A.M. Shine

Author:
A.M. Shine

Date of birth: 01-Jan-1970
Place of birth: Galway, Ireland

About the author:
A.M. Shine is an Irish horror author known for his atmospheric and unsettling stories that blend folklore, isolation, and psychological terror. Drawing on the eerie landscapes of Ireland’s west and its deep-rooted mythology, Shine’s work has been praised for its originality, literary style, and creeping dread. Born and based in Ireland, Shine holds a Master’s degree in History, a background that influences the richness of setting and lore in his fiction. His writing often explores themes of confinement, the fear of the unknown, and the thin boundary between myth and reality. He gained widespread attention with his debut novel, The Watchers (2021), a claustrophobic supernatural thriller about a woman trapped in a mysterious forest with other strangers, forced to follow strict rules to survive the terrifying entities watching them. The novel was well-received for its slow-burn tension and folkloric undertones and was quickly optioned for film adaptation by director Ishana Night Shyamalan, with M. Night Shyamalan attached as producer. Shine followed this success with The Creeper (2022), a chilling tale steeped in legend and unease, cementing his place as a distinctive new voice in horror fiction. His stories often feature remote settings, enigmatic forces, and protagonists grappling with fear and inner turmoil. Shine is recognized for combining the literary and the horrific, using elegant prose and carefully constructed suspense to create a haunting experience for readers. As his reputation grows, he continues to draw on Irish culture and storytelling traditions to craft horror that feels both ancient and unnervingly modern.