I am so thrilled this #ThrillerThursday (and well, every day since I heard the news from my friend, author Hunter Shea, that Kensington Pinnacle was going to publish a novel by him) to talk about The Montauk Monster, a mass paperback book released everywhere this month that is flying off the shelves! Publisher’s Weekly called it the summer read of 2014!! You’ll find it not only bookstores, large and small, but in Wal-Mart and other drugstore racks nationwide. It’s already sold enough to be in its second printing!!
If you know Hunter, you know he loves the bizarro, the creepy monsters that might be real, the cryptid, the unusual. So, when he asked me to be the first reader for this new book last summer, I didn’t know what I was getting into, but since I trust him, love his writing, and was honored he chose me to give him insight, I couldn’t say no. In fact, I jumped at the chance!
I almost read it in one sitting because I stayed up on night on the adrenaline train ride it had put me on!! It was a book out of my element and primarily for men I thought and I said so, but I couldn’t be happier that I read it. It was amazing!! Pure entertainment, but with a cool historical New York story and mystery, thrilling text, emotion and dialogue that propelled me and made me CARE, and most of all….I love CAN MAN. I can’t help it. You’ll want to know CAN MAN too. The book, to put it simply, rocks and if you are heading to the beach and don’t like sappy romance, then get this book.
Here is the book at the Barnes and Noble stand and inside, my wonderful acknowledgement. He’s so kind!
Working as a publicist for Hunter Shea comes from my belief that he has something to publicize. He’s a wonderful writer with a fun voice that will entertain you. Who needs drugs or hard liquor when they can get a book rush? LOL He’s my friend, but it’s for a reason. He’s an awesome guy.
The Montauk Monster Tour
So we put together this #MontaukMonster virtual party where he is traveling around cyberspace making guest appearances (he’s written soooo many guest articles it will put anyone to shame offering tips, background info, stories…and he’s funny), been doing interviews, and checking out reviews.
You can see the premiere launch of the 2.0 tour here on his page HERE, but you can come back to Oh, for the Hook of a Book! and see a static page on my home screen for The Montauk Monster Tour. This tour is run by me under my branching business of Hook of a Book Media and Publicity. This should be a great place for you to view all the stops that author Hunter Shea will make along the Monster Madness Train. Check out the articles, interviews, appearances, and reviews all surrounding The Montauk Monster and writing horror!
Join the Fun
If you would like to join in the fun by posting a review, guest post, or spotlight, or even interview Hunter Shea, just email me (Erin) at hookofabook@hotmail.com! We’ll take a post anytime, there isn’t any stopping point to a virtual tour! At least not this one!
Hashtag Promotion
If you join in the tour, or want to help promote, use the hashtag #MontaukMonster on Twitter. If you get the book, take a pic and post to Twitter or Instagram also tagging #MontaukMonster. We’ll track photos for a special promo!
The Montauk Monster Virtual Publicity Party:
Here’s a few past ones from 1.0....
June 12:
Guest Appearance at Author and Screenwriter Keith Rommel
June 16:
Guest Appearance at Author Brian Moreland
June 18:
Guest Appearance at Author Jonathan Janz
Kicking-off 2.0…….!!!!!!!!!!!!
June 19:
Interview with Author Glenn Rolfe
June 20:
Guest Appearance with Aniko Carmen
June 22:
Guest Appearance with Jack on Back in Jack, his co-conspirator on Monster Men Podcast
Talks about his live signing event and party in New York!
June 27:
Guest Appearance with Gef at Wag the Fox
www.waggingthefox.blogspot.com
June 28:
Guest Appearance with Rich at The Horror Bookshelf
www.thehorrorbookshelf.com
July 2:
Interview with Author Kristopher Rufty
www.lastkristontheleft.blogspot.com
Guest Appearance with Jenna at Girl With Book Lungs
www.girlwithbooklungs.com
July 7:
Guest Appearance with Author Mary San Giovanni
www.marysangi.wordpress.com
July 9:
Spotlight and Excerpt with Michelle at Castle Macabre
www.castlemacabre.blogspot.com
July 14:
Review from Christina at Creating Serenity
www.creating-serenity.com
July 15:
Review by Jennifer in Ohio’s The Entertainer Magazine
www.entertainerohio.com
July 17:
Guest Appearance at Author Matt Manochio
www.mattmanochio.wordpress.com
July 18:
Review by Rich at The Horror Bookshelf
www.thehorrorbookshelf.com
July 21:
Review and Guest Appearance at Author David Bernstein
www.davidbernsteinauthor.blogspot.com
July 22:
Review by Des and Guest Appearance at Bookie Monsters
www.bookie-monster.com
July 23:
Review by Author Glenn Rolfe
www.glennrolfescribbles.wordpress.com
July 24:
Guest Appearance at Author W. D. Gagliani
www.wdgagliani.com
July 25:
Review at Editor/Writer Tim Busbey
www.timbusbey.wordpress.com
July 28:
Review and Guest Appearance at Paul Dail
www.pauldail.com
July 29:
Review and Interview with Ira at The Rage Circus vs. The Soulless Void
www.ragecircus.blogspot.com
July 30:
Review from Joe Hempl, Top of the Heap Reviews
(Guest Reviewing at Oh, for the Hook of a Book)
www.hookofabook.wordpress.com
July 31:
Review by Melissa at Little Miss Zombie
www.littlemisszombie.blogspot.com
Also coming:
Date TBA, review on HellNotes
If you’re late for the date, we’ll hold the monsters at bay. To join the tour, email Erin at hookofabook@hotmail.com or drop me a line so we can fit you in! The more the merrier!
Publisher’s Weekly named the upcoming thriller, THE MONTAUK MONSTER, one of the best summer books of 2014! Not only that, they gave it an awesome review. Here’s a snippet:
The urban mythologies of the Montauk Monster and the government labs on Plum Island unite to cause staggering levels of mayhem when mutant animals with toxic blood descend on a Long Island town. 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. — PW
The Montauk Monster, Synopsis and Advanced Praise:
“Shea combines ancient evil, old school horror, and modern style.” –Jonathan Maberry, New York Times bestselling author
It Kills. . .
On a hot summer night in Montauk, the bodies of two local bar patrons are discovered in the dunes, torn to shreds, their identities unrecognizable. . .
It Breeds. . .
In another part of town, a woman’s backyard is invaded by four terrifying creatures that defy any kind of description. What’s clear is that they’re hostile–and they’re ravenous. . .
It Spreads. . .
With every sunset the terror rises again, infecting residents with a virus no one can cure. The CDC can’t help them;FEMA can’t save them. But each savage attack brings Suffolk County Police Officer Gray Dalton one step closer to the shocking source of these unholy creations. Hidden on nearby Plum Island, a U.S. research facility has been running top-secret experiments. What they created was never meant to see the light of day. Now, a vacation paradise is going straight to hell.
“Hunter Shea is the real deal.. . .intense.” –Gord Rollo, author of Valley of the Scarecrow and Crimson
“Shea delves deep into the unknown. A thrill-ride of a read!” –Alexandra Holzer, author of Growing Up Haunted
Raves for Hunter Shea:
Forest of Shadows
“A frightening, gripping story that left me too frightened to sleep with the lights off. This novel scared the hell out of me and it is definitely a creepy ghost story I won’t soon forget.” —Night Owl Reviews
Sinister Entity
“This is the real deal. The fear is palpable. Horror novels don’t get much better than this.” —Literal Remains
“. . .Culminates in a climactic showdown between human and spirit that keeps you glued to the pages!” —Horror Novel Reviews
Evil Eternal
“Hunter Shea has crafted another knockout. At turns epic and intimate, both savage and elegant. . .a harrowing, blood-soaked nightmare.” –Jonathan Janz, author of The Sorrows
Swamp Monster Massacre
“If you’re craving an old-school creature-feature that has excessive gore. . .B-horror movie fans rejoice, Hunter Shea is here to bring you the ultimate tale of terror!” —Horror Novel Reviews
Hunter Shea, Biography:
Hunter Shea is the author of paranormal and horror novels Forest of Shadows, Swamp Monster Massacre, Evil Eternal, Sinister Entity, which are all published by Samhain Horror. The June 3, 2014 release of his horrifying thriller Montauk Monster is published by Kensington/Pinnacle.
He has also written a short story to be read prior to Sinister Entity, called The Graveyard Speaks (it’s free, go download!), and a book of stories called Asylum Scrawls. His next book from Samhain Horror, titled HellHole, is set to come out in August 2014 and is his first western horror.
His work has appeared in numerous magazines, including Dark Moon Digest, Morpheus Tales, and the upcoming 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 is also half of the two men show, Monster Men, which is a video podcast that takes a fun look at the world of horror. You can read about his latest travails and communicate with him at http://www.huntershea.com, on Twitter @HunterShea1, Facebook fan page at Hunter Shea or the Monster Men 13 channel on YouTube.
Montauk Monster Truth or Fiction:
Is the Montauk Monster made up for the book or an urban myth? Is there some truth that propels the story? You can find out more about the real Montauk Monster story here:
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