WARNING:

Before you begin reading this book I must offer you a word of warning.

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You know there will be monsters, you’ve already seen their ridiculous faces on the cover, but they are not the only monsters in this story. You will soon discover there are other creatures lurking within these pages that are so creepy, ghoulish, and downright weird they might well put you off your dinner tonight, especially if you are eating fish.

But that’s not all. Along with traveling to peculiar places, learning extraordinary secrets, and witnessing some very silly behavior, there will also be moments that might well scare you right out of your pants, which is why I strongly advise that you read this book with a spare pair of pants close at hand.

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You have been warned …