Welcome to Myths & Malts Productions

For weirdos, wanderers, and beer-loving cryptid fans.

We’re an indie storytelling universe where cryptozoology meets craft beer, and adventure is always on tap. At the heart of it all is the T.I.M.E. Agency – a ragtag team of investigators chasing creatures, uncovering secrets, and sampling pints across America.

Our books blend thrilling cryptid encounters with real-world folklore, small-town charm, and local brews. Every title expands a larger mythos. Every pint might be your last before the creature strikes.

But Myths & Malts is more than just one story. We’re now a home for other strange tales, too by supporting indie authors with mysterious manuscripts, forgotten monsters, and stories too weird for the mainstream. We help them publish, preserve, and pour their work into the world.

We believe in tales that are immersive, mysterious, and just grounded enough to make you wonder: What if it’s real?

So grab a beer. Open a case file. And if you find a brick in the woods or a coin on the bar, welcome.
You’re already part of the trail.

Drink in the Adventure! Brew the Myth. Keep it Weird.

📚🍺 Book & Beer Release Party!

Date: Saturday, August 16, 2025
Time: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Location: O.H.S.O. Brewery – Gilbert, AZ

Come celebrate the release of The Lizard Man of Lee County, the eighth book in Mark Trollinger’s cryptozoology and craft beer adventure series!

Every book in the series features dozens of real craft beers and breweries across the country, but this time, we’re raising the bar (and the pint glass). For the first time ever, a fictional beer featured in the story was actually brewed in real life!

Join us at O.H.S.O. Brewery in Gilbert for the official book and beer launch of Sope Creek Cryptidweizen, a refreshing peach hefeweizen brewed by O.H.S.O. in collaboration with Myths and Malts Productions, available only for a limited time.

🔥 At the Event:

– Try the Sope Creek Cryptidweizen on tap
– Get your signed copy of the new book ($15 + tax)
– Meet the author Mark Trollinger and cover artist Nyssa Iniguez
– Hang out with fellow beer and cryptid fans on the patio

About the Book:

The Lizard Man of Lee County
Something’s brewing in Atlanta, and it’s not just the peach hefeweizen.

When a freak snowstorm hits in the middle of July, the T.I.M.E. Agency knows it’s no ordinary weather anomaly. Signs point to a chilling truth: the Jersey Devil is back, altered by forces from beyond this dimension.

As the team searches for missing agent Deborah Wu, they’re pulled into a deeper mystery. From a high-energy craft beer release in Georgia to strange sightings in Bishopville, South Carolina, whispers of the Lizard Man begin to rise.

But this isn’t just another cryptid tale. With mutating creatures, warping timelines, and the South growing stranger by the mile, the T.I.M.E. team is in for their wildest mission yet.


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TIME Agency Crypid Beer Trail

Found a Brick?
Audiobook (Coming July 2025)

The Bat Rastard Brick Hunt Has Begun

Legends aren’t just in books. They’re hidden in bricks! Embark on The Bat Rastard Brick Hunt and uncover a secret tied to craft beer, cryptids, and adventure. Find a brick, snap a selfie, and claim your prize. The hunt is on. Are you in?#BatRastardBricks

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Books in the Series

The Chupacabra and the Bat Rastard


Carson Quinn, a former science teacher whose life has taken a downward spiral, spends his days lost in thought and cheap beer at dive bars. But everything changes when a chance encounter with an old friend reignites his passion for cryptozoology and introduces him to the vibrant world of craft beer. As Carson embarks on this unexpected adventure, he finds himself at a crossroads: will his newfound passions lead him to a fresh start, or will the mysteries he chases plunge him deeper into despair? Dive into a world where cryptids and craft brews collide, and discover if Carson can find his way back to life—or lose himself forever.


Fresh off their encounter with the San Antonio chupacabra, Carson, Ty, Kareem, and Tegan set their sights on a peaceful leaf-peeping trip and New England hops tour. However, tranquility proves elusive as disturbing events and a surge in Champ sightings near Burlington’s Lake Champlain threaten to derail their plans. Will these cryptid hunters manage to enjoy their vacation, or will they be drawn back into a world of mystery and danger? Join the team as they navigate unexpected twists and turns in an adventure where the beauty of New England collides with the eerie presence of the unknown.


Spring breathes life into Arizona’s Sonoran Desert, transforming the arid landscape into a vibrant canvas of wildflowers and blooming cacti. As animals like javelinas, scorpions, and rattlesnakes emerge, and baseball fans flock to Cactus League spring training games, something far more ominous stirs in the desert. Eyewitness reports suggest that a cryptid from Arizona’s past, long forgotten and presumed dead, has returned. When a call from Kareem’s past brings the T.I.M.E. Agency to investigate, Carson, Ty, Tegan, and Kareem find themselves on the trail of the elusive Red Ghost. Will they uncover the truth behind the sightings, or will the desert’s ancient secrets remain buried? Join the team in an adventure that brings history back to life—and into the present danger.


A viral video captures the world’s attention, drawing Carson, Ty, Tegan, and Kareem of the T.I.M.E. Agency to Cincinnati in search of answers. After decades of silence, could the legendary Frogmen have returned to the small city of Loveland, Ohio? Who are these mysterious creatures, and why have they resurfaced? As cryptozoology collides with the paranormal, the team embarks on an otherworldly adventure that thrusts them into danger and forces them to confront their deepest fears. Dive into the unknown with the T.I.M.E. Agency as they unravel a mystery that challenges everything they thought they knew.


Following the mysterious events of The Loveland Frog and the Narrow Path, Tegan Stone embarks on a transformative journey into the unknown. Guided by a cloaked stranger and his enigmatic Pukwudgie companion, she delves into the eerie heart of Gibson County, Indiana, driven by a quest to uncover the truth behind a cryptic creature lurking in the shadows. As Tegan navigates the secrets of the rural landscape, she discovers that the path to self-discovery is fraught with unexpected revelations and hidden dangers. Will she find the answers she seeks, or will the mysteries of Gibson County consume her? Dive into a tale where folklore meets reality, and every discovery leads to deeper secrets.


Carson, Ty, and Kareem head to Montana’s Madison Valley to present at a cryptid conference. What starts as an academic mission swiftly transforms into a thrilling adventure when new sightings of the elusive Ringdocus spark renewed interest in the legendary mystery dating back to the late 1800s. As the team delves into their investigation, an old friend reappears, bringing vital assistance. However, the deeper they venture into the wilderness, the more they realize the woods conceal dangers far beyond the secrets of the Ringdocus. Will they uncover the truth, or will the mysteries of Madison Valley prove too perilous to survive?

A rising terror. A string of disappearances. A hunt that turns into a nightmare.

The T.I.M.E. Agency travels to Maryland in pursuit of the elusive Snallygaster, inspired by the legacy of Teddy Roosevelt. But their mission takes a chilling turn when they uncover a pattern of missing older men, all tied to a mysterious clinical trial. Soon, reports emerge of a strange, horned, half-man, half-goat creature, along with sightings of other unnatural beasts lurking in the shadows.

As Carson, Ty, Kareem, and Tegan dig deeper, they realize the town’s secrets run far darker than mere folklore. What began as an investigation into one legend has unleashed something else, something that was never meant to exist.

Can they uncover the truth before they, too, disappear?

A cryptic mission. A forgotten legacy. A hidden world waiting to be uncovered.

Kareem Ortiz heads to Hawai‘i after a series of cryptic visions and an encounter with an enigmatic Xolo that refuses to leave him alone. What begins as a search for a powerful, mysterious artifact soon pulls him into the underground realm of the Menehune, where myths breathe and shadows guard their secrets. As he and Meredith Caldwell navigate the island’s mysteries, Kareem uncovers a family legacy intertwined with an ancient magic that refuses to be forgotten.

The deeper he goes, the more the island tightens its grip. Some doors, once opened, cannot be closed. Now that Kareem has found the truth, he may never be the same again.

The island remembers. Will Kareem survive what it has to show him?

In the dark, dense forests of Galloway, New Jersey, the legend of the Jersey Devil awakens. When the T.I.M.E. Agency is summoned to investigate a series of mysterious and terrifying events, their mission quickly turns into a fight for survival. As eerie phenomena blur the line between myth and reality, the team must confront their deepest fears and unravel the truth before the darkness consumes them. Will they uncover the secrets of the Jersey Devil, or will their investigation become their final undoing?

The T.I.M.E. Agency heads to Atlanta, expecting summer heat, but this Hotlanta isn’t so hot. A freak snowstorm blankets the city in July, and that’s just the beginning. As they investigate, they come face-to-face with a changed version of the Jersey Devil, one altered by forces beyond their understanding. But the cryptid isn’t their only concern.

A local craft beer release leads the team to a shocking discovery. One of the missing survivors from the StarShield medical experiment in Maryland may be nearby. Following the trail they uncover a mystery that takes them from Georgia and straight into the swamps of Bishopville, South Carolina.

With the Lizard Man lurking and a reality-warped Jersey Devil on the loose, the team is in for a fight unlike any before. But when the lines between myth and mutation blur, will they be able to stop what’s coming… or will the South never be the same?


Carson Quinn, a former science teacher whose life has taken a downward spiral, spends his days lost in thought and cheap beer at dive bars. But everything changes when a chance encounter with an old friend reignites his passion for cryptozoology and introduces him to the vibrant world of craft beer. As Carson embarks on this unexpected adventure, he finds himself at a crossroads: will his newfound passions lead him to a fresh start, or will the mysteries he chases plunge him deeper into despair? Dive into a world where cryptids and craft brews collide, and discover if Carson can find his way back to life—or lose himself forever.


Fresh off their encounter with the San Antonio chupacabra, Carson, Ty, Kareem, and Tegan set their sights on a peaceful leaf-peeping trip and New England hops tour. However, tranquility proves elusive as disturbing events and a surge in Champ sightings near Burlington’s Lake Champlain threaten to derail their plans. Will these cryptid hunters manage to enjoy their vacation, or will they be drawn back into a world of mystery and danger? Join the team as they navigate unexpected twists and turns in an adventure where the beauty of New England collides with the eerie presence of the unknown.


Spring breathes life into Arizona’s Sonoran Desert, transforming the arid landscape into a vibrant canvas of wildflowers and blooming cacti. As animals like javelinas, scorpions, and rattlesnakes emerge, and baseball fans flock to Cactus League spring training games, something far more ominous stirs in the desert. Eyewitness reports suggest that a cryptid from Arizona’s past, long forgotten and presumed dead, has returned. When a call from Kareem’s past brings the T.I.M.E. Agency to investigate, Carson, Ty, Tegan, and Kareem find themselves on the trail of the elusive Red Ghost. Will they uncover the truth behind the sightings, or will the desert’s ancient secrets remain buried? Join the team in an adventure that brings history back to life—and into the present danger.


A viral video captures the world’s attention, drawing Carson, Ty, Tegan, and Kareem of the T.I.M.E. Agency to Cincinnati in search of answers. After decades of silence, could the legendary Frogmen have returned to the small city of Loveland, Ohio? Who are these mysterious creatures, and why have they resurfaced? As cryptozoology collides with the paranormal, the team embarks on an otherworldly adventure that thrusts them into danger and forces them to confront their deepest fears. Dive into the unknown with the T.I.M.E. Agency as they unravel a mystery that challenges everything they thought they knew.


Following the mysterious events of The Loveland Frog and the Narrow Path, Tegan Stone embarks on a transformative journey into the unknown. Guided by a cloaked stranger and his enigmatic Pukwudgie companion, she delves into the eerie heart of Gibson County, Indiana, driven by a quest to uncover the truth behind a cryptic creature lurking in the shadows. As Tegan navigates the secrets of the rural landscape, she discovers that the path to self-discovery is fraught with unexpected revelations and hidden dangers. Will she find the answers she seeks, or will the mysteries of Gibson County consume her? Dive into a tale where folklore meets reality, and every discovery leads to deeper secrets.


Carson, Ty, and Kareem head to Montana’s Madison Valley to present at a cryptid conference. What starts as an academic mission swiftly transforms into a thrilling adventure when new sightings of the elusive Ringdocus spark renewed interest in the legendary mystery dating back to the late 1800s. As the team delves into their investigation, an old friend reappears, bringing vital assistance. However, the deeper they venture into the wilderness, the more they realize the woods conceal dangers far beyond the secrets of the Ringdocus. Will they uncover the truth, or will the mysteries of Madison Valley prove too perilous to survive?

A rising terror. A string of disappearances. A hunt that turns into a nightmare.

The T.I.M.E. Agency travels to Maryland in pursuit of the elusive Snallygaster, inspired by the legacy of Teddy Roosevelt. But their mission takes a chilling turn when they uncover a pattern of missing older men, all tied to a mysterious clinical trial. Soon, reports emerge of a strange, horned, half-man, half-goat creature, along with sightings of other unnatural beasts lurking in the shadows.

As Carson, Ty, Kareem, and Tegan dig deeper, they realize the town’s secrets run far darker than mere folklore. What began as an investigation into one legend has unleashed something else, something that was never meant to exist.

Can they uncover the truth before they, too, disappear?

A cryptic mission. A forgotten legacy. A hidden world waiting to be uncovered.

Kareem Ortiz heads to Hawai‘i after a series of cryptic visions and an encounter with an enigmatic Xolo that refuses to leave him alone. What begins as a search for a powerful, mysterious artifact soon pulls him into the underground realm of the Menehune, where myths breathe and shadows guard their secrets. As he and Meredith Caldwell navigate the island’s mysteries, Kareem uncovers a family legacy intertwined with an ancient magic that refuses to be forgotten.

The deeper he goes, the more the island tightens its grip. Some doors, once opened, cannot be closed. Now that Kareem has found the truth, he may never be the same again.

The island remembers. Will Kareem survive what it has to show him?

In the dark, dense forests of Galloway, New Jersey, the legend of the Jersey Devil awakens. When the T.I.M.E. Agency is summoned to investigate a series of mysterious and terrifying events, their mission quickly turns into a fight for survival. As eerie phenomena blur the line between myth and reality, the team must confront their deepest fears and unravel the truth before the darkness consumes them. Will they uncover the secrets of the Jersey Devil, or will their investigation become their final undoing?

The T.I.M.E. Agency heads to Atlanta, expecting summer heat, but this Hotlanta isn’t so hot. A freak snowstorm blankets the city in July, and that’s just the beginning. As they investigate, they come face-to-face with a changed version of the Jersey Devil, one altered by forces beyond their understanding. But the cryptid isn’t their only concern.

A local craft beer release leads the team to a shocking discovery. One of the missing survivors from the StarShield medical experiment in Maryland may be nearby. Following the trail they uncover a mystery that takes them from Georgia and straight into the swamps of Bishopville, South Carolina.

With the Lizard Man lurking and a reality-warped Jersey Devil on the loose, the team is in for a fight unlike any before. But when the lines between myth and mutation blur, will they be able to stop what’s coming… or will the South never be the same?

Shorts

Echoes of the Evernight (2024)

Media

Podcasts and interviews I have appeared on:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VRzVmYOAQks

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=szOSQqqZgWo

Awards

We are very excited to announce that the following books have won awards at the BookFest Festival in the category Supernatural Creatures & Beings:​

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About the author

Mark Trollinger is a fan of cryptozoology and craft beer. He grew up in Yellow Springs, Ohio and attended the University of Rio Grande in Rio Grande, Ohio – not far from Point Pleasant, WV, thus igniting Mark’s interest in cryptozoology, beginning with Mothman. In 2012, Mark first tried Stone Brewing’s Russian Imperial Stout, thus igniting Mark’s interest in craft beer.