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Steven Pajak

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Born

Chicago, The United States

Website

http://www.stevenpajak.com

Genre

Thriller, Horror, Suspense

Influences

Dean Koontz
Stephen King
Richard Matheson

Member Since

June 2019

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Steven Pajak, a Chicago-based author, crafts stories that explore the depths of horror and the human psyche. With a pen that dances on the edges of darkness, Steven brings to life tales that challenge, terrify, and linger in the minds of readers. Drawing inspiration from the urban tapestry of Chicago, his work merges the pulse of city life with the eerie quiet of the shadows lurking within the darkest corners of our minds. Steven invites you into a world where fear meets courage, and the journey through his imagination proves as haunting as it is unforgettable.

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Average rating: 4.07 · 1,800 ratings · 447 reviews · 54 distinct works • Similar authors

	Mad Swine: The Beginning (Mad Swine #1) 3.60 avg rating — 177 ratings — published 2008 — 10 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Devil's Doorway 3.91 avg rating — 163 ratings — 6 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Dead Winter (Mad Swine #2) 3.88 avg rating — 73 ratings — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Haunting of Elena Vera 4.54 avg rating — 37 ratings — 6 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Devil's Thrift Shop 4.81 avg rating — 27 ratings — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Project Hindsight 4.08 avg rating — 26 ratings — published 2015 — 17 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Murder, Inc. 4.72 avg rating — 18 ratings — 5 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Regeneration (Mad Swine #3) 3.79 avg rating — 14 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Wolves Among Sheep 4.33 avg rating — 12 ratings — 8 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Nowhere to Run: A U.S. Marshal Jack Monroe Novel 3.62 avg rating — 13 ratings — published 2019 — 6 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

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The Fovea Experiments by MJ Mars hits a rare sweet spot between commercial horror and elevated, character-driven storytelling. It’s accessible and fast-paced, but never shallow; deeply invested in emotional realism without sacrificing suspense or mom ...more
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Steven Pajak and 17 other people liked Sally's review of My Evil Fucking Neighbor: "This is one of the best anthologies I've read in a while. Every story, without exception, is well written and entertaining. Incredible tales, not to mention an equally entertaining foreward from Duncan Ralston, all about horrendous neighbors of all k" Read more of this review »
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Steven Pajak is now following Jennifer Osborn Author of Moribund
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Steven Pajak liked Summer R Jones's review of Murder, Inc.: "Thank you to the author and the publisher or publishers for all your hard work! I'm leaving this review voluntarily and happily! Take a look! This is definitely on my top five favorites. This deals with trauma, pain, female empowerment, and so much mo" Read more of this review »
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Steven Pajak is now following M.J. Mars Author of The Suffering
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Steven Pajak wants to read Hollow (Linkville Horror #4) by Mike Salt (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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Steven Pajak made a comment on Corrina Morse’s review of The Haunting of Elena Vera " Thank you for the awesome review! "
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