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
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Title
Year
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1
Hissers
2011
2
Death March
2014
3
Fortress of Flesh (With: Anthony Trevino)
2021
The Roger Huntington Saga Books
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Title
Year
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1
The Summer I Died
2006
2
Born To Bleed
2011
3
Scars of the Broken
2016
Standalone Novels
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Title
Year
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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
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Title
Year
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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
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Title
Year
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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
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Title
Year
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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