Liked this one better than the previous book. This one has some story prompt fodder if you're interested. I especially point out some interesting information which never shows up in fiction books featuring ghosts, like associated light phenomena and cryptids showing up in odd places. Two others have mentioned these things in their books: [a:William J. Hall|8144249|William J. Hall|https://images.gr-assets.com/authors/1429821489p2/8144249.jpg] and [a:Nick Redfern|5612029|Nick Redfern|https://images.gr-assets.com/authors/1356319407p2/5612029.jpg]. Also, a very entertaining listen.

One complaint I have, is Wisconsin and it's surrounding areas and other states the only place that has bigfoot and "dog-men" sightings? What about the Northwest coast? Or the southwest? Also, what is wrong with the word werewolf? ( )

A rather boring collection of supposedly monster eye-witness accounts. There is limited analysis or hypotheses regarding the sightings. ( )

Entertaining stories of unexplained cryptids. ( )

[b: Monsters Among Us|22738386|The Nephilim A Monster Among Us|Dane Cramer|https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1405641273s/22738386.jpg|42277940] is an interesting collection of encounters with unknown upright canids. This is wrapped up in stories of Bigfoot encounters, as well as otherworldly portals. It's a fascinating collection, well written and summarized. [Author: Linda S. Godfrey] does a good job of cataloging the surrounding phenomena - both paraphysical and solar - that might help give rise to the belief that at least some of these experiences may be connected.

The author doesn't stand too firmly as to whether these creatures are flesh and blood or spiritual in nature, but does explore some of the arguments on both sides of that fence. It was refreshing to read more stories than she's shared on the radio and television appearances. However, some of the encounters are repeats from previous texts which may point towards the other books being better resources.

I'm curious to read more of her material, and I hope that in other books she goes more into detail of these creatures throughout history, and what they might mean for our folkloric beliefs. They might represent any number of things, but so far I've found [a: Whitley Strieber|18454|Whitley Strieber|https://images.gr-assets.com/authors/1435172880p2/18454.jpg] and [a: John Keel|18452|John A. Keel|https://images.gr-assets.com/authors/1247843969p2/18452.jpg] to be a bit better at summarizing the long-term psychological implications for these creatures. ( )

Good collection of first-hand accounts of monsters reported in the US although heavy on dogmen, with less detail on Bigfoot.
Interesting speculation on unusual fog banks, the quantum universe, portals, UFO influence, and more. I expected a more balanced survey, but don't regret learning about this area of interest. Clearly written, photos, lots of fascinating material. Even an account from my Alton, Illinois, hometown. ( )