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About

John R. Marshe is a Canadian author, screenwriter, and professional actor whose work bridges the line between the living and the unknown. With a career in television and film that spans everything from true crime to science fiction, John brings cinematic suspense and emotional realism to every page he writes. His on-screen credits include See No Evil, An Unexpected Killer, Star Trek: Strange New Worlds, Doc, Danno’s Escape, Meet the Taylors, and international commercials for SkipTheDishes and Starbucks. Known for portraying emotionally intense, often haunted characters, he channels that same energy into his fiction.

His paranormal thriller series, The Other Side, follows a woman trapped between two worlds—grieving the past while navigating a chilling new ability to see the dead. Blending ghost stories with psychological suspense, the series explores the fragile boundary between memory and reality, and the high cost of uncovering secrets that were never meant to be found.

John is also the author of The Lighthouse Between Us, a bestselling children’s chapter book about a young boy navigating life between two homes. The book has been praised for its emotional depth and honest portrayal of modern family life, resonating with parents, teachers, and children alike.

He lives in Ontario with his blended family, a spirited mix of pets, and a deep fascination for life’s biggest questions—especially the ones that don’t have easy answers. He continues to write, perform, and explore stories that blur the line between this world and whatever lies beyond.

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Books

The Other Side: Lady of the Lake

From the series: The Other Side

Some places remember what they’ve taken.

After surviving a tragedy that should have ended her life,
Kate Winslow returns to a quiet lakeside home hoping for solitude, recovery, and distance from the memories that refuse to loosen their grip. Instead, she begins to notice small, unsettling fractures in reality. Time hesitates. Reflections lag....

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The Other Side: The Beginning of The End

From the series: The Other Side

Some things never stay buried. Some don’t stay dead.

After a devastating car crash, Kate Winslow wakes in a hospital room, disoriented, bruised—and alone. Her fiancé, Everett Aucoin, is gone. No body. No footprints beyond the tree line. Just a declaration of death from a coroner who never found proof.

But Kate remembers something else from that...

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The Lighthouse Between Us: A Story About Belonging in Two Places (The Lighthouse Between Us - Collection Book 1)

The Lighthouse Between Us
A heartfelt story of love, resilience, and finding home on both sides of the road.

Bobby lives between two houses, two parents, and one very important lighthouse. From pancake mornings with Dad to spaghetti stars with Mom, his life is filled with moments of joy, confusion, and learning how to navigate the waves of...

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Series

The Other Side: The Beginning of The End
The Other Side: Lady of the Lake

The Other Side

She survived the tragedy.

That was the mistake.

The Other Side is a cinematic supernatural thriller series designed to unfold like a prestige television drama—layered, atmospheric, and driven by character rather than spectacle. At its core is a woman marked by loss, whose...

Praise

I’ve never felt more connected. This book isn’t just about ghosts. It’s about love and drive. I’m hooked.

– Sarah K.

“I can’t wait [for next book] — the ending killed me! Worst cliffhanger ever I’ve read in a book, but so great at the same time.”

– Abby

Hello John. I finished your book. All I can say is holy crap when is book 2 being released because I can’t wait that long!!!! What an exciting story…”

– Colin

Latest Updates

I’m pleased to share that I recently appeared on The Super Channel’s true-crime series How Not to Hire a Hitman, portraying a professional hitman in one of the show’s most...

Unfortunately my Instagram was hacked and disabled. I have had a support ticket with Meta since mid December and they are moving at a snails pace. In the meantime I setup a new...

SHE’S HERE — AND SHE BROUGHT THE BOOK WITH HER 👁‍🗨📚 The Other Side: The

The Other Side: The Beginning of the End is now in stock at Indigo Burlington Centre — placed right beside the legends of horror like Stephen King and Dean Koontz. Seeing it on...

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Blog

Big News: Book Signing at Indigo + Burlington Today Feature! I’m thrilled

I’m thrilled to share two exciting announcements!

First — mark your calendars! I’ll be signing copies of The Other Side: The Beginning of the End at Indigo Burlington Centre on Sunday, August 10th, from 11am to 3pm. This is your chance to meet me in person, chat about the supernatural inspiration behind the book, and get your copy signed (or personalized for someone you want to scare… just a little).

Second — Burlington Today will be featuring me and The Other Side in an upcoming article! The...