Jeremy Bates | |
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Born | Toronto, Ontario, Canada | July 8, 1978
Occupation | Novelist, short story writer |
Education | University of Western Ontario; Charles Darwin University |
Genre | horror, suspense, thrillers, science fiction |
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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]
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]
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