Hunter Shea schreibt kryptozoologische Horrorerzählungen, die den Leser in aufregende Jagden nach Fabelwesen eintauchen lassen. Seine Erzählungen schöpfen oft aus Folklore und urbanen Legenden, die er in eisige und beunruhigende Geschichten verwandelt. Er taucht gerne in die dunklen Winkel des Unbekannten ein, sei es durch übernatürliche Phänomene oder schwer fassbare Kreaturen, und schafft so einen einzigartigen Stil voller Geheimnisse und Schrecken. Seine Werke locken Leser an, die Spannung und einen Einblick in eine Welt suchen, die jenseits der Grenzen der Realität verborgen ist.
Gehe nicht in den Wald. Die Kreatur wartet nur darauf … Eine abgelegene Hütte mit Blick auf einen idyllischen See. Dies ist der Ort, den die kranke Kate für ihre Heilung dringend benötigt. Aber sie und ihr Mann Andrew sind nicht allein. Etwas lauert in der Dunkelheit des Waldes. Und wie ihr Körper wird nun auch die Hütte zu einem Gefängnis für Kate … Unnerving Magazine: »Ein erstklassiger Monster-Thriller, der mit Gefühl und Intelligenz überzeugt und mit einem grandios bösen Ende.«
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Todd Matthews ist fassungslos: Seine Verlobte Ashley hat sich erhängt! Hat ihr Selbstmord etwas mit dem Resort-Massaker zu tun, das sich vor fünf Jahren ereignete? Damals erkundete Ashley zusammen mit Freunden ein verlassenes Hotel, bis der irre Wraith-Schlitzer über sie herfiel. Er ermordete alle … alle, bis auf Ashley … Sie hinterließ einige Hinweise, was in dieser Nacht wirklich passiert ist. Deshalb kehrt Todd in das verfallene Hayden Resort zurück. Er will die Identität des Killers enthüllen – was er herausfindet ist jedoch nicht das, womit er gerechnet hat. Horrornews: »Ein beängstigendes Spektakel.« Gingernutsofhorror: »Eine unterhaltsame Variante des Final-Girl-Mythos« Scifiandscary: »Wie eine Reminiszenz auf die Slasher-B-Movies der 80er-Jahre.«
How do you survive hearing your family being brutally murdered over the phone? For Father Raul Figeuroa, all faith and hope are lost. Turning away from the priesthood, he retreats to his aunt's empty farmhouse in upstate New York, hoping to drink himself to oblivion. But he's not alone in the house. Something is trying to reach out to him...
During the height of the 90s grunge era, five high school friends living on the fringe are driven to the breaking point. When one of their friends is brutally raped by a drunk townie, they decide to take matters into their own hands. Deep in the woods of Milbury, Connecticut, there lives the legend of the Melon Heads, a race of creatures that shun human interaction and prey on those who dare to wander down Dracula Drive. Maybe this night, one band of misfits can help the other. Or maybe some legends are meant to be feared for a reason.
Down in Texas, even the legends are bigger. Some say the Goat Man is just an old folk tale, meant to scare people from wandering too far into the woods. For a group of Satanists, crossing the infamous Goat Man's Bridge is the first step to appeasing their Dark Lord. When their sacrifice goes wrong, hell is birthed on Earth. What rises from the ashes under a lightning-slashed sky will crave only two things: to bring about chaos, and bathe in the blood of the dead. An ex-con, pastry chef, paranormal podcaster and terrified teen fight to stay one step ahead of their destruction as the town around them is crushed under the horns of the horrifying cryptid now possessed by demons from hell. The Goat Man has arrived, and it won't leave until there is nothing left alive. "Hunter Shea is to monsters what George Romero was to zombies. You'll never have more fun being frightened." -- Brian Keene "If you're looking for a fun creature feature, Shea is the leader of the pack." - Kendall Reviews "Shea fans, and fans of cryptid creatures are likely to revel in this love letter to a legendary menace." Publishers Weekly
A group of friends decides to take matters into their own hands when one of them is brutally raped by a drunk townie. Deep in the woods of the town live the Melon Heads, a race of creatures that shun human interaction and prey on those who dare to wander down Dracula Drive. Could two bands of misfits help each other?
The swamp belongs to them. Humans are only prey. Deep in the overgrown swamps of Florida, where humans rarely dare to enter, lives a race of creatures long thought to be only the stuff of legend. They walk upright but are stronger, taller and more brutal than any man. And when a small boat of tourists, held captive by a fleeing criminal, accidentally kills one of the swamp dwellers' young, the creatures are filled with a terrifyingly human emotion-a merciless lust for vengeance that will paint the trees red with blood.
The Dover Demon is real...and it has returned. In 1977, Sam Brogna and his friends came upon a terrifying, alien creature on a deserted country road. What they witnessed was so bizarre, so chilling, they swore their silence. But their lives were changed forever. Decades later, the town of Dover has been hit by a massive blizzard. Sam's son, Nicky, is drawn to search for the infamous cryptid, only to disappear into the bowels of a secret underground lair. The Dover Demon is far deadlier than anyone could have believed. And there are many of them. Can Sam and his reunited friends rescue Nicky and battle a race of creatures so powerful, so sinister, that history itself has been shaped by their secretive presence? "THE DOVER DEMON is Shea's most delightful and insidiously terrifying monster yet." - Shotgun Logic Reviews "An excellent horror novel and a strong standout in the UFO and cryptid subgenres." -Hellnotes "Non-stop action awaits those brave enough to dive into the small town of Dover, and if you're lucky, you won't see the Demon himself!" - The Scary Reviews PRAISE FOR SWAMP MONSTER MASSACRE "B-horror movie fans rejoice, Hunter Shea is here to bring you the ultimate tale of terror!" - Horror Novel Reviews "A nonstop thrill ride! I couldn't put this book down." - Cedar Hollow Horror Reviews
Everyone knows the legend of the Jersey Devil. Some believe it is an abomination of nature, a hybrid winged beast from hell that stalks the Pine Barrens of southern New Jersey searching for prey. Others believe it is a hoax, a campfire story designed to scare children. But one man knows the truth.Sixty years ago, Boompa Willet came face to face with the Deviland lived to tell the tale. Now, the creatures stomping grounds are alive once again with strange sightings, disappearances, and worse. After all these years, Boompa must return to the Barrens, not to prove the legend is real but to wipe it off the face of the earth.Itll take more than just courage to defeat the Devil. It will take four generations of the Willet clan, a lifetime of survivalist training, and all the firepower they can carry. But timing is critical. A summer music festival has attracted crowds of teenagers. The woods are filled with tender young prey. But this time, the Devil is not alone. The evil has grown into an unholy horde of mutant monstrosities. And hell has come home to New Jersey...
Nat Blackburn is given an offer he can't refuse by President Roosevelt. Tales of gold in the abandoned mining town of Hecla abound. The only problem-those who go seeking their fortune never return. Black-eyed children, strange lights and ferocious wild men venture from the deep, dark ghost mine...as well as a sinister force hungry for fresh souls.