiction but also a guide on mindful meditation, showcasing his range as a writer. Residing in Austin, Texas, with his wife and daughter, he continues to push creative boundaries, experimenting with new modes of expression within horror literature and beyond.
A Psalm Sung in Spores Books
# Title Year
1 Citadel 2024
Splatterpulp Books
# Title Year
1 War of Dictates 2020
2 Bel, The Last Dragon 2022
3 Ibiranu, The Fleshcrafter 2023
The Book of Ze'ev Books
# Title Year
1 Treif Magic 2020
2 Son of the Right Hand 2021
3 Sheyd of Gray 2022
Unnatural Perpetrator Department Books
# Title Year
1 Texas Cases 1.1-1.3 2021
Standalone Novels
# Title Year
1 Blood & Mud 2020
2 Abhorrent Siren 2021
3 Abhorrent Faith 2022
4 Whispers of the Dead Saint 2023
5 All I Want is to Take Shrooms and Listen to the Color of Nazi Screams 2023
6 No Guilt of Bloodshed 2023
7 Abhorrent Accords 2024
Short Stories/Novellas
# Title Year
1 Artifice of Flesh 2020
2 Unclean Verses 2024
3 Dybbuk in the Doorway 2025
4 Vicar of Fists 2025
Poetry Collections
# Title Year
1 Shards of Shattered Sentiments 2018
2 In Service of Slaughter 2018
3 The Configuration Discordant 2019
Non-Fiction Books
# Title Year
1 The Subjective Truth of the Esoteric Self 2020
2 Boundaries I Didn't Know I Had 2022
Madness Heart Press Pocket Books
# Title Year
1 The Bounce House (By: Edward Lee) 2023
2 The Hillels Have Eyes 2023
3 Failure (By: Jay Wilburn) 2023
4 Damned Lazy (By: Christine Morgan) 2023
5 Babble (By: Douglas Ford) 2023
6 Congratulations on Your Hatred (By: Charles R. Bernard) 2023
7 Bestial (By: Lucas Mangum) 2023
8 Graven Image (By: Maxwell Bauman) 2023
John Baltisberger Anthologies
# Title Year
1 The Collection: Flash Fiction for Flash Memory 2018
2 Devour the Earth: A Kaiju Anthology 2020
3 ANTIFA SPLATTERPUNK 2022
4 Dumb Bullshit for Brilliant Idiots 2024
5 Fragile Anthology 2024
6 Journey Through the Dying Lands 2024
7 Godless League: The Ultimate Platinum Infinity Collection 2025