About

Adrian Baker is the author of apok, a bold and unflinching debut that examines the darkness within us all. Born in Worcester and raised in South Birmingham, Adrian’s lifelong fascination with film, horror, and human psychology has deeply influenced his writing style, visceral, cinematic, and uncompromisingly honest.

Diagnosed later in life with a unique form of Asperger’s Syndrome, Adrian has learned to channel its challenges into creative strength. His condition fuels an intense focus and fearless curiosity, traits that have shaped both his storytelling and his approach to life.

Before becoming an author, Adrian spent over two decades working as an electrician and data cabling specialist across the UK and Europe. His experiences on construction sites, witnessing camaraderie, conflict, and resilience, now inform the gritty realism of his fiction. Later, his passion for mentorship led him into teaching, where he has spent nearly a decade training the next generation of electricians and advocating for anti-bullying initiatives.

Adrian’s creative influences span from classic horror and war films to historical epics and westerns, stories that explore morality, fear, and survival. He brings that same cinematic intensity to his writing, crafting narratives that challenge readers to confront their own humanity.

For Adrian, horror isn’t just about monsters, it’s about what ordinary people are capable of when pushed to the edge. His work reflects a simple but powerful belief: given the right conditions, we’re all capable of anything.

Adrian has been married for over thirty years to his long-suffering wife, who still puts up with his cinematic obsessions and late-night writing sessions. Together, they have two grown-up daughters who continue to give him grief, proof that fatherhood is the gift that keeps on giving.

Despite being old enough to know better, Adrian takes pride in his sharp fashion sense and enviable wardrobe. A self-confessed Gucci enthusiast, he dresses like a man half his age and pulls it off, mostly because he refuses to admit otherwise.

He also shares his home with Poppy, a miniature dachshund who proudly rules the household, insists on challenging Rottweilers twice her size, and, by all accounts, lives a far better life than most.