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Monster Whisperer
In a world where monsters like dragons, hydras, and basilisks are real, being a monster researcher isn’t easy – just ask Patrick Richards.
Ever since he saw Vulcan – the largest and mightiest dragon in North America – Patrick has dreamed of being a monster researcher. But despite the popularity of monsters all over the world, funding in the extremely hazardous field of monster research is far from stellar since the most enthusiastic researchers are often the ones who have to retire – or get buried – the earliest. Monsters don’t muck around, and even a single mistake can be fatal.
So when the owner of one of the world’s most powerful media companies comes to Patrick with an offer, it’s not something he can afford to turn down. Sure, he’s not the first researcher they’ve asked – and isn’t that worrying – but he might just be the first researcher to pull it off. Monsters are big business, and what could be more popular than a television show that gets right up close and personal to some of the world’s most popular monsters?
With a small team by his side, Patrick is in for the challenge of his life. Can he pull this off and film the pilot episode the world has been waiting for, or will he end up as yet another monster researcher statistic? It’ll be tough, but if he can do it, he might just earn the title of monster whisperer.
Ever since he saw Vulcan – the largest and mightiest dragon in North America – Patrick has dreamed of being a monster researcher. But despite the popularity of monsters all over the world, funding in the extremely hazardous field of monster research is far from stellar since the most enthusiastic researchers are often the ones who have to retire – or get buried – the earliest. Monsters don’t muck around, and even a single mistake can be fatal.
So when the owner of one of the world’s most powerful media companies comes to Patrick with an offer, it’s not something he can afford to turn down. Sure, he’s not the first researcher they’ve asked – and isn’t that worrying – but he might just be the first researcher to pull it off. Monsters are big business, and what could be more popular than a television show that gets right up close and personal to some of the world’s most popular monsters?
With a small team by his side, Patrick is in for the challenge of his life. Can he pull this off and film the pilot episode the world has been waiting for, or will he end up as yet another monster researcher statistic? It’ll be tough, but if he can do it, he might just earn the title of monster whisperer.
116 pages, Kindle Edition
First published August 21, 2019
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About the author
L.G. Estrella
35 books504 followersI'm a reader and writer with a keen interest in psychology, history, physics, and economics. I'm especially interested in the intersection of these different areas (e.g., the psychology behind the sub-prime mortgage collapse).
In terms of fiction, I enjoy reading horror, fantasy, science fiction, Westerns, and thrillers. I believe that every genre has its good points, and I want to be able to incorporate all of these strengths into my own writing.
I currently live in Australia. When I'm not writing, I'm busy trying to fend off all of the deadly wildlife.
If you're interested in my fiction, you can find it on Amazon here.
In terms of fiction, I enjoy reading horror, fantasy, science fiction, Westerns, and thrillers. I believe that every genre has its good points, and I want to be able to incorporate all of these strengths into my own writing.
I currently live in Australia. When I'm not writing, I'm busy trying to fend off all of the deadly wildlife.
If you're interested in my fiction, you can find it on Amazon here.
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August 12, 2022
Good story
The Monster Whisperer is a good story. It just does not excel to the levels of Devine series and my all time favourite Unconventional Heroes. It is the best and I hope for a continuation.
The Monster Whisperer is a good story. It just does not excel to the levels of Devine series and my all time favourite Unconventional Heroes. It is the best and I hope for a continuation.
November 11, 2023
Great Monsters
Humans are afterthoughts, cut from cardboard. Estrella repeats information often, as though he's writing for people with very short attention spans. His real interests show in the voluminous appendices on his monsters.
Humans are afterthoughts, cut from cardboard. Estrella repeats information often, as though he's writing for people with very short attention spans. His real interests show in the voluminous appendices on his monsters.
August 23, 2019
A Fun New Series Begins!
I very much enjoyed this new book from Ms. Estrella, though I will say I wish there had been more episodes. Because of the short length, I didn't get to "know" the major supporting characters as well as I'd like, though I like what I've seen so far. And the world building is very immersive and detailed despite the length of the book. Lastly, the main character has a core decency and goodness to him that makes it enjoyable to read about him and his adventures. I'm very much looking forward to the next book for this series, this was a great, lighthearted read.
I very much enjoyed this new book from Ms. Estrella, though I will say I wish there had been more episodes. Because of the short length, I didn't get to "know" the major supporting characters as well as I'd like, though I like what I've seen so far. And the world building is very immersive and detailed despite the length of the book. Lastly, the main character has a core decency and goodness to him that makes it enjoyable to read about him and his adventures. I'm very much looking forward to the next book for this series, this was a great, lighthearted read.
August 27, 2019
Perfect!
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