Josh Malerman is an American novelist, songwriter, and film director, also involved in music as a guitarist with the band The High Strung. Known primarily for his horror writing, Malerman’s work is characterized by a distinctive, lyrical style often employing unsettling imagery and psychological suspense. He gained significant recognition with his 2014 novel, Bird Box, which spawned a successful Netflix film adaptation and explored themes of survival and blind faith within a chaotic world.














































