Matthew Mercer is a Los Angeles-based author, voice actor, and game designer with a passion for storytelling across multiple mediums. As an emerging horror writer, he draws inspiration from his lifelong love of slasher films and the broader horror genre to craft suspenseful narratives that offer fresh perspectives. His works aim to deliver gripping experiences that resonate with fans of horror while pushing creative boundaries.
Beyond his writing career, Mercer has established himself as a versatile voice actor, lending his talents to notable characters in video games and animation. His dynamic range as a performer complements his narrative skills, allowing him to explore storytelling from both written and auditory perspectives. With a background deeply rooted in genre appreciation and creative expression, Mercer continues to expand his contributions to horror fiction and interactive entertainment.
Critical Role Books
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Title
Year
Goodreads
Amazon
1
Tal’Dorei Campaign Setting
2017
2
The Chronicles of Exandria - The Mighty Nein
2019
3
Vox Machina Origins Volume I (With: Matthew Colville)
2019
4
Vox Machina Origins: Volume 2 (With: Jody Houser)
2020
5
Critical Role: Tales of Exandria--The Bright Queen #1 (By: Darcy Van Poelgeest, CoupleOfKooks, Helen Mask)
2021
6
Critical Role: Vox Machina--Kith & Kin (By: Marieke Nijkamp)
2021
7
Critical Role: The Tales of Exandria--The Bright Queen #3 (By: Cris Peter, Darcy Van Poelgeest, Yoshi Yoshitani, CoupleOfKooks)
2022
8
The Mighty Nein Origins: Caleb Widogast
2022
9
Critical Role: The Tales of Exandria--The Bright Queen #4 (By: Cris Peter, Darcy Van Poelgeest, CoupleOfKooks, Mildred Louis)
2022
10
Call of the Netherdeep (By: Wizards RPG Team)
2022
11
The Mighty Nein Origins: Yasha Nydoorin
2022
12
Critical Role: The Mighty Nein Origins--Nott the Brave (By: Sam Maggs, William Kirkby)
2023
13
The Mighty Nein Origins--Mollymauk Tealeaf ( By: Jody Houser)
2023
14
Critical Role: The Mighty Nein Origins--Beauregard Lionett (With: Guilherme Balbi, Diana Sousa, Mae Catt, Marisha Ray)