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Steve Altier

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in Lock Haven, The United States

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Thriller, Mystery, Suspense

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Stephen King, Suzanne Collins, Michael J. Sullivan, Joyce Reardon.

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Steve Altier is a bestselling paranormal, mystery, and suspense writer. He is known for his multi-award-winning series, The Lizardville Ghost Stories, and Amazon Bestseller, The Ghost Hunter. Steve grew up in a small town in central Pennsylvania. His parents owned the damkeeper's house on Lizardville Road. Across the street was an old, broken-down dam and the remnants of the ax factory. Steve and his buddies spent many days exploring the abandoned factory. Unexplained things happened when Steve was a child—inspiring his love for everything spooky and many of his stories. Steve lives in Florida with his wife, four daughters, and a couple of cats. You can visit my world at www.stevealtier.com

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	The Camping Trip (Lizardville Ghost Stories Book 1) 4.22 avg rating — 72 ratings — published 2016 — 13 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 Ghost Hunter (Lizardville Side Stories Book 1) 4.06 avg rating — 32 ratings — published 2021 — 9 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
	Blast Off! with Gabby and Maddox 4.53 avg rating — 19 ratings — published 2024 — 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
	Adventures in Italy with Gabby and Maddox (Gabby and Maddox Adventure Series Book 3) 4.44 avg rating — 16 ratings — published 2014 — 11 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
	Jimmy's Curse (Lizardville Ghost Stories Book 2) 4.62 avg rating — 13 ratings — 9 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
	We Can't Move at Christmas! 4.38 avg rating — 13 ratings — published 2014 — 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
	Return to Lizardville (Lizardville Ghost Stories, #3) 4.40 avg rating — 5 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
	Old Man Smithers 4.20 avg rating — 5 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
	Over the Falls with Gabby & Maddox 4.75 avg rating — 4 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
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2026 Book Tour is Under Way!

The tour is just getting started! Plenty of signings still ahead, and we are adding more daily. I hope to see you at one of them!

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Project Hail Mary

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Steve Altier and 1 other person liked Tanya's review of The Ghost Hunter (Lizardville Side Stories Book 1): "Fun, spooky, and easy to read The Ghost Hunter is a quick, entertaining side story set in the quirky world of Lizardville. It has just the right mix of humor and spooky vibes, with a ghost-hunting plot that keeps things moving without dragging. You do" Read more of this review »
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Steve Altier rated a book it was amazing Stranger Things and Dungeons & Dragons by Jody Houser (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
Great read—and perfectly timed with the completion of the TV series. A satisfying experience!
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Great read—and perfectly timed with the completion of the TV series. A satisfying experience!
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Steve Altier rated a book it was amazing Kinvarra by J.B. Caine (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
Great read! Ivy and Colm are two believable, well-written characters that are easy to connect with. I really loved the story, but it ended far too quickly—I’d happily read this as a full novel. Here’s hoping the author expands it!
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OMG, Okay, I need to order books four, five, and six! I'm hooked. ...more
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Steve Altier rated a book it was amazing The Creature in Loch Ness by J.B. Caine (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
What a fun and charming read! The pick-your-own-adventure style makes this story feel like a game—you’re instantly pulled in and eager to see where each choice leads. I explored several different paths and had a blast with all of them. Packed with ad ...more
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This novella was an unexpectedly wild ride—creepy enough to raise goosebumps, yet sprinkled with just the right amount of humor to make you laugh at the worst possible moments. It balances tension and comedy like a tightrope act, building drama right ...more
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