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Some call them ghost sharks, the oldest and strangest looking creatures in the sea. Marine biologist Brad Whitley has studied chimaera fish all his life. He thought he knew everything about them. He was wrong.

Warming ocean temperatures free legions of prehistoric chimaera fish from their methane ice suspended animation. Now, in a corner of the Bermuda Triangle, the ocean waters run red.

The 400 million year old massive killing machines know no mercy, destroying everything in their path. It will take Whitley, his climatologist ex-wife and the entire US Navy to stop them in the bloodiest battle ever seen on the high seas.

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Hunter Shea has struck gold again with his newest foray into the world of terrifying creatures, They Rise!  Shea demonstrates his incredible ability to grasp the deepest, darkest fears of his readers and bring them to petrifying reality.  This is a fast paced, white-knuckled horror ride. Every moment keeps this reader gripped in terror, disgust and fascination.  They Rise is filled with incredible moments of both suspense and gore.  

The characters and their scientific knowledge are both realistic and engaging.  However, it’s the chimera fish that really steal the show. These creatures are vividly described and terrifying in their viciousness and lethality.  Their capability for such massive destruction, especially on something as frail as the human body, is the stuff that nightmares are made of.  The sheer amount death and vivid descriptions will keep readers enthralled to see what happens next.  They Rise is a ghastly gorefest and I couldn’t have asked for more!  Fans of terrifying creatures definitely shouldn’t miss this one!  

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Hunter Shea is the product of a childhood weaned on The Night Stalker, The Twilight Zone and In Search Of. He doesn't just write about the paranormal - he actively seeks out the things that scare the hell out of people and experiences them for himself.

Publishers Weekly named The Montauk Monster one of the best reads of the summer in 2014, and his follow up novel, Hell Hole, was named best horror novel of the year on several prestigious horror sites. Cemetery Dance had this to say about his apocalyptic thriller, Tortures of the Damned - "A terrifying read that left me wanting more. I absolutely devoured this book!"

Hunter is an amateur cryptozoologist, having written wild, fictional tales about Bigfoot, The Montauk Monster, The Dover Demon and many new creatures to come. Copies of his books, The Montauk Monster and The Dover Demon, are currently on display in the International Cryptozoology Museum in Portland, ME.

He wrote his first novel with the express desire to work only with editor Don D'Auria at Dorchester (Leisure Horror). He submitted his novel to Don and only Don, unagented, placed on the slush pile. He is proof that dedicated writers can be rescued from no man's land. He now works with Don, along with several other agents and publishers, having published over ten books in just four years.

Hunter is proud to be be one half of the Monster Men video podcast, along with his partner in crime, Jack Campisi. It is one of the most watched horror video podcasts in the world. Monster Men is a light-hearted approach to dark subjects. Hunter and Jack explore real life hauntings, monsters, movies, books and everything under the horror sun. They often interview authors, crytid and ghost hunters, directors and anyone else living in the horror lane.

Living with his wonderful family and two cats, he's happy to be close enough to New York City to get Gray's Papaya hot dogs when the craving hits. His daughters have also gotten the horror bug, assisting him with research, story ideas and illustrations that can be seen in magazines such as Dark Dossier.

You can follow his travails at www.huntershea.com, sign-up for his newsletter, or follow in on Facebook and Twitter.

Praise for Hunter Shea

“This wholly enthralling hulk of a summer beach read is redolent of sunscreen and nostalgia, recalling mass market horror tales of yore by John Saul, Dean Koontz, and Peter Benchley.” — Publishers Weekly — Voted one of the best reads of summer, on The Montauk Monster

“Bloody good read!  This guy knows his monsters!”- Eric S Brown, author of Bigfoot War and Boggy Creek: The Legend is True, on Swamp Monster Massacre

There’s no escaping your past. Especially when it wants revenge.

Grant Marlowe hoped taking his family to their mountain cabin for Christmas would reunite them after his alcoholic past had torn them apart, but it only puts them into a life and death struggle.  On Christmas Eve, a stranger from Grant’s past invades the vacation home and takes his wife and children hostage. His agenda is simple—make Grant suffer the same torment that Grant’s drunken antics have caused him. Now Grant must confront his demons head on and fight for his family’s lives. Because this man has nothing left to lose. The only thing keeping him alive is misery—Grant’s misery.

With Desolation, Kristopher Rufty has brought readers a tale brimming with a swirling whirlwind of human emotion.  We see all of the horrific results of a tragic accident caused by one’s man’s irresponsibility, from both sides of the coin.  While Grant and his family struggle to put their lives back together we also get glimpses inside of the rage and grief stricken mind of Dennis following the loss of his own family.  Rufty brings the horror to be found in such tragedy to a graphic and heart-wrenching life.  

The characters are perfectly realistic in all of their flaws, as we see them in their worst moments. While Grant and his family struggle with the horror of his mistakes and the tragic results, there are also small moments of hope that life may go on.  With Grant we have a character that although he’s trying to cope with what he’d done, even tragedy doesn’t change some of the inherent flaws in his character. Throughout the tale we see moments of his inability to move beyond his own selfish needs and desires. Meanwhile, we see how Dennis is unable to deal with the reality of his loss and attempt to move on with his life. Instead, we see how sometimes the human mind obsesses and turns truly dark as Dennis becomes consumed with an overwhelming need for revenge.

Overall, this was a completely fascinating story which kept me gripped tightly in the emotional turmoil of the characters and events.  While I definitely love my supernatural horror, there is nothing more truly terrifying than the darkness and brutality that can be found in the dredges of humanity. Kristopher Rufty’s Desolation is a must read for horror fans!

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We have a lot of books to giveaway from Krist! We have two audio books, Oak Hollow and Pillowface in one link. In the second link we have a signed print copy of The Lurking Season and two e-books, Vampire of Plainfield and Bigfoot Beach. Winners are chosen random via rafflecopter and are given choice of prize of order pulled. Any questions on raffle, please e-mail Erin Al-Mehairi, publicist, at [email protected]

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Kristopher Rufty lives in North Carolina with his wife, three children, and the zoo they call their pets. He’s written various books, including The Vampire of Plainfield, Jagger, The Lurkers, The Lurking Season, The Skin Show, Pillowface, Proud Parents, and more, plus a slew of horror screenplays. He has also written and directed the independent horror films Psycho Holocaust, Rags, and Wicked Wood. If he goes more than two days without writing, he becomes very irritable and hard to be around, which is why he’s sent to his desk without supper often.

Praise for Kristopher Rufty

“Kristopher Rufty is the demented reincarnation of Richard Laymon!” --Jeff Strand

 “A Dark Autumn is a wild gender role reversal of ‘I Spit On Your Grave,’ with gonzo nods to Norman Bates and ‘Friday The 13th’ thrown in for good measure. Kristopher Rufty delivers the goods yet again.” --Bryan Smith, author of Kayla Undead and The Late Night Horror Show

 “A creepy, gripping tale of horror. And it’s got one of the best death scenes I’ve read in a long time!” --Jeff Strand, author of Pressure and Dweller

 “A powerhouse debut novel. Rufty’s prose will suck you in and hold you prisoner!” --Ronald Malfi, author of Floating Staircase and Snow

An unholy predator on the prowl!

The small town of Lakeview offers little excitement for Duane, Savannah, and their friends. They’re about to endure their ten-year high school reunion when their lives are shattered by the arrival of an ancient, vengeful evil. 

The werewolf.

The first attack leaves seven dead and four wounded. And though the beast remains on the loose and eager to spill more blood, the sleepy town is about to face an even greater terror. Because the four victims of the werewolf’s fury are changing. They’re experiencing unholy desires and unimaginable cravings. They’ll prey on the innocent. They’ll act on their basest desires. Soon, they’ll plunge the entire town into a nightmare. Lakeview is about to become Wolf Land. 

I have to be honest, while I thought the synopsis sounded really good a part of me definitely expected this to be just another one of your typical werewolf tales.  I’m thrilled to say that I couldn’t have been more wrong!  Wolf Land is a thrilling and in depth tale that delves into the lives and experiences of a group of truly fascinating characters.  While there is a wealth of blood and gore to be found in the attacks (as we all love) I found the struggles and experiences of the characters to be the true gem of the story.  With different lives, personalities, and experiences, each character processes the transformations that they are facing in different ways.  It enhances previously unrealized characteristics in each of them.  In addition, with the variety of characters in this story, there is definitely some element for everyone to relate to in one way or another.

As for the bloody, wonderfully gory attacks throughout the story, these are beautifully written.  Janz has created such a vivid tale that you can almost see, smell and feel the viscera as the characters try to survive.

Overall, Wolf Land is a perfectly written tale that will hold you in its viciously furry grip from start to finish.  This is a must have book that I will reread over and over again with joy!

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Samhain

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Jonathan Janz grew up between a dark forest and a graveyard, and in a way, that explains everything. Brian Keene named his debut novel The Sorrows "the best horror novel of 2012." The Library Journal deemed his follow-up, House of Skin, "reminiscent of Shirley Jackson's The Haunting of Hill House and Peter Straub's Ghost Story."

2013 saw the publication of his novel of vampirism and demonic possession The Darkest Lullaby, as well as his serialized horror novel Savage Species. Of Savage Species, Publishers Weekly said, "Fans of old-school splatterpunk horror--Janz cites Richard Laymon as an influence, and it shows--will find much to relish." Jonathan's Kindle Worlds novel Bloodshot: Kingdom of Shadows marked his first foray into the superhero/action genre.

Jack Ketchum called his vampire western Dust Devils a "Rousing-good weird western," and his sequel to The Sorrows (Castle of Sorrows) was selected one of 2014's top three novels by Pod of Horror. 2015 saw the release of The Nightmare Girl, which prompted Pod of Horror to call Jonathan "Horror's Next Big Thing." His newest release is Wolf Land, which Publishers Weekly called “gruesome yet entertaining gorefest” with “an impressive and bloody climax.” He has also written four novellas (Exorcist Road, The Clearing of Travis Coble, Old Order, and Witching Hour Theatre) and several short stories.

His primary interests are his wonderful wife and his three amazing children, and though he realizes that every author's wife and children are wonderful and amazing, in this case the cliché happens to be true. You can learn more about Jonathan at www.jonathanjanz.com. You can also find him on Facebook, via @jonathanjanz on Twitter, or on his Goodreads and Amazon author pages.

"One of the best writers in modern horror to come along in the last decade. Janz is one of my new favorites." –Brian Keene, best-selling author

“It’s the best of its kind I’ve read in years, such that I’d call it “The Quintessential Haunted House Novel.” You’ve taken the old school traditions of the form which readers want and then have injected modern style, characters, and macabre, hard-edged mayhem into the guts of the story. THAT’S the way to do it, my friend!”-Author Edward Lee on HOUSE OF SKIN

“Jonathan Janz is one of the rare horror novelists who can touch your heart while chilling your spine. His work offers incisive characters, sharp dialogue, and more scares than a deserted graveyard after midnight. If you haven’t read his fiction, you’re missing out on one the best new voices in the genre.” –Tim Waggoner Reminiscent of Shirley Jackson’s The Haunting of Hill House and Peter Straub’s Ghost Story, this should please readers who appreciate a good haunting.” —The Library Journal

“Jonathan Janz is one of the rare horror novelists who can touch your heart while chilling your spine. His work offers incisive characters, sharp dialogue, and more scares than a deserted graveyard after midnight. If you haven’t read his fiction, you’re missing out on one the best new voices in the genre.” –Tim Waggoner, author

“A 10-year high school reunion is the catalyst for lots of furry, toothy scares in this gruesome yet entertaining gorefest.” –Publishers Weekly

"Probably the best werewolf novel I've read in a decade."- Pete Kahle, author of The Specimen

"If you like werewolves, you will think you have died and gone to heaven. Highly recommended." -Confessions of a Reviewer

"This fast-paced read was a frenzy of carnality in epic proportions. Visceral and surreal, Janz has outdone himself with this newest title." -Nikki, Horror After Dark

"For years now, the werewolf has been hijacked by the shifter romance genre. Well, Jonathan Janz has claimed a bloody morsel back for the horror genre!" -2 Book Lovers Reviews

"Janz is the literary love child of Richard Laymon and Jack Ketchum (with a little Joe Lansdale DNA in the mix), with all the terror that implies. Try him out. You won't be disappointed." -Pod of Horror

In 1992, as Los Angeles begins to simmer in the heat of racial injustices, one dark man appears everywhere, spreading his message of race war. At the same time, Paul Souther, a homeless drunk, joins a strange group of outsiders. Some black and some white, they all carry the weight of broken lives and lost faith. They are all drawn to LA, for the arrival of a child, impossibly carried by Mary Prince, a sterile porn star.

Through back roads and freeways everyone is pulled into LA and Mary's side just as the baby is born. None of them have any idea that the city is a ticking bomb of anger. As riots explode, the mysterious man reveals himself to be an ancient, dark spirit using the rage of the people to stoke his own, literal, fires. He demands Mary’s child as sacrifice to keep the city, and perhaps the nation from burning. It falls to Paul, a faithless man, and a drunk with blood on his own hands, to make the impossible choice between the child and the city, and to save the people he has come to care about.

The Red Highway was a fascinating foray into the mind of author Robert E. Dunn.  While the storyline itself is fantastic, it’s the in-depth, unique characters that this tale offers that were truly the highlight for me.  The flaws of both Mary and Paul make them relatable characters that the reader can connect with.  Each must face their own demons and struggles to have a chance at doing what is right.   Dunn has written a tale that grasps the reader tight in its shadowy grip.  He has also created a sense of relatable realism to the tale by utilizing the familiar racial and social tensions as well as the violence that permeated 1992 Los Angeles, something with which the majority of readers will be familiar.  Dunn’s descriptive talents weave a tale in which readers will find themselves immersed in, with every moment so easily viewed in the mind’s eye.  Overall, The Red Highway is a story that will hold readers enthralled until the final page!

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Robert E. Dunn was born an army brat and grew up in the Missouri Ozarks. He wrote his first book at age eleven, stealing, or novelizing, as he called it at the time, the storyline of a Jack Kirby comic book.

His college course of study, philosophy, religion, theatre, and film/TV communications, left him qualified only to be a televangelist. When that didn’t work out, he turned to them mostly, honest work of video production. Over several years he produced everything from documentaries, to training films and his favorite, travelogues. Still always writing for the joy of it he returned to writing horror and fantasy fiction for publication after the turn of the century. It seemed like a good time for change even if the changes were not always his choice.

He lives in Kansas City with three daughters, a young grandson, and an old dog. He tweets sometimes as @WritingDead but makes no promises how interesting those little posts will be.

Praise for The Red Highway

“The Red Highway is not one of the best books that I’ve read so far this year, or that I’ve read in a long time…it’s one of the best books that I’ve ever read!  It was an incredible read, one that has so many layers that I was completely enthralled with the story.” –2 Book Lovers Reviews

The incredible Hunter Shea is back with yet another mind-bending tale of terror!  Tortures of the Damned, an apocalyptic tale which follows the Padilla family and their neighbors when an unknown terrorist attack takes place in Yonkers. An EMP blast takes out all electronic devices cutting off all contact with the outside world while chemical weapons kill and contaminate every living thing within their reach.  The Padilla family are lucky that their neighbor Buck and his girlfriend have a secure bomb shelter which allows them to survive the initial attack.  However, as Tortures of the Damned shows us, sometimes the survivors are the truly damned.

When two members of their group become ill from initial exposure to the chemical weapons it becomes imperative to seek any outside medical help or supplies they can find. On their first trek out, however, Daniel and Buck discover the true horrors left in the outside world.  A ravenous horde of rats follow them back to their shelter and the attack forces the group to abandon their relative safety. The survivors are forced to face the horrors of the sick and dying humanity as well as the roaming, viciously savage beasts that all animal life has become.  Can these survivors face the horror that awaits them and stay alive?

Hunter Shea has delivered yet another gripping masterpiece of horror!  This is an action packed tale that will keep you riveted to the edge of your seat as you follow the family through the hell that life has become. Shea perfectly illustrates the human condition, showcasing how love, loyalty and friendship are sometimes the only things that can keep us hanging on by a thread, even in the most hellish conditions.  The emotional struggles and fraying of the survivors’ nerves are incredibly realistic and bring an added sense of connection for the reader.  One thing that Shea always does exceptionally well is to bring the reader gory, gooey, horrific moments of terror and Tortures of the Damned is no exception!  There are some truly beautiful moments of gore for horror fans to relish.  This is definitely a book that I will be happy to read again and again!

PURCHASE!

You can purchase Tortures of the Damned in mass market paperback at more retail stores nationwide, as well as bookstores, both independent and chain.

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One signed book from Hunter Shea of winner’s choice (or e-book) and a bookmark.

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Hunter Shea is the author of the novels The Montauk Monster, Sinister Entity, Forest of Shadows, Swamp Monster Massacre, and Evil Eternal. His stories have appeared in numerous magazines, including Dark Moon Digest, Morpheus Tales and the Cemetery Dance anthology,  

Shocklines : Fresh Voices in Terror.

His obsession with all things horrific has led him to real life exploration of the paranormal, interviews with exorcists and other things that would keep most people awake with the lights on. He lives in New York with his family and vindictive cat. He waits with Biblical patience for the Mets to win a World Series. You can read about his latest travails and communicate with him at www.huntershea.com.

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