Cover Reveal for THE DOVER DEMON
Yes, I’m diving back into the cryptid pool this September, this time training my sights on The Dover Demon, a bizarre creature spotted in a small Massachusetts town in the late 70s. The cover art was done by Kelly Martin and she knocked it out of the park. Pretty damn creepy.
I’d heard a little bit about this alien-looking creature, but didn’t get a true education on the legend until I met Loren Coleman on a trip to his International Cryptozoology Museum. In fact, the book is dedicated to Loren, who urged me to make the demon the star of my next show. And let me tell you right here, there’s more to this story, both the true accounts and my twisted take on them, than what you may think looking at the cover. This little cryptid defies classification. Gray aliens can kiss this beastie’s ass.
So, what’s it all about Alfie?
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, their lives forever changed. Decades later, the town of Dover is 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 more than they could have believed, and deadly. These creatures are not alone, and their desires cannot be stopped. Can Sam and his reunited friends battle a race of creatures so powerful, so sinister, that human history has been shaped by their secretive presence?
I know we have a whole summer between now and its release, but I had to share this cover. And if you’re in the Portland, Maine area on vacation, stop by the Cryptozoology Museum to check out the Dover Demon display. I promise, there will be no probing.
Hunter Shea 
Love the cover, Hunter!
Thanks Jon. I actually had a choice of 2 covers this time around. I chose the one that looked more sinister.
Congrats! Another great book sure to please and scare!
Thanks Jackie! This is the first book I let my kids read, now that they’re jaded teens. 🙂
Great cover and story idea. I look forward to reading this one. How cool that you got to meet Loren Colemen!
Thanks Brian. Loren is one cool guy. I hope to have a book release for this at his museum.
Way cool Hunter, is this the Cryptid you have been talking about. Sounds so great can’t wait for it! My birthday is September and was born 1975, not far off, This is wicked narley!
Actually, there still another that I haven’t revealed yet. On the second draft of the novel as we speak.
Love it.
This is sheer GOLD! Can’t wait!
-aniko
There’s one demon you’ll want staring at you from your bedside table. Congrats man!