DOPPELGANGER : a ghostly double of a living person that haunts its living counterpart.
Today marks the official release of my 4th novel with Samhain Publishing’s horror line, Sinister Entity. For those of you who read my debut novel in 2011, Forest of Shadows, this book will have a few familiar characters. It picks up where things left off, only 13 years later (love that lucky 13). If you didn’t read FOS, no worries. Sinister Entity was written to be a standalone novel, kicking off what I hope will be a terrifying series that delves into the darker realms of the paranormal.
Now, what does this all have to do with doppelgangers? It turns out, quite a few notable people in history, from Percy Shelley to Mark Twain and Abraham Lincoln, have had encounters with doppelgangers…sometimes with disastrous results. Doppelganger is German for ‘double walker’. It’s literally a paranormal double of a living person. The whole phenomenon has fascinated me for years. So I did what all writers do; created my own doppelganger and had it take one on.
Normally on a release day, I’d post an excerpt from the book to get you hooked like the crack dealer I am. This time around, I can do you one better. I wrote a short story that introduces the main character of Sinister Entity during her investigation of a wailing, shadowy ghost that haunts a snow filled cemetery. It’s called The Graveyard Speaks and here’s the best part. It’s free! Download your copy and if you want more, come on over and face the evil spirits in Sinister Entity.
But wait, there’s more! My book is being released alongside my buddy Jonathan Janz’s awesome new novel, The Darket Lullaby. To celebrate, the simply amazing Erin from Hook of a Book reviews is hosting a FB author Q&A on April 2nd between 9 and 11pm ET. Email questions to her at hookofabook@hotmail.com and she’ll post them on FB. Jonathan and I will do our best to amuse and if needed, frighten you. Nothing is out of bounds. Seriously. Click here to Like the page and join the party.
I’m not done. Call within the next 10 minutes and you’ll get 4 Shamwows for the price of 1. Wait. Scratch that. What I meant to say is that I’m also giving away a signed copy of Forest of Shadows to a random person who comments on this blog post. If you live outside the US, I’ll send you an e-version of the book.
So come on, grab your voice recorders and a change of underwear. We’re going on a sinister ghost hunt.
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About Hunter Shea
Hunter Shea is the product of a childhood weened 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. Hunter Shea is the product of a childhood weened 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.
His novels, Forest of Shadows, Evil Eternal , Swamp Monster Massacre , Sinister Entity, Hell Hole, The Waiting and Island of the Forbidden are published through Samhain Publishing’s horror line. Hell Hole was named Horror Novel Reviews #1 horror novel of 2014. His first thriller novel, The Montauk Monster, was released June, 2014 as a Pinnacle paperback, and was named by Publishers Weekly as one of the best reads of the summer. His follow up Pinnacle novel, Tortures of the Damned, a post apocalyptic thriller, will be out July, 2015. That will be followed up by his latest cryptid tale, The Dover Demon, in the fall through Samhain. His horror short story collection, Asylum Scrawls, is available as an e-book, straightjacket not included.
Hunter is an amateur cryptozoologist, having written wild, fictional tales about Bigfoot, The Montauk Monster, The Dover Demon and many new creatures to come. A copy of his book, The Montauk Monster, is 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, cryptid 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 hotdogs 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.
Congratulations, Monster Man. I have read ‘Sinister Entity’ and it’s great. A creepy story with great characters, what’s not to love? Can’t wait to check out ‘The Graveyard Speaks’. — On to the next.
Both are great. Can’t wait to see you tonight Jack!
Hunter – Congrats on the new release. I just downloaded The Graveyard Speaks. Cannot wait to begin the new story!
/signed by DopplegangerScottDayOH
I hope you and your double like it. 🙂
haha!
Oh, we do!
Happy Release Day Congratulations Hunter!
Thanks Maria. My favorite day of the year.
Congratulations, Hunter! I’m so excited! I can;t wait to start reading it. \m/
Thanks. And I can’t wait to dive into your new book!
Just finished Evil Eternal and loved it! That’s two I ‘ve really loved so I’ve decided I’ve got to read everything else you write! My next read of yours is going to be Forest of Shadows (bought it already). Once that’s done and I get Sinister Entity, I’ll have them all!
Sean, you just added to what was already a great day.l’m so glad you’re enjoying the books. I promise I’ll keep busting my ass to get new ones out!
Hope to see you at the party tonight!!
Thanks for talking up the party!! Can’t wait!!!!
Haven’t tried your stuff yet, but I’m game! By all the comments above, I’m sure to be amazed!
If you dig ghosts, demons, and monsters, I try to keep my customers happy. Hey, stop by the FB event tonight and pick my brain, or what the margaritas will leave of it.
Thanks for the giveaway! It’s awesome to see authors do this kind of stuff for their fans!
And you’re officially in for the signed copy! See, that was easy.
You are a busy guy! Sounds like some great stuff! I’ll download the free story as soon as I get home tonight. Good luck with these, Adrian
It keeps me out of trouble…sort of. Hope you like the story and come back for more. 🙂
Just finished Graveyard Speaks and you’re right, it was like crack! I have to know what happens next. You fantastically evil author!
I never thought I’d appreciated being called a crack dealer. Thank you. So glad you liked the story!
Just downloaded both Forest of Shadows & Sinister Entity!! Congrats buddy!!
Thanks Joe! That’s a good 1-2 punch.
Just bought Sinister Entity and TWEETED it.I loved Forest of Shadows. All the best, Jackie Kingon
Thank you so much Jackie! I hope your husband is feeling much, much better.