Alma Katsu

Alma Katsu is an American author known for her atmospheric blend of historical fiction and horror. A former intelligence analyst with a decades-long career in national security, she brings unique expertise to her suspenseful narratives. Her breakout novel "The Hunger" reimagines the doomed Donner Party as a supernatural thriller, earning critical acclaim for its chilling fusion of historical fact and Gothic horror. She followed this success with "The Deep," another historical horror tale, and "Red Widow," a contemporary spy thriller drawing on her intelligence background. Katsu's work is distinguished by meticulous research, psychological depth, and her ability to unearth the sinister within history.