osh Malerman is an American author, singer, and songwriter best known for his breakout horror novel Bird Box, published in 2014. Born in Michigan in 1975, Malerman is also the lead vocalist for the rock band The High Strung, balancing a career in music alongside his work as a novelist. Before his literary debut, he had already written over a dozen unpublished novels while touring with his band — a testament to his deep-rooted passion for storytelling.
Malerman gained widespread recognition when Bird Box became a bestseller and was later adapted into a highly popular Netflix film starring Sandra Bullock in 2018. His writing style blends psychological suspense with elements of surreal horror, earning comparisons to authors like Shirley Jackson and Stephen King.
Since then, Malerman has published several other horror and speculative fiction novels, including Black Mad Wheel, Unbury Carol, and Malorie — a sequel to Bird Box. His works are known for their eerie atmospheres, innovative narratives, and emotionally driven characters.
Today, Josh Malerman continues to be a prominent voice in contemporary horror literature, pushing genre boundaries while delivering deeply imaginative and unsettling stories that linger long after the final page.
