Ryan C. Thomas

Ryan C. Thomas is an award-winning journalist and novelist known for his contributions to the horror genre. He has authored numerous novels, including "The Summer I Died," "Born to Bleed," "Salticidae," "Hissers," and "The Undead World of Oz." His work has garnered praise from critics and readers alike, with publications like BloodyDisgusting.com describing "The Summer I Died" as a terrifying read that excels in extreme horror. Thomas's ability to craft intense, suspenseful narratives has earned him comparisons to filmmakers like Eli Roth, solidifying his reputation as a standout voice in contemporary horror.

A resident of San Diego, California, Thomas balances his writing career with a passion for music, performing in various bands. His background in journalism informs his sharp, engaging prose, while his novels often explore themes of survival, violence, and psychological terror. Beyond standalone works, he has penned sequels such as "Hissers 2: Death March," expanding his fictional universes. Thomas lives with his wife and two dogs, continuing to produce gripping stories that push the boundaries of the genre.
Hissers Books
# Title Year
1 Hissers 2011
2 Death March 2014
3 Fortress of Flesh (With: Anthony Trevino) 2021
The Roger Huntington Saga Books
# Title Year
1 The Summer I Died 2006
2 Born To Bleed 2011
3 Scars of the Broken 2016
Standalone Novels
# Title Year
1 Ratings Game 2007
2 The Undead World of Oz 2009
3 Salticidae 2013
4 Bugboy 2013
5 Hobbomock 2016
6 Red Ice Run (With: Craig Saunders) 2018
Short Stories/Novellas
# Title Year
1 The Kleptos 2013
2 The Valace Standard 2013
3 Enemy Unseen 2014
4 Choose 2016
5 The Scent of Hope 2016
6 With a Face of Golden Pleasure 2017
Short Story Collections
# Title Year
1 Scraps & Chum: The Expanded Edition 2015
2 Hitching Rides in the Darkness: And Other Short Stories of Dark Fiction 2023
Ryan C. Thomas Anthologies
# Title Year
1 Undead: Flesh Feast 2007
2 The Undead: Headshot Quartet 2008
3 Dead Science 2009
4 Monstrous: 20 Tales of Giant Creature Terror 2009
5 Zombie Zoology 2010
6 Elements of the Apocalypse 2010
7 Alien Aberrations 2010
8 Malcontents 2011
9 Beast: Genesis: A Dark Ethology Volume One 2012
10 San Diego Horror Professionals: Vol. 1 2016
11 San Diego Horror Professionals: Vol. 2: Holiday Special 2016
12 San Diego Horror Professionals: Vol. 3 2017
13 Splatterpunk Forever 2018
14 Past Indiscretions: The Very Best of Splatterpunk Zine 2019
15 Next Door 2019
16 PsychoActive: Transformative Horror Novellas 2024
17 The Clubhouse 2025
18 The Clubhouse, a Horror Anthology : Volume 2 2025
19 The Clubhouse Horror Anthology Volume 4 2025