Jeff Mariotte

Jeff Mariotte is an American author known for writing novels across multiple genres including horror, crime fiction, and media tie-in works. His extensive bibliography includes original supernatural thrillers as well as books set in established franchises like Angel, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, CSI, and Star Trek. Throughout his career, Mariotte has published over 70 books and numerous comic books and short stories. His original works include the supernatural western series Deadlands and horror novels such as The Slab and Missing White Girl. Beyond writing, Mariotte has worked in the publishing industry as an editor and executive, including serving as Senior Editor at DC Comics/WildStorm and Editor-in-Chief at IDW Publishing. He co-owned and operated a specialty bookstore called Mysterious Galaxy in Southern California. Mariotte currently lives and writes on a ranch in Arizona where he continues to produce both original fiction and licensed works. His writing has earned him several awards and nominations, including an International Horror Guild Award nomination and a Scribe Award for Best Original Novel.

Readers appreciate Mariotte's ability to capture established characters' voices in his media tie-in novels, particularly his work in the Buffy/Angel universe. His procedural pacing and attention to detail in crime fiction titles receive positive mentions. Readers highlight his world-building skills and research depth in western horror hybrids like the Deadlands series. On Amazon, a reader noted: "He blends supernatural elements with authentic period details." Common criticisms include uneven pacing in longer works and occasional overreliance on exposition. Some readers find his original horror novels less compelling than his licensed work. A Goodreads review of "The Slab" states: "Strong premise but gets bogged down in unnecessary background." Ratings across platforms: - Goodreads: Average 3.6/5 across titles - Amazon: 3.8/5 average - Library Thing: 3.5/5 average His media tie-in novels consistently rate higher (4+ stars) than his original fiction (3-3.5 stars), with his Buffy/Angel books receiving the strongest reader feedback.

River Runs Red - A horror novel about a small town in Arizona where an ancient evil emerges from a dried-up river bed.

Missing White Girl - A mystery thriller set on the Arizona-Mexico border involving supernatural elements and the disappearance of a teenager.

Cold Black Hearts - The third installment in the supernatural border trilogy following a sheriff investigating ritualistic murders.

The Slab - A horror novel centered around mysterious events at a trailer park in California's Imperial Valley.

Long Way Home - A CSI: Crime Scene Investigation tie-in novel following the Las Vegas forensics team as they investigate connected murders.

Desperadoes - A western comic series about a group of outlaws facing supernatural threats in the American Old West.

Age of Conan: Marauders - A fantasy novel set in Robert E. Howard's Conan universe following a group of raiders in the Hyborian Age.

30 Days of Night: Eternal Damnation - A vampire horror novel based on the comic series, set in a small Alaskan town.

Las Vegas: High Stakes Game - A tie-in novel to the TV series following the security team at the Montecito Resort & Casino.

Andromeda: The Beginning of the End - A science fiction novel based on Gene Roddenberry's TV series about a spaceship and its crew.

Christopher Golden writes supernatural thrillers and horror novels with strong character development. He has experience writing media tie-in books for properties like Buffy the Vampire Slayer and X-Men, similar to Mariotte's work with CSI and Angel.

Nancy Holder specializes in horror and dark fantasy novels featuring paranormal elements and complex plot lines. She collaborates on media properties and has written extensively in shared universes like Buffy and Teen Wolf.

Keith R.A. DeCandido produces tie-in fiction for television properties and original urban fantasy works. He writes procedural-style narratives in established universes like Star Trek and Supernatural.

Diana G. Gallagher creates young adult fantasy novels and media tie-in books with supernatural themes. She has written for properties like Buffy and Charmed, focusing on character relationships and mystery elements.

John Passarella writes horror and supernatural thrillers with investigative elements. He combines procedural storytelling with paranormal themes in both original works and media tie-ins like Supernatural and Buffy.