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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
Strangeology: Shocking Sea Monster Legends with Michael Thompson
Michael Thompson joins Jeff from Strangeology to discuss the cryptid legends and fisherman folklore that inspired his award-winning Winslow Hoffner Series, as well as personal experiences with the paranormal.
Upcoming Events
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!
October 12th - Library Con '24
Library Con returns! Meet Michael Thompson and pick up an autographed book during this FREE event celebrating comic books, science fiction, fantasy, TV, movies and more.
October 19th - Books & Brews II
Meet Michael Thompson for the second annual Books & Brews at Old Ox Brewery. This event will support American Legion Post 150 in their quest to help local American heroes in need, so be sure to bring the whole family to enjoy great food and drinks, and find your new favorite read!
November 1st & 2nd - OBX Hillbilly Bigfoot Bash
Meet Michael Thompson for a book signing and live show at the first-annual OBX Hillbilly Bigfoot Bash. Enjoy speakers, music, vendors, and more at this two-day celebration "where the beach meets the mountains!" Michael will be a featured speaker at the event, presenting on the sea monsters and folklore that inspired his award-winning Winslow Hoffner series, so be sure to bring the whole family to dive into the world of the unexplained!
November 23rd - Cryptid Con
Meet Michael Thompson for Lexington, Kentucky's most legendary event and pick up autographed editions of his award-winning books, including the latest installment in his cryptid sea adventure series, Winslow Hoffner's High-Sailing Adventures.