Chandler Morrison is a philosopher and fiction writer from Helltown, CA. After the release of his first novel, DEAD INSIDE, he rose to prominence through his shockingly offensive and extravagant live book readings. His writing typically explores taboo topics, and tends to be harshly critical of American society and culture. Some of his influences include Bret Easton Ellis, Chuck Palahniuk, Edgar Allan Poe, and Donald Ray Pollock. He lives in Cleveland, Ohio, where he frequently receives hate mail and death threats.