From USA Today and #1 Amazon bestselling author Jeremy Bates comes the latest book in the bestselling WORLD'S SCARIEST LEGENDS series. A renowned marine biologist’s search for creatures known only in myths and legends turns deadly when the hunters become the hunted. " Merfolk (World’s Scariest Legends) is a chilling novel that might make the head of the master of horror, Stephen King , do a three-sixty." —Reader Views "Jeremy Bates knows how to sneak up on readers and scare them senseless. In Merfolk Bates unleashes a chilling adventure tale that's loaded to the gills with suspense, mystery, and scientific terror. If you love old-school movie monsters, don't miss out— Merfolk is Creature from the Black Lagoon for the Netflix generation." —Brandon McNulty, author of BAD PARTS and ENTRY WOUNDS "Merfolk: World's Scariest Legends 4 is a study in horror thriller experiences that will delight those who like nautical intrigue and tension. It joins other "World's Scariest" collections by Bates, yet stands on its own as a powerful saga of literary terror and intrigue." —Midwest Book Review “A terrifying page-turner, Merfolk gives readers yet another reason not to swim in the ocean. Jeremy Bates is the real deal.” —Flint Maxwell, author of THE DARK WINTER Praise for Jeremy Bates: ★ "A relentless deep-sea nightmare—Bates at his terrifying best!" - Amazon reviewer ★ "Merfolk delivers heart-pounding suspense, eerie mythology, and pure horror brilliance!" - Amazon reviewer ★ "A chilling blend of mystery, folklore, and deep-sea terror!" - Amazon reviewer ★ "If you thought the ocean was safe, think again—this book will haunt you long aft er the last page!" - Amazon reviewer ★ "Perfect for fans of King, Koontz, and Lovecraft!" - Amazon reviewer ★ "A gripping thriller that plunges readers into the unknown—unforgettable!" - Amazon reviewer ★ "A must-read for horror lovers who crave spine-tingling adventure and legends come to life!" - Amazon reviewer "Voracious readers of horror will delightfully consume the contents of Bates's World's Scariest Places books." — Publishers Weekly "Reads like a combination of Stephen King, Dean Koontz, and Clive Barker." — Midwest Book Review "Grabs and doesn't let go until the end." — Writer's Digest "I simply adore Bates' no-nonsense, no frills, fast-paced writing." — Nuzo Onoh, Bram Stoker Lifetime Achievement Award recipient "Jeremy Bates knows scary. You're going to have a good time with whatever he writes." — Jeff Menapace, author of Bad Games "Will remind readers what chattering teeth sound like." — Kirkus Reviews "Creatively creepy and sure to scare." — The Japan Times "An ice-cold thriller full of mystery, suspense, fear." — David Moody, author of Hater and Autumn "I have long been a fan of Dean Koontz, Stephen King, and Frank Peretti and I feel confident that I can now add Jeremy Bates to that list." — Reader Views "A page-turner in the true sense of the word." — HorrorAddicts "Will make your skin crawl." — Scream Magazine "Shocking." — Booklist "Told with an authoritative voice full of heart and insight." — Richard Thomas, Bram Stoker-nominated author "Would make a great screenplay!" — Suspense Magazine "Bates knows how to creep into his reader's mind and toy around." — Horror Palace "Something to give you chills before you go to bed." — San Francisco Book Review "Excellent!" — Andrew Peterson, international bestselling author of First to Kill "Spellbinding." — Bestsellersworld "Invites you to read it in one sitting." — Hellnotes "A treat for readers who like their horror served up with a side order of what the hell is going on? Highly recommended." — Ronald Malfi, bestselling author of Small Town Horror Winner, "Reader Views Literary Awards" Horror Novel Award, 2018-2019, for "Mountain of the Dead." Finalist, "Aurealis Award for Excellence in Speculative Fiction" Horror Novella Award, 2017,for "The Mailman." Finalist, "Australian Horror Writers Association" Shadows Award, 2017, for "The Mailman." Winner, "Foreword INDIES" Horror Book of the Year Award Gold Medal, 2016, for "Island of the Dolls." Finalist, "Next Generation Indie Book Awards" Horror Novel Award, 2017, for "Island of the Dolls." Finalist, "The Skoutz Award" German Horror Award, 2017, for "Suicide Forest." Finalist,"Aurealis Award for Excellence in Speculative Fiction" Horror Novella Award, 2016, for "Box of Bones." Finalist, "Australian Horror Writers Association" Shadows Award, 2016, for "Box of Bones." Winner, "Crime Writers of Canada" Arthur Ellis Award/The Lou Allen Memorial Award, 2016,for "Black Canyon." Winner, "Australian Horror Writers Association" Shadows Award, 2015, for "The Catacombs." Winner, "IPPY(Independent Publisher Book Awards)" Bronze Medal/Horror, 2016, for "The Catacombs." Finalist, "Next Generation Indie Book Awards" Horror Novella Award, 2016, for "Black Canyon." Winner, "Reader Views Literary A