The Appalachian Shadow: Cryptid Response Unit Book One

Something is hunting the Appalachian Mountains... and it isn't any animal science recognizes. When a string of brutal nighttime killings rocks the remote mountain valleys of eastern Kentucky, federal wildlife investigator Ethan Cole is called in to determine what predator is responsible. Local authorities blame a rogue bear-but the evidence tells a far more disturbing story. The victims were experienced outdoorsmen. The bodies were dragged impossible distances uphill. And the tracks left behind don't match any known predator. As Cole pushes deeper into the dense Appalachian wilderness, he discovers a hunting ground marked by crushed bones, strange claw marks high on the trees, and eerie howls echoing across the ridges after dark. Whatever stalks these mountains is powerful, territorial, and far more intelligent than any animal should be. When the trail finally leads into a remote valley where the creature has been feeding for years, Cole realizes the truth: the attacks are only the beginning. And if he can't stop the predator soon, the entire region could become its hunting ground. The Appalachian Shadow is the explosive first installment in the Cryptid Response Unit series-where federal investigators confront the creatures that official science refuses to acknowledge. Perfect for fans of creature thrillers, wilderness survival horror, and relentless man-versus-monster suspense. Start the hunt today. Available now and free to read with Kindle Unlimited.