Ronald Malfi
Ronald Malfi
Author • Forewordb. April 28, 1977 · From United States- Books
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Ronald Malfi is an American novelist of horror, thrillers and literary fiction, often grouped with the "art house" horror writers. Born in Brooklyn, New York, he grew up in several northeastern cities before his family settled in Severna Park, Maryland, where much of his fiction is set, and he earned an English degree from Towson University in 1999.
His novel Floating Staircase was a Bram Stoker Award finalist, and his other books include December Park, Little Girls, Bone White, Come With Me, Black Mouth, Small Town Horror and Senseless. He is also a musician and lives in Maryland.
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Readers new to Ronald Malfi often begin with "Come With Me" for its blend of horror and emotional depth, or "Black Mouth" for its strong character development and unsettling atmosphere.
Ronald Malfi is known for his ability to craft stories that blend psychological horror with deeply human themes, often exploring grief, trauma, and the darkness within ordinary lives. His narratives frequently feature a slow-burn tension and a strong sense of atmosphere.





