Paranormal High by Robert Tomaro – A YA Thriller of Ghosts and Alternate Realities.

About The Author

Robert Tomaro

Dr. Robert Tomaro is the Music Director of the Emersion Orchestra of Wisconsin and an award-winning composer.

He is a graduate of Northwestern and New York University, where he received a Ph.D. in Music Composition.

He has performed on Broadway, worked with top jazz legends, and conducted major orchestras worldwide. Now, Tomaro brings his storytelling to the page with Paranormal High, blending suspense, science fiction, and supernatural mystery in a thrilling literary debut.

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About The Book

Paranormal High

Becky, the captain of her high school cheerleading squad, is frantic. Crazy, paranormal things have been happening and her best friend Barb has suddenly gone missing. With nowhere else to turn, she realizes that the only one who can help her get to the bottom of it all is the Worm, Jimmy MacLeish, who’s a genius but the biggest nerd in school.

They team up to solve the mystery and are drawn into a dangerous supernatural world. As they dive deeper into this frightening dream dimension, they bond together, and Becky and the Worm find themselves falling in love.

As an author who loves blending mystery, suspense, and the supernatural, I’m always inspired by stories that keep readers on edge. If you enjoy thrilling plots that explore the unknown, check out some great suspense stories on Goodreads. You might just find your next favorite page-turner!

Upcoming Event

Jun 30, 2025 Mon
Monday, June 30, 2025
6:00pm – 7:30pm

Program Type: Book Clubs, Community, Cultural, Other
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Description
Event Details
Author Dr. Robert Tomaro will be at the library to read excerpts from and sign copies of his new novel, Paranormal High. Dr. Tomaro has previously published Dark Whisper, a vampire thriller.

Dr. Robert Tomaro is a tenured professor, symphony conductor, and composer whose creativity has taken him from concert halls to the literary stage. As a lifelong storyteller, he brings the same passion, precision, and emotional nuance from his musical compositions into his writing. His love for narrative and structure shows in Paranormal High, his debut novel, which he wrote during his off-hours from conducting and teaching – source.

reviews

Keith Taylor

London Daily Post

With themes of friendship, courage, loss, and redemption, Paranormal High captures the timeless struggle of youth coming to terms with identity and purpose in a world where nothing is quite what it seems. The novel’s emotionally rich narrative is rooted in personal memory and infused with vivid supernatural elements, making it relatable and transportive.

Fans of shows like Stranger Things and classic paranormal fiction will find Paranormal High impossible to put down.

Diane Frolov and Andy Schneider

Emmy Award winning Writer/Producers of the HBO series
“The Sopranos”

Rob Tomaro has crafted a chilling, action-packed tale of two teens, seeming opposites who share a deep psychic connection. While trying to solve a friend’s disappearance, adolescent angst is the least of their worries in Tomaro’s wild paranormal ride.

Greg Nelson

California Herald

Tomaro’s storytelling crackles with tension, blending psychological depth, sharp dialogue, and cinematic action into a coming-of-age tale that outlines love, loyalty, and the fierce fight for justice. From wild car chases and hidden clues to dangerous enemies closing in, Paranormal High builds to a heart-stopping climax that readers can’t forget. Paranormal High has all the ingredients of a breakout hit with its richly drawn characters and electrifying pace