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Winslow Hoffner's Incredible Encounters: The Audiobook
Return to the monsters and mysteries of Bayfield in an all-new way!
Read by the author, the audiobook edition of 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 man who happens to have seen them all!
Synopsis:
For most, Bayfield is a quaint, unassuming harbor town. For some, the decades-old headlines alleging unexplainable sightings of strange creatures in the water tell a different story. For a select few, the truth behind these legends, speculations, and folklore is more than a mere mystery: There’s magic in the bay. And for local fisherman Mr. Winslow Hoffner, it’s all just a matter of finding yourself in the wrong place at the right time...
Latest in Press
Cryptids of the Corn: Trunko
Michael Thompson chats with Cryptids of the Corn about the obscure sea monster known as Trunko and gives an exclusive preview of the next book in his Winslow Hoffner Series.
Upcoming Events
June 3rd - Small Town Monsters Presents: Monster Fest
Meet Michael Thompson at Small Town Monsters' first-ever Monster Fest! The folkloric fantasy sea epic Winslow Hoffner's Incredible Encounters will be featured, along with all of Michael's award-winning books and limited-edition cryptid items. It's going to be legendary! See you there!
June 17th - ECBRO Virginia Bigfoot Con
Meet Michael Thompson at the spectacular Virginia Bigfoot Conference presented by ECBRO. Explore bigfoot and cryptozoology-themed merchandise, food and snacks, and an amazing lineup of guest speakers discussing the world of hidden monsters and bigfoot research. Michael's sea monster adventure, Winslow Hoffner's Incredible Encounters, will be featured, alongside other exclusive cryptid items!
July 9th - Barnes & Noble
Meet Michael Thompson at Barnes & Noble in Manassas, VA for a book signing starting at noon featuring the latest installment in his long-running Chicken Boy Series, as well as his award-winning sea adventure novel, Winslow Hoffner's Incredible Encounters.
August 26th & 27th - Fairfax Comic Con 2023
Fairfax Comic Con returns to the Dulles Expo Center! Explore a wide array of icons from pop culture, television, movies, books, comics, videogames, and more. Meet Michael Thompson and pick up an autographed copy of any of his award-winning works, as well as fantastic convention-exclusive items!
October 7th - Fall Jubilee
Join Michael Thompson outside Scatter Seeds in Historic Manassas for a book signing featuring all of his award-winning books, including the latest installment in his long-running Chicken Boy Series, the new audiobook edition of Winslow Hoffner's Incredible Encounters, limited-edition items, and more!