Adam Cesare
Adam Cesare
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Adam Cesare is an American horror author who studied English and film at Boston University and now lives in Philadelphia after working as a teacher.
His young adult debut, Clown in a Cornfield, follows a teenager caught in a slasher rampage led by a killer clown mascot; it won the 2020 Bram Stoker Award for Best Young Adult Novel and became a 2025 film, spawning a continuing book series.
He also hosts Project: Black T-Shirt, a horror-film review show, and has written the graphic novel Dead Mall and novels including Video Night and Influencer.
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Horror Slasher Fiction Body Horror Young Adult
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The Clown in a Cornfield series should be read in publication order: Clown in a Cornfield, followed by Clown in a Cornfield 2: Frendo Lives, and then Clown in a Cornfield 3: The Church of the Blue Corn.
Adam Cesare is widely recognized for his contributions to modern horror, particularly within the splatterpunk subgenre. His work often features intense gore and fast-paced narratives, making him a prominent voice for readers who enjoy extreme horror.
Adam Cesare has written several young adult horror novels, including the popular Clown in a Cornfield series. These books often blend slasher elements with themes relevant to younger readers.