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The Cryptozoology Contest is sponsored by the author of Cryptid, Eric Penz, Author Marketing Experts, and Mysterious Reviews.
Synopsis of Cryptid: (from the
publisher): The line between history and legend can be deceptively
thin. Too thin perhaps to maintain the claim that one is exclusively
fact and one fiction. Such may be the case with the history of Lewis
and Clark. For the fact is that two hundred years after they were
handpicked by Thomas Jefferson to lead an extraordinary expedition to
the Pacific Coast legends still persist regarding unexplained gaps in
the explorers' field journals.
Call it legend, call it history, Cryptid
tells the riveting story of conspiracy theorists who have new evidence
of a centuries-old cover-up. When a cryptozoologist, a paleontologist,
and a Jefferson descendant begin connecting the dots, they threaten to
do more than unveil the well-guarded scientific discovery that lies at
the heart of the ancient secret; they threaten to rewrite American
history. That is if they can survive a conspiracy that dates back to
the Founding Fathers-the very same that haunted Lewis to his grave. It
may be that one of our nation's first secrets is still being kept.
Cryptid
illustrates how the human act of seeking the truth can be the very
element that destroys it. Two centuries in the making, Cryptid is the
final chapter of the Lewis and Clark story. As with any good tale, the
best secrets have been kept until the end.
Visit Eric Penz's website for more information about the author and his new mystery.
Official Contest Rules
1. This contest runs from May 22, 2006 to July 03, 2006. To be eligible to win, entrants must submit their e-mail address via the Cryptozoology Contest Form on or before the entry deadline: July 03, 2006, 11:59 A.M., Pacific Time. The Hidden Staircase Mystery Books may use the e-mail address for purposes of prize notification and to request a mailing address to be used for the sole purpose of delivering the prize. Any entries received by us after the deadline will be ineligible to win. LIMIT ONE ENTRY PER PERSON PER E-MAIL ADDRESS PER DAY. The entry form must be manually completed in person; autofillers (e.g. RoboForm) are acceptable means of completing the entry form. No automated entries will be accepted and are expressly prohibited. Multiple daily entries from the same person and/or e-mail address are void. The Hidden Staircase Mystery Books is not responsible for entries that are late, misdirected, lost, garbled, or unintelligible, including those due to computer or network malfunction or congestion, and any such entries are ineligible.
2. One (1) Prize will be awarded: The Prize consists of a hardcover copy of Cryptid by Eric Penz signed by the author, Cryptozoology A to Z (paperback), Weird Pennsylvania (hardcover), and Squatching (DVD). Estimated value of The Prize: Approximately $89.00. No transfer or substitution of the prize will be permitted.
3. On or about July 04, 2006 one (1) winner will be chosen in a random drawing conducted by the Hidden Staircase Mystery Books from all eligible and completed entries received by the entry deadline. The winners will be notified by e-mail and their mailing addresses will be used by the Hidden Staircase Mystery Books solely for the purpose of delivering the Prizes. (See also The Hidden Staircase Mystery Books Privacy Policy.) If a winner does not respond with 15 days of winning notification, an alternate winner will be selected. Odds of winning depend upon the number of eligible entries received.
4. NO PURCHASE
IS REQUIRED TO ENTER OR TO WIN. This contest is only open to residents
of the United States (excluding
Puerto
Rico) who are 18 years of age or older. This contest is subject to all
federal,
state, and local regulations. Offer void in
5. The Hidden Staircase Mystery Books reserves the right to disqualify entries from anyone tampering with the Internet entry process. If, for any reason, the contest or any contest is not capable of running as planned by reason of damage by computer virus, worms, bugs, tampering, unauthorized intervention, technical limitations or failures, or any other causes which, in the sole opinion of the Hidden Staircase Mystery Books, could compromise, undermine or otherwise affect the Official Rules, administration, security, fairness or proper conduct of the drawing, the Hidden Staircase Mystery Books reserves the right and absolute discretion to modify these Official Rules and/or to cancel, terminate, modify or suspend the drawing. In the event of termination or cancellation, the winner(s) will be selected from all eligible entries received before the time of termination. The Hidden Staircase Mystery Books assumes no responsibility for any error, omission, interruption, deletion, defect, delay in operation or transmission, communications line failure, theft, destruction, or unauthorized access to the site. The Hidden Staircase Mystery Books not responsible for injury or damage to entrants’ or to any other person's computer, other equipment, or person relating to or resulting from participation in the drawing, or from downloading materials or accessing the site.
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