J. D. Barker

Jonathan Dylan Barker is an American author of suspense thrillers that incorporate elements of horror, crime, mystery, science fiction, and the supernatural. His debut novel, Forsaken, was a finalist for a Bram Stoker Award in 2014. He cites Stephen King, Dean Koontz, John Saul, and James Patterson among his influences.

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