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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
Creepy Confidential
Michael Thompson joins Creepy Confidential LIVE for a discussion into his award-winning Winslow Hoffner books, cryptids, ghosts, and more!
Upcoming Events
August 2nd - First Friday
Meet Michael Thompson with Allegro Community School of the Arts for a book signing during First Friday. All of his award-winning books will be available, so be sure to bring out the whole family, pick up an autographed copy of your favorite reader, and enjoy a fantastic festival in Old Town Warrenton.
August 17th & 18th - Fairfax Comic Con '24
Fairfax Comic Con returns to the Dulles Expo Center! Drop by for a two-day celebration of comics, toys, pop culture, and beyond. Meet Michael Thompson and pick up autographed copies of his award-winning works, plus in-person exclusive collectibles! See you there!
September 6th - Fall into Fall
Meet Michael Thompson with Allegro Community School of the Arts for a book signing during the last First Friday celebration of the year, "Fall into Fall!" All of his award-winning books will be available, plus in-person exclusive collectibles! See you there, Realmhoppers!
September 14th - CryptidFest
Meet Michael Thompson at MA CryptidFest 2024, a day of cryptid vendors, speakers, podcasters, authors and more! Michael will be a featured as a guest speaker at the event, discussing his process for adapting real-world sea monster legends into his award-winning Winslow Hoffner series. All his books will be available as well, including limited edition collectibles. Be sure to stop by and bring your friends to explore the world of the unknown!
October 5th - Fall Jubilee
Meet Michael Thompson for a book signing at the 41st annual Fall Jubilee outside Black Metal Mercantile from 10 am to 5 pm and bring the whole family to enjoy this spectacular outdoor celebration!