Rick Gualtieri

Rick Gualtieri writes comedic urban fantasy and horror, best known for The Tome of Bill series, which began with Bill the Vampire and follows a reluctant, sarcastic vampire navigating supernatural politics with humor rather than brooding melodrama. He has extended that world through False Icons, High Moon, and companion volumes, and writes the cryptid-hunting Tales of the Crypto-Hunter series, including Bigfoot Hunters and Goddamned Freaky Monsters. Gualtieri's Bill of the Dead Adventures continue the franchise with spin-off protagonists. His work is known for blending genuine horror-genre creatures with comedic, self-aware narration, distinguishing his catalog within the crowded urban-fantasy field. Detailed public biography beyond his bibliography is limited.