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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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Come Meet Hunter Shea & How To Have a Proper Horrortober!

Greetings to the hellions far and wide, on both sides of the veil, from basements to belfries! It’s Horrortober, our favorite time of the year. I love it so much, I’ve agreed to crawl out of my lair to make 2 appearances.

First off, on Saturday, October 11th, I’ll be at the wild Halloween Hulabaloo in Lakewood, NJ, signing books, selling cool merch, and maybe some horror themed baked goods. An

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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.”
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“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.”
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“Buried and burned. Never find them. Never. Buried and buried.”
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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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