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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
Let's Find Out with Co-Host Diego
Michael Thompson sits down with Co-Host Diego on the Let's Find Out Podcast to discuss his award-winning cryptozoology-inspired sea epic Winslow Hoffner's Incredible Encounters, his experiences at cryptid conferences and comic cons, and a preview of what readers can expect in the second book in the Winslow Hoffner Series.
Upcoming Events
October 7th - Winslow Hoffner's High-Sailing Adventures Premiere at the Fall Jubilee
Winslow Hoffner's High-Sailing Adventures Premiers at the 40th Annual Fall Jubilee! Pick up autographed, pre-release paperback copies BEFORE they're available online and meet Michael Thompson outside Black Metal Mercantile from 10 am to 5 pm in Historic Manassas!
October 14th - Eat Local Read Local
Get a taste of Loudoun County's homegrown authors and food vendors during the seventh annual Eat Local Read Local festival and book sale. The celebration features local authors selling and signing books, food trucks, live music, and children’s activities. See you there!
October 21st - Books and Brews
Meet Michael Thompson at Books and Brews 2023 from noon to 5pm at Old Ox Brewery! Co-hosted by Bryan Nowak the Writer with all proceeds from table reservations benefiting Scares That Care, stop by this event to discover your new favorite brew, and your next favorite literary adventure!
Oct. 28th - Barnes & Noble Halloween Spooktacular
Meet Michael Thompson at the Fredericksburg Barnes & Noble starting at 1 pm for the annual Halloween Spooktacular! Meet a wide array of sci-fi, fantasy, and horror authors featuring books for all reading levels and pick up autographed copies of their work.
November 12th - Trinity Church Vendor Fair
Meet Michael Thompson at the annual Trinity Church Vendor Fair from 8 am to 12:30 pm. All Michael's award-winning books will be available, alongside exclusive prints, original artwork, and limited-edition items!
November 18th & 19th - Cryptid Con
Meet Michael Thompson at Cryptid Con, Lexington Kentucky's annual celebration of cryptozoology, monsters, and legends! Meet media celebrities and shop the tables of dozens of talented cryptid authors, artists, and vendors at the Clarion Hotel for this legendary two-day party!