Garth was born to Solomon and Gaynor Marenghi in Leytonstone, and spent his childhood in Romford, recovering from jaundice. He published his first book, Slicer, while still working in a small advertising firm in Soho. The financial success of his third novel, Black Fang, finally allowed him to leave his job and take up writing full-time.

In total, he has written countless blood-curdling novels, as well as numerous short stories and horror poems. Garth Marenghi, titan of terror, lives in Barnes with his wife Pam and his four daughters, Meredith, Jocasta, Katrina, and one that has yet to be named.

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