Books about the jersey devil book

This is a really intriguing book that taught me a bit of local history that i wasnt aware of. Youll find modern classics such as game of thrones or the harry potter books and books that are the basis for movies such as a wrinkle in time. The jersey devil lives in the desolate pine barrens, scaring multiple people all along the delaware and communities in southern new jersey and eastern pennsylvania. For nearly two hundred years, the legend of the jersey devil. The jersey devil by hunter shea book cover, description, publication history. Long held as americas oldest monster this creature haunts the pinelands of nj. This is the book that inspired the movie complete with photographs. Now back in print this new edition of the classic will. The domestic life of the jersey devil is a book about suburban identity, and about one suburbanites attempt to come to terms with his family history in the most unlikely of places.

The legend of the jersey devil noble, trinka hakes, kelley, gerald on amazon. Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer no kindle device required. The pine barrens is a huge area that occupies portions of seven counties. Jonathan maberrythe legend lives everyone knows the legend of the jersey devil. When news of the jersey devils reemergence reaches the willet family, they know what to do. The jersey devil, the best selling book on new jerseys infamous j. The jersey devil and millions of other books are available for amazon kindle. Search the worlds most comprehensive index of fulltext books. The jersey devil, the best selling book on new jerseys infamous jersey devil over 50,000 in print is now a major motion picture. Hunter sheas monster novels read like a saturday matinee on a lazy summer afternoon and, with the jersey devil, hes taken his work to new levels of violence and mayhem. The jersey devil, the bestselling book on new jerseys infamous jersey devil with over 75,000 in print.

Ive read half a dozen shea books so far, and not a single one has been a disappointment. Trinka hakes noble is the awardwinning author of numerous picture books. But chaos reigns in this small cabin in the woods when the newborn baby boy begins to grow claws and wings emerge. The legend of the new jersey devil childrens book council. The legend of the jersey devil by trinka hakes noble. Legend has it that mother leeds gave birth to the jersey devil, her monstrous th child, on a halloween night some 300 years ago. Reporter bill sprouse recently published his first book, a history of the jersey devil and of his distant family connection to the famous folk story of the new jersey pine barrens. The legend of the mysterious and terrifying jersey devil, and the many stories surrounding this truly unique american myth are not to be missed or forgotten. I first started this book i was unaware of the backstory of the jersey devil, seen for. Ive been looking for a great horror book and definitely found it in. Buy a cheap copy of the jersey devil book by ray miller. The legend of the jersey devil sleeping bear press. Its a book that revels in blood, destruction, and pulpy goodness, and its a shining example of what paperback horror should be, with redshirts aplenty, nonstop action, and even an explosion or two thrown in for good measure.

The 2015 jersey devil press anthology, by everyone about buy it. Deep in the new jersey pine barrens lurks a monster out of legend. This picture book offers to readers the legend of the jersey devil, the thirteenth child of mother leeds. The childrens book council cbc is the nonprofit trade association of childrens book. The first series from the creator of the travelers. The jersey devil by james mccloy nook book ebook barnes. Fascinating and lively, this book finds the origins of new jerseys favorite monster not in witchcraft or an unnatural liaison between woman and devil but in the. Read to find out if the willets succeed, or if the jersey devil lives to terrorize another day. I thought this book was a short and sweet overview on the jersey devil. The authors hope the book may generate a possible tv program or film, but in the meantime, they are deep in research on two more books, one set in. Some believe it is an abomination of nature, a hybrid winged beast from hell that stalks the pine barrens of southern new jersey searching. Some believe it is an abomination of nature, a hybrid winged beast from hell. This book a collection of thirteen short stories will please anyone interested in the jersey devil, the legendary monster that haunts the jersey pine barrens. The jersey devil mystery has endured for centuries, birthed from within the untamed acres of the pine barrens.

Hatem aly provides delightful spot illustrations throughout the book, and it would be fun to. Of all the stories fictional and nonfictional ive read about the jersey devil, this book is the first one ive encountered to include the devil s siblings as integral characters in the story, which i found very intriguing. Bill sprouse author of the domestic life of the jersey devil. Of all the stories fictional and nonfictional ive read about the jersey devil, this book is the first one ive encountered to include the devils siblings as integral characters in the. A delightfully spooky picturebook rendering of the famed jersey devil legend.

Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app. Hunter shea is the author of over 25 books, with a specialization in cryptozoological horror that includes the jersey devil, the dover demon, loch ness revenge and many others. This is a good place to start your search for your next book. As difficult as it is to write early chapter books, writing one that is enticing, smart, imaginative. The earliest mention of the jersey devil in print was in an 1859 article about the pine barrens. If you were to crack a phone book in south jersey and drag your finger along the pages in the l section, youd find rows and rows of. Through meticulous research, this book uncovers the murky, myriad roots of this famous monster not in the pits of hell, but in centuriesold grudges, religious feuds, yellow journalism, hoaxes, and folklore. The secret history of the jersey devil johns hopkins. The jersey devil is the latest release from hunter shea and its effectively what you have come to expect from this prolific horror author. Awardwinning author trinka hakes noble weaves a spellbinding tale about the origins of the legend of the jersey devil. It explores the various different opinions on the jersey devil and the origin, etc. The jersey devil is a uniquely american monster that shares its origins with the united states. In 1735, samuel and deborah leeds unleashed a horrific abomination upon the world of men. Legend of the jersey devil starring cliff robertson, lesleyanne down and robert guillaume.

The monumental spring 1994 faceoff between the new jersey devils and new york rangers is recaptured in this mesmerizing account. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Written by hunter shea 2016, 352 pages, fiction released on july 26th, 2016. I have a very special offer for all the hellions out there who have dared to take the plunge into the pine barrens. Now back in print this new edition of the classic will bring the tale to a whole new generation. Tired of giving birth and weary of her painful labor, the woman wishes for a devil, and thats just what.

This is my first book on the jersey devil or leeds devil. The legend of the jersey devil weaves a spellbinding story about the origins of the jersey devil with atmospheric illustrations that bring the spooky tale to life. Tired of giving birth and weary of her painful labor, the woman wishes for a devil, and thats just what she gets. Giant book is the largest extant medieval illuminated manuscript in the world, at a length of 92 cm 36 in. High voltage, by eirik gumeny about excerpt buy it. Arguably one of the greatest series in nhl history, it changed. Take a look at the walmart books best sellers section. It was fastpaced, exciting, had extremely likeable characters and an intensity that is typical for mr. For most, the jersey devil is a great campfire story. As part of the new horror line at flame tree press, his novel creature has gained critical acclaim. In the course of its extraordinary history, the jersey devil has been exorcised, shot, electrocuted, declared officially dead, and scoffed as foolishnessnone of which has had any effect on it or the people who. As the title suggests, this book is all about the jersey devil. In 18th and 19th centuries the jersey devil was spotted sporadically.