Speculative Noir Horror

Jason Garman

Author of Reflections in the Dark, a horror noir story of identity, mirrors, and the shadows beneath the surface.

A Noir Horror Novel

Reflections in the Dark

🏆 Literary Titan Gold Award Winner

Some killers stalk the streets. Others step out of nightmares.Detective Maria Voss has built her reputation on being sharp, relentless, and grounded in fact. Reed Ashland is her opposite: a disgraced academic battling addiction, obsessed with strange theories about reality and the otherworldly. When a killer emerges from the shadows, leaving behind shattered mirrors and mysterious symbols, Maria is forced to confront the unthinkable: Reed’s theories may be true. Together, they must navigate realities beyond our own to stop a murderer who should not exist.

Press & Reviews

Appeared in Peoria Journal Star and Ogle County Life
“A horror-noir that treats reality like a crime scene and every mirror like a witness that knows more than it should.”
— Literary Titan ★★★★★

“It feels as if Dalí painted The Matrix, and it came to life.”
— Christine Bode, Bodacious Copy

“Trippy, nightmarish surrealism haunts this book at every turn.”
— Kent Priore, award-winning author ★★★★★

Jason Garman

About the Author

I grew up in the Midwest, where a quiet, ordinary upbringing only deepened my fascination with the paranormal and the unexplained. From an early age, I was captivated by the kinds of questions that arrive in dreams—questions without clear answers, but charged with meaning.My interests have always gravitated toward fantasy, horror, science fiction, and the shadowed atmosphere of noir. I love building imagined spaces that seem to exist just outside human perception—worlds with their own hidden life, waiting in the dark. Writing, for me, is a way to tap into those unseen realms and give them form on the page.I now reside in rural Illinois with my beautiful wife—who remains one of my greatest inspirations—along with our three rowdy kids and three lovable dogs who ensure no day is ever boring. When I’m not coaching youth sports or decorating our house for Halloween in a way that even aliens in space could see, I spend every spare moment I can finding time to write.

Blog

Notes From Elsewhere

This is where the curtain pulls back just a little. Sometimes I write about my process, sometimes about myself, and other times it’s fragments: stray short stories, half-formed thoughts, or images that arrive like visitors from a dream. What you’ll find here doesn’t always follow a map. It’s the smoke that drifts in when the edges of the puzzle shift, a record of the strange and the beautiful hiding in the corners of the mind.If you’d like to read more, you can find my blog by clicking Notes From Elsewhere below or the Substack icon in the Stay Connected Section. Subscribe, it's 100% free.

Stay Connected

I believe stories are a conversation, and I’d love to keep that dialogue open. You can read my latest musings and fragments through Notes From Elsewhere on Substack, follow me on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, or Twitter for updates, reflections, and more content or reach out directly by email using any one of the corresponding five icons below.

Official Merchandise Store

This is the official merchandise store for Reflections in the Dark. The collection features apparel, artwork, and other unique items inspired by the novel, including designs showcasing the striking cover art created by artist Mario Nevado.If you enjoy the atmosphere and imagery of the book, you can explore the store and pick up apparel, prints, and other dark little goodies inspired by the world of Reflections in the Dark.