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For the past 160 years, giant birds have been reported in the skies above the Black Forest region of northern Pennsylvania. Now, it's up to one man and one woman, to find out where they came from, and where they've gone. Failed Ph.D. candidate and assistant museum curator Ian McQuade is rescued by cartographer Alma Del Nephites, after an ill-fated expedition into the Amazon Basin. They travel to meet the enigmatic CEO of a secretive organization, where the two are given the opportunity to seek out proof of the existence of thunderbirds. A madman's journal will lead them into the heart of a 700 year-old mystery, where cutting edge technology designed to locate and identify such creatures will collide with an ancient power that has hidden and protected them for centuries. Ian must face his past, in order to believe in a future that couldn't possibly exist. With lightning in their eyes and thunder in their wings, who will control the fate and destiny of the thunderbirds? ... Read more

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Intersting, informative, well researched and well written
Mr. Tanner is perched at the edge of an exciting new literary genre. His first book is both well researched and well written. The story flows well and the characters are rich and personable. This book is an easy an fun read. I look forward to reading the rest of his works. Mr. Tanner researches his subjects extensivey which makes his writings attractive to those interested in Cryptozooligy.

<br />Shadow of the Thunderbird
Very poorly written! I was astonished a book could make it through the most elementary editing with this many errors.It was impossible to keep up with the plot because of all the structural mistakes.These problems are sad because in this book is a great idea for a book.This however is not that book!

Excellent concept,very disjointed writing style
I was struck by the concept of The Cryptids Trilogy and eagerly purchased the 1st book of the series. The 1st thing that struck me was that the book is hard to read. The author interlaces his writing with a lot of unnecessary comments and stuff out of left field. His style seems vaguely reminiscent of something written by a sophomore in high school that doesn't quite grasp or understand syntax or sentence structure. Perhaps if he got a different editor it might help. On top of that, the main character is kind of a pussy. I haven't finished the 1st book yet and at this point, unless this improves I can't say that I'd recommend this to anyone who reads beyond a grade school level...but, the concept is marvelous and if you can look past the writing style of the author then the book may be enjoyable.

Fans of action...Read This Book!
If you like Preston & Child, Matthew Reilly, Robert Masello or Jeremy Robinson then you'll like this author!Loved all the books in this series.

Save your money.
The story idea was good but the writing is horrible. It has taken me two weeks to get only half way thru the book because the sentences are so poorly written that you get lost in the middle. And the character discriptions and motives are all over the place. Save your money...the author and whoever proofread this must be illiterate!!! ... Read more

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From the pages of FATE magazine comes a unique, compelling survey of the world's most elusive and mystifying creatures the beasts that hide from man. Renowned zoological authority Dr. Karl P.N. Shuker examines the mystery animals of fact and fiction from a bloodsucking "death bird" of Ethiopia to winged feathered serpents and three-headed river monsters to living dinosaurs. Photos & illus.Amazon.com Review
With the rising popularity of UFO conspiracies and alienabductions, good books on low profile subjects such as cryptozoologyhave become scarce. Many people have relied on standards such as On the Track of UnknownAnimals to explore the fringes of fauna, but Karl P.N.Shuker's From Flying Toads to Snakes with Wings is a morebudget-conscious option. An accomplished zoologist, Shuker bypassesthe hype found in the tabloids and leaves cryptozoological celebritiessuch as Big Foot and the Loch Ness monster behind; he concentratesonly on the rarest of the rare. Shuker also provides a revealingglimpse at the detective work involved in deciphering the identitiesof creatures whose existences refuse to be denied, but who have beenproclaimed extinct or relegated to myth and folklore. He constructs aformidable argument for the existence of new animal oddities not yetrecognized by science, even in the late 20th century, and citesimportant discoveries from the 1990s. From Flying Toads to Snakeswith Wings is sure to pique the curiosity of anyone interested inexotic specimens from the animal kingdom, and doesn't require a majorfinancial investment or a degree in zoology. ... Read more

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Rare Gems Just Waiting To Be Classified
Could the Dodo bird still be hiding out there? How about Blue Tigers in China? Some of the extremely interesting possibilities revealed in this book. Real can't put down reading, zoologist Karl Shuker is a leader of today's Cryptozoology investigation. Have enjoyed reading Mr. Shuker's articles in the Fortean Times for years.

Here Be Monsters
Cryptozoology, the study of undiscovered animals, is a relatively new science. One of its foremost pioneers is Karl Shuker, who has a doctorate in Zoology and Comparative Physiology from the University of Birmingham. Dr. Shuker has collected dozens of his cryptozoological articles in his book From Flying Toads to Snakes with Wings. The book is a fantastic journey through every corner of our planet. Throughout the journey the reader encounters a parade of rarely seen creatures, including: whale-sized sharks, man-eating elephants, and blue tigers. Dr. Shuker's writing style is educated and fanciful. The result is a book that can be enjoyed by cryptozoological novices and veterans alike.

The Loch Ness Monster and Bigfoot are perhaps two of the world's most notorious cryptozoological entities. Dr. Shuker presents a far more diverse group of lesser-known creatures. In fact, two of his chapters deal with newly discovered animals and proven hoaxes. This impressive collection of creatures would appeal to anyone interested in animals or the unknown.

Dr. Shuker uses thorough scientific research and eyewitness accounts in each of his articles. For example, in his chapter devoted to sharks Dr. Shuker describes an incident involving a very large shark: " They told him that their series of heavily weighted three-and-a-half-foot crayfish pots had been carried away once by a shark of ghostly white coloration and so extraordinarily immense that they estimated its length to have been anything between 115 and 300 feet." Dr. Shuker then goes on to explain that recent research on fossilized megalodon (prehistoric shark) remains have proven that sharks over 50 feet did indeed exist, a mere 11,000 years ago. Dr. Shuker believes the fishermen who saw the shark were shocked and therefore exaggerated the shark's length. Most of the creatures discussed in the book appear to be highly elusive and rarely seen by man. Others like the monster salmon of China, 33 feet in length, are alive and well.

From Flying Toads to Snakes with Wings is skillfully divided into eighteen chapters. Each chapter discusses a certain type of monster, such as: mystery bears of the world, giant jellyfishes, and the graveyard of monsters. The book has many illustrations and contains illustration credits to help locate the source of an illustration. There is also a selected bibliography and an index of animal names. This book would be useful to zoology students, science-fiction writers, and passengers aboard a long plane trip. Dr. Shuker clearly explains scientific information and presents each animal with the enthusiasm of a proud father. The number of animals presented in the book is incredibly lengthy and richly diverse. It has provided countless hours of enjoyment, and the book itself has held up quite well, with minimal wear and tear.

From Flying Toads to Snakes with Wings sheds light on a subject not usually discussed. With this book Dr. Shuker has made a significant contribution to the field of cryptozoology.Dr. Shuker does not limit his research to the common lake monster; he discusses the existence of the Golden Fleece and the macabre eating habits of sheep during food shortages (they bite the heads off young birds). Dr. Shuker's book is a sometimes frightful, thrill ride through the zoo of the unknown.

Not just for Cryptozoology buffs
Although I've always been big on the paranormal, and supernatural, and all things abnormal, this was my first strictly cryptozoology book and I thuroughly enjoyed it.It's not the sort of thing you sit down and read strait through, but I had a hard time putting it down.It's fascinating and extremely well written, and very informative.It was a stroke of luck that I happened to run across it in the bookstore, and I think that anyone with even the slightest interest will be more than pleased.

Extremely useful RPG resource
While it appears that most of the previous reviews were from dedicated cryptozoology buffs, I had a much more "normal" use for this book. I run a role-playing game called "Conspiracy X" and I hadjust purchased the Cryptozoology sourcebook only to be dismayed by the lackof ...er... noncommon creatures (although there was plenty of Nessie,Bigfoot, et al.). I found this book here by accident and bought it and Ihave to say that I was plesantly suprised. Extremely well written andintelligent with all kinds of facts and tidbits that can be easily droppedright into a game. I'd recommend this book to anyone wanting to run an"X-Files"ish RPG.

Great Reading
I rank this book with Willy Ley's Exotic Zoology for delightful, yet level-headed reading that doesn't insult the reader's intelligence.Shuker ignores brainless sensationalism and writes with a mind that is at onceopen and analytical. His approach is that of a confirmed scientist whomarvels at nature's capacity for producing known and yet-to-be revealedwonders.With a writing style that is relaxed and laced with subtle humor,"Flying Toads" is a book that is hard to put down and even harderto end. ... Read more

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David Paulides, a former police investigator, has applied his skills to questioning Bigfoot witnesses. The results he has achieved in gaining access to witnesses and getting detailed information from them is both remarkable and intriguing. A commissioned forensic police artist meet with witnesses and sketch the creatures as they saw them. These drawings provide insights into the creature's nature never realized before.On October 2, 1958, Jerry Crew, a road construction worker, found unusual, large human-like footprints near his bulldozer, in a road under construction, near Bluff Cree in Northern California. He had seeing same type of footprint before, but this time he made a plaster cast to preserve the evidence, and reported the findings to a local newspaper, referring to the creature that made them as Bigfoot.
The Newspaper story was picked up by the Associate Press wires and the word "Bigfoot" became the common name for the large creature in the United States of America. ... Read more

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Igive the Hoopa Project two thumbs up? If your interested. in learning about bigfoot this is the book for you.

Awesome book about Bigfoot.
This is one of the best books on Bigfoot that I have read as of yet.I have always been fascinated with the thought that there might be an undiscovered creature such as Bigfoot.This book was a great read, especially if you like Bigfoot.I felt the author did a fine job with his investigating and detective work.It amazes me on how human like the features of the beasts face was in the drawings.I look forward to his next book.ThanksThe Hoopa Project: Bigfoot Encounters in California

Good bigfoot book
Excellent no BS book on the subject reserched and written by an ex-cop.Especially interesting because of Native Americans' age old familiarity with this creature.Including pictures and backgound of interviewees makes the accounts much more authentic.Both this book and Tribal Bigfoot are well worth the money.

Great sketches of a mythical being, not so great investigating
I'm a huge fan of all things Bigfoot.Movies, books, cast replicas of famous tracks, etc.I've always been frustrated by the lack of good sketches that accompany most reports.Either the witness can't draw for squat, or a subsequent investigator tries to replicate it without directly discussing it with the witness, or (most frequently) there's simply no sketch at all.That's why this book ROCKS!

Sketches abound!Some look like homeless guys with bald heads and beards, a few look like Harry from 'Harry and the Hendersons,' most look like surly bikers wearing furry vests.All are fascinating to look at.Do I believe these witnesses saw what is portrayed in the sketches? Not really.Do I think it's cool that someone's finally drawing Bigfeet in an honest attempt to capture what people IMAGINE them to look like? Hell yeah!Just like everyone has their own take on what Jason Voorhees or Godzilla looks like, this book shows that everyone has their own impression of Bigfoot.For the sketches alone, the book is more than worth the price.

*******BE WARNED!In at least one example, a SINGLE sketch is attributed to 3 DIFFERENT witnesses on 3 different pages.While this is no doubt due to a publishing error, an editor should really have caught this and the numerous typos that pepper the text.*******

For Bigfoot enthusiasts, this book will definitely force them to reconsider the now 50 year old theory that giant, Asian, Pleistocene apes are the root of the legend.After all, if eyewitness reports are credible (as enthusiasts believe), then Bigfoot's essentially a tall, hairy Homo sapiens complete with prominent nose and lack of heavy brow ridges.Of course, if all these eyewitnesses, living in such a small geographic area are credible..WHY NO PHOTOS?The obvious answer is that you can't photograph a legend.

As for the "investigation" part...well, the author's self-proclaimed expertise as a police investigator are surprisingly slip-shod.For example, he first states that the Patterson film was shot on 35 mm film (it was in fact 16 mm), then later in the same paragraph states that it was on tape (it was on movie film, not tape).In another example, he somehow associates a small fire started on the banks of a stream with Bigfoot (!) even though he admits there's no footprints or any other indication of the creature's presence.The author blindly accepts various peoples' tales of vandalism and half-remembered "sightings" as if they were gospel.Most surprisingly, he seems completely unaware that the first "full body" sketch of a male Bigfoot is essentially identical to a sketch made by Roger Patterson in 1966, to the point where it looks almost like an exact mirror image.Clearly the "eyewitness" who described the alleged Bigfoot was remembering seeing Patterson's sketch.To the credit of the forensic artist, he seems to have captured the description perfectly.To the discredit of the "investigator" and author, he never even bothered to check out the back-stories of the "witnesses" or compare their "sightings" to well-documented images that are widely available.Is this really how police investigators work?If so, it's incredibly scary.Scarier by far than the prospect of 8 ft tall nudist bikers lurking in the woods and pulling down clotheslines or throwing pumkins at car windshields.I got the distinct impression that the author wasn't really after the truth, but wanted to pass off a series of tall tales as somehow being valid (the business about signing affidavits was amusing since John Green did the same thing in the '60s).It's all very much like a 'mockumentary.'

For a fan of Ghost Stories, monsters, and legends in the making, this book is a welcome change from the tired rehash of other Bigfoot books that endlessly talk about footprints, fossils, and theories.It's a fun collection of campfire stories and cool sketches that are a great way to spend a few hours here and there.For a sociologist or someone interested in cultural beliefs and myths, this book is probably a wealth of information/

Hoopa Project: Good news, bad news
This book presents quite a paradox. The author has done yeoman's work in finding and interviewing approximately three dozen individuals who report bigfoot encounters in a small area of Northwestern California over the last 50 years.Lots of interesting stories (paraphrased rather than word-for-word from witnesses) and an unusually large amount of physical detail of creatures said to have been seen. Any bigfoot enthusiast will find much to like about this book (but shouldn't hesitate to skip or briefly skim the first 60 pages or so.)

However, a bigfoot skeptic looking to discredit this work will find a great deal of ammunition. It is very amateurishly written -- apparently self-edited -- and despite containing quite a lot of irrelevant information, very obvious questions to be posed to witnesses were often not asked, or the answers didn't fit the author's objective. Many witness reports contain internal contradictions, and there are numerous simple mathematical errors.

Despite the frustration these deficiencies caused, I found the book quite worthwhile, but bigfoot has been a fascination of mine for several decades. Anyone less interested can probably get all they want from this book by looking at sketches and skimming a few of the encounter reports. ... Read more

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For over thirty years, two New York State brothers, Robert and Paul Bartholomew, have methodically researched, documented, and studied the Bigfoot question in both New York and the New England states. ... Read more

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good
I got this for my dad for christmas to go with his sasquatch t-shirt. he started reading it right away and finished it in about 2 days.

Following In the Footprints of Others
This was a very quick and easy read. If you live in NY or any of the New England states, and/or have an interest in Bigfoot/Sasquatch, you'll likely want this on your shelf.

Many of the "sightings" detailed here you will have read about elsewhere, particularly if you are a Bigfoot fan/believer. But it's very nice in this case to have them all listed out in chronological order at the back of the book.

All in all, a solid addition to the Bigfoot hunter's bookshelf.

Pretty good update of Monsters of the Northwoods
This book, clocking in at just over 145 pages, is a pretty worthy successor and update to an earlier book both authors co-wrote with Bill Brann and Bruce Hallenbeck in 1992. It covers sightings and reports in the Empire State, but also covers reports in New England States (Connecticut, Vermont, New Hampshire, Massachusetts and even all the way to Maine). The brother authors do look at the different theories as to the possible existence of the Sasquatch, even delving into alternate explanations (though they are quick to point out they do not necessarily believe those explanations). I would give this one 4 out of 5 stars, but it is still not quite as good as MOTN. ... Read more

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Vertigo's most unusual and terribly cool post-apocalyptic road-trip epic is unstoppable. The innocent deer/boy Gus is forced from his forest sanctuary into the almost annihilated world of men where he's desperately led by a different kind of force of nature: A cold killer who promises the only chance of salvation. Get onboard the buzz bandwagon with the ongoing series mash-up of horror, high adventure and friendship by Eisner and YASLA Award nominated storyteller Jeff Lemire (THE NOBODY, ESSEX COUNTY Trilogy). "I would crawl over broken glass to read this." raves Jason Aaron writer of SCALPED and WOLVERINE WEAPON X. ... Read more

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An Exploration of the Bigfoot phenomenom in the Pacific Northwest ... Read more

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The truth about this book...
This may be a good book, but it could have been a great book. As originally intended, this was a much different book, with more interviews, more stories and much more art. What happened? Well, although the author credited here is Linda Coil Suchy, what you don't know is that Linda started this process in a collaborative partnership with a friend who is an artist and a writer. For over a year, they worked together on it. Linda, not being a writer, artist, or someone with any publishing experience (or even a decent grasp on English grammar and spelling), relied on this collaborator to write, edit, research and help her every step of the way. They were very close and had agreed on an equal partnership, and had a shared vision for what the book should be... But then something happened. When Hancock House wanted to publish the book, Linda dropped her collaborator from the deal and signed the contracts without his knowledge.

While months before she had praised his art, his writing, his editing, compiling and all the time put into this labor of love, suddenly it was all gone. Her partner was told that none of his art would be used, as well as much of the writing and other work he'd done. When he tried to voice his opinion and fight for the work he'd done, he was unceremoniously pushed aside by Linda, so desperate to get a book deal that she would betray the one person who'd helped her through the whole thing. The one person who, without whom, she never would have even finished a presentable first draft.

So how do I know all this? Because I was her partner. My name is Jesse D'Angelo and I'm an artist, a writer and a Bigfoot researcher. Any of the people on here who have read this book or are considering buying it, please know what kind of person Linda Coil Suchy is first. She's the kind of person who will stab a friend in the back, even when he's worked tirelessly and without pay for over a year to help her. So now there is a lot of my work left in this book that I will never get credit for. For instance, the interviews with all the scientists and experts? I wrote all those interviews. I wrote the questions, sent the emails and edited the responses for spelling and grammar. Many of the sections in the book were my idea, and much of the editing was done by me. Every single one of the witness report stories was read and edited by me, and since some of the witnesses were barely literate, this was a huge undertaking.

Also, there were certain sections and cool stuff I wanted to put in there that was simply cut out. Mostly my art, which I spent months and months doing the best quality Sasquatch art that I could. But for some reason, she and her new editor felt it "didn't fit into what the book is about." So instead of high quality professional art, they have amateur sketches by witnesses and old art that's already been printed a dozen times. In short, so much great stuff was left out of this book, and you can bet that a great deal of what IS good in the book is thanks to me. So consider this before buying. A watered down book that didn't come close to its potential, presented to you by a lying, backstabbing snake... Enjoy.

Bigfoot anecdotes
This sasquatch book is a rather large collection of stories, anecdotes, and reports of sightings and encounters with purported sasqautch/bigfoot creatures. The author starts out recounting her grandmother's repeating encounters over the years before settling into a lengthy presentation of a wide variety of sightings and reports from the Pacific Northwest. The classics are covered however there are a pile of fresh stories also. Some I may not have included as they really started having that 'hippy-all-is-peaceful-and-a-miracle' feel to them but that's up to the reader. I found a couple of the stories hard to accept and may not have included them either (a few overlap the hippy feeling stories). All-in-all though, a pretty good selection of stories covering a lengthy time period.

The author then moves on to a section about higher profile people/investigators of the bigfoot phenomenon. There's a general format of questions she asks and there are certainly distinct personalites from the subjects. These range from those actually trying to do research or honest reporting like Meldrum, Green, Steenburg, Rosa, Fahrenbach, and Fries. Then there are those looking to cash in on it and self-promote like Ray Crowe and Tom Biscardi (my opinion only) that lack any real conviction other than the noteriety that may come with finding one of these creatures. Oh and then there's Robert Morgan who claims to be a viable researcher but is little more than a self promoter and arrogant nutjob (again my opinion only). This section almost makes me want to detract a point in rating because the author seems to be quite supportive of these three men in particular but that is her choice and I certainly can't say she would be wrong about it, afterall, who am I to say who is right or wrong.

Next is another section of generalized sightings, I guess separated from the rest because maybe the author didn't interview them directly. Following is a simplified "need to know" guide regarding what to look for while out in the woods, some sasquatch history, and Native artifacts. Rounding out the book is a kind of sightseer guide to locations with tourist attractions for bigfoot ranging from Willow Creek's Bigfoot Days and other places you can find bigfoot carvings and the like. I am a little befuddled that there is no mention of the Happy Camp region which is just 90 miles north of Willow Creek and contains a giant bigfoot sculpture, a bigfoot statue outside the post office, and holds it's Bigfoot Jamboree the same weekend as Willow Creek's Bigfoot Days. Happy Camp was also the locale Java Bob's bigfoot cafe (maybe the bad Biscardi agreement causes a lack of mentioning).

Anyway, as a bigfoot book, you should have it in your collection as you are presented with a vast amount of fresh stories you may have never heard of before.

Truly terrific book.
This book basically gives an interesting perspective on the Bigfoot/Sasquatch phenomenon because the author's Gram had experiences with what she called King Kong or The Beast, back before the name Bigfoot came along. Gram grew large vegetables which were raided by something, possibly a Bigfoot (she had several sightings). She used to also make cakes made of pumpkin and zucchini for the creature, which it would accept. There are also many historical and cultural aspects discussed in the book, including the classics, as well as sighting reports given to Linda. There are several interviews with notables in the field, including Jeff Meldrum, Thomas Steenburg, Bob Gimlin, John Green, Henner Fahrenbach, Dmitri Bayanov, Robert W. Morgan and others. I give this book, which is really great, a 4 3/4 out of 5 stars. Get this book!!!

Bigfoot is watching you!
I think that this book is a great compilation of researchers and stories of Bigfoot to include photos of samples of research by Sasquatch seekers. I recommend this book as Linda Coil-Suchy did a great job collecting the evidence for this book.

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Big Misstep
This book served as little more than a somewhat dry listing of a few Ohio Bigfoot/Grassman/Sasquatch sightings, along with a familiar history of the same. More space was taken up by "other oddities" such as the de Loy ape, than ought to have been.

I expected a more in-depth analysis or perhaps some more up to date research. With the exception of the information on deer-kills(which is in any case common knowledge to many)there just didn't seem enough substance to warrant an entire book.

If you live in Ohio & have only recently discovered that it's a common spot for Close Encounters of the Sasquatch Variety, this little book might be interesting for you, and fun to read.

For the rest of the "crypto community" it will probably not be quite as much a pleasure, or hold as much new factual information as one might want or expect.

Mysteries Magazine review
State surveys of Bigfoot/Sasquatch activity are rare, and none to date approaches Bigfoot Encounters in Ohio's high level of excellence. Although a slim volume at 150 pages (index included), it delivers more than its retail price in quality of content and production.

From its glossy paper to its 141 brilliant illustrations, this book exemplifies small press publishing at its finest. More important, however, is the broad scope of its relatively abbreviated text, which manages to cover not only the Buckeye State's 153 Bigfoot reports between 1869 and 2004--with discrete subchapters for 43 counties and two major parks--but also to survey such diverse topics as the origin of Bigfoot's nickname, the 1967 Patterson film, and unknown primates reported from other parts of the world throughout human history.

In short, Bigfoot Encounters in Ohio is a satisfying feast of knowledge that no self-respecting cryptozoologist (armchair or otherwise) should omit from his or her library. The authors are veteran Bigfooters with some two decades of field research under their belts, and it shows in their finished product.
Mysteries Magazine

Shameful, could have been much better
First I will state that I'm not much for the "east coast bigfoot" but I'm fractionally more open minded about the Ohio area. So with that, here ya go...

This is Chris Murphy's third bigfoot book, this time centering on sightings and stories from Ohio. He and the two 'co-writers' run through each Ohio county alphabetically and then chronologically per county on stories/encounters with the grassman/wild man creatures. But first, he gives us a brief rehashing of the "origins of sasquatch", Jerry Crew, and Roger Patterson. Then proceeds into the sighting section. These pieces of info is, for the most part, very brief and reminscent of Philip Rife's book (which was very weak and internet heavy). He has two brief chapters on bigfoot and bears in Ohio; followed by strange deer killings possibly linked to the Ohio bigfoot creatures. He then delves into animalistic looking humans such as circus sideshows, why I'm not really sure.

All in all, this is a very low grade book, coming in at around 130 pages. If you take out the intro chapters and the ending chapters that deal with nothing in Ohio, then the book is maybe 70 pages of Ohio-based sightings/encounters. Its bonus is the book is printed on glossy pages so should be more durable.

Personal opinion here... Murphy has now put out three bigfoot books and this coming from a guy (along side Cliff Crook) that had previously tried to 'debunk' the Patterson film with the infamous "bell shaped zipper" blow-up 10 years ago. Now he's purportedly a staunch supporter of the creatures. Is he writing these books because he argues for bigfoot existance or for the low term money returns? ... Read more

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Title: The Texas oilman.(Tom Slick's search for the Himalayan yeti)(Brief Article)
Author: Daniel Loxton
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Date: June 22, 2003
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Volume: 10Issue: 2Page: 101(1)

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Title: The search for the yeti!(50 Everest)
Author: Daniel Loxton
Publication: Skeptic (Altadena, CA) (Refereed)
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John Green is the pre-eminent authority on the fascination question of whether mankind shares North America with another upright-walking primate, having researched the subject for more than 20 years and assembled a file of more than 2,000 reports. A graduate of the University of British Columbia and the Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism in New York, and a newspaperman of more than 30 years experience, he is uniquely qualified to be the chro9nicler of the investigation as well as one of the leading participants, and his previous books sold close to 200,000 copies. --- from book's back cover ... Read more

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LOVE THE AUTHOR-REC'D PKG QUICKLY.WILL PURCHASE FROM THIS VENDOR AGAIN.GREAT SERVICE! ... Read more

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Cryptozoology -- the study of hidden animals -- is gaining attention thanks to a startling number of zoological discoveries. Karl P.N. Shuker has collected evidence of these mysterious, somewhat mythical creatures in THE BEASTS THAT HIDE FROM MAN. Shuker provides entertaining, solidly researched tales about extraordinary animals. Shuker also provides a supplement to Bernard Heuvelmans's checklist of cryptozoological animals, which contains updated information on unknown creatures. ... Read more

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Absolutely terrific!
Contains a brief review of more recently reported phenomenon.Not that the events themselves are necessarily recent, but since the early 1990's many reports from countries in the Soviet Block are coming to life.

The author extensively researched the book and you will find new creatures to be amazed by.Also included is the most extensive review I have seen on tatzelwurms.

Grab a glass of iced tea and prepare to stay totally absorbed with beast of the air, water, land and beneath the earth!

by far the weakest of Shuker's works
I have quite the cryptozoological library and, moreover, a fair selection of Dr. Shuker's books. I was terribly, bitterly disappointed in this entry. I should have known something was afoot when, scanning the list of original sources, I found papers and columns from twelve-year-old magazines. In this book, Dr. Shuker does not review meaningful mysteries with substantive backing by trustworthy people, but (mostly) ridiculous reports of man-eating trees and such from uneducated Neolithic tribesmen whose "references" often amount to six generations' worth of heard-it-from-my-father. Do not waste your money on this compendium of the ridiculous from an otherwise laudable and trustworthy scientist who, for some reason (the money?), cobbled together his weakest material and slapped on a hastily sketched cover.

Pretty Sweet
This book is great for anyone who is into CryptoZoology, and I mean people who are HARDCORE into it, and don't want to hear about the same old bigfoot, Aliens, and Chupacobra stories, I have to say every single one of the creatures in this book I have never heard of, it is truly great. Only problem is the author gets way into things, and explains things you really dont care about, like the mongolian deathworm section, he goes on comparing it to different lizards. Other than that, it is a great buy, and I would suggest it for anyone who is into the paranormal

A 4...out of 5.

Noah took two of everything?
Author Karl P.N. Shuker certainly is more liberal than I in assessing the legitimacy of strange animal sightings, myths, and legends.However, he is also much more conservative than others claiming Bigfoot exists behind every door!

Shuker, in his book The Beasts That Hide from Man: Seeking the World's Last Undiscovered Animals, tries to ferret out the truth when it comes to purported sightings or knowledge of mysterious beasts, such as the Mongolia Death Worm.From giant birds to sea serpents, he works to uncover connections between what IS known with what MAY be.For example, he reviewed what is known about giant birds, and discussed theories as to why a few very large eggs have been uncovered in Australia.Clearly he takes his investigations seriously.

It is very easy to be critical of this search for ..."the World's Last Undiscovered Animals."I have stuffed in my copy a review of a book discussing the "rediscovery" of cougars in Michigan and an article on cougars in Illinois (see pages 276-277 in The Beasts That Hide from Man), and articles about scientists discovering a new species of monkey in Africa, the highland mangabey, and a new rodent discovered in the Lao People's Democratic Republic (25 cm long... and found in a food market).There are animals waiting to be discovered!

I wish Karl P.N. Shuker was more critical in his approach to crytozoology.However, as I said above, he is more critical, and demanding of evidence, than most cryptozoologists.As far as this book, a number of the artist renditions were of poor quality, and the book would have been well served with Shuker partnering with an artist to develop new sketches.For these reasons, I give this book 3 out of 5 stars.

I look forward to using examples from this book to get budding naturalists to observe well, report accurately, and think critically.And if you've seen ANYTHING out of the ordinary, I suspect Karl P.N. Shuker would like to know.

A good read for the Art Bell crowd
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Everyone loves the stories of legendary creatures that just might really exist. This book relies on the latest information from cryptozoologists, experts who study these mysterious beings, and the counter-arguments are explored from experts who strongly believe they do not exist. Stories from eyewitnesses are recounted, as well. Included in the book are Bigfoot (Sasquatch), Loch Ness monster, Mokele Mbembe (Africa), Kongamato, Shunka Warak’in, Mapinguari (South America), giant squids, mermaids, coelocanths, and more. An extensive "For Further Investigation" section, offering readers more places to find information, concludes the book. ... Read more

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Great birthday gift book
I gave this book as a birthday present to my 10-year-old niece, and she LOVED it.She's now frequently quoting facts about bigfoot ("Did you know that's another name for sasquatch??") and the Loch Ness Monster ("That's a sauropod dinosaur!") and other cryptids she's learning about in this book.What really shocked me was when I heard her explaining to others what a cryptid was.A great birthday gift for a child who is curious about undiscovered animals and the mysteries surrounding them.

Appealing to the "monster hunter" in all of us!
This book gives a quick overview of different mystery creatures and relates some brief experiences and eye-witness accounts. If you enjoy watching MonsterQuest, you will love this book. This non-fiction book truly sparks the imagination and taps the natural curiosty of the child in all of us. I especially like the rating system which gives each creature a score based on evidence, eye-witness accounts, historical data, etc. The authors give accounts of hoaxs as well. Though not necessarily a children's book, It is easy to read and filled with photos, drawings and other illustrations. I reccommend this title for children 8 and up. I know I was fascinated and I will be adding this book to my elementary school library.

good book
I bought this book for my son before he went to a literature festival where the author would be. He loves big foot and loch ness monster stories. He is very interested in Cryptids and this book was thoroughly enjoyed. The pictures are good and the book is sturdy. It's too bad it's not in Accelerated Reader then he would have loved it even more.

Bad science, fun book
I wanted to love this book.I did.The design is gorgeous and based on other people's reviews kids clearly enjoy it.I'm all for any book that excites kids, especially on a subject so close to my heart.In fact, I was particularly taken with a paragraph in an introductory page about the authors, where they write "Many of the stories may be ones people made up to explain things they didn't understand.But if one or two of the tales turns out to be real, we'll understand life on Earth just a little bit better.And we'll be glad we had the courage to wonder."Since this reflects my own view of cryptozoology I was primed to be enchanted. (Full disclosure I am the author of The Great New England Sea Serpent... a book not included in their bibliography)

The section on Sasquatch was compellingly presented, the photos, illustrations and maps are all great and the research seemed sound.So far so good. Then I got to page 23 the beginning of the sea serpent section.

I was immediately brought up short by the opening line "Many scientists believe that graceful but mighty plesiosaurs glided through prehistoric oceans more than 180 million years ago.On the land Megalosaurus might have been the meat-eater most likely to strike fear in the hearts of others, but in the sea, the fish eating Plesiosaurus was king."

This statement has so many problems it's hard to know where to begin.Leaving aside the idea that if Megalosaurus were the scariest dino ever there probably wouldn't be a plastic T-Rex in the room of every 7 year old who ever visited a natural history museum.Scientist "believe" that there plesiosaurs glided through prehistoric oceans because there is ample fossil evidence for that fact. But not even the most devoted plesiosaur lover on earth would tell you that in that the Plesiosaurus was king of the ocean.

Plesiosaurs are very cool looking and you probably wouldn't want to meet one while swimming, but with a small head full of fish-snatching teeth they were no match for the pliosaurs and mosasaurs of that epoch.In fact a pliosaur (Kronosaurus) is depicted munching on a plesiosaur (Woolungasaurus) in the December 2005 National Geographic...before the 2006 publication date of this book.

My point is this...If the science on this one point is so sketchy how am I to trust the rest of their research? I know people will say "lighten up"but let me take you back to the page where the authors discussed their reason for writing the book "Sometimes the questions we ask are as important as the answers.Imagining what might be can open the door to remarkable discoveries in hard science."True enough, I agree. But for those of us who research and write about cryptozoologyimagining is not enough; our scientific practice must be meticulous, rigorous and thorough - especially when we are encouraging the next generation to wonder.

Tales of the Cryptids... not bad.
This book is a great start for people young and old who want to know the basics about crypto zoology.
It is written from an investigative stand point,giving the reader all of the BASIC knowledge one would need to know about BIGFOOT,THE LOCH NESS MONSTER and variouse other creatures, who may or may not have lived. Describing all of the mythe and the mystery behind some of the worlds most beloved and feared creatures,this art work packed book tells the reader about the creatures origins,sightings,charactor descriptions
and wheather or not they have been proven to be hoaxes.
This is more of a coffee table book than a great reading novel.
Great basic info.
One thing that makes this book different, is the fact that it highlights
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Monsters Aplenty
Brad Steiger has done it again.

Outstanding, up-to-date, and engaging.

It is surprising and yet encouraging to see new books like this and ones like Monsters of New Jersey still coming out in this day and age.

There is hope for the 21st Century!!

Four words made me buy this book!
Actually only a name really convinced me that I was going to read this book if you leave out the words "Written by . . ." Brad Steiger is of course those important words. In fact for the last 50 years if, upon entering a bookstore and heading straight to the "certain" section I saw the name "Brad Steiger" glaring back at me from the spine I knew I had found the book I would buy that day.So I'd be biased if I started raving about how great Real Monsters...etc. is.I mean that's a given. The man is a master of his craft. He can write.

No what I want to comment on is the book itself.When I first open a paranormal book the first thing I do is turn to the source and acknowledgment pages.You can learn a lot about the book from these two sections.I like good source material and this book went beyond the call of duty in those sections.Steiger devoted 8 pages to information regarding those who helped by writing articles or giving research even going so far as to include contact information; a tremendous help to other researchers.

Next I turn to the Chapter headings.There are two many to list here as this 400 page book is full of scary stuff.The next step is to sort of leaf through the book until you finally turn to the first page and start to read until it ends.Not this book.As soon as I started leafing through Mr Steiger's new book something would catch my eye and I'd stop and read it, or look at a piece of artwork.What i realized was that here was a book designed for our 21st century multi-tasking lives.Who has time to read a book cover to cover.Not I.Not you.But this way you can grab a glance at the book over coffee.Read a couple of the stories and go out and face the real world. And return when you can.Thanks Brad for a smooth, clean, refreshing type reader.Once again, my man, you are ahead of the curve..

Don't Hide From This Monster OfA Book - One Of Steiger's Best!
There are good monsters, bad monsters, and down right mean monsters.
Brad Steiger attacks them all in his latest big book that tells you more about the subject than any other work of its kind I have ever read and I know of what I speak since I have written on the subject and investigated the story behind the story (now an urban legend) that Washington Irving popularized so long ago.

This is one hell of a read. Steigers book packs a punch powerful enough to knock the head off any horseman. This work is something even Ichabod Crane could stick his nose into.

Add it to your paranormal library - OR ELSE!

A Monstrously Superb and Authoritative Work
Brad Steiger's new book "Real Monsters, Gruesome Critters, and Beasts from the Darkside" is an incredible comprehensive overview and resource for all things monstrous, whether creatures and entities unnatural, or natural beasties and beings which are natural, but unknown to science.

It was a great honor to see my research quoted in Brad's book, since he is the master researcher and writer on all matters paranormal, occult and mysterious. In this new book, he has drawn together a veritable smorgasbord of facts, evidence, personal accounts, and logical, well-reasoned postulations, which collectively is sure to be a much-referenced source and guide for those who are serious about such studies, as well as those who are simply curious.

Unlike so many books on such topics these days, this is no lightweight tome, but is a hefty, information-packed volume that will draw the reader back again and again.

Buy this book.You will thoroughly enjoy it and be glad that you did.

-Wm. Michael Mott
Author of CAVERNS, CAULDRONS, AND CONCEALED CREATURES - A Study of Subterranean Mysteries in History, Folklore, and Myth This Tragic Earth: The Art and World of Richard Sharpe Shaver, Pulsifer Saga Omnibus Edition and Pulp Winds ... Read more

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could be better, but still enjoyable.
I like this book, and the way it is laid out. However, it could be more informative. It seems a bit childish, and I suppose that I was looking for something more like an encyclopedia of supernatural creatures. This is less of a reference book, and more of a story book.

Book of Creatures and magic
This was a Christmas present for a friend of mine whom likes the supernatural. He was like foaming at the mouth when he recieved it he was so excited. It talks all about the creatures, their habits, how they came to be, their nasty little secrets, etc. Perfect, for the mythological person in you.

Rather Disappointed
Perhaps I misunderstood what I was getting, in fact, I think that is probably the case...but what I was expecting was not quite what I got. What I believed I ordered was a book about 'Magical Creatures' which would include everything from Mermaids to Elves, to Dragons and Fairies. These creatures are covered, but not as I thought they would be. I imagined that I would obtain in-depth information on these creatures (I'm writing a book) and on the varitions that man has come up with through out the world. I thought there would probably be some pretty interesting illistrations as well.

Unfortunately, most of the information on the creatures covered were formated like 'researchers notes' not really giving info on the behavior and habitats of these mythical beings, but giving notes on apparent hunts trying to find them. Most of the proofs given of their existence (which I really didn't want, because I don't believe in them, except in the imagination) are either just plain silly or have been proven false (such as a baby mermaid skeleton that was proved fake)

Another problem were the pictures...most of which (but not all) are black and white sketchs that, to me, look as if they were done in a hurry and without a terrible amount of skill. (Of course, they are better then I could do, but I never pretend to be an artist). There are some colored illistrations and they are well done, but there are not enough of them by far.

The final issue I had with this book was that some (again, not all) of the information that was given does not add up with my other research. I'm not an expert, but when 5 other sources say one thing and this book says another...well...it's not really hard to decide which is making the error. I think this problem arises from the effort this book makes to make creatures of the imagination real, because for them to be real, there has to be solid facts about them, facts that aren't based on human opinion or dreams. The reality is that these wonderful creatures come from the unlimited world of the human mind and so the facts about these creatures have to be based on what those humans made them out to be, not what we think they would be like if they really did live among us.

All that being said, I do plan to keep the book, in hopes that it will supplement my work here and there. As far as there being no Cryptozoological Society of London...I don't think the puplishers meant for you to believe that there is one, rather, that seems to be the 'name' of the author, if you get my meaning. Anyway, get it if you like...but buying it used or checking it out of a library first to see if you like it might be a good choice.


*If you really want a good book on a variety of magical creatures, I highly suggest 'The Element Encyclopedia of Magical Creatures' by John and Caitlin Mattews or 'Giants, Monsters, and Dragons: An Encyclopedia of Folklore, Legend, and Myth' by Carol Rose. Both are sold on Amazon, and both are wonderful...though they don't have pictures. Informationally, they are very far superior to this book.

Disappointing

Buyer Beware! There is no such thing as the Cryptozoological Society of London, nor are there really eye witness accounts, or field reports. I was extremely disappointed that this book is a hoax.

It is sad...

Well worth the money.
I thought this book was great. It was interesting to read and kept me hooked for days. The imagery and illustrations were fantastic as well as detailed. I learnt something new every time i picked it up and opened it. Better than your average book, even if you are sceptical over the subject it still is worth reading. ... Read more

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This study is both a popular introduction to cryptozoology and a scientific presentation of "hidden" animals. It presents evidence for the existence of numerous other large animals which have been reported by local people, but have not yet been described by science. The book also addresses a current topic of great interest -the accumulating evidence that Neanderthal man may have lived simultaneously with modern man into historic times, and is probably still living in remote jungles and mountains of the Asian continent.Amazon.com Review
This is the most scientifically rigorous and complete bookson recently discovered large animals -- such as the Pleistocene Peccary (the largest of all hogs, believed to havebeen extinct since the last age but recently discovered in Paraguay)-- to various possibly soon-to-be discovered megafauna such asYetis, Sasquatchs -- and maybe even Mammoths.

If sensationalized and cheap TV shows about "mysterious animals"nauseate you, but nonetheless leave you with a nagging feeling thatthere might be a large critter lurking beneath the copious serving oftripe, this is definitely the book for you. Or if (like me) you'vedone eight years of fieldwork in zoology, it will make you want to accompanyDr. Heuvelmans on his next expedition. Highly Recommended. ... Read more

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A superbly detailed study
Along with Ivan Sanderson's 'Abominable Snowmen: Legend Come to Life', Bernard Heuvelman's book is a classic in the study of cryptozoology.
With exhaustive (not exhausting) detail, the stories, sightings, and first-hand encounters are given real life - and not the glancing and often very questionable information in lesser works in the field. The book is not 'up-to-date' it is true but newer developments can be found on the internet and in various journals. Besides, who needs to 'update' any great literature!

a joy to read
I searched and searched for this book.My search was almost more difficult than finding a real mystery animal; but at last I found a decent copy and spent too much on it.
It was worth it, though.This book is a classic for a reason.The author presents the material in a thorough and engaging way.And he is skeptical at the right moments.
I have no regrets about buying this rare book.If you're into cryptozoology, yet also have a brain (a rare combo), this is a book that needs to be in your collection.

CLASSIC, EXHAUSTIVE, ENGROSSING
When it comes to Cryptozoology, there still is no better source than Dr. Bernard Heuvelmans, the man who penned the phrase, literally. I never considered the existence of the Yeti as anything more than a mythological cartoon character, until my discovery of this book in my High School library, some 36 years ago. And there still is no other work that approaches anywhere near it, for pure captivating reading, over-and-over again. I'd recommend this book to anyone, even the staunchest skeptics. From the Yeti to Orang Pendeks, Marsupial Tigers to Nandi Bears, the volumes of research will astound. Better than reading any novel about Lost Worlds and experiments with DNA. These represent real worlds, and possibly tens-of-thousands of creatures just waiting for serious scientific attention. Will make a believer of many for certain. One drawback though, no mention of Bigfoot, or any other American cryptids for that matter. Not even in the more recent revisions. But still worthy of the highest rating.

thoroughly enjoyable, popularly-targeted research & archaeozoology compendium
Heuvelmans has written an absorbing work that falls just short of masterpiece stature.The scope of the coverage is breathtaking, revealing the author's encyclopedic command of the field and unmistakably belying his tremendous enthusiasm for the material.From the outset, I would argue that the opus is more "archaeozoological" than "cryptozoological," as the author tends to devote nearly all of his attention to the details and history of collection of evidence for this cryptid or that, and upon the associated sociological phenomena (e.g., folktales, taboos, sculptures), than he does to ecological analysis of the theorized creatures' ontogenies within their respective biomes.The work reads almost like a compendium of forensic dossiers: for each cryptid he treats, Heuvelmans carefully narrates the historical accretion of man's evidentiary knowledge base-even to the details of each relevant archaeological expedition, whether splendidly fructiferous or gut-wrenchingly frustrating.Of particular note, Heuvelmans turns unsuccessful hunts into positive experiences, arguing how even failure to find this or achieve that adds monotonically to scientists' knowledge bases.Other aspects that are equally indicative of the author's love for his material include the proliferation of hand-drawn illustrations: while clearly no artist, he has striven to provide visual aids-even as minor as a small piece of skin or a vague scrimshaw on narwhal tusk-wherever they might prove edifying.

On the critical side, I may level two accusations that do not go very far toward pejorating the work.Firstly, taken from a continent-by-continent perspective, the coverage is not balanced.Although cryptozoological mysteries-and the oral and/or literary traditions that are often associated therewith-besprinkle the entire globe, the author devotes precious little attention to the boreal zones and none whatsoever to North America!Secondly-and, indeed, this is intertwined with the sparsity of North American coverage-Heuvelmans says next to nothing about sasquatch or some of his cryptohominid cousins, e.g., the central Asian almas and the Australian yay-ho and lo-an (although he most thoroughly dissects the evidence for and against the yeti).But, just perhaps, this second omission can be blamed upon prevailing undertones in the academic community: specifically, it was not until the 1958 incidents in logging camps in rural northern California that the "bigfoot" phenomenon began to attract serious attention.

Worth the money--even for children
My 5th grade son asked for a book about cryptozoology for Christmas, so I recently bought this book after being pointed to it by various reviewers (of other books) on Amazon.It seemed bizarrly expensive--and I felt obnoxiously indulgent buying it--but I can now report it is worth every penny.My son has been glued to the book for a week now and is on his way to memorizing the whole thing.The reading level is adult but a smart kid, fasinated with the subject, will rise to the challenge and chew through all 4 inches in no time. ... Read more

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Throughout the past there have been many stories of magickal beings and unworldly creatures.Stories ranging from Bigfoot to Demons have been written about in literature and the Bible. Often thought of as the makings of horror films, these creatures have a very real place in history.Many believe these creatures left this world for a time or have been forbidden to make themselves known.But have they returned?

Included within are:Spring Heeled Jack,Bray Road Beast, Cryptozoology, Bigfoot, Yeti, Abdominal Snowman, Werewolves, Vampires, Demons and Many More...

In this book, return to the world of Mythical Creatures.Read the history of the Vampire, Sasquatch, Angels and learn where they came from.Look behind the glamour Hollywood had cast on their world.Experience what their world would have been like.Return to the world of the Magick.
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In the U.S. Geological Survey, there are over 100 tribal and 2300 location names, in the United States alone, for a creature that walks in myth and legend throughout the 25,000 square miles of the Pacific Northwest. As a young boy on a family camping trip, 9 year old Ian McQuade encountered one of the giant, apelike beings. The experience changed his life forever, limiting his academic prospects and ruining his professional career. Now, twenty years later, an anthroplogist and a Ph.D. in his own right, Dr. McQuade sets out on an urgent mission for Cyril Pritchard and the Chimaera Foundation in pursuit of Bigfoot, without partner Alma Del Nephites. In the process, two of the greatest mysteries about Bigfoot will be uncovered, in a desperate race against time. One must remain a secret at all costs. The other must be revealed, before it is too late... ... Read more

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The Ultimate Cryptid in a Darn Good Book
Dallas' second cryptofiction book was a real treat to read. Bigfoot is my favorite cryptid and the reason I found Dallas' books in the first place. I looked forward to reading it and I was not disappointed. Dallas made another leap in authorship by adding in character development, something not always seen in books on subjects like this, but it was welcome to me. Once again I was entertained and educated, the hallmarks of good books. Happy reading.

Cryptofiction about the Ulitmate Cryptid
Mr. Tanner's second effort of cryptofiction about the ever elusive Sasquatch is excellent. The start is a little hard to get through because of some redundancies in explaining items that most readers probably wouldn't need, but from there it takes off and the reader has to keep up with the twists and turns much like a real hunt for such a creature would be like. The character development is an added dimension that is rarely seen in many of the novels like this. Then there is the twist at the end. Watch out for that, you'll be reading it twice.

Very well-written Crypto-fiction!
This book follows the adventures of anthropologist Ian McQuade, who had an experience with a Bigfoot as a child. The story revolves around his efforts to find the supposedly mythical creature, leading him to Ohio, where two strange discoveries are found-one, a videotape of a large, white-haired Bigfoot-type creature, the other of the famous "Minnesota Iceman", kept in a meat-packing plant. The search next leads him to Washington State, the Mt. Saint Helens area, where a colony of Bigfoot creatures is attacking a research group who have an old Bigfoot captive. The story climaxes in the caves in and around Mt. Saint Helens, specifically Ape Canyon and Ape Cave. I won't give away anymore details, but it comes to a satisfying conclusion and really leaves the reader satisfied. A highly-recommended book, especially if you are thinking of a Christmas gift.

The Iceman cometh....with the Wendigo!
It you're a Bigfoot fan and like rip-roaring, rollercoaster-ride adventure, this novel is definitely not to be missed.Ian McQuade is back, this time without Alma, and he's assigned by the Chimaera Foundation to go out and discover a Bigfoot.First, he has to retrieve the Minnesota Iceman from a meatpacking plant in Ohio where it has been stored all these years....and he winds up at Mt. St. Helens, encountering an eccentric and aged Bigfoot named Karloff and the even bigger--and meaner--mythical Wendigo, which turns out to be a relict population of the extinct Asian Gigantopithecus, the Ultimate Big Ape.Ian is forced to make major decisions for the expedition, a new experience for him, and he is aided by a new heroine named Billye Carlton, a bellicose and cranky young woman who beats Ian up a couple of times before she gets to like him.And the blockbuster ending is just what I've come to expect from D. L. in his novels.

D. L. has named several of his characters for his friends.Loren Coleman, probably the most celebrated cryptozoologist in the world, appears as himself, as a mentor to Ian.Billye Carlton is, of course, Billye McCarty of Oklahoma, our mutual great friend and D. L.'s relentless editor, who leaves no comma unturned and no misplaced hyphen excused.She does a bang-up job, whipping her author's creativity into its most readable form.Author Lee Murphy appears as a park ranger, and there is even a minor character named Ella Howard, for me!To say I was thrilled at that is a gross understatement.

In "Track", D. L. has not only lived up to my expections after reading "Shadow of the Thunderbird", but surpassed them.Now I'm eagerly awaitng his third novel in the trilogy, this time dealing with lake monsters.Water cryptids don't ring my bell, but I know the new novel will have my complete and extended attention.

Starts wrong, ends great
I began reading The Cryptids Trilogy just for this book. I liked the first book well enough but it could have been better. Here in Tanner's sophomore book, he has improved and I enjoyed it much more. However, I must give both sides of my thoughts.

The first 50 pages or so of the book are very sloppy. It seems like Tanner wrote several different beginnings and then opted to stick them all in. I found many annoying redundant items in these pages. 1. Everytime he used the word 'cryptid' he had to explain what it meant even though he already explained it 4 pages previously. 2. He did the same thing with "El Diablo Rojo, or The Red Devil", man that was bothering me like someone can't translate three simple Spanish words. 3. Most of all, in the first 50 pages, he constantly rehashes the first book (Shadow of the Thunderbird - SotT) and McQuade's camping trip as a boy. You can get away with it maybe twice but then it just got irritable. These are the only reasons why this book gets 4 instead of 5 stars.

Now on to the good, other than the beginning, I truly enjoyed this book. Once you get past the bogged down beginnings, the story is well written and entertaining. Tanner cut down the James Bondish parts of the Chimaera Foundation and focused more on developing McQuade as a character. Ranging from McQuade's despondence over not having Alma around to becoming a lead investigator and team leader facing his childhood fear, the character becomes much more connective than in 'SotT'. Starting off with a filmed sighting in Ohio to the involvement of the Minnesota Iceman, we get some background on Albert Myers, the conspiracy theorist, and are introduced to new character the spitfire Belinda 'Billye' Carlton. From there we moved to Mt St Helens for the rest of the mission.

The story from here is not quite what I expected and therefore I enjoyed it more. He does a great job using a Foundation contact tracker in Bobby Dandridge to inform the lesser knowledgable members of the team about numerous bigfoot encounters (Ostman-kidnapping and Beck-Ape Canyon attack). Trying not to give away the ending, I was very sastisfied with the inclusion of the Wendigo mythos as well. Tanner manages to give a different view of this legend too. I was also grateful that the Ian-Alma-Amelia triangle was dropped to the background and was a bit concerned that Alma would show up to save Ian by the end, thankfully she remains absent. One minor miscue is there was no direct closure issue for Cyril Pritchard which is how the book opens the set-up.

Overall, kudos to you Tanner on an improvement over SotT, and now I am eagerly awaiting book 3, Wake of the Lake Monster. Just stay away from a jumbled beginning. I will definitely read this book again in the future. ... Read more