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John K. Addis

Author of Michigan-Based Tales of Horror and Suspense

John is the author of the best-selling horror novel “The Eaton”, the suspenseful children’s story “Journey to Cassiopeia”, the controversial daily State News comic strip “Studentangle”, the cult classic public access TV miniseries “The Bells of Beaumont Tower”, the “Bob and the Birds” series, “Slaying the Ad Dragon”, and more. In July 2024, John released “The Paper”, a coming of age tale with a supernatural twist. Check out some of John’s featured work below:

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Reader Reviews

The published works of John K. Addis have sold over 10,000 copies and have received over 1,000 4-star and 5-star reviews across Amazon, Audible, and Goodreads. 

"The Eaton is an astonishing debut. A tense and suspenseful thriller set in Mid-Michigan, filled with historical information, I could not put this down! Fresh, original, and truly terrifying."
Kirk MontgomeryABC-TV
"The Eaton will hold you captive from its first paragraph to its shocking conclusion. This spell-binding thriller kept me guessing all the way through, and left me anxiously hoping for a sequel."
Jenn CarpenterViolent Ends Podcast
"Addis pens plenty of suspense, gore, disturbing imagery, and edge-of-your-seat tension throughout the entire text. Plus, Addis manages to create independent, smart female characters, not something you see every day in a horror novel."
Julia GaskillPortland Book Review
"Journey to Cassiopeia is not only a remarkable tale, but also shines a light on our own mortality and that nothing can be taken for granted in this world, especially the safety of the ones we love."
Rosie MalezerReaders' Favorite
"Some of the images are so vivid that I had to put it down for a few minutes, let myself relax, take a few breaths, then I could continue. You have to keep reading to see what happens next, even if you are afraid to find out."
Bill MackelaMidwest Book Review
The Bells of Beaumont Tower covers all bases of film from horror to drama to tell one hell of a story. I really can't begin to express how cool I felt that this film was.
Tracy CrockettUnspeakable Magazine

About JOHN K. Addis

Devoted to Telling Michigan Stories

John K. Addis is an award-winning designer and marketing professional in Lansing, Michigan. When not advertising the products and causes of his clients, Addis enjoys writing suspenseful tales set in Michigan locations.

“Michigan, particularly mid-Michigan, always seems underrepresented in literature. We have such a rich history here, with such diversity in our people and culture, so why not invent some great new stories with Michigan characters?”

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