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Ed Perratore writes grounded supernatural horror for readers who want small-town dread with a journalistic eye for detail. His books include three horror novels: The Knock from Nobody, The Coven Tree and Hindred Spirits. His fourth published book is the nonfiction work One Man's Journey: A Walk on the Croton Aqueduct Trail, a tribute to the river towns of New York’s Hudson Valley. Perratore spent his early career as a damage controlman in the U.S. Coast Guard. Then, for over 40 years, he honed his talent as a writer and editor at Consumer Reports, PC Magazine and other top publications. Still, he remained fascinated with horror fiction, having grown up with TV fare such as Creature Features and Chiller Theater. He lives in Westchester Count ...more

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	The Knock from Nobody: A Novel of Small-Town Supernatural Horror 4.95 avg rating — 58 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
	The Coven Tree: An Adirondack Tale of Terror 4.63 avg rating — 19 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
	Hindred Spirits 4.79 avg rating — 14 ratings — 4 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
	One Man’s Journey: A Walk on the Croton Aqueduct Trail really liked it 4.00 avg rating — 11 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
	One Man's Journey: A Walk on the Croton Aqueduct Trail 4.50 avg rating — 4 ratings	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 Triumvirate: A Journal of Fantasy, Science Fiction & Horror Volume 5 by David Oliver Kling, Mark Mackey (Goodreads Author), Lawrence Dagstine 0.00 avg rating — 0 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

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Ed Perratore liked Daniel Harper's review of The Knock from Nobody: A Novel of Small-Town Supernatural Horror: "Some books scare you while you’re reading them. This one follows you after you finish. Days later, I’m still thinking about that house, that knock, and the terrifying implications behind it. The Knock from Nobody is unforgettable and emotionally haun" Read more of this review »
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Ed Perratore liked Ebook Launchpro's review of The Knock from Nobody: A Novel of Small-Town Supernatural Horror: "This book stayed with me long after I closed it.🤔🤔 Ed Perratore captures a creeping sense of loss that feels both personal and universal. The friends’ encounter with ‘the knock’ made me reflect on how fragile our sense of self can be when what we hol" Read more of this review »
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Reading God's Love as Told by Maggie: The Complete Story of God’s Love Across the Whole Bible by Norman Pettus* was such a refreshing experience. The book captures the essence of God’s love in a way that feels simple yet profound. Maggie’s narration ...more
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Ed Perratore liked Seraphina Blake's review of The Knock from Nobody: A Novel of Small-Town Supernatural Horror: "The Knock from Nobody is the kind of horror that leans into nostalgia first… and then slowly twists it into something deeply unsettling. The idea of childhood friends returning to a place tied to an old ritual is familiar, but the way it unfolds here" Read more of this review »
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Ed Perratore liked BookBloom's review of The Knock from Nobody: A Novel of Small-Town Supernatural Horror: "The Knock from Nobody is the kind of horror that lingers. Perratore masterfully blends nostalgia with dread, reuniting five friends whose childhood ritual unlocks something deeply unsettling. What's most chilling isn't the supernatural, it's the quie" Read more of this review »
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The Oak is a beautifully written gothic thriller that kept me hooked from the very first page. The atmosphere of the ancient mansion in rural Italy is haunting and immersive, making the setting feel almost like a character of its own. Dafne is a comp ...more
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