The Man From Taured (World's Scariest Legends)

Are you a fan of Stephen King and Dean Koontz? If you're looking for something fresh and new, join the millions of readers who have already delved into the heart-pounding World's Scariest Legends."Bates skillfully unwinds a complex tale of suspense, mystery and intrigue. A roller-coaster ride full of emotions"—Kirkus ReviewsEver been to Taured before? No? In fact, you’ve never heard of it? Well, neither had the rest of the world when in July of 2020 a European businessman showed up at Tokyo International Airport claiming not only to hail from a non-existent country but showing a legitimate passport to prove it.What follows is a breakneck tale full of mystery, intrigue, and action that will keep you turning pages well past your bedtime.Praise for Jeremy Bates:★ "A mind-bending thriller packed with mystery and suspense!"★ "A gripping tale that will keep you questioning reality until the very last page!"★ "Fast-paced, eerie, and impossible to put down!"★ "Bates delivers another chilling masterpiece—pure nightmare fuel!"★ "An electrifying mix of horror, intrigue, and the unknown!"★ "Once you start, you won’t stop—utterly addictive storytelling!"Some doors lead to places that shouldn’t exist…

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"A compelling and provocative read. One cannot help but wonder how important sleep really is."

Amazon Top Contributor

"[Bates] is the real deal. He is a bit of a mix of Stephen King and Richard Laymon. You won't regret your purchase."

Amazon Reviewer

"I keep hearing this author being compared to the likes of Stephen King or Dean Koontz. I think [he] should be known for his OWN style of writing."

Kirkus Reviews

"Will remind readers what chattering teeth sound like."

BookLife Prize

"Voracious readers of horror will delightfully consume the contents of Bates's World's Scariest Places books."

About the Author

USA TODAY and #1 AMAZON overall bestselling author Jeremy Bates has published more than twenty novels and novellas, which have been translated into several languages, optioned for film and TV, and downloaded more than one million times. Midwest Book Review compares his work to "Stephen King, Joe Lansdale, and other masters of the art." He has won both an Australian Shadows Award and a Canadian Arthur Ellis Award. He was also a finalist in the Goodreads Choice Awards, the only major book awards decided by readers. The novels in the "World's Scariest Places" series are set in real locations and include Suicide Forest in Japan, The Catacombs in Paris, Helltown in Ohio, Island of the Dolls in Mexico, Mountain of the Dead in Russia, and Hotel Chelsea in New York City. The novels in the "World's Scariest Legends" series are based on real legends and include Mosquito Man, The Sleep Experiment, and The Man From Taured. You can check out any of these places or legends on the web. Also, visit JEREMYBATESBOOKS.COM to receive Black Canyon, winner of Crime Writers of Canada The Lou Allin Memorial Award.

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