Jeremy Bates (author)

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Jeremy Bates
Born (1978-07-08) July 8, 1978 (age 47)
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
OccupationNovelist, short story writer
EducationUniversity of Western Ontario; Charles Darwin University
Genrehorror, suspense, thrillers, science fiction
Website
www.jeremybatesbooks.com

Jeremy Bates (born July 8, 1978) is a Canadian/Australian author. He writes suspense and horror fiction, which typically explores the darker side of human nature. [1] [2] [3] His work is rich in atmosphere and sensory details. [4] The novels in his "World's Scariest Places" series are all set in real locations, such as Aokigahara in Japan, The Catacombs in Paris, Helltown in Ohio, and Island of the Dolls in Mexico. They have been translated into several languages including Russian, Czech, and German among others. [5]

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Biography

Bates was born in Toronto. He attended St. Michael's College School, a private, all boys Roman Catholic high school, and The University of Western Ontario in London, Ontario, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts in English Literature and Philosophy. He also holds a graduate teaching diploma from Charles Darwin University in Darwin, Australia. Bates currently lives on the Gold Coast, Australia. [6]

Novels and short story collections

Nominations, awards and contests

References

  1. 1 2 "Book Review: Suicide Forest – Author Jeremy Bates". Midwest Book Reviews. January 2015.
  2. 1 2 "Book Review: The Catacombs – Author Jeremy Bates". Midwest Book Reviews. April 2015.
  3. 1 2 "Book Review: Island of the Dolls – Author Jeremy Bates". Midwest Book Reviews. April 2016.
  4. 1 2 "Book Review: Suicide Forest – Author Jeremy Bates". Kirkus Reviews. December 2014.
  5. "Amazon Biography". Amazon. January 2019.
  6. Bates, Jeremy. "Biography". Official Author Website. Archived from the original on 2016-05-05. Retrieved 2016-04-14.
  7. Duncan, J.N. (April 30, 2012). "Interview: White Lies – Author Jeremy Bates". The Big Thrill: The Online Publication of the International Thriller Writers.
  8. "Book Review: The Taste of Fear – Author Jeremy Bates". Kirkus Reviews. November 2012.
  9. "Book Review: Black Canyon – Author Jeremy Bates". Publishers Weekly. 2015.
  10. "Run (B00UCPSGOU): Jeremy Bates: Books". Amazon.com. Retrieved 2016-04-14.
  11. "Helltown (B00VRJOQIK): Jeremy Bates: Books". FantasticFiction.com. Retrieved 2016-04-14.
  12. "Rewind (B00Z9WN27W): Jeremy Bates: Books". Amazon.com. Retrieved 2016-04-14.
  13. "Neighbors (B00ZBLEE4G): Jeremy Bates: Books". Amazon.com. Retrieved 2016-04-14.
  14. "Dark Hearts (B00ZBMW03W): Jeremy Bates: Books". FantasticFiction.com. Retrieved 2016-04-14.
  15. "New America: Utopia Calling (B014Z6JM0S): Jeremy Bates: Books". Amazon.com. Retrieved 2016-04-14.
  16. Six Bullets (B019D334RK): Jeremy Bates: Books. March 2016. Retrieved 2016-04-14.{{cite book}}: |website= ignored (help)
  17. "Box of Bones (B01CXWTPYY): Jeremy Bates: Books". Amazon.com. Retrieved 2016-04-14.
  18. "The Mailman (B071F5LBZM): Jeremy Bates: Books". Amazon.com. Retrieved 2019-03-14.
  19. "Re-Roll (B0764895FP): Jeremy Bates: Books". Amazon.com. Retrieved 2019-03-14.
  20. "Mountain of the Dead (B079KW3N729): Jeremy Bates: Books". Amazon.com. Retrieved 2019-03-14.
  21. "Mosquito Man (B07NQN5LDV): Jeremy Bates: Books". Amazon.com. Retrieved 2019-03-14.
  22. "The Man from Taured". Barnes & Noble.
  23. "The Sleep Experiment (1988091381): Jeremy Bates: Books". Amazon.com. Retrieved 2019-07-24.
  24. "2018-2019 Reader Views Literary Award Winners in Horror (Adult Fiction)". Reader Views. Archived from the original on 18 March 2019. Retrieved 14 March 2019.
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  26. "Australian Shadows Awards – Australasian Horror Writers Association". 9 February 2017.
  27. "2016 Foreword INDIES Winners in Horror (Adult Fiction)". Foreword Reviews . Retrieved 30 October 2018.
  28. "Indie Book Awards - Winners and Finalists". Archived from the original on 2017-09-28. Retrieved 2017-09-29.
  29. "Aurealis Awards".
  30. "Award Shortlist – Australasian Horror Writers Association". australianhorror.com.
  31. "Best Novella 2016". Crime Writers of Canada. May 26, 2016. Archived from the original on May 14, 2016. Retrieved May 27, 2016.
  32. "Best Horror Novel 2015". Australian Horror Writers Association. April 2016.
  33. "Bronze Medal/Horror 2016". IPPY (Independent Publisher Book Awards). April 13, 2016.
  34. "Bronze Medal/Novella 2016". Next Generation Indie Book Awards. April 13, 2016. Archived from the original on July 28, 2017. Retrieved June 24, 2017.
  35. "Global Winner 2014/2015". Reader Views. 2015. Archived from the original on 2015-07-08. Retrieved 2015-07-16.
  36. "Mystery/Thriller/Suspense/Horror Award 2014/2015". Reader Views. 2015. Archived from the original on 2015-07-08. Retrieved 2015-07-16.
  37. "Horror Finalist 2015". Goodreads. 2015.
  38. "Horror Finalist 2015". Australian Horror Writers Association. April 2014.
  39. "2014 Foreword INDIES Finalists in Horror (Adult Fiction)". Foreword Reviews. Retrieved 30 October 2018.
  40. "2012 Foreword INDIES Finalists in Thriller & Suspense (Adult Fiction)". Foreword Reviews. Retrieved 30 October 2018.