ABOUT
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““Philip Fracassi’s fiction is a mix of old and new school horrors, chock full of frightening monsters, demons, and humans. And I always look forward to what he’s going to do next.””
BIO
Philip Fracassi is the USA Today bestselling, Stoker and British Fantasy-nominated author of the novels Don’t Let Them Get You Down, A Child Alone with Strangers, Gothic, Boys in the Valley, The Third Rule of Time Travel, and The Autumn Springs Retirement Home Massacre.
Other work includes the story collections No One Is Safe!, Beneath a Pale Sky (named “Best Collection of the Year” by Rue Morgue Magazine and a finalist for the Bram Stoker award), and Behold the Void (named “Best Collection of the Year” by This Is Horror).
He is also the author of several novellas, including Sacculina, Shiloh, Commodore, and D7.
His short stories have been published in numerous magazines and anthologies, including Best Horror of the Year, Nightmare Magazine, Black Static, Interzone, Southwest Review, and others.
Philip’s books have been translated into multiple languages and have been favorably reviewed in The New York Times, LOCUS Magazine, Rue Morgue and many other magazines, blogs, and review sites.
Published deluxe editions of his work have been created by respected publishers such as Zagava, Cemetery Dance, Thunderstorm Books, Earthling Publications, and Lividian Press.
The New York Times called his work “terrifically scary.”
As a screenwriter, his feature films have been distributed by Disney Entertainment and Lifetime Television, with several projects in various stages of development.
His short story, “Altar”, has been adapted by film studio A24 for a feature film, and his story, “Fail Safe” is being adapted for a feature film by Bad Robot, with Oscar winner Brie Larson set to star.
He is also the author of a children’s book, The Boy with the Blue Rose Heart, and a book of poetry, Tomorrow’s Gone.
You can also follow him on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter (@philipfracassi).
Philip lives in Los Angeles, California, and is represented by Elizabeth Copps at Copps Literary Services, Circle m+p, and WME.
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