J. D. Barker

J. D. Barker
Born (1971-01-07) January 7, 1971 (age 53)
OccupationNovelist
NationalityAmerican
GenresSuspense, Thriller, Horror
Website
www.jdbarker.com

Jonathan Dylan Barker (born 1971) is a New York Times and international bestselling American author of suspense thrillers, often incorporating elements of horror, crime, mystery, science fiction, and the supernatural.[1] His debut novel, Forsaken,[2] was a finalist for a Bram Stoker Award in 2014.[3][4]

Early life and career

Barker was born January 7, 1971, in Lombard, Illinois, and spent the first fourteen years of his life in Crystal Lake, Illinois. At fourteen, Barker's family relocated to Englewood, Florida. He attended Lemon Bay High School and graduated in 1989.[5] He enrolled at the Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale, where he later obtained a degree in business. While in college, a writing assignment found its way into the hands of Paul Gallotta of Circus. Gallotta reached out to Barker and asked him to join the staff of 25th Parallel, where he worked alongside the man who would later become Marilyn Manson.[6] Assignments dropped him into the center of pop culture, and by 1991 Barker had branched out, interviewing celebrities for the likes of Seventeen, TeenBeat, and other national and local publications. In 1992, Barker syndicated a small newspaper column called "Revealed" which centered on the investigation of haunted places and supernatural occurrences.[7] He began work as a ghostwriter and book doctor, helping other authors for publication.[8][9] Barker cites Stephen King, Dean Koontz, John Saul, and Neil Gaiman among his influences.[10]

Stephen King read portions of Forsaken prior to publication and granted Barker permission to utilize the character of Leland Gaunt of King's Needful Things in the novel.[11] Indie-published in late 2014, the book went on to hit some major milestones - #2 on Audible (Harper Lee with Go Set a Watchman held #1), #44 on Amazon U.S., #2 on Amazon Canada, and #22 on Amazon UK.[2] Forsaken was also nominated for a Bram Stoker Award (Best Debut Novel) and won a handful of others, including a New Apple Medalist Award.[6] After reading Forsaken, Bram Stoker's family contacted Barker and asked him to co-author a prequel to Dracula utilizing Stoker's original notes and journals, much of which has never been made public.[12]

Barker's indie success drew the attention of traditional agents and publishers, and in early 2016 his debut thriller, The Fourth Monkey, sold in a series of pre-empts and auctions worldwide, with Houghton Mifflin Harcourt set to publish in the U.S. and HarperCollins in the UK. The book has also sold for both film and television.[13] In September 2017, Putnam purchased the publishing rights for Dracul in a five-house auction with additional publishers worldwide, and Paramount Pictures optioned the film rights, with Andy Muschietti set to direct.[14]

In addition to writing his own novels, Barker has collaborated with American author James Patterson. Their first novel together, titled The Coast-to-Coast Murders, debuted at number 2 on the New York Times list on October 11, 2020. Their second collaboration, The Noise, released in August 2021, became an instant New York Times bestseller, and has been optioned by Entertainment One. Their third release, Death of the Black Widow, released in April 2022, and also became an instant New York Times bestseller. The fourth was Confessions Of The Dead, published in 2024.

In July 2024 it was announced J.D. Barker would pen a novel to reboot the iconic Flatliners film franchise, tentatively titled: Flatliners: Resurrection. The original film, written by Peter Filardi, released in 1990 by Columbia Pictures, was directed by Joel Schumacher, and starred Kiefer Sutherland, Julia Roberts, Kevin Bacon, Billy Baldwin, and Oliver Platt. The novel is expected to honor the spirit of the original while pushing into new, uncharted territories.[15]

Book Reviewer Controversy

In January 2024, a number of book reviewers on TikTok and Instagram received an email from Best of BookTok—a PR firm focusing on social media influencers, which Barker co-founded—offering to pay reviewers to create racy content to promote his new book.[16] After book reviewers objected and posted publicly about the content of the email, Barker sent the first of two public apologies.[17] In an exclusive interview with LA Weekly, Barker later revealed the email was inadvertently sent to the wrong mailing list due to an error by a member of his staff.[16]

Autism

At the age of twenty-two, Barker was diagnosed with Asperger’s Syndrome, a condition on the Autism Spectrum. He often refers to autism as his "superpower." He credits the condition with giving him the ability to string together complex plots with exceptional attention to detail, hallmarks of his writing. Beyond his literary achievements, Barker is also a vocal advocate for autism awareness and acceptance. He uses his platform to challenge stereotypes and promote a deeper understanding of autism. Barker strives to foster a more inclusive and compassionate society through interviews, public appearances, and books. He believes that by sharing his experiences, he can help others see the potential in individuals with autism and encourage them to pursue their passions.[18] He frequently speaks about his experiences and works to break down the stigma surrounding neurodiversity.[19] When speaking to parents, he tells them, "Through treatment and therapy, their child can thrive. Their child can discover their superpower, hone it, and even surpass it. I'm proof."[20]

Bibliography

Novels

  • —— (2014). Forsaken. Hampton Creek Press. ISBN 9780990694908.
  • —— (2017). The Fourth Monkey. Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. ISBN 9780544968844.
  • —— (2018). The Fifth to Die. Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. ISBN 9780544973978.
  • —— (2019). The Sixth Wicked Child. Hampton Creek Press. ISBN 9780990694977.
  • —— (2020). She Has a Broken Thing Where Her Heart Should Be. Hampton Creek Press. ISBN 9781734210415.
  • —— (2021). A Caller's Game. Hampton Creek Press. ISBN 9781734210446.
  • —— (2024). Behind a Closed Door. Hampton Creek Press/Simon & Schuster. ISBN 9781734210477.
  • —— (2025). Something I Keep Upstairs. Hampton Creek Press/Simon & Schuster. ISBN 9798989265480.

Collaborations

  • ——; Stoker, Dacre (2018). Dracul. G. P. Putnam's Sons. ISBN 9780735219342.
  • ——; Patterson, James (2020). The Coast-to-Coast Murders. Little, Brown and Company. ISBN 9780316457422.
  • ——; Patterson, James (2021). The Noise. Little, Brown and Company. ISBN 9780316499873.
  • ——; Patterson, James (2022). Death of the Black Widow. Grand Central Publishing. ISBN 9781538709825.
  • ——; Patterson, James (2024). Confessions of the Dead. Grand Central Publishing. ISBN 9781538769072.
  • ——; Daigle, Christine (2024). Heavy Are the Stones. Hampton Creek Press/Simon & Schuster. ISBN 9798990746107.
  • ——; Findorff, E.J. (2025). We Don't Talk About Emma. Hampton Creek Press/Simon & Schuster. ISBN 9798990746152.
  • ——; Patterson, James (2025). The Writer. Little, Brown and Company. ISBN 9780316570008.

Short stories

  • "Mondays" (1993 - Last Exit Press)
  • "Among Us" (1995 - Dark Crossing Magazine)
  • "The Sitter" (1996 - Hidden Fears Magazine)
  • "Wicked Ways" (1997 - Hidden Fears Magazine)
  • "A Caller's Game" (1997 - Hidden Fears Magazine)
  • "Room 108" (1998 - Hidden Fears Magazine)
  • "Hybrid" (2012 - Among The Shadow Entertainment)[21]
  • "Of the Lake" (2016 - Ancient Enemies Anthology - Good Dog Publishing)[22]

Filmography

Television and Streaming

Feature films

Awards

Year Nominee / work Award Result
2014 FORSAKEN - Superior Achievement in a First Novel[3] Bram Stoker Awards Nominated
2014 FORSAKEN - Best Debut Author Goodreads Nominated
2014 FORSAKEN - Best Horror of 2014 Goodreads Nominated
2015 FORSAKEN - Excellence in Independent Publishing Apple E-Book Award Won
2018 THE FOURTH MONKEY - Best Suspense/Thriller of 2017 Audie Award Won
2018 DRACUL - Best Horror of 2018 Goodreads Nominated
2019 THE FIFTH TO DIE - AudioFile 2019 Earphones Award Winner Won
2019 DRACUL - Superior Achievement in a Novel Bram Stoker Awards Nominated
2020 THE SIXTH WICKED CHILD - AudioFile 2020 Earphones Award Winner Won

References

  1. ^ "J.D. Barker - an international bestselling author". wn.com. Archived from the original on 31 January 2017. Retrieved 19 January 2017.
  2. ^ a b Behe, Rege. "Carnegie horror author finds instant success with 1st novel". Pittsburgh Tribune-Review.
  3. ^ a b "Bram Stoker Award nominee". Bram Stoker Award. Retrieved 22 December 2016.
  4. ^ "Review of Forsaken by J.D. Barker". Char's Horror Corner. Retrieved 17 April 2015.
  5. ^ "About J.D." J. D. Barker. 15 May 2014. Retrieved 2021-01-03.
  6. ^ a b Flanagan, Ian. "Forsaken author J.D. Barker, now a Pittsburgher, anticipates his next novel". Pittsburgh City Paper.
  7. ^ "Noelle chats to J D Barker". BCB and More. Archived from the original on 3 January 2017. Retrieved 22 December 2016.
  8. ^ "Lake Worth author writing prequel to 'Dracula'". The Palm Beach Post. Retrieved 22 December 2016.
  9. ^ "Ideas for best Christmas reads? We ask writers for their top picks". The Irish News. 15 December 2016. Retrieved 22 December 2016.
  10. ^ "Forsaken by J.D. Barker (Review & Interview)". 7 June 2015. Retrieved 22 December 2016.
  11. ^ Barker, J. D. (29 October 2014). Forsaken: Book One of the Shadow Cove Saga (9780990694908): Reviews. Hampton Creek Press. ISBN 978-0990694908.
  12. ^ "The Indie Author Behind the Official 'Dracula' Prequel". Publishers Weekly. Retrieved 30 December 2016.
  13. ^ ""Forsaken" Author J.D. Barker's "The Fourth Monkey" Thrills The Film Rights Market". Tracking-Board.com. 8 April 2016. Retrieved 30 December 2016.
  14. ^ "Book Deals: Week of September 4, 2017". Publisher New York. 2017-09-01. Retrieved 2017-09-11.
  15. ^ "'Flatliners Resurrection' Poised To Test Genre IP Frenzy With J.D. Barker Novel". Deadline. 2024-07-18. Retrieved 2024-07-19.
  16. ^ a b Smith, Sara (18 March 2024). "J.D. Barker's Latest Erotic Thriller Rattles TikTok". L.A. Weekly. Retrieved 18 March 2024.
  17. ^ Barker, JD. "Author's Apology". Retrieved 26 January 2024.
  18. ^ Baden, Moises (4 July 2024). "From Personal Struggle to Literary Triumph: J.D. Barker's Journey with Autism". The Good Men Project. Retrieved 18 July 2024.
  19. ^ Smiths, Jake (24 April 2024). "J.D. Barker's Meteoric Rise from Indie Author to International Bestseller". MSN. Retrieved 18 July 2024.
  20. ^ "Autism – Discovering Your Superpowers". Autism Parenting Magazine. 17 July 2024. Retrieved 18 July 2024.
  21. ^ "Goodreads Author Page". Goodreads. Retrieved 17 April 2015.
  22. ^ Jones, Paul Antony; Hartwick, Luke; James, L. Marshall; Parkins, J. Nichole; Barker, J. D.; Campling, Mikey; Litore, Stant; Vine, Adam (March 2016). Ancient Enemies. Good Dog Publishing. Retrieved 2 January 2017.
  23. ^ "NEWSJ.D. Barker's The Fourth Monkey Unravels the Mind of a Psychopath". Dread Central. 2017-02-21. Retrieved 2017-10-12.
  24. ^ "NEWS James Patterson Strikes First-Look Deal With eOne; Sets 'The Noise' Adaptation As First Project". Dread Central. 2020-10-08. Retrieved 2020-10-08.
  25. ^ "Dracula Prequel in Development at Paramount With 'It' Director Andy Muschietti". Variety. 2017-09-06. Retrieved 2017-10-12.
  26. ^ "Erotic Thriller 'Behind A Closed Door' Based On Forthcoming J.D. Barker Novel In Works From 'Get Out' Producer QC Entertainment". Deadline. 2023-04-24. Retrieved 2024-07-19.

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