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
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Citadel
2024
Splatterpulp Books
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War of Dictates
2020
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Bel, The Last Dragon
2022
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Ibiranu, The Fleshcrafter
2023
The Book of Ze'ev Books
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Treif Magic
2020
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Son of the Right Hand
2021
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Sheyd of Gray
2022
Unnatural Perpetrator Department Books
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Texas Cases 1.1-1.3
2021
Standalone Novels
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Blood & Mud
2020
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Abhorrent Siren
2021
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Abhorrent Faith
2022
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Whispers of the Dead Saint
2023
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All I Want is to Take Shrooms and Listen to the Color of Nazi Screams
2023
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No Guilt of Bloodshed
2023
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Abhorrent Accords
2024
Short Stories/Novellas
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Artifice of Flesh
2020
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Unclean Verses
2024
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Dybbuk in the Doorway
2025
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Vicar of Fists
2025
Poetry Collections
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Shards of Shattered Sentiments
2018
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In Service of Slaughter
2018
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The Configuration Discordant
2019
Non-Fiction Books
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The Subjective Truth of the Esoteric Self
2020
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Boundaries I Didn't Know I Had
2022
Madness Heart Press Pocket Books
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The Bounce House (By: Edward Lee)
2023
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The Hillels Have Eyes
2023
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Failure (By: Jay Wilburn)
2023
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Damned Lazy (By: Christine Morgan)
2023
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Babble (By: Douglas Ford)
2023
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Congratulations on Your Hatred (By: Charles R. Bernard)
2023
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Bestial (By: Lucas Mangum)
2023
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Graven Image (By: Maxwell Bauman)
2023
John Baltisberger Anthologies
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The Collection: Flash Fiction for Flash Memory
2018
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Devour the Earth: A Kaiju Anthology
2020
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ANTIFA SPLATTERPUNK
2022
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Dumb Bullshit for Brilliant Idiots
2024
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Fragile Anthology
2024
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Journey Through the Dying Lands
2024
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Godless League: The Ultimate Platinum Infinity Collection