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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
Babe the Big Blue Minotaur? Special Guest Michael Thompson
Michael Thompson joins the Cryptids of the Corn Podcast to share the story of a unique cryptid from his home state Virginia, the Prince William Minotaur.
Upcoming Events
April 27th - SuperCon
Guest authors Michael Thompson, Bryan Nowak, Brýn Grover, and James Noll join SuperCon at the ARTfactory in Historic Manassas to discuss how to write with authenticity in fantasy worlds on their "Factual Fiction" panel starting at 1:05 pm, accompanied by a book signing and meet & greet with the panelists. See you there!
May 31st & June 1st - Big Lick Comic Con NOVA
Meet Michael Thompson at Big Lick Comic Con NOVA in the Dulles Expo Center and pick up autographed copies of his award-winning novels, plus exclusive artwork and limited edition collectibles.
June 14th - Sea Monsters & UFOs
Michael Thompson and the Cryptids of the Corn Podcast join forces to present a one-of-a-kind live show at Norada Lanes in Ada, Ohio from 5 - 9 pm. Dive into thrilling tales and unexplained mysteries of the seas and the skies, and stay after the shows for exclusive meet and greets and signings with the speakers. It's going to be legendary!
August 2nd - Squonkapalooza
Michael Thompson will be a featured guest speaker at the third annual Squonkapalooza! Enjoy a day of vendors, presenters, and entertainment celebrating Appalachian folklore, cryptozoology, and the paranormal. Michael will present on the sea monster legends that inspired his award-winning Winslow Hoffner series and be available to sign copies of his books throughout the event. See you there!