J.M. TILBURY Marine Veteran • Author • Storyteller

From the battlefields of service to the shadows of supernatural terror, J.M. Tilbury crafts gripping paranormal thrillers where urban legends bleed into true crime and no one walks away unscarred.

Case of the Wayward Son - Tales from the P.I.T. Crew

Latest Release

Case of the Wayward Son

Tales from the P.I.T. Crew • Book 1

About J.M. Tilbury

From Service to Storytelling

After serving his country in the Marine Corps, J.M. Tilbury traded the battlefield for the written word, bringing the same intensity and dedication to crafting spine-chilling paranormal thrillers that blur the line between urban legend and reality.

Life & Inspiration

Based in San Jose, California, J.M. lives with his fiancé and three children, finding inspiration in the everyday moments between writing sessions. His military background brings authenticity to his characters' struggles and resilience, while his love for the supernatural creates the perfect storm for his dark, gripping narratives.

When Not Writing

You'll find J.M. exploring the great outdoors with his German Shepherd, experimenting in the kitchen, strumming his guitar, or diving into the latest video game. These diverse interests fuel his creativity and bring depth to his storytelling, creating characters that feel authentically human even when facing the supernatural.

J.M. Tilbury with his German Shepherd Pookie

J.M. Tilbury

Author & Marine Veteran

San Jose, California

Interests & Hobbies

Cooking Camping Hiking Guitar Gaming Reading Dog Walking
USMC Veteran

Tales from the P.I.T. Crew

"We Make Our Own Monsters..."

Enter a world where urban legends bleed into true crime, where forensic psychology meets supernatural terror, and where a ragtag team of investigators faces horrors that challenge everything they thought they knew about reality.

Book 2 October 31, 2025

Mystery of the Missing Heart

The PIT Crew returns in "Mystery of the Missing Heart" - another chilling investigation where Diamondback and his team delve deeper into the supernatural underworld, discovering that some monsters are closer to home than they ever imagined.

About the Series

Tales from the P.I.T. Crew follows Darrell Diamondback and his unconventional team as they investigate cases that blur the line between psychological thriller and supernatural horror. Each book combines the procedural elements of crime fiction with the spine-tingling terror of paranormal investigation.

Complex Characters

Flawed heroes with military and psychological backgrounds

Urban Legends

Classic folklore reimagined for modern terror

True Crime Elements

Realistic investigative procedures meet supernatural horror

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Whether you're a fan of the P.I.T. Crew series, interested in upcoming releases, or just want to chat about paranormal thrillers and military fiction, I'd love to hear from you.

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