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Hunter Shea

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Born
in Mount Vernon, NY, The United States
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Stephen King, Robert McCammon, Ernest Hemingway, Elmore Leonard

Member Since
July 2011


Hunter Shea is the author of over 25 books, with a specialization in cryptozoological horror that includes The Jersey Devil, The Dover Demon, Loch Ness Revenge and many others. As part of the new horror line at Flame Tree Press, his novel Creature has gained critical acclaim. His novel, The Montauk Monster, was named one of the best reads of the summer by Publishers Weekly. A trip to the International Cryptozoology Museum will find several of his cryptid books among the fascinating displays. Living in a true haunted house inspired his Jessica Backman: Death in the Afterlife series (Forest of Shadows, Sinister Entity and Island of the Forbidden). In 2011, he was selected to be a part of the launch of Samhain Publishing’s new horror line alon ...more

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Hunter Shea Definitely the apparition of a boy that's been seen in my house for the past 20 years. We have no idea who he might be. That being said, his presence …moreDefinitely the apparition of a boy that's been seen in my house for the past 20 years. We have no idea who he might be. That being said, his presence isn't scary at all. He's just a part of the family. (less)
Hunter Shea My father was a big fan of westerns, so naturally I grew up a fan. Ever since I started writing horror, I've wanted to combine the 2 genres. Joe Lansd…moreMy father was a big fan of westerns, so naturally I grew up a fan. Ever since I started writing horror, I've wanted to combine the 2 genres. Joe Lansdale is a hero of mine and I've been in awe with how seamlessly he's managed to meld them both. I figured it was time I got off my keister and got to work spinning my own yarn of cowboys and terror. (less)
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The Montauk Monster

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Creature

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The Jersey Devil

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Loch Ness Revenge

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Slash

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We Are Always Watching

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The Graveyard Speaks

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They Rise

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Swamp Monster Massacre

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New Cryptid Thriller Release – SHADOW OF THE MOTHMAN Haunts Bookshelves

Years after writing books about a host of cryptids – Skunk Apes, Bigfoot, Orang Pendek, Loch Ness Monster, Montauk Monsters, Jersey Devils, Goat Man, Dover Demon and so many more – it was time I finally sat down to write my own Mothman tale. The issue for me always was, the Mothman story from 1967 in Point Pleasant in WV, as chronicled in John Keel’s Mothman Prophecies, is more than just a creepy

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"Shadow Of The Mothman was an outstanding and addictive read. I finished it in a day and a half. It kept me glued to my seat. The writing was outstanding with short chapters and scenes that compelled me to go on to see what happened next. I could rela" Read more of this review »
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"Good story about the myth that is, The Mothman. Different direction than I thought it was going to take, but it was a well written, engrossing read."
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"Hunter Shea (The King of Cryptids, IMHO) has added a terrific novel to Mothman lore with "Shadow of the Mothman". Shea has created a story that ties the Silver Bridge disaster from the late 1960s to a 1990s town in Massachusetts.
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“It was one thing to talk about ghosts, quite another to have them messing around with things in the physical world.”
Hunter Shea, Island of the Forbidden

“The Devil’s coarse, mangled penis rose from between Heather’s legs. She was lifted inches off the ground by its turbid protrusion. Boring its vile gaze into April, it said in a voice as deep as a canyon and old as time itself, “For you.”
Hunter Shea, The Jersey Devil

“A man must always take advantage of opportunities to piss and sleep. I've done the one, now it's time to do the other.”
Hunter Shea, Hell Hole

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Which Crime, Mystery, or Thriller book would you like to read in November?

The Silent Corner (Jane Hawk #1) by Dean Koontz
 
  30 votes, 34.1%

 
  26 votes, 29.5%

Dead Simple (Roy Grace #1) by Peter James
 
  18 votes, 20.5%

The Expected One (Magdalene Line Trilogy #1) by Kathleen McGowan
 
  9 votes, 10.2%

Creature by Hunter Shea
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  5 votes, 5.7%

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Hunter Shea Marie wrote: "Thank you for accepting my friend request! :)"

You're very welcome, Marie!


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Marie Thank you for accepting my friend request! :)


Hunter Shea Erin wrote: "Thanks for the friend request."
You're welcome! Welcome aboard. :)


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Erin Thanks for the friend request.


Hunter Shea De nada! I really have to get in the Good Reads swing of things this year!


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Simon Thanks for looking me up, Hunter.


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