Gretchen Felker-Martin is a Massachusetts-based horror author, film critic, and comic book writer known for their distinctive contributions to contemporary horror and speculative fiction. They gained notable recognition with their debut novel *Manhunt* (2022), which was named the No. 1 Best Book of 2022 by *Vulture* and also received accolades from *Esquire*, *Library Journal*, and *Paste* for its gripping portrayal of a post-apocalyptic world where a virus transforms individuals with high testosterone into savage creatures. The novel explores themes of survival, gender, trauma, and societal violence through its trans-led protagonists navigating a hostile environment marked by persecution from trans-exclusionary radicals. Felker-Martin’s subsequent novels include *Cuckoo* (2024), which appeared on the *USA Today* bestseller list, and *Black Flame* (2025), continuing their focus on body horror, gender, and violence. Beyond novels, their work spans short stories, columns, and criticism, published in outlets such as *TIME*, *The Outline*, *Nylon*, and *Polygon*. They describe their writing as centered around “sexual revulsion, body horror, and how violence fits into our lives,” embracing themes that challenge conventional narratives. In addition to their literary career, Felker-Martin is the writer for the ongoing *Red Hood* comic book series at DC Comics. Their role as a comic writer has brought them into public attention beyond the literary community, including controversy over public comments, which DC Comics stated were inconsistent with their conduct standards. Felker-Martin is recognized for their candid engagement with issues of gender, queerness, and identity both in their fiction and public discourse, maintaining a relevant and provocative presence in horror literature and comics as of 2025.