Of Men and Monsters

Every town has its monsters, but in Bayport, they're not just legends—they're terrifyingly real.

“Tom Deady hit this one way out of the park.”—Jonathan Maberry, NY Times bestselling author of V-WARS and INK

In the summer of 1975, Bayport, MA becomes a refuge for eleven-year-old Ryan Baxter and his brother, Matt. Fleeing a dark past and an abusive father, the coastal town promises a fresh start with its sun-soaked beaches and nostalgic arcades. Ryan's days brighten even more when he meets Leah, and the two quickly become inseparable.

But not everything in Bayport is as serene as it seems. A seemingly innocent purchase—a "Sea Monkeys" imitation from a comic book—takes a sinister turn as it grows beyond imagination, threatening to consume their new life. Mysterious phone calls hint at lurking dangers, and as the aquatic creature in their home spirals out of control, a more familiar and terrifying monster edges closer to Bayport: their father.

In a coming-of-age tale where childhood wonder meets dark realities, Ryan and Matt must confront both the monsters of legend and those of their own past.

Prepare yourself for a small-town mystery similar to the horror classics of Stephen King and Robert R. McCammon.

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