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Winslow Hoffner's High-Sailing Adventures
"Aye... there be monsters."
The highly-anticipated sequel to Winslow Hoffner's Incredible Encounters sets sail!
Award-winning author and illustrator Michael Thompson returns to the enchanting world of Winslow Hoffner with witty characters, gripping mystery, and fast-paced storytelling decorated by such myths as the Loch Ness Monster and other awe-inspiring legends of cryptozoology.
Synopsis:
Monsters, men in black, conspiracies, and unknown energy fields. All a standard week of reporting for the papers of Bayfield. But stranger than the tales in print are the ones untold, in the memories of the seafaring storyteller Winslow Hoffner. When past blurs with present, and science blurs with magic, only the bravest adventurers will heed the call to discover the true nature of those fantastic creatures known as cryptids and the goals of the covert groups that hunt them...
Praise:
"There's a lot to love about this book. First of all, Michael's an incredible storyteller. If you've ever read a book where it makes you want to skip the next day of work just so you can keep reading . . . that is where you want to be. That's a good read right there. The Winslow Hoffner series honestly makes you want to do that." - Bryan Nowak, All Things Writing.
Now on Kobo!
Return to the monsters and mysteries of Bayfield in an all-new way!
Listen to the audiobook edition of the first book in Michael Thompson's award-winning Winslow Hoffner series on Kobo! Read by the author, Winslow Hoffner's Incredible Encounters is an immersive thrill ride into the unknown, featuring seafaring adventure blended with cryptid creatures the likes of which most have never seen... told by one fisherman who happens to have seen them all!
Latest in Press
Sea Monsters & UFOs with Cryptids of the Corn & Author Michael Thompson
LIVE SHOW Announcement! Michael Thompson joins forces with the Cryptids of the Corn Podcast for an epic, one-of-a-kind live show on June 14th, 2025 in Ada, Ohio, featuring in-depth discussions on legends of the seas and skies, meet & greets, and book signings.
Upcoming Events
December 14th - Christmas with Krampus
The popular paranormal Christmas show returns for its second year. Michael Thompson will be signing copies of his award-winning books, so be sure to bring the whole family out to the American Legion from 10 am - 5 pm to join the fun, find unique gifts, and even get a photo taken with Krampus himself!
2025 Events To Be Announced
Check back soon for the 2025 calendar of events!