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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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Average rating: 4.3 · 179 ratings · 107 reviews · 10 distinct works • Similar authors

	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) 4.03 avg rating — 31 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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Great read—and perfectly timed with the completion of the TV series. A very 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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Steve Altier rated a book it was amazing The Keeper (When Darkness Falls Book 3) by M.A. Hollstein	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
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 JB Caine	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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Steve Altier rated a book it was amazing Karens in the Woods: A Horror-omedy by JB Caine	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
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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Steve Altier rated a book it was amazing 40 Days by Morgan DeVivo	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 wild ride! Seventeen-year-old Stella is at the mall with her sister when an explosion turns their lives upside down. When Stella wakes up in an unknown facility, that’s when the real nightmare and the suspense begin. Will she survive her 40-da ...more
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Steve Altier rated a book it was amazing A Deadly Game by Gayle Brown (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
Wow—what a roller coaster ride! Packed with secrets, lies, and nonstop twists, this fast-paced, action-filled story made me question whether anyone in it knows how to tell the truth. It keeps you on the edge of your seat right up until the final page ...more
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Steve Altier rated a book it was amazing The Listener: DNA Designed to Kill by Ana Montgomery	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
From the first page, this story grabs you by the throat and doesn’t let go. We follow Heather, a wild and deranged serial killer stalking the streets of Los Angeles, in a tale that’s as twisted as it is terrifying. Dark, relentless, and unpredictable ...more
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Steve Altier rated a book it was amazing The Haunting of Ashburn House by Darcy Coates (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 characters! Abby fits the mold of a younger adult who’s down on her luck, yet still finds the strength to survive. While the story starts off a little slow, it remains intriguing and builds steadily. The last hundred pages are a whirlwind of ex ...more
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